Itinerary
- Day 1
Munich to Passau
You'll arrive at Munich Airport and connect with your Uniworld representative who handles your transfer to the ship docking in Passau. Once on board, get settled into your riverview stateroom and take some time to familiarize yourself with the ship before your Danube journey begins.
- Day 2
Passau
This morning you'll take a guided walking tour through Passau's old town, where you can see where three rivers converge. After that, head to the Christmas Market in front of the cathedral, which has over 70 stalls selling miniature houses, blown-glass ornaments, and various holiday treats.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Passau Walking Tour with Christmas Market
Optional Activities
- Bavarian Winter Walk (€70 EUR)
Landmarks Passau Cathedral Danube River - Day 3
Linz to Salzburg
The ship docks at Linz, and from there you'll travel to Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace in the alpine foothills. You can either do a full-day walking tour of Salzburg's Old Town and its Christmas Market, or choose the Linz countryside option with a cider farm visit and local markets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full-Day Salzburg Walking Tour with Christmas Market
- Linz Town & Country: Cider Farm Visit and Christmas Markets
Landmarks Salzburg Cathedral Salzburg Old Town 
- Day 4
Wachau Valley - Krems
You'll cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage Wachau Valley and dock at Krems, a town that's been around for about a thousand years. Visit the Christmas Market here, then pick between a Dürnstein village stroll with spiced wine tasting and a monastery organ concert, or a guided tour of Krems itself.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Nights Out: The Christmas Market of Krems
Optional Activities
- Dürnstein Village Stroll with Spiced Wine Tasting and Organ Concert in a Monastery
- Krems Town Visit
Landmarks Wachau Valley Dürnstein - Day 5
Vienna
Vienna is next, known for its art, architecture, and classical music history. You'll get VIP access to art collections at the Vienna Art History Museum and take a guided walking tour through the city and its Christmas markets. Later, you have the option to attend a private Mozart and Strauss concert or visit Schönbrunn Palace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- "Morning with the Masters" at the Vienna Art History Museum & Christmas Markets
- "Taste of Christmas" Vienna Walking Tour
Optional Activities
- Private Mozart and Strauss Concert (€120 EUR)
- Schönbrunn Palace with Christmas Market (€80 EUR)
Landmarks Vienna Art History Museum Schönbrunn Palace 
- Day 6
Danube River to Bratislava
The ship heads to Bratislava, Slovakia's capital, and you'll learn about the city from a local expert who can talk about its history and character. The Christmas Market here is relatively new to the city, having started in 1993. You can choose between a guided tour exploring post-Iron Curtain life or a walking tour hitting the main highlights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Life beyond the Iron Curtain
- Bratislava Walking Tour with Christmas Market
Landmarks Bratislava Christmas Market 
- Day 7
Budapest
Budapest splits across both banks of the Danube, with Buda and Pest each having their own distinct character. You'll have guided tour options to explore the city and can check out one of Europe's largest Christmas Markets, which has been part of Budapest's traditions for about a thousand years.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest City Tour with Christmas Markets
- Budapest Walk with Local Treats and Christmas Market
Landmarks Budapest Christmas Market Danube River 
- Day 8
Budapest to Airport
You'll disembark from the ship in Budapest and transfer to Ferenc Liszt International Airport for your flight home. This marks the end of your Danube cruise and the friendships you've made along the way.
