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

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From Prague to Vienna
4.6 (234 reviews)
  • Cobblestone Charles Bridge in Prague glowing in golden sunrise light with silhouettes of baroque statues and domes.
  • Vltava River scene with Charles Bridge, Old Town skyline and tour boat passing in afternoon light.
  • Quiet medieval square dominated by twin-towered Gothic church and warm-toned buildings under blue sky.
  • Locals sitting on the stone embankment of the Danube watching boats pass, framed by an arch of the old bridge.
  • Skyline of Regensburg with its tall Gothic cathedral spires and colorful historic houses.
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Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Prague

    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

    Prague
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    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

    Prague to Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

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

    Nuremberg

    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
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  5. Day 5

    Regensburg

    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
  6. Day 6

    Passau

    Passau
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    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

    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

    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

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Tour of Schönbrunn Palace (summer home of the Habsburg dynasty) - cost approximately €300 based on context
    • Visit Christkindlesmarkt (Christmas markets)
    • Relax in a Viennese café
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Christkindlesmarkt
  9. Day 9

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Avalon Envision
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    Built
    2018
    Guests
    83-166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    67
    Staterooms
    16
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
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