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

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From Vienna to Rothenburg ob der Tauber
4.1
9 traveler reviews
  • Young girl admiring a Christmas tree during a snowfall.
  • Holiday market scene with decorative lights and people.
  • Cathedral at a Christmas market with visitors.
  • Christmas market against a historic backdrop.
  • Wide view of a holiday market with a carousel and lighted tree.
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Collette
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
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Overnight Flight

    Accommodation
    Hotel (<i>MS The Gentleman</i>)
  2. Day 2

    Vienna

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

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner on board ship

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Vienna's Christmas markets
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  3. Day 3

    Vienna

    Accommodation
    Hotel (<i>MS The Gentleman</i>)

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic city tour of Vienna including Hofburg Palace, Vienna Opera House, and Ringstrasse
    • Walking tour through cobblestone streets to St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Access to Vienna's Christmas market

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace with courtyard Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Hofburg Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    Ringstrasse
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
  4. Day 4

    Wachau Valley - Dürnstein - Melk

    Accommodation
    Hotel (<i>MS The Gentleman</i>)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dürnstein's medieval cobblestone streets
    • Glühwein party with local tradition
    • Cruise through Wachau Valley
    • Guided tour of Melk Abbey
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein Castle
    Wachau Valley
    Melk Abbey
  5. Day 5

    Passau, Germany

    Accommodation
    Hotel (<i>MS The Gentleman</i>)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Passau (choice of option)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike to Mariahilf pilgrimage church with views over Passau
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Mariahilf
  6. Day 6

    Regensburg

    Accommodation
    Hotel (<i>MS The Gentleman</i>)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Regensburg including Stone Bridge and Porta Praetoria
    • Walking tour through Old Town to Christmas market

    Optional Activities

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

    Nuremberg

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Maritim Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic city tour of Nuremberg
    • Walking tour through historic streets including Old Town, ramparts, and Imperial Castle
    • Access to Nuremberg's Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Imperial Castle
    Nuremberg Old Town
    Nuremberg Christmas Market
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  8. Day 8

    Nuremberg - Rothenburg - Würzburg

    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner with fellow travelers)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rothenburg
    • Walking tour of Würzburg exploring Baroque city and Würzburg Residence
    • Farewell dinner with fellow travelers
    Landmarks
    Rothenburg ob der Tauber
    Würzburg Residence
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  9. Day 9

    Würzburg

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  • <i>MS The Gentleman</i>

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Number of tours

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4.1
Overall rating based on 9 Reviews
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    5.0
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
    5.0
  • Tour Operator
    4.6

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    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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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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