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Christmastime on the Blue Danube Discovery 2027

8 days
From Budapest to Nuremberg
4.6
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Royal Palace grounds and take photographs
    • Experience Christmas traditions in Budapest before boarding
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Austrian Cookie Tasting on board

    Optional Activities

    • Royal Waltz Concert in Vienna (Optional Excursion)
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  3. Day 3

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks including Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Guided Walk through Vienna's Old Town and Christmas markets with local winter specialties
    • Free time at Christkindlesmarkt
    • Free time to relax in a Viennese café
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace (summer home of the Habsburg Empire)
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace complex
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Christkindlesmarkt
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Krems - Melk

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through Krems
    • Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Landmarks
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Christkindlesmarkt near St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral, Passau
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Regensburg (Altes Rathaus and Porta Pretoria)
    • Gingerbread Cooking Demonstration on board

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Regensburg Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus
    Porta Pretoria
  7. Day 7

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Christmas Traditions Lecture on board
    • Guided Sightseeing of Nuremberg (medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, Kaiserburg Castle) OR Guided Tour of historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt and sample Bavarian cuisine
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Nuremberg Gothic Cathedral
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  8. Day 8

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast
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571

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8 to 99 years old

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    Offering splendid river views, the Avalon Passion offers an exciting array of state-of-the-art amenities. Each Panorama Suite is fitted w… Read more
    Built
    2016
    Guests
    84 - 166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    67
    Staterooms
    16
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph

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