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Christmastime on the Blue Danube Discovery 2026

8 days

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From Budapest to Nuremberg

4.6 (236 reviews)

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Gold Operator: Avalon Waterways
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Royal Palace grounds and photograph historical architecture
- Experience Christmas traditions in Budapest
Landmarks
Royal Palace
Day 2
Budapest to Vienna
Budapest to Vienna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Austrian Cookie Tasting while sailing to Vienna
Optional Activities
- Royal Waltz Concert in Vienna (evening)
Day 3
Vienna
Vienna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks
- Visit Imperial Palace complex
- See Vienna Opera House
- See St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Browse Christkindlesmarkt
- Relax in a Viennese café
- Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
Landmarks
Imperial Palace Complex
Vienna Opera House
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Schönbrunn Palace
Day 4
Krems - Melk
Krems - Melk
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walk through Krems
- Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey
- Tour of frescoed ceilings and ornate pipe organ at Melk Abbey
- Tour of Melk Abbey library
Landmarks
Melk Benedictine Abbey
Wachau Valley
Day 5
Passau
Passau
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk of Passau
Optional Activities
- Browse Passau's Christkindlesmarkt near St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
Landmarks
St. Stephen's Cathedral, Passau
Day 6
Regensburg
Regensburg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk of Regensburg
- Visit Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
- Visit Porta Pretoria
- Live entertainment after dinner
Optional Activities
- Browse Regensburg's Christmas markets
- Sample hot-mulled wine, candied almonds, gingerbread, or bratwurst
Landmarks
Altes Rathaus
Porta Pretoria
Day 7
Nuremberg
Nuremberg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Christmas Traditions Lecture on board
Optional Activities
- Guided Sightseeing of Nuremberg with medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle
- Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds
- Browse the Christmas Markets of Nuremberg
- Sample Bavarian bratwurst varieties, gingerbread, mulled blueberry wine, and other culinary delights
Landmarks
Kaiserburg Castle
Nuremberg Gothic Cathedral
Day 8
Nuremberg
Nuremberg
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Royal Palace

Landmarks
Imperial Palace Complex
Vienna Opera House
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Schönbrunn Palace

Landmarks
Melk Benedictine Abbey
Wachau Valley

Landmarks
St. Stephen's Cathedral, Passau

Landmarks
Altes Rathaus
Porta Pretoria

Landmarks
Kaiserburg Castle
Nuremberg Gothic Cathedral

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

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Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

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Avalon Waterways

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Rating: 4.6 (236 reviews)
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Avalon Waterways Ship

Avalon Visionary
Take in the view like never before on the Avalon Visionary. You'll enjoy the intimate setting achieved with two full decks of suites… Read more
Built
2012
Guests
65 - 130
Crew
37
Length
110 m / 361 ft
Suites
52
Staterooms
12
Gross Tonnage
2022 gt
Beam
12 m / 39 ft
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

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4.6

Pierre-Paul4.8•October 2026
This was a very enjoyable trip despite the change that had to be done due to low water levels in the river. The...
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Charles5.0•September 2025
We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and...
We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and did an amazing job, Marisio our waiter served us with the highest respect and friendliness. Over all Avalon have very good staff and always a smile- nothing too much trouble. The ship was so clean, food was spectacular. We had a surprise group of singers Gwen and Charles who brought great entertainment. The other entertainer was amazing. Loved the top deck BBQ. We met lots of new friends aboard. Thank you Avalon for a trip well executed.Show more
Julie5.0•August 2025
Unforgettable, stress-free trip.

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Price based on Private Double Room

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