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After boarding your ship in Nuremberg, cruise through the charming region where so many of today’s most beloved Christmas traditions originated. Experience a number of enchanting Christmas markets in places such as Regensburg and Vienna, each with its own local flavor and traditions. Conclude your holiday cruise in Budapest.
Lights brighten the evening at this bustling Christmas MarketTake a ride on the ferris wheel or take a stroll through the Christmas MarketEnjoy a carriage ride at the Christmas MarketDortmund Christmas marketChristmas Market at night.NurembergViennaSalzburg
Highlights
  • Enjoy some of Europe's most beloved Christmas markets
  • Explore Germany's churches, homes, and bridges along the Danube
  • Visit Vienna's landmarks and tour the Schonbrunn Palace
  • Experience Budapest's most famous buildings and markets
Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Nuremberg | Embark

Board your cruise in Nuremberg. Tonight, gather on board your ship for a Welcome Dinner. The ship moors overnight in Nuremberg.

Day 2: Nuremberg | Continental Divide

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Enjoy a guided morning tour of historic Nuremberg. Following your tour, you have free time to visit the city’s fabled Christmas Market and enjoy some hot mulled Glühwein – the souvenir mug is yours to keep! After lunch, continue on to the Continental Divide at Hilpoltstein – the river’s highest point at 1,332 feet above sea level – before descending through stair-step locks.

Day 3: Regensburg

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Arrive in Regensburg after breakfast and enjoy a guided walking tour of the beautiful churches, the homes of wealthy families, and one of Germany’s oldest bridges across the Danube. Your tour ends with a visit to the Old Kornmarkt Christmas Market, with its festive stalls adorned with fir branches. If you’d like to explore on your own in lieu of a city tour, perhaps you can enjoy visiting the “royal” markets at the Thurn and Taxis Palace, a very traditional handicraft Christmas Market.

Day 4: Passau

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
You have two choices for how to spend the day. The first is a walking tour of picturesque Passau, known for its fortifications and St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to Europe’s largest pipe organ. Afterwards, take some time to explore the town’s Christmas Market. Or take an optional full-day excursion to Salzburg, birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the setting for “The Sound of Music.” You have time to visit Salzburg’s beautiful Christmas Market, renowned for local handicrafts and one-of-a-kind holiday presents. If you prefer to stay on board, enjoy a scenic cruise from Passau to Linz. After arriving this evening, feel free to take a walk through this delightful town or browse the charming Christmas Market. The ship departs around midnight and cruises overnight.

Day 5: Weissenkirchen, Austria | Vienna

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Today’s guided walking tour takes you to Melk’s magnificent 900-year-old Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s largest Baroque monasteries. See the famous library that inspired novelist Umberto Eco to write The Name of the Rose. During lunch, the ship cruises through the romantic Wachau Valley en route to Vienna, arriving this evening. Tonight, you may head into town to explore on your own or opt for an Mozart and Strauss concert. The ship moors overnight in Vienna.

Day 6: Vienna

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Start your morning with a driving tour of Vienna. See the majestic Opera House, the Ringstrasse, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral, followed by a walking tour of the city center. Afterwards, spend some time enjoying the Christmas Market and holiday festivities at the Town Hall. This afternoon, you can join an optional tour to Schonbrunn Palace, which has its own remarkable Christmas Market, or take a stroll along the Kärntnerstrasse and stop to sample Vienna’s famous pastries. The ship departs around dinnertime for Hungary.

Day 7: Budapest, Hungary

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
This morning, cruise past the beautiful towns nestled along the Danube Bend en route to Budapest. Your Budapest sightseeing tour takes you to Buda Castle, the Fisherman’s Bastion, the Royal Palace, and St. Stephen’s Basilica. You have the rest of the day to explore the Christmas Market in the main square. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner, followed by a special “Illuminations Cruise” past Budapest’s glittering riverfront. The ship moors overnight in Budapest.

Day 8: Disembark | Budapest

  • 1 Breakfast
Your cruise comes to an end as you prepare for your homeward flight

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Cello Deck. French Balcony & Outside Balcony, 210 sq. ft
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Violin Deck. French Balcony & Outside Balcony, 350 sq. ft.

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  • 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners

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