Christmastime on the Danube (Eastbound) 2026

7 days

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From Nuremberg to Vienna

4.6

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Operator: 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

Day 1
Nuremberg
Meals
Dinner
Day 2
Nuremberg to Regensburg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle OR Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds
- Access to Christmas Markets of Nuremberg
Landmarks
Kaiserburg Castle
Gothic Cathedral (Nuremberg)
Christkindlesmarkt (Nuremberg Christmas Markets)
Day 3
Regensburg to Passau
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk of Regensburg including Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria
- Christmas Traditions Lecture on board
- Access to Regensburg's Christmas markets
Landmarks
Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
Porta Pretoria
Regensburg Christmas Markets
Day 4
Passau to Linz to Melk
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk of Passau
- Access to Passau's Christkindlesmarkt
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg, Austria - see The Sound of Music setting and learn the story behind Silent Night
Landmarks
St. Stephen's Cathedral (Passau)
Passau Christkindlesmarkt
Day 5
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
Day 6
Vienna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Tour of Vienna including Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Tour of Schönbrunn Palace
Landmarks
Imperial Palace (Hofburg)
Vienna State Opera House
St. Stephen's Cathedral (Vienna)
Schönbrunn Palace
Vienna Christkindlesmarkt
Day 7
Vienna (Disembarkation)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Kaiserburg Castle
Gothic Cathedral (Nuremberg)
Christkindlesmarkt (Nuremberg Christmas Markets)

Landmarks
Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
Porta Pretoria
Regensburg Christmas Markets

Landmarks
St. Stephen's Cathedral (Passau)
Passau Christkindlesmarkt

Landmarks
Melk Benedictine Abbey
Wachau Valley

Landmarks
Imperial Palace (Hofburg)
Vienna State Opera House
St. Stephen's Cathedral (Vienna)
Schönbrunn Palace
Vienna Christkindlesmarkt

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Operated by

Avalon Waterways

4.6

(234 reviews)

Number of tours

568

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

86%

Introduced in 2003, Avalon Waterways sets the standard in river and...

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Avalon Waterways Ship

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
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Reviews from other tours by Avalon Waterways

Tour Operator
4.6

Charles
September 8th, 2025
5.0
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
Julie
August 7th, 2025
5.0
Unforgettable, stress-free trip.
Klaus
July 28th, 2024
5.0
ship was excellent, food and drinks were great, adventures perfectly organized,all crew members were extremely...
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Tour ID: 241196

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- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Germany. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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- For any tour departing before July 16th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 16th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Avalon Waterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Christmastime on the Danube (Eastbound) 2026

Itinerary

Nuremberg

Nuremberg to Regensburg

Included Activities

Regensburg to Passau

Included Activities

Passau to Linz to Melk

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Melk to Vienna

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Vienna

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Vienna (Disembarkation)

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