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Christmastime from Vienna to Frankfurt 2027

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From Vienna to Frankfurt-am-Main
4.6 (234 reviews)
  • Panoramic view of a river scene with hills and historic church.
  • Vienna cityscape with historic and modern buildings under a clear sky.
  • Aerial view of Vienna with historic architecture and busy streets at sunset.
  • River with historic city in the background, under a clear sky.
  • Munich cityscape with town hall and church at sunset.
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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
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

    Vienna

    Vienna
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    Dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Vienna

    Vienna
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through Vienna's Old Town and Christmas markets
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna's Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Tour of Schönbrunn Palace (summer home of the Habsburg dynasty)
    • Optional Excursion to a Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Christkindlesmarkt
  3. Day 3

    Melk - Grein

    Melk - Grein
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey
    • Austrian Cookie Tasting onboard
    • Guided Walk of Grein
    • Live entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Grein Historic Theater
  4. Day 4

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg, Austria
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Christkindlesmarkt
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Regensburg

    Regensburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Regensburg
    • Onboard gingerbread Cooking Demonstration
    • Live entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
    Porta Pretoria
  6. Day 6

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Christmas Traditions Lecture on board
    • Onboard workshop to learn how to create traditional straw star decorations

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle
    • Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds
    • Browse the Christmas Markets of Nuremberg
    • Sample Bavarian fare at the Christkindlesmarkt (bratwurst varieties, gingerbread, mulled blueberry wine, and culinary delights)
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Nuremberg Rally Grounds
    Christkindlesmarkt
  7. Day 7

    Nuremberg to Munich

    Nuremberg to Munich
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Tour of Munich
    Landmarks
    Nymphenburg Palace
    Marienplatz
    Munich Christkindlmarkt
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle
    • Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds
    • Christmas carolers onboard
    • Live entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Nuremberg Gothic Cathedral
    Nuremberg Rally Grounds
    Christmas Markets of Nuremberg
  9. Day 9

    Bamberg

    Bamberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bamberg
    • Christmas Traditions Lecture onboard
    Landmarks
    Bamberg
  10. Day 10

    Würzburg

    Würzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg and Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas Museum
    Landmarks
    Old Main Bridge
    Bishop's Residence
    Würzburg Fortress
    Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas Museum
  11. Day 11

    Miltenberg

    Miltenberg
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg
    • German Cookie Baking Demonstration onboard
    Landmarks
    Miltenberg
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Frankfurt

    Frankfurt
    Meals
    Breakfast

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