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Christmastime on the Danube (Westbound) 2027

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From Vienna to Nuremberg
4.9
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  • Grand Schonbrunn Palace gardens with visitors strolling wide gravel avenues.
  • Signpost for Vienna city hiking trail overlooking autumn vineyards and distant skyline.
  • The Gloriette pavilion reflected in the Neptune Basin at Schonbrunn Palace on a sunny day.
  • Vibrant, whimsical façade of Hundertwasserhaus adorned with trees and colourful windows.
  • Vienna State Opera’s ornate neo-Renaissance exterior seen from a busy intersection.
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Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour
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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

    Meals
    Dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through Vienna's Old Town and Christmas markets (Activity discovery option)
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks including Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral (Activity classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Tour of Schönbrunn Palace
    • Optional Excursion to a Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Imperial Palace
    Schönbrunn Palace
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  3. Day 3

    Melk - Grein

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey
    • Austrian Cookie Tasting onboard
    • Guided Walk of Grein including its historic theater
    Landmarks
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Grein Historic Theater
  4. Day 4

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
  5. Day 5

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Regensburg
    • Onboard gingerbread Cooking Demonstration
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus
    Porta Pretoria
  6. Day 6

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Christmas Traditions Lecture onboard
    • Guided Tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle (Activity classic option)
    • Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds (Activity classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Onboard workshop to create beautifully decorated candles
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Gothic Cathedral
    Nuremberg Rally Grounds
  7. Day 7

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Impression
    Avalon Impression
    Part of Avalon's cutting-edge fleet of Suite Ships®, the Avalon Impression came onto the river cruising scene with a bang. This g… Read more
    Built
    2014
    Guests
    84 - 166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    67
    Staterooms
    16
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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4.9
Overall rating based on 4 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.3
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    4.3
  • Accommodation
    4.8
  • Food
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  • Tour Operator
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  • M
    December 22nd, 2019
    Good organization, nice people, fantastic experience!!!
    • Locks attached to a bridge railing over a river.
    • Small, historic chapel surrounded by trees and a garden.
    • Building with historical mural depicting a parade.
    • Cobblestone square with timber-framed houses and a Christmas tree.
    • Traditional timber-framed house with intricate window designs.
    • Detailed view of a gothic cathedral's facade.
    • Renaissance painting depicting biblical figures.
    • Mountain landscape with a view of a city from a higher vantage point.
    • Stone bridge over a wide river with buildings along the bank.
    • Stone statue of a woman holding a child against a brick wall.
    • View of the sky from within a lock chamber.
    • Nighttime aerial view of a city with illuminated streets and buildings.
    • Medieval castle with a watchtower and tourists.
    • Statue of Ludwig I on a pedestal in front of a classical building.
    • Gothic cathedral facade with a statue of a knight on horseback.
    • Intricate religious artwork depicting a crucifixion scene.
    • Historic building with Austrian flag and festive lights.
    • Interior corridor of a historic building with arched ceilings.
    • Well-maintained garden with statues and a historic building in the background.
    • Panoramic view of a cityscape with a historic castle and rooftops.
    • Interior view of a large, concrete structure, possibly a lock.
    • Hofburg Palace with statues and horse-drawn carriages in front.
    • Christmas market with wooden stalls and a decorated tree.
    • Historic archway with people walking beneath, decorated with holiday stars.
    Traveled in December 2019
  • S
    December 14th, 2019
    This Christmas cruise went beyond expectations. Lovely ship, lovely crew, great tours. All round a great package.
    Traveled in November 2019
  • M
    December 5th, 2019
    The ship was lovely and the food wonderful. The staff did an excellent job. We did what we set out to do--visit...
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    Traveled in November 2019
  • R
    December 3rd, 2017
    It exceeded my expectations. The cruise director was outstanding, both informative and entertaining. The food was...
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    Traveled in December 2017

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