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Christmas on the Danube featuring a 6-night Danube River Cruise (Vienna to Wurzburg) (2026) (Reverse)

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From Vienna to Rothenburg ob der Tauber
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  • Long, modern river-cruise ship docked on a calm river beside forested hills under clear blue sky.
  • Elegant pedestrian street in a European city centre decorated with sparkling chandeliers and bustling evening crowds.
  • Festive Christmas market at night with illuminated medieval church and ornate fountain tower.
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 44
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Overnight Flight

    Accommodation
    Hotel (<I>MS Amadeus Brilliant</I>)
  2. Day 2

    Vienna

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner on board, filled with holiday spirit)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (<I>MS Amadeus Brilliant</I>)

    Included Activities

    • Board cruise ship MS Amadeus Brilliant
    • Welcome dinner on board
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  3. Day 3

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (<I>MS Amadeus Brilliant</I>)

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic city tour of Vienna with local expert
    • Walking tour through Vienna's cobblestone streets
    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Christmas market exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace (Habsburgs' summer retreat with festive atmosphere and courtyard Christmas market)
    Landmarks
    Hofburg Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    Ringstrasse
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
  4. Day 4

    Vienna - Emmersdorf - Dürnstein - Wachau Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (<I>MS Amadeus Brilliant</I>)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Wachau Valley
    • Visit Emmersdorf
    • Walking tour of Dürnstein cobblestone streets
    • Visit Benedictine Melk Abbey
    • Glühwein party with local tradition
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Dürnstein
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Passau, Germany

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (<I>MS Amadeus Brilliant</I>)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Passau OR guided hike to Mariahilf pilgrimage church (traveler choice)
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral, Passau
    Mariahilf Pilgrimage Church
  6. Day 6

    Regensburg, Germany

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (<I>MS Amadeus Brilliant</I>)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Regensburg with expert guide
    • Visit Stone Bridge (first stone bridge built over the Danube)
    • Visit Porta Praetoria (Roman gate from A.D. 179)
    • Walking tour through Old Town
    • Visit Christmas market in Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • Optional excursion to Thurn and Taxis Palace Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Stone Bridge
    Porta Praetoria
    Thurn and Taxis Palace
  7. Day 7

    Nuremberg, Germany

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Maritim Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Bus tour of Nuremberg with local expert
    • Walking tour of historic Nuremberg
    • Visit Old Town
    • View 900-year-old ramparts
    • Visit Imperial Castle
    • Visit Nuremberg Christmas market (17th-century, Germany's oldest)
    Landmarks
    Imperial Castle, Nuremberg
  8. Day 8

    Nuremberg - Rothenburg - Würzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with fellow travelers)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rothenburg
    • Walking tour of Würzburg with local guide
    • Visit Würzburg Residence
    • Farewell dinner with fellow travelers
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
  9. Day 9

    Würzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast

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4.1
Overall rating based on 9 Reviews
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  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • Tour Operator
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  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    Many folks had their tours cancelled before we even left the USA. Over booked?? But.....upon getting on the ship and...
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    Traveled in December 2024
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  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    Markus G. was excellent. Many folks had their tours cancelled before we even left the USA. Over booked??...
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  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    The whole experience was awesome and our guy, Marcus was awesome. I would recommend it.. Favorite experience although...
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    June 5th, 2025
    The tour manager was excellent! Prague was the best town - safe and easily walkable. The cruise line was average,...
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  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    We did not tour the palace in Nuremberg which we have paid.
    Traveled in December 2024
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  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    Tour was good. Activity level needs to be re-evaluated as our group were mostly 60s-70s and the walking speed was to...
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    Traveled in December 2024
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  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    Wonderful trip. Cruise staff and tour director made it especially memorable. Major problem with air flights that...
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    Traveled in December 2024
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  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    Enjoyed the cruise, ships room we good size. Enjoyed the markets. Did not need tour man, the ship crew did all all...
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    Traveled in December 2024
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  • K
    September 18th, 2020
    We've used Collette now for over 20 years. I have never been disappointed in any of my trips with them. We had...
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    Traveled in December 2019

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Germany. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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