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Christmastime on the Legendary Danube with 2 nights in Prague 2027

10 days
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From Prague to Budapest
4.5 (3 reviews)
  • Panoramic view of multiple bridges over the Vltava River in Prague with a sightseeing boat and sunlit cityscape
  • Early-morning view of Prague’s Old Town Square featuring the Astronomical Clock and the twin spires of Týn Church under a blue sky
  • Warm sunset light on Prague’s Charles Bridge spanning the Vltava River with historic towers and colorful waterfront buildings
  • Distant skyline of Regensburg with twin cathedral spires rising over red-roofed houses beside a winding river
  • Sweeping sunset aerial of Vienna’s historic center highlighting St. Stephen’s Cathedral mosaic roof and bustling pedestrian streets
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  • Crystal-clear sunrise aerial of Budapest’s Buda Castle complex and Chain Bridge along the sparkling Danube River

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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
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Prague

    Prague

    Optional Activities

    • Sample plum dumplings
    • Try traditional Pilsner lager
    • Explore Prague countryside
    Landmarks
    Prague
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  2. Day 2

    Prague

    Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk
    • Visit Hradčany Castle Grounds
    • See St. Vitus Cathedral
    • See Old Town's Astronomical Clock

    Optional Activities

    • Watch street performers in Wenceslas Square
    • Admire Charles Bridge
    • Browse Christmas Markets of Prague
    Landmarks
    Hradčany Castle
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Old Town's Astronomical Clock
    Wenceslas Square
    Charles Bridge
  3. Day 3

    Prague to Nuremberg

    Prague to Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Prague's architectural beauty
    Landmarks
    Prague
    Nuremberg
  4. Day 4

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choose Guided Tour of Nuremberg with medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle OR Guided Tour of Nuremberg Rally Grounds

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Christmas Markets of Nuremberg
    • Sample Bavarian bratwurst varieties
    • Try gingerbread
    • Sample mulled blueberry wine
    • Join gingerbread Cooking Demonstration
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Nuremberg Rally Grounds
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Regensburg

    Regensburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk
    • See Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
    • See Porta Pretoria

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Christmas markets
    • Sample hot-mulled wine
    • Try candied almonds
    • Enjoy gingerbread
    • Try bratwurst
    • Attend Christmas Traditions Lecture
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
    Porta Pretoria
  6. Day 6

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Christkindlesmarkt near St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Salzburg
  7. Day 7

    Melk - Wachau Valley - Vienna

    Melk - Wachau Valley - Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey

    Optional Activities

    • Austrian Cookie Tasting
    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Itinerary Image 1
  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 with local winter specialties sampling

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace (summer home of the Habsburg Empire)
    • Browse Christkindlesmarkt Christmas market
    • Relax in a Viennese café
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace Complex
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Christkindlesmarkt
  9. Day 9

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square
    • Guided Visit to a Christmas decorations manufacturer to watch glass ornament craftsmen

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic hike above the Danube
    • Explore Budapest's cafés, pubs, or nightlife
    • Visit the Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Danube River
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  10. Day 10

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways

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  • Avalon Panorama
    Avalon Panorama
    A unique Suite Ship®, the Avalon Panorama features unmatched cabin views as the first of its kind in the industry with two full decks… Read more
    Built
    2011
    Guests
    84 - 166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    66
    Staterooms
    17
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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4.5
Overall rating based on 3 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.0
  • Transport
    4.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.3
  • Food
    5.0
  • Tour Operator
    4.6

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    We did the cruise WVN 1129 it was so wonderful and exciting we had a fabulous time
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