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Christmastime on the Danube with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound) 2027

9 days
From Prague to Vienna
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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

    Prague

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Prague and surrounding countryside
    • Sample plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager
    Landmarks
    Vltava River
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  2. Day 2

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk to Hradčany Castle Grounds, St. Vitus Cathedral, and Old Town's Astronomical Clock

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Prague's Christmas Markets for ornaments and handmade toys and handicrafts
    Landmarks
    Hradčany Castle
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Old Town Square Astronomical Clock
  3. Day 3

    Prague to Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Indulge in traditional holiday fare and hot libations
  4. Day 4

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle OR Guided Tour of historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Christmas Markets of Nuremberg
    • Sample Bavarian fare including bratwurst varieties, gingerbread, and mulled blueberry wine
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Nuremberg Gothic Cathedral
    Nuremberg Rally Grounds
  5. Day 5

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk to see Altes Rathaus and Porta Pretoria
    • Christmas Traditions Lecture on board

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Regensburg's Christmas markets
    • Sample hot-mulled wine, candied almonds, gingerbread, and bratwurst
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus
    Porta Pretoria
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg, Austria to see The Sound of Music setting and learn about Silent Night
    • Browse Passau's Christkindlesmarkt near St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Melk to Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey
    • Austrian Cookie Tasting while sailing through Wachau Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Wachau Valley
  8. Day 8

    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

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Tour of Schönbrunn Palace
    • Browse Christkindlesmarkt
    • Relax in a Viennese café
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
  9. Day 9

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast
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8 to 99 years old

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    Avalon Visionary
    Take in the view like never before on the Avalon Visionary. You'll enjoy the intimate setting achieved with two full decks of suites… Read more
    Built
    2012
    Guests
    65 - 130
    Crew
    37
    Length
    110 m / 361 ft
    Suites
    52
    Staterooms
    12
    Gross Tonnage
    2022 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Czech Republic.Germany. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Czech Republic. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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