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

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From Wurzburg to Vienna
4.1
9 traveler reviews
  • Illuminated facade of the Vienna City Hall at night
  • Night view of Nuremberg Christmas market with decorated stalls and church
  • Panoramic view of Regensburg city with cathedral and Danube River
  • Cityscape of Würzburg with river, bridge, and historical buildings
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  • Collette REFUNDED 100% of our money, they even refunded the insurance! This is unheard of in most of the travel industry.

    Christmas on the Danube featuring a 6-Night Danube River Cruise (Wurzburg to Vienna) (2026) (Holiday) reviewer 1
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
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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 2 - 44
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Overnight Flight to Germany

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Maritim Hotel)
  2. Day 2

    Würzburg

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (<I>MS Swiss Splendor</I>)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Würzburg independently
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Rothenburg - Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Special dinner on board ship with wine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (<I>MS Swiss Splendor</I>)

    Included Activities

    • Leisurely paced walking tour of Würzburg
    • Visit Würzburg Residence
    • Explore Rothenburg's medieval walls and Christmas markets
    • Special dinner on board ship
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
    Rothenburg ob der Tauber
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (<I>MS Swiss Splendor</I>)

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic city tour of Nuremberg
    • Walking tour through Old Town, ramparts, and Imperial Castle
    • Visit Nuremberg's 17th-century Christmas market

    Optional Activities

    • Shop for handcrafted nutcrackers
    • Taste Nuremberg's famous Lebkuchen (gingerbread)
    Landmarks
    Nuremberg Old Town
    Imperial Castle, Nuremberg
    Nuremberg Christmas Market
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (<I>MS Swiss Splendor</I>)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Regensburg
    • Visit Stone Bridge over the Danube
    • Visit Porta Praetoria (Roman gate)
    • Explore Old Town
    • Browse Regensburg Christmas market

    Optional Activities

    • Optional excursion to Christmas market at Thurn and Taxis Palace in Regensburg
    Landmarks
    Stone Bridge, Regensburg
    Porta Praetoria
    Regensburg Christmas Market
    Thurn and Taxis Palace
  6. Day 6

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (<I>MS Swiss Splendor</I>)

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely paced guided walking tour of Passau with Baroque architecture, cobblestoned streets, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Hike with local guide to Mariahilf pilgrimage church for views over Passau
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral, Passau
    Mariahilf Pilgrimage Church
  7. Day 7

    Dürnstein - Melk Abbey - Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (<I>MS Swiss Splendor</I>)

    Included Activities

    • Visit cobblestone streets of Dürnstein
    • Visit 900-year-old Benedictine Melk Abbey
    • Glühwein party

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Emmersdorf
    • Explore Dürnstein further
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Captain's Gala Dinner with holiday spirit and wine)

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic city tour of Vienna (Hofburg Palace, Vienna Opera House, Ringstrasse)
    • Walking tour through cobblestone streets to St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Visit Vienna Christmas market
    • Captain's Gala Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace and courtyard Christmas market
    • Afternoon exploration of Vienna
    Landmarks
    Hofburg Palace
    Vienna State Opera
    Ringstrasse
    St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna
    Vienna Christmas Market
    Schönbrunn Palace
  9. Day 9

    Disembark

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • Maritim Hotel

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  • <I>MS Swiss Splendor</I>

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4.1
Overall rating based on 9 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
    5.0
  • Tour Operator
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  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    4.0
    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
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    4.0
    Markus G. was excellent. Many folks had their tours cancelled before we even left the USA. Over booked??...
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    Traveled in December 2024
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  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    5.0
    The whole experience was awesome and our guy, Marcus was awesome. I would recommend it.. Favorite experience although...
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    Traveled in December 2024
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  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    4.0
    The tour manager was excellent! Prague was the best town - safe and easily walkable. The cruise line was average,...
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    Traveled in December 2024
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  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    3.0
    We did not tour the palace in Nuremberg which we have paid.
    Traveled in December 2024
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    4.0
    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
    4.0
    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
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    4.0
    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
    5.0
    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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