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Christmastime on the Danube with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound) 2026

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From Prague to Vienna
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  • Snow-covered cityscape at sunset.
  • Ornate Christmas ornaments hanging on display.
  • Christmas market with cathedral in the background.
  • Illuminated carousel at night with people around.
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Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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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

  1. Day 1

    Prague

    Prague

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Prague and its surrounding countryside
    • Sample plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager beside the Vltava River
    Landmarks
    Vltava River
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  2. Day 2

    Prague

    Prague
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk to visit Hradčany Castle Grounds
    • Visit St. Vitus Cathedral
    • Visit Old Town's Astronomical Clock

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Christmas Markets of Prague
    Landmarks
    Hradčany Castle
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Old Town Astronomical Clock
    Christmas Markets of Prague
  3. Day 3

    Prague to Nuremberg

    Prague to Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional holiday fare and hot libations)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Nuremberg
    • Board Avalon Suite Ship
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  4. Day 4

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Enjoy live entertainment onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle
    • Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds
    • Browse Christmas Markets of Nuremberg
    • Sample Bavarian fare including bratwurst varieties, gingerbread, mulled blueberry wine, and other culinary delights
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Gothic Cathedral (Nuremberg)
    Nuremberg Rally Grounds
    Christmas Markets of Nuremberg (Christkindlesmarkt)
  5. Day 5

    Regensburg

    Regensburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk to see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
    • Visit Porta Pretoria
    • Christmas Traditions Lecture on board

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Regensburg's Christmas markets
    • Sample hot-mulled wine, candied almonds, gingerbread, or bratwurst
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
    Porta Pretoria
  6. Day 6

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk to learn about the 'City of Three Rivers'
    • Enjoy live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg, Austria
    • Browse Passau's Christkindlesmarkt near St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral (Passau)
    Salzburg
  7. Day 7

    Melk to Vienna

    Melk to Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey
    • Austrian Cookie Tasting while sailing through Wachau Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Wachau Valley
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  8. Day 8

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks
    • Visit Imperial Palace complex
    • Visit Vienna Opera House
    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral (Vienna)

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Christkindlesmarkt
    • Relax in a Viennese café
    • Guided Optional Tour of Schönbrunn Palace
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace (Hofburg)
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral (Vienna)
    Schönbrunn Palace
  9. Day 9

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Vista
    Avalon Vista
    Experience European river views unlike any other ship can offer. The Avalon Vista's two full decks of suites feature Wall-to-Wall Pan… Read more
    Built
    2012
    Guests
    84 - 166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    66
    Staterooms
    17
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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