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Christmastime on the Danube (Westbound) 2024

7 days
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From Vienna to Nuremberg
4.9
4 traveler reviews
  • Night view of a beautifully lit historic building with an ornate tower.
  • A festive train and park area, lit up during night hours with snow on the ground.
  • Indoor view of various ornaments, presumably for Christmas decorations, hanging on display.
  • A bustling market with many people, stalls, and a large clock tower in the background.
  • A vibrant Christmas market with stalls illuminated during the evening.
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Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and 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

  1. Day 1

    Vienna

    Meals
    Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  2. Day 2

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks including Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Tour of Schönbrunn Palace (summer home of the Habsburg dynasty)
    • Optional Excursion to a Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Christkindlesmarkt
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Grein

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey with frescoed ceilings
    • Austrian Cookie Tasting onboard
    • Guided Walk of Grein including historic theater
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Grein Theater
  4. Day 4

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg (The Sound of Music locations and Silent Night hymn history)
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral, Passau
    Christkindlmarkt, Passau
  5. Day 5

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Regensburg including Altes Rathaus and Porta Pretoria
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall), Regensburg
    Porta Pretoria
    Regensburg Christmas Markets
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Christmas Traditions Lecture onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle
    • Guided Tour of historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Gothic Cathedral, Nuremberg
    Nuremberg Rally Grounds
    Christkindlmarkt, Nuremberg
  7. Day 7

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Number of tours

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  • Avalon Impression
    Avalon Impression
    Part of Avalon's cutting-edge fleet of Suite Ships®, the Avalon Impression came onto the river cruising scene with a bang. This g… Read more
    Built
    2014
    Guests
    84 - 166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    67
    Staterooms
    16
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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4.9
Overall rating based on 4 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.3
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    4.3
  • Accommodation
    4.8
  • Food
    4.8
  • Tour Operator
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  • M
    December 22nd, 2019
    5.0
    Good organization, nice people, fantastic experience!!!
    • Well-maintained garden with statues and a historic building in the background.
    • Gothic cathedral facade with a statue of a knight on horseback.
    • Interior corridor of a historic building with arched ceilings.
    • Christmas market with wooden stalls and a decorated tree.
    • Mountain landscape with a view of a city from a higher vantage point.
    • Locks attached to a bridge railing over a river.
    • Historic building with Austrian flag and festive lights.
    • Building with historical mural depicting a parade.
    • Stone statue of a woman holding a child against a brick wall.
    • Traditional timber-framed house with intricate window designs.
    • Cobblestone square with timber-framed houses and a Christmas tree.
    • View of the sky from within a lock chamber.
    • Renaissance painting depicting biblical figures.
    • Intricate religious artwork depicting a crucifixion scene.
    • Panoramic view of a cityscape with a historic castle and rooftops.
    • Statue of Ludwig I on a pedestal in front of a classical building.
    • Medieval castle with a watchtower and tourists.
    • Hofburg Palace with statues and horse-drawn carriages in front.
    • Interior view of a large, concrete structure, possibly a lock.
    • Detailed view of a gothic cathedral's facade.
    • Historic archway with people walking beneath, decorated with holiday stars.
    • Nighttime aerial view of a city with illuminated streets and buildings.
    • Stone bridge over a wide river with buildings along the bank.
    • Small, historic chapel surrounded by trees and a garden.
    Traveled in December 2019
  • S
    December 14th, 2019
    5.0
    This Christmas cruise went beyond expectations. Lovely ship, lovely crew, great tours. All round a great package.
    Traveled in November 2019
  • M
    December 5th, 2019
    4.5
    The ship was lovely and the food wonderful. The staff did an excellent job. We did what we set out to do--visit...
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    Traveled in November 2019
  • R
    December 3rd, 2017
    5.0
    It exceeded my expectations. The cruise director was outstanding, both informative and entertaining. The food was...
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    Traveled in December 2017

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