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Christmas on the Danube featuring a 6-Night Danube River Cruise (Wurzburg to Vienna) (2027)

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From Wurzburg to Vienna
4.1
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  • Family browsing a Christmas market with floral decorations.
  • Wide view of a vibrant Christmas market in a square.
  • Crowd enjoying a night market with festive lights.
  • Christmas market with large tree and holiday decorations.
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 44
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Overnight Flight

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Maritim Hotel)
  2. Day 2

    Würzburg

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (<i>MS The Gentleman</i>)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Würzburg
  3. Day 3

    Würzburg - Rothenburg - Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (<i>MS The Gentleman</i>)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Würzburg with local guide
    • Exploration of Würzburg Residence
    • Visit to Rothenburg
    • Onboard welcome reception
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
    Rothenburg
    Nuremberg
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  4. Day 4

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Unlimited wine included with dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (<i>MS The Gentleman</i>)

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic tour of Nuremberg with local expert
    • Walking tour of Nuremberg Old Town, ramparts, and Imperial Castle
    • Visit to Nuremberg's 17th-century Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Nuremberg Imperial Castle
    Nuremberg Christmas Market
    Nuremberg Old Town
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  5. Day 5

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Unlimited wine included with dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (<i>MS The Gentleman</i>)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Regensburg with expert
    • Visit to first stone bridge over the Danube
    • Visit to Porta Praetoria Roman gate
    • Exploration of Regensburg Old Town
    • Browse Regensburg Christmas market

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Christmas market at Thurn and Taxis Palace
    Landmarks
    Stone Bridge (Regensburg)
    Porta Praetoria
    Regensburg Christmas Market
    Thurn and Taxis Palace
  6. Day 6

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Unlimited wine included with dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (<i>MS The Gentleman</i>)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Passau with choice of two options
    • Exploration of Passau's Baroque architecture and cobblestone streets
    • Visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike to Mariahilf pilgrimage church with local guide
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral (Passau)
    Mariahilf Church
  7. Day 7

    Passau - Melk - Dürnstein - Wachau Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with unlimited wine included)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (<i>MS The Gentleman</i>)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Melk Abbey (900-year-old Benedictine abbey)
    • Exploration of Melk Abbey ceremonial halls
    • Exploration of Melk Abbey library with frescoed ceilings
    • Cruise through Wachau Valley
    • Exploration of medieval Dürnstein
    • Glühwein party in Dürnstein
    • Farewell dinner onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Dürnstein
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Dürnstein Castle
  8. Day 8

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Final dinner aboard ship with unlimited wine included)

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic city tour of Vienna with local expert
    • Walking tour of Vienna's cobblestone streets
    • Visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Exploration of Vienna Christmas market
    • Final dinner aboard ship

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace and courtyard Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Hofburg Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    Ringstrasse
    St. Stephen's Cathedral (Vienna)
    Vienna Christmas Market
    Schönbrunn Palace
  9. Day 9

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Maritim Hotel

    Hotel
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  • <i>MS The Gentleman</i>

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4.1
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    5.0
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
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  • Tour Operator
    4.6

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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
    Review collected by Collette
  • 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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    Traveled in December 2024
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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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  • A
    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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    Traveled in December 2024
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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
    Review collected by Collette
  • 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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