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Magic of Advent on the Danube (Nuremberg - Vienna)

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From Nuremberg to Vienna
4.5 (214 reviews)
  • Aerial night view of Nuremberg’s famous Christmas market with brightly lit stalls surrounding the Frauenkirche.
  • Dramatic dusk view of Vienna State Opera and equestrian statue under a fiery sky.
  • Illuminated Melk Abbey towers over a bustling Christmas market filled with glowing stalls
  • Famous Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg with striped stalls before the Frauenkirche at dusk
  • Picturesque view of Regensburg Cathedral and old stone bridge reflected in the Danube River.
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  • Golden-hour panorama of Passau’s cathedral and colorful rooftops nestled among forested hills.
  • Riverside Austrian village with red-tiled roofs and a narrow river flanked by lush greenery.
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River Cruise
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 20 - 150
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Dinner (Festive dinner in the elegant panorama restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome cocktail reception with cruise director
    • Festive dinner in panorama restaurant
    Landmarks
    Nuremberg
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  3. Day 2

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Nuremberg
    • Visit to Nuremberg Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Nuremberg Christmas Market
  4. Day 3

    Regensburg

    Regensburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Regensburg
    • Visit to Thurn & Taxis Palace Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Regensburg Old Town
    Thurn & Taxis Palace
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  5. Day 4

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city walk through Passau old town
    • Visit to Passau Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Passau Old Town
    Confluence of Danube, Inn and Ilz Rivers
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  6. Day 5

    Melk / Emmersdorf - Vienna

    Melk / Emmersdorf - Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Wachau region
    • Mulled wine party on board

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Melk Abbey
    • Excursion to Dürnstein
    • Sound of Vienna classical concert
    Landmarks
    Wachau Valley
    Melk Abbey
    Dürnstein
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  7. Day 6

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Elegant gala dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • City tour via coach along Ringstrasse
    • Guided walking tour of Vienna city center
    • Visit to Rathausplatz Christmas market
    • Gala dinner on board
    • Waltz dance class
    Landmarks
    Vienna State Opera
    Austrian Parliament
    Burgtheater
    Vienna City Hall
    Hofburg Palace
    Kohlmarkt
    Graben
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Rathausplatz Christmas Market
  8. Day 7

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Amadeus Imperial
    Tradition and modernity are elegantly combined on board the AMADEUS Imperial. Even in the newly designed entrance area, you are greeted by a… Read more
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    Built
    2020
    Guests
    168
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    Suites
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    Mary5.0•December 2025
    Staff really try to make it an enjoyable trip. Boat and excisions were fine. Food was good.
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  • Sergio
    Sergio4.0•May 2025
    Itinerary is pretty good covering the main attractions in Tunisia. Hotel are nice and food is also very good.
    Traveled in November 2024

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