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Christmastime on the Danube (Eastbound) 2026

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From Nuremberg to Vienna
4.6
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  • Medieval buildings and bridge over a canal.
  • Colorful medieval buildings with a tall tower.
  • Aerial cityscape of a historic city with a cathedral.
  • Historic bridge and buildings with view of a cathedral.
  • Picturesque town with colorful buildings against a hillside.
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Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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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

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
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    Dinner
    Landmarks
    Nuremberg
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  2. Day 2

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
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    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

    Optional Activities

    • Browse the Christmas Markets of Nuremberg
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    St. Stephen's Cathedral, Nuremberg
    Nuremberg Rally Grounds
    Christkindlesmarkt (Nuremberg Christmas Market)
  3. Day 3

    Regensburg

    Regensburg
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk viewing Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria
    • Christmas Traditions Lecture on board

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Regensburg's Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall), Regensburg
    Porta Pretoria
    Regensburg Christmas Market
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  4. Day 4

    Passau - Linz - Melk

    Passau - Linz - Melk
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg, Austria
    • Browse Passau's Christkindlesmarkt near St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral, Passau
    Salzburg
    Passau Christmas Market
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  5. Day 5

    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 the Wachau Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Excursion to a Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Wachau Valley
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  6. Day 6

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Browse the 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
    Vienna Christkindlesmarkt
  7. Day 7

    Vienna

    Vienna
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    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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