Throughout this dreamlike journey, an overflowing of good tidings and magical Christmas markets come alive. A winter wonderland awaits at Prague’s Christmas markets brightly decorated with wooden huts stocked with handicrafts and delicious scents flavoring the air. Be spellbound by the medieval atmosphere of Nuremberg’s main Christmas market, and sample its renowned gingerbread. Stroll through Regensburg’s romantic Christmas market at the Thurn and Taxis Castle, savoring fresh dumplings with vanilla sauce. Get caught up in the magic of Salzburg’s Christmas markets at both Hellbrunn Palace and at Christkindlmarkt, located at the foot of the Hohensalzburg Fortress and around the venerable cathedral, which is a feast for the senses, from the warm aroma of mulled wine and Austrian pastry delights, to the sights and sounds of holiday performances, to the colors and textures of traditional handcrafts. And while in Vienna, visit enchanting Christmas markets from the regal Schönbrunn Palace to Vienna’s charming Maria Theresa markets.
Throughout this dreamlike journey, an overflowing of good tidings and magical Christmas Markets come alive. A winter wonderland awaits at Prague’s Christmas Markets brightly decorated with wooden huts stocked with handicrafts and delicious scents flavoring the air. Be spellbound by the medieval atmosphere of Nuremberg’s main Christmas Market, and sample its renowned gingerbread. Stroll through Regensburg’s romantic Christmas Market at the Thurn and Taxis Castle, savoring fresh dumplings with vanilla sauce. Get caught up in the magic of Salzburg’s Christmas Markets at both Hellbrunn Palace and at Christkindlmarkt, located at the foot of the Hohensalzburg Fortress and around the venerable cathedral, which is a feast for the senses, from the warm aroma of mulled wine and Austrian pastry delights, to the sights and sounds of holiday performances, to the colors and textures of traditional handcrafts. And while in Vienna, visit four of the city’s most enchanting Christmas Markets from the regal Schönbrunn Palace to Vienna’s largest, Rathaus Christmas Markets, with its carousel rides and light-bedecked trees and pavilions.
Magical Christmas Markets
At A Glance
Throughout this dreamlike journey, an overflowing of good tidings and magical Christmas Markets come alive. A
winter wonderland awaits at Prague’s Christmas Markets brightly decorated with wooden huts stocked with
handicrafts and delicious scents flavoring the air. Be spellbound by the medieval atmosphere of Nuremberg’s main
Christmas Market, and sample its renowned gingerbread. Stroll through Regensburg’s romantic Christmas Market at
the Thurn and Taxis Castle, savoring fresh dumplings with vanilla sauce. Get caught up in the magic of Salzburg’s
Christmas Markets at both Hellbrunn Palace and at Christkindlmarkt, located at the foot of the Hohensalzburg
Fortress and around the venerable cathedral, which is a feast for the senses, from the warm aroma of mulled wine
and Austrian pastry delights, to the sights and sounds of holiday performances, to the colors and textures of
traditional handcrafts. And while in Vienna, visit four of the city’s most enchanting Christmas Markets from the
regal Schönbrunn Palace to Vienna’s largest, Rathaus Christmas Markets, with its carousel rides and light-bedecked
trees and pavilions.
| Day 1 | Nuremberg | EMBARKATION |
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Board the ship in Nuremberg for your Magical Christmas Markets cruise. (D)
| | Nuremberg Christmas Market |
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| | Scenic cruising through the Main-Danube Canal |
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Join a city tour of WWII highlights and then walk through Nuremberg’s cobblestone streets to the Imperial Castle and 900-year-old city ramparts. Visit Nuremberg’s Christkindlesmarkt, one of the world’s largest and most famous Christmas Markets. Later in the day, cruise through the Main-Danube Canal. (B,L,D)
| Day 3 | Regensburg | UNESCO city walking tour and Christmas Market |
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| | Thurn and Taxis Christmas Markets |
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Regensburg is one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Join a guided walking tour showcasing the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria, before visiting the Old Town Christmas Market. As an alternate option, sample some of Bavaria’s specialties—beer, sausage and pretzels. Or bike to the base of Walhalla where you will see the neoclassical white marble temple inspired by the Parthenon in Athens. Later in the day, you’ll be treated to one of Bavaria’s most beautiful and romantic Christmas Markets at Thurn and Taxis, where you can watch craftsmen make their unique arts and crafts. (B,L,D)
| Day 4 | Passau | “City of Three Rivers” walking tour and Christmas Market |
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| Passau | OR Passau bike tour |
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Picturesque Passau, a fairytale city founded more than 2,000 years ago, is noted for its Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture. During the season of Advent, the city dresses in her Bavarian holiday splendor, which you will discover on your walking tour through the city and at its Christmas Market at St. Stephen’s Square—also home to its stunning cathedral. Go in search of unique crafts, including Bavarian-style houses and glass ornaments. If you prefer a more active adventure, join a
guided bike ride along the Danube or choose instead to climb to the Mariahilf pilgrimage church and monastery that offers magnificent views across the old town and surrounding countryside. (B,L,D)
| Day 5 | Linz | Full-day Salzburg excursion with Hellbrunn Palace Christmas market |
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| | “UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour and Christmas Market |
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| | OR "Culture Mile" bike tour |
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| | OR Český Krumlov excursion with Christmas Market |
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Linz is known for being the city of Christmas creches and its ever-popular Linzer torte. While here, you have a choice of three excursions. The first is a full-day visit to magnificent Salzburg dressed in her holiday best. Enjoy a walking tour of its UNESCO-designated Old Town, its grand cathedral, inspired by St. Peter’s Cathedral at the Vatican, and its Christmas Market at Hellbrunn Palace. Alternatively, you can choose a morning walking tour through Linz’s old city center and by the Mozart House, where he composed the Linz Symphony in only three days, as well as visit Linz’s Christmas Markets. Or you can go on a guided bike tour through Linz and along the city’s famed “Cultural Mile” and the Danube. During the afternoon, you can visit the charming mountain town, Česky Krumlov, located just over the Czech-Austrian border. (B,L,D)
| Day 6 | Melk | Benedictine Abbey tour |
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| Wachau Valley | OR Danube Bike tour |
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| | Melk to Dürnstein bike tour |
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| Dürnstein | OR Dürnstein Walking tour and wine tasting |
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| | OR Apricots and Sweets tasting |
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| | OR Dürnstein Fortress Hike |
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The awe-inspiring Benedictine Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is on full display for your enjoyment on your tour. Later in the day, set sail through the breathtaking Wachau Valley. Or for those seeking a more active adventure, bike through the Wachau Valley to Durnstein. Once in Durnstein, join a walking tour and wine tasting. As an alternative to the walking tour of Dürnstein, the more active guest may choose to venture high above the town for a visit to the majestic ruins of Kuenringer Castle, or “Dürnstein” (‘dry stone’) castle from which Dürnstein derives its name. Alternatively, enjoy an apricots and sweets tasting. Later in the day, set sail to Krems, where you can enjoy a wine tasting or walking tour. (B,L,D)
| Day 7 | Vienna | “Imperial Vienna” tour with Christmas markets |
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| | Schönbrunn Christmas market |
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| | Rathaus Christmas Markets |
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The “City of Waltzes” offers a treasure trove of gems just waiting to be discovered. Join a tour showcasing its regal splendors, such as the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs before concluding in Vienna’s historic city center. Afterwards, you’ll enjoy the festivities of the Christmas Markets. If you prefer a more active adventure, then join a guided bike ride through Vienna. During the afternoon, visit the Schönbrunn Palace Christmas Market with its giant Christmas tree. In the evening, spend some free time at the beautifully decorated Rathaus Platz Christmas Market before returning to the ship. (B,L,D)
| Day 8 | Vienna | DISEMBARKATION |
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Disembark the ship and bid farewell to Vienna as you prepare for your return flight home. (B)
Embark your ship in Vienna and later this evening, meet your fellow passengers on board. (D).
| Day 2 | Vienna | Vienna city tour and Christmas Markets |
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| | OR Vienna city tour by bike |
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| | Schönbrunn Christmas Markets |
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| | OR Evening Vienna Rathaus Christmas Market |
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The “City of Waltzes” offers a treasure trove of gems just waiting to be discovered. Join a tour showcasing its regal splendors, such as the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs before concluding in Vienna’s historic city center. Afterwards, you’ll visit the Maria Theresaplatz Christmas Market, set amongst the world-renowned sights of Vienna’s majestic Ringstrasse. If you prefer a more active adventure, then join a guided bike ride through Vienna. Later in the day, visit the Christmas Markets at Schönbrunn Palace. Cap the evening off at the beautifully decorated and illuminated Rathaus Square and the Christkindlmarkt, where you’ll have the opportunity to explore Vienna’s largest Christmas Market. (B,L,D)
| Day 3 | Dürnstein | Walking tour and wine tasting |
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| | OR Apricots and Sweets tasting |
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| Wachau Valley | OR Dürnstein Fortress Hike |
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| | OR Guided bike ride of Dürnstein |
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| Melk | Benedictine Abbey tour |
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After reaching the Wachau Valley in the morning, you’ll have a choice of three excursions in Dürnstein. Partake in a walking tour along cobblestone streets to the luminous blue facade of the Baroque Stiftskirche, its famed church tower, before enjoying a wine tasting in a local cellar. Alternatively, visit a local boutique, where you’ll be treated to the region’s finest apricot products. For a more active adventure, hike the storied hill to Dürnstein Fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned, or bike through the charming village, taking in the scenery. Later, enjoy scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley on your way to Melk. During the afternoon, you’ll have a choice to take a tour of the UNESCO-designated Melk Abbey. (B,L,D)
| Day 4 | Linz | “UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour and Christmas Market |
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| | OR “Cultural Mile” bike tour |
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| | OR Full-day Salzburg excursion and Christmas Markets |
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| | Český Krumlov excursion with Christmas Market |
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Linz is known for being the city of Christmas crèches and its ever popular Linzer Torte. While here, you have a choice of three excursions. The first is a full-day visit to magnificent Salzburg dressed in her holiday best. Enjoy a walking tour of UNESCO-designated Old Town, its magnificent cathedral, inspired by St. Peter’s Cathedral at the Vatican and its Christmas Market, which is a feast for the senses. Alternatively, you can choose a morning walking tour through Linz’s old city center and by the Mozart House, where he composed the Linz Symphony in only three days, as well as visit Linz's Christmas Markets. Or you can go on a guided bike tour through Linz and along the city’s famed “Culture Mile” and the Danube. During the afternoon, you can visit the charming mountain town, Český Krumlov, located just over the Czech-Austrian border. (B,L,D)
| Day 5 | Passau | “City of Three Rivers” walking tour and Christmas Market |
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| | OR Passau hike to Pauliperkloister Mariahilf |
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Picturesque Passau, a fairytale city founded more than 2,000 years ago is noted for its Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture. During the season of Advent, the city dresses in her Bavarian holiday splendor, which you will discover on your walking tour through the city and at its Christmas Market at St. Stephen’s Square— also home to its magnificent cathedral. Go in search of unique crafts, including Bavarian-style houses and glass ornaments. If you prefer a more active adventure, join a guided bike ride along the Inn River or choose instead to climb to the Mariahilf pilgrimage church and monastery that offers magnificent views across the old town and surrounding countryside. (B,L,D)
| Day 6 | Regensburg | UNESCO city Walking tour |
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Regensburg is one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Join a guided walking tour showcasing the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria, before visiting the Old Town Christmas Market. As an alternate option, sample some of Bavaria’s specialties—beer, sausage and pretzels. Or bike to Walhalla where you will see the Neoclassical white marble temple inspired by the Parthenon in Athens. (B,L,D)
| Day 7 | Nuremberg | Nuremberg city tour and Christmas Markets |
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| | Nuremberg Christmas Market |
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Join a city tour of WWII highlights and then walk through Nuremberg’s cobblestone streets to the Imperial Castle and 900-year-old city ramparts. Visit Nuremberg’s Christkindlesmarkt, one of the world’s largest and most famous Christmas Markets. Browse through over 100 red and white canvas-topped booths offering an assortment of unique treasures, toys and seasonal goodies. If you prefer to experience the world through your taste buds, join our Tastes of Franconia Special Interest Tour to sample Nuremberg specialties including bratwurst, rotbier and lebkuchen gingerbread. (B,L,D)
| Day 8 | Nuremberg | DISEMBARKATION |
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Bid farewell to Nuremberg as you prepare for your homeward flight.
(B)
| Day 1 | Prague | Hotel check-in |
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Arrive in Prague and check-in to your hotel.
| Day 2 | Prague | “Golden City of a Hundred Spires” tour |
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The fairytale city of Prague always enchants, but it really sparkles even more during the holiday season. See all the key highlights on a walking tour, including the National Museum and 1,000-year-old Prague Castle. Or get more active with a hike to the castle. You will then have free time to explore Prague’s renowned Christmas market in the Old Town Square. (B)
| Day 3 | Prague | Czech beer tasting |
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Beer has a long and illustrious history in the Czech Republic with the first brewery established in 993. Beer is a core part of the country’s national identity, so join a Czech beer tasting and discover for yourself what makes Czech beer some of the very best in the world. (B)
| Day 4 | Prague | Transfer to Nuremberg with Christmas Market visit |
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Drive through the pastoral countryside to Pilzen where you’ll have free time for lunch along with a visit to one of the town’s Christmas markets before boarding your cruise ship in Nuremberg. (B,D)
| | Nuremberg Christmas Market |
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| | Scenic cruising through the Main-Danube Canal |
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Join a city tour of WWII highlights and then walk through Nuremberg’s cobblestone streets to the Imperial Castle and 900-year-old city ramparts. Visit Nuremberg’s Christkindlesmarkt, one of the world’s largest and most famous Christmas Markets. Later in the day, cruise through the Main-Danube Canal. (B,L,D)
| Day 6 | Regensburg | UNESCO city walking tour and Christmas Market |
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| | Thurn and Taxis Christmas Markets |
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Regensburg is one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Join a guided walking tour showcasing the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria, before visiting the Old Town Christmas Market. As an alternate option, sample some of Bavaria’s specialties—beer, sausage and pretzels. Or bike to the base of Walhalla where you will see the neoclassical white marble temple inspired by the Parthenon in Athens. Later in the day, you’ll be treated to one of Bavaria’s most beautiful and romantic Christmas Markets at Thurn and Taxis, where you can watch craftsmen make their unique arts and crafts. (B,L,D)
| Day 7 | Passau | “City of Three Rivers” walking tour and Christmas Market |
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| Passau | OR Passau bike tour |
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Picturesque Passau, a fairytale city founded more than 2,000 years ago, is noted for its Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture. During the season of Advent, the city dresses in her Bavarian holiday splendor, which you will discover on your walking tour through the city and at its Christmas Market at St. Stephen’s Square—also home to its stunning cathedral. Go in search of unique crafts, including Bavarian-style houses and glass ornaments. If you prefer a more active adventure, join a
guided bike ride along the Danube or choose instead to climb to the Mariahilf pilgrimage church and monastery that offers magnificent views across the old town and surrounding countryside. (B,L,D)
| Day 8 | Linz | Full-day Salzburg excursion with Hellbrunn Palace Christmas market |
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| | “UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour and Christmas Market |
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| | OR "Culture Mile" bike tour |
|
| | OR Český Krumlov excursion with Christmas Market |
|
Linz is known for being the city of Christmas creches and its ever-popular Linzer torte. While here, you have a choice of three excursions. The first is a full-day visit to magnificent Salzburg dressed in her holiday best. Enjoy a walking tour of its UNESCO-designated Old Town, its grand cathedral, inspired by St. Peter’s Cathedral at the Vatican, and its Christmas Market at Hellbrunn Palace. Alternatively, you can choose a morning walking tour through Linz’s old city center and by the Mozart House, where he composed the Linz Symphony in only three days, as well as visit Linz’s Christmas Markets. Or you can go on a guided bike tour through Linz and along the city’s famed “Cultural Mile” and the Danube. During the afternoon, you can visit the charming mountain town, Česky Krumlov, located just over the Czech-Austrian border. (B,L,D)
| Day 9 | Melk | Benedictine Abbey tour |
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| Wachau Valley | OR Danube Bike tour |
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| | Melk to Dürnstein bike tour |
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| Dürnstein | OR Dürnstein Walking tour and wine tasting |
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| | OR Apricots and Sweets tasting |
|
| | OR Dürnstein Fortress Hike |
|
The awe-inspiring Benedictine Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is on full display for your enjoyment on your tour. Later in the day, set sail through the breathtaking Wachau Valley. Or for those seeking a more active adventure, bike through the Wachau Valley to Durnstein. Once in Durnstein, join a walking tour and wine tasting. As an alternative to the walking tour of Dürnstein, the more active guest may choose to venture high above the town for a visit to the majestic ruins of Kuenringer Castle, or “Dürnstein” (‘dry stone’) castle from which Dürnstein derives its name. Alternatively, enjoy an apricots and sweets tasting. Later in the day, set sail to Krems, where you can enjoy a wine tasting or walking tour. (B,L,D)
| Day 10 | Vienna | “Imperial Vienna” tour with Christmas markets |
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| | Schönbrunn Christmas market |
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| | Rathaus Christmas Markets |
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The “City of Waltzes” offers a treasure trove of gems just waiting to be discovered. Join a tour showcasing its regal splendors, such as the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs before concluding in Vienna’s historic city center. Afterwards, you’ll enjoy the festivities of the Christmas Markets. If you prefer a more active adventure, then join a guided bike ride through Vienna. During the afternoon, visit the Schönbrunn Palace Christmas Market with its giant Christmas tree. In the evening, spend some free time at the beautifully decorated Rathaus Platz Christmas Market before returning to the ship. (B,L,D)
| Day 11 | Vienna | DISEMBARKATION |
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| | “Vienna’s Royal Treasures” tour |
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Disembark the ship and board a motorcoach to your hotel. En route, uncover “Vienna’s Royal Treasures” at the Hofburg Palace, the former residence of the Habsburgs. You’ll visit the lavishly decorated Imperial Apartments and Imperial Treasury, home to many of the Habsburgs’ treasures, including the Crown of the Holy Roman Empire and the Austrian Imperial Crown. (B)
| Day 12 | Vienna | “Vienna by Night” Christmas Markets |
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Enjoy a day at leisure and then cap the day off with “Vienna by Night” Christmas Markets at the beautifully decorated Maria Theresaplatz Christmas market, set amongst the world-renowned sights of Vienna’s majestic Ringstrasse, and at the illuminated Rathaus, Vienna’s largest Christmas market. (B)
| Day 13 | Vienna | Return flight home |
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Bid farewell to Vienna as you prepare for your return flight home. (B)
| Day 1 | Vienna | Hotel check-in |
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Arrive in Vienna and check-in to your hotel.
| Day 2 | Vienna | “Vienna's Royal Treasures” tour |
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| | “Vienna by Night” Christmas Markets |
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Uncover “Vienna’s Royal Treasures” at the Hofburg Palace, the former residence of the Habsburgs. You’ll visit the lavishly decorated Imperial Apartments and Imperial Treasury, home to many of the Habsburg's treasures, including the Crown of the Holy Roman Empire and the Austrian Imperial Crown. Cap the day off with "Vienna by Night" Christmas Markets at the beautifully decorated Maria Theresaplatz Christmas Market, set amongst the world-renowned sights of Vienna's majestic Ringstrasse, and at the illuminated Rathaus, Vienna’s largest Christmas Market. (B)
| Day 3 | Vienna | Transfer to the ship |
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Check out of your hotel and transfer to your luxury ship. (B,D)
| Day 4 | Vienna | Vienna city tour and Christmas Markets |
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| | OR Vienna city tour by bike |
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| | Schönbrunn Christmas Markets |
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| | OR Evening Vienna Rathaus Christmas Market |
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The “City of Waltzes” offers a treasure trove of gems just waiting to be discovered. Join a tour showcasing its regal splendors, such as the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs before concluding in Vienna’s historic city center. Afterwards, you’ll visit the Maria Theresaplatz Christmas Market, set amongst the world-renowned sights of Vienna’s majestic Ringstrasse. If you prefer a more active adventure, then join a guided bike ride through Vienna. Later in the day, visit the Christmas Markets at Schönbrunn Palace. Cap the evening off at the beautifully decorated and illuminated Rathaus Square and the Christkindlmarkt, where you’ll have the opportunity to explore Vienna’s largest Christmas Market. (B,L,D)
| Day 5 | Dürnstein | Walking tour and wine tasting |
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| | OR Apricots and Sweets tasting |
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| Wachau Valley | OR Dürnstein Fortress Hike |
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| | OR Guided bike ride of Dürnstein |
|
| Melk | Benedictine Abbey tour |
|
After reaching the Wachau Valley in the morning, you’ll have a choice of three excursions in Dürnstein. Partake in a walking tour along cobblestone streets to the luminous blue facade of the Baroque Stiftskirche, its famed church tower, before enjoying a wine tasting in a local cellar. Alternatively, visit a local boutique, where you’ll be treated to the region’s finest apricot products. For a more active adventure, hike the storied hill to Dürnstein Fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned, or bike through the charming village, taking in the scenery. Later, enjoy scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley on your way to Melk. During the afternoon, you’ll have a choice to take a tour of the UNESCO-designated Melk Abbey. (B,L,D)
| Day 6 | Linz | “UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour and Christmas Market |
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| | OR “Cultural Mile” bike tour |
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| | OR Full-day Salzburg excursion and Christmas Markets |
|
| | Český Krumlov excursion with Christmas Market |
|
Linz is known for being the city of Christmas crèches and its ever popular Linzer Torte. While here, you have a choice of three excursions. The first is a full-day visit to magnificent Salzburg dressed in her holiday best. Enjoy a walking tour of UNESCO-designated Old Town, its magnificent cathedral, inspired by St. Peter’s Cathedral at the Vatican and its Christmas Market, which is a feast for the senses. Alternatively, you can choose a morning walking tour through Linz’s old city center and by the Mozart House, where he composed the Linz Symphony in only three days, as well as visit Linz's Christmas Markets. Or you can go on a guided bike tour through Linz and along the city’s famed “Culture Mile” and the Danube. During the afternoon, you can visit the charming mountain town, Český Krumlov, located just over the Czech-Austrian border. (B,L,D)
| Day 7 | Passau | “City of Three Rivers” walking tour and Christmas Market |
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| | OR Passau hike to Pauliperkloister Mariahilf |
|
Picturesque Passau, a fairytale city founded more than 2,000 years ago is noted for its Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture. During the season of Advent, the city dresses in her Bavarian holiday splendor, which you will discover on your walking tour through the city and at its Christmas Market at St. Stephen’s Square— also home to its magnificent cathedral. Go in search of unique crafts, including Bavarian-style houses and glass ornaments. If you prefer a more active adventure, join a guided bike ride along the Inn River or choose instead to climb to the Mariahilf pilgrimage church and monastery that offers magnificent views across the old town and surrounding countryside. (B,L,D)
| Day 8 | Regensburg | UNESCO city Walking tour |
|
Regensburg is one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Join a guided walking tour showcasing the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria, before visiting the Old Town Christmas Market. As an alternate option, sample some of Bavaria’s specialties—beer, sausage and pretzels. Or bike to Walhalla where you will see the Neoclassical white marble temple inspired by the Parthenon in Athens. (B,L,D)
| Day 9 | Nuremberg | Nuremberg city tour and Christmas Markets |
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| | Nuremberg Christmas Market |
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Join a city tour of WWII highlights and then walk through Nuremberg’s cobblestone streets to the Imperial Castle and 900-year-old city ramparts. Visit Nuremberg’s Christkindlesmarkt, one of the world’s largest and most famous Christmas Markets. Browse through over 100 red and white canvas-topped booths offering an assortment of unique treasures, toys and seasonal goodies. If you prefer to experience the world through your taste buds, join our Tastes of Franconia Special Interest Tour to sample Nuremberg specialties including bratwurst, rotbier and lebkuchen gingerbread. (B,L,D)
| Day 10 | Nuremberg | DISEMBARKATION |
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Depart the ship to transfer to Prague. En route, stop at another one of Nuremberg’s Christmas Markets before driving through the countryside to Pilzen, a city perhaps best known for producing Pilsner beer. While here, enjoy a highlights tour before continuing on to Prague, where you’ll check into your hotel. (B)
| Day 11 | Prague | “Golden City of a Hundred Spires” tour |
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The fairytale city of Prague always enchants, but it really sparkles even more during the holiday season. See all the key highlights on a walking tour, including the 1,000 year-old Prague Castle. Afterward, you will have free time to explore Prague’s renowned Christmas Market in the Old Town Square. Alternatively, get more active with a hike to the castle. (B)
| Day 12 | Prague | Czech beer tasting |
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Beer has a long and illustrious history in the Czech Republic with the first brewery known to have existed in 993. Pilsner Urquell was created in 1842, being the first pilsner ever made, whilst Budweiser came into being in the city of Budweis. Beer is a core part of the country’s national identity, so much so the Czechs are the biggest consumers of beer in the world. The country is home to more than 100 breweries with a combination of big names and micro establishments offering a huge range of styles, so join a Czech beer tasting and discover for yourself what makes the Czech’s beer some of the very best in the world. (B)
| Day 13 | Prague | Return flight home |
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Prepare for your return flight home.