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Christmastime from Frankfurt to Vienna

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From Frankfurt-am-Main to Vienna
4.6 (234 reviews)
  • Festive Frankfurt Römerberg Christmas market at twilight with carousel, lights and large Christmas tree.
  • Close-up of decorated Christmas tree and gingerbread heart at Frankfurt’s traditional market during dusk.
  • Modern Frankfurt skyline of glass skyscrapers along the Main River on a clear summer day.
  • Upward perspective of the tall sandstone Frankfurt Cathedral tower framed by adjacent buildings against deep blue sky.
  • Stone statue standing on a pedestal near leafy riverside trees with a blue sky background.
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Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 170
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Frankfurt

    Frankfurt
    Meals
    Dinner
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  3. Day 2

    Main River Village

    Main River Village
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • German Cookie Baking Demonstration on board
    • Guided Tour of a picturesque village along the Main River
    • Christmas carolers performance on board
  4. Day 3

    Würzburg

    Würzburg
    Meals
    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 including visit to Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas Museum
    Landmarks
    Old Main Bridge
    Kaiserburg (Würzburg Fortress)
    Prince-Bishop's Residence (Fürstbischöfliches Schloss)
    Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas Museum
  5. Day 4

    Bamberg

    Bamberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard Christmas Traditions Lecture
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bamberg including nativity scenes
    • Onboard workshop to create traditional straw star decorations
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Old Town
  6. Day 5

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle OR Guided Tour of Nuremberg Rally Grounds
    • Gingerbread Cooking Demonstration on board
    Landmarks
    St. Lorenz Church (Gothic Cathedral)
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Nuremberg Schöner Brunnen (Beautiful Fountain)
  7. Day 6

    Nuremberg - Munich - Nuremberg

    Nuremberg - Munich - Nuremberg
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Tour of Munich including Nymphenburg Palace and Town Halls of Marienplatz
    Landmarks
    Nymphenburg Palace
    New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus)
    Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus)
    Marienplatz
  8. Day 7

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  9. Day 8

    Regensburg

    Regensburg
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk including Altes Rathaus and Porta Pretoria
    • Onboard Christmas Traditions Lecture
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
    Porta Pretoria
  10. Day 9

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg, Austria including The Sound of Music setting and Silent Night story
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom)
  11. Day 10

    Melk - Vienna

    Melk - Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey including frescoed ceilings
    • Austrian Cookie Tasting while sailing through Wachau Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
  12. Day 11

    Vienna

    Vienna
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through Vienna's Old Town and Christmas Markets with local winter specialties OR Guided City Tour of Habsburg landmarks including Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Tour of Schönbrunn Palace
    Landmarks
    Vienna Opera House (Staatsoper)
    St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom)
    Imperial Palace (Hofburg Palace)
    Schönbrunn Palace
  13. Day 12

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    67
    Staterooms
    16
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
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