THE LEGENDARY DANUBE
Christmas – Danube River | Avalon Waterways® Europe Cruise
Day 1: NUREMBERG, GERMANY (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to Germany. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.Flights into Nuremberg must arrive by 3:30 pm.Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.Indulge in traditional holiday fare and hot libations to warm your heart and soul. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN NUREMBERG(D)
Day 2: NUREMBERG
Living Heritage and History LessonsCLASSIC Choose a Guided Tour of Nuremberg’s medieval architecture, gilded fountain, gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds—used by the Third ReichSpend free time on your own to browse the spruce stalls of the Christmas Markets of Nuremberg. Sample favorite Bavarian fare—from dozens of bratwurst varieties, gingerbread, mulled blueberry wine, and countless other culinary delights of the Christkindlmarkt.This evening, enjoy live entertainment after dinner while sailing to RegensburgAFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO REGENSBURG (B,L,D)
Day 3: REGENSBURG
Magical Regensburg—Bavaria’s Medieval MiracleDISCOVERY Enjoy a Christmas Traditions Lecture on board while sailing this morningCLASSIC Join a Guided City Walk and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria—built in 179 AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortressDISCOVERY Later, indulge in a Beer Tasting on boardEVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO PASSAU(B,L,D)
Day 4: PASSAU
Go for Baroque in Passau–Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers MeetCLASSIC Join a Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful “City of Three Rivers”You may join a full day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg—the city of Mozart and learn how Austrians celebrate Christmas. Sail to Linz this afternoon, or join your ship after your selected full-day excursion.LINZ, AUSTRIAThe Linzer Torte and a Legendary Love of Art and MusicEnjoy a free afternoon to linger in Linz. Take a chance to get off your feet and warm up in one of the many pastry shops and cafés.OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MELK(B,L,D)
Day 5: MELK–WACHAU VALLEY
Striking Frescoes and Breathtaking Views of the Wachau Valley CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organDISCOVERY Enjoy an Austrian Cookies Tasting while sailing to ViennaDuring lunchtime sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Vienna.VIENNAVienna Waltzes and the Beautiful Blue Danube This evening, you may choose to attend an Optional Excursion to a Royal Waltz Concert for an unforgettable evening of music in an elegant hall.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VIENNA (B,L,D)
Day 6: VIENNA
Royal Collections, Amusing Attractions, and Culinary ConfectionsCLASSIC Venture into the Habsburg empire on a Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex—the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the historic Vienna Opera House and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral, OR:DISCOVERY Join a Guided Culinary Tour of Vienna’s magical Christmas Advent Markets to sample Sachertorte and ApfelstrudelJoin a Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace—a Habsburg Empire summer home for 300 years. Spend free time on your own to enjoy the Christkindlesmarkt, or relax by the fire’s glow in a Viennese café this evening.Later, relax on board with live entertainment as you sail to Budapest. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST(B,L,D)
Day 7: BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
The Pearl of the Danube in the Heart of Europe CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes’ SquareTake in the beauty of Budapest while enjoying a free afternoon exploring such famous sights as the Chain Bridge. Get to know the city’s cafés and pubs, and don’t miss the unique Christmas markets that Budapest hosts every year during the Festive season. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST(B,L,D)
Day 8: BUDAPEST (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Details
- Tour Operator
- Avalon
- Duration (Days)
- 8
Itinerary
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Day 1: NUREMBERG, GERMANY (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to Germany. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.Flights into Nuremberg must arrive by 3:30 pm.Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.Indulge in traditional holiday fare and hot libations to warm your heart and soul. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN NUREMBERG(D)
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Day 2: NUREMBERG
Living Heritage and History LessonsCLASSIC Choose a Guided Tour of Nuremberg’s medieval architecture, gilded fountain, gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds—used by the Third ReichSpend free time on your own to browse the spruce stalls of the Christmas Markets of Nuremberg. Sample favorite Bavarian fare—from dozens of bratwurst varieties, gingerbread, mulled blueberry wine, and countless other culinary delights of the Christkindlmarkt.This evening, enjoy live entertainment after dinner while sailing to RegensburgAFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO REGENSBURG (B,L,D)
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Day 3: REGENSBURG
Magical Regensburg—Bavaria’s Medieval MiracleDISCOVERY Enjoy a Christmas Traditions Lecture on board while sailing this morningCLASSIC Join a Guided City Walk and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria—built in 179 AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortressDISCOVERY Later, indulge in a Beer Tasting on boardEVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO PASSAU(B,L,D)
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Day 4: PASSAU
Go for Baroque in Passau–Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers MeetCLASSIC Join a Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful “City of Three Rivers”You may join a full day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg—the city of Mozart and learn how Austrians celebrate Christmas. Sail to Linz this afternoon, or join your ship after your selected full-day excursion.LINZ, AUSTRIAThe Linzer Torte and a Legendary Love of Art and MusicEnjoy a free afternoon to linger in Linz. Take a chance to get off your feet and warm up in one of the many pastry shops and cafés.OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MELK(B,L,D)
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Day 5: MELK–WACHAU VALLEY
Striking Frescoes and Breathtaking Views of the Wachau Valley CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organDISCOVERY Enjoy an Austrian Cookies Tasting while sailing to ViennaDuring lunchtime sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Vienna.VIENNAVienna Waltzes and the Beautiful Blue Danube This evening, you may choose to attend an Optional Excursion to a Royal Waltz Concert for an unforgettable evening of music in an elegant hall.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VIENNA (B,L,D)
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Day 6: VIENNA
Royal Collections, Amusing Attractions, and Culinary ConfectionsCLASSIC Venture into the Habsburg empire on a Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex—the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the historic Vienna Opera House and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral, OR:DISCOVERY Join a Guided Culinary Tour of Vienna’s magical Christmas Advent Markets to sample Sachertorte and ApfelstrudelJoin a Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace—a Habsburg Empire summer home for 300 years. Spend free time on your own to enjoy the Christkindlesmarkt, or relax by the fire’s glow in a Viennese café this evening.Later, relax on board with live entertainment as you sail to Budapest. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST(B,L,D)
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Day 7: BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
The Pearl of the Danube in the Heart of Europe CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes’ SquareTake in the beauty of Budapest while enjoying a free afternoon exploring such famous sights as the Chain Bridge. Get to know the city’s cafés and pubs, and don’t miss the unique Christmas markets that Budapest hosts every year during the Festive season. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST(B,L,D)
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Day 8: BUDAPEST (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (B)