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Christmastime from Vienna to Basel 2027

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From Vienna to Basel
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  • Panoramic bird’s-eye view over Vienna’s historic centre and Stephansplatz bustling with people.
  • Wide cityscape of Vienna with St. Stephen's patterned roof in the foreground at sunset.
  • Aerial view of a charming Austrian riverside town with tiled rooftops beside a winding river and green hills.
  • Elevated view over Passau’s colourful rooftops and rivers framed by rolling green countryside.
  • Historic stone bridge and colourful medieval buildings of Regensburg reflected in the calm Danube River.
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  • Festive night scene of Nuremberg’s famous Christmas market with illuminated stalls and Gothic church.
  • Quiet square with twin-towered medieval church and surrounding historic buildings under a blue sky in Nuremberg.
  • Panoramic view of Frankfurt’s lively Christmas market glowing under deep blue evening sky.
  • Evening scene of Frankfurt’s Römerberg square with Lady Justice fountain surrounded by half-timbered houses illuminated at dusk.
  • Close-up of Christmas decorations and a tall lit tree against half-timbered buildings at twilight in Frankfurt.
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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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
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Vienna

    Meals
    Dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Tour of Vienna including Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Christkindlesmarkt Christmas market
    • Relax in a Viennese café
    • Guided Optional Tour of Schönbrunn Palace
    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
  3. Day 3

    Melk - Grein

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey
    • Austrian Cookie Tasting onboard
    • Guided Walk of Grein including historic theater

    Optional Activities

    • Live entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Grein Historic Theater
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  4. Day 4

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Christkindlesmarkt near St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg including The Sound of Music location and Silent Night story
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral, Passau
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  5. Day 5

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Regensburg
    • Onboard gingerbread Cooking Demonstration

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Regensburg Christmas markets
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
    Porta Pretoria
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  6. Day 6

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Christmas Traditions Lecture onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle
    • Guided Tour of historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds
    • Browse Nuremberg Christmas Markets
    • Onboard workshop to create decorated candles
    • Live entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Nuremberg Rally Grounds
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  7. Day 7

    Nuremberg to Munich

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Tour of Munich including Nymphenburg Palace and Old and New Town Halls

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Munich Christkindlmarkt
    Landmarks
    Nymphenburg Palace
    Marienplatz
  8. Day 8

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle
    • Guided Tour of historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds
    • Browse Christmas Markets of Nuremberg
    • Carolers aboard ship singing Christmas songs
    • Live entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Nuremberg Rally Grounds
  9. Day 9

    Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bamberg including nativity scenes

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Bamberg Christmas markets
    • Onboard Christmas Traditions Lecture while sailing
    Landmarks
    Bamberg
  10. Day 10

    Würzburg

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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg including Old Main Bridge, fortress, and Bishop's Residence

    Optional Activities

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

    Miltenberg

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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Frankfurt to Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim
    Landmarks
    Mechanical Music Museum
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  13. Day 13

    Speyer to Heidelberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Tour of Heidelberg Castle and Great Vat with German Christmas markets
    • Browse Speyer Christmas markets and local attractions
    • Onboard Christmas Traditions Lecture
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Great Vat (Heidelberg)
  14. Day 14

    Kehl to Strasbourg, France

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City Sightseeing of Strasbourg including gothic cathedral and La Petite France District

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace wine-country village
    • Browse Strasbourg French winter markets
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
  15. Day 15

    Breisach to Black Forest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center
    • Guided Tour of the Black Forest
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar
    • Browse Breisach Christmas Markets
    Landmarks
    Freiburg Medieval City Center
    Black Forest
    Colmar
  16. Day 16

    Basel

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    Breakfast
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