Itinerary
- Day 1
Nuremberg
Your flight arrives in Nuremberg by 3 pm, then you'll head straight to the Suite Ship and get settled in by 5 pm. Once you're on board, there's traditional holiday food and warm drinks waiting for you after the travel day.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional holiday fare and hot libations)
Landmarks/POIs Nuremberg - Day 2
Nuremberg to Regensburg
You can choose between a guided tour covering Nuremberg's medieval architecture, the gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, or go for the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour instead. After that, you'll have free time to walk through the Christmas Markets, try local Bavarian food like bratwurst varieties, gingerbread, and mulled wine. Live entertainment plays while the ship sails toward 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
- Browse Christmas Markets of Nuremberg
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks/POIs Kaiserburg Castle Christkindlesmarkt (Nuremberg Christmas Market) - Day 3
Regensburg to Passau
A guided city walk takes you through Regensburg to see the Altes Rathaus and Porta Pretoria, the fortress entrance built back in 179 AD. You'll then browse the Christmas markets on your own, grabbing hot mulled wine, candied almonds, gingerbread, or bratwurst. There's a Christmas Traditions Lecture available on board before you sail toward Passau.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk of Regensburg including Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria
- Browse Regensburg Christmas markets
Optional Activities
- Christmas Traditions Lecture on board
Landmarks/POIs Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) Porta Pretoria Castra Regina fortress - Day 4
Passau to Melk
Start with a guided city walk to learn about Passau, known as the 'City of Three Rivers.' If you're interested, there's an optional excursion to Salzburg, Austria to see The Sound of Music filming locations and the story of Silent Night. You'll have free time in Passau's Christkindlesmarkt near St. Stephen's Cathedral, then take an evening cruise to Linz before heading to Melk. Live entertainment happens on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk of Passau
- Browse Passau Christkindlesmarkt
- Evening cruise to Linz
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg, Austria - see The Sound of Music locations and learn the story of Silent Night
Landmarks/POIs St. Stephen's Cathedral Salzburg - Day 5
Melk to Vienna
A guided tour shows you Melk's Benedictine Abbey with its frescoed ceilings, then you'll have an Austrian Cookie Tasting while the ship sails through the Wachau Valley toward Vienna. There's an optional Royal Waltz Concert excursion available this evening if you want live music in an elegant hall.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey and its frescoed ceilings
- Austrian Cookie Tasting while sailing through Wachau Valley
Optional Activities
- Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall
Landmarks/POIs Melk Benedictine Abbey Wachau Valley - Day 6
Vienna
This morning, a guided tour covers Vienna's Habsburg landmarks including the Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. You can spend free time at the Christkindlesmarkt or relax in a Viennese café by the fire. There's also an optional guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace, the summer residence used by the Habsburg family for 300 years.
- 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/POIs Hofburg Palace (Imperial Palace) Vienna State Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace - Day 7
Vienna
Your cruise ends after breakfast this morning. You'll head home with memories of Christmas markets, historic cities, and Austrian holiday traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
