Itinerary
- Day 1
Munich
You'll arrive at Munich Airport where a Uniworld representative meets you if you've booked a group or private transfer. From there you're taken directly to the ship and can settle in before the journey begins.
- Day 2
Passau
Passau is where you'll see three rivers meet at this cultural hub. The guided walking tour takes you through the town, and then you can spend time at the Christmas Market in front of the cathedral. There are over 70 stalls selling miniature houses, blown-glass ornaments, and spun-sugar treats.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Passau Walking Tour with Christmas Market
Optional Activities
- Bavarian Winter Walk €69 EUR
Landmarks Passau Christmas Market - Day 3
Linz to Salzburg
The ship docks at Linz on the Danube, and from there you have two options. You can take a full-day walking tour of Salzburg with its grand cathedral and Christmas Market, or choose a Linz town and country excursion that includes a cider farm visit. Salzburg is Mozart's birthplace with some recognizable Sound of Music filming locations.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full-Day Salzburg Walking Tour with Christmas Market
- Linz Town & Country: Cider Farm Visit and Christmas Markets
Landmarks Salzburg Christmas Market Salzburg Cathedral - Day 4
Krems
Krems is a millennium-old town in a UNESCO World Heritage valley that sparkles during the season. The Christmas Market here is included. For your excursion, you can either wander through Dürnstein village with spiced wine tasting and an organ concert in a monastery, or spend time exploring Krems itself.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Nights Out: The Christmas Market of Krems
Optional Activities
- Dürnstein Village Stroll with Spiced Wine Tasting and Organ Concert in a Monastery
- Krems Town Visit
Landmarks Krems Christmas Market Dürnstein - Day 5
Vienna
In Vienna you can choose between two included tours. 'Morning with the Masters' gives you VIP access to the Vienna Art History Museum with Christmas Markets nearby. Alternatively, the 'Taste of Christmas' walking tour focuses on the city's food and holiday traditions. An optional trip to Schönbrunn Palace with its Christmas Market costs extra.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- "Morning with the Masters" at the Vienna Art History Museum & Christmas Markets
- "Taste of Christmas" Vienna Walking Tour
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace with Christmas Market €69 EUR
Landmarks Vienna Art History Museum Schönbrunn Palace Vienna Christmas Markets - Day 6
Bratislava
Bratislava, Slovakia's capital, has a colorful history to learn about from a local expert. You'll visit the Christmas Market, which is a relatively new tradition but one Slovakians have really embraced. Your choice is between a 'Life beyond the Iron Curtain' tour or a walking tour with a visit to the Christmas Market.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Life beyond the Iron Curtain
- Bratislava Walking Tour with Christmas Market
Landmarks Bratislava Christmas Market - Day 7
Budapest
Budapest spreads across both sides of the Danube with Buda and Pest each having their own character. One of Europe's largest Christmas Markets operates here. You can pick between a city tour focused on the markets or a walking tour that includes local treats and market time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest City Tour with Christmas Markets
- Budapest Walk with Local Treats and Christmas Market
Landmarks Budapest Christmas Market - Day 8
Budapest Departure
You'll disembark in Budapest and transfer to Ferenc Liszt International Airport for your flight home, if you've arranged a group or private departure transfer through Uniworld.
- Meals
- Breakfast
