On
this cruise, usher in the winter with a timeless trip down
the Danube River where you discover the beauty of Austria
and Germany and are warmly welcomed by the locals. Sail
through the enchanting Wachau Valley and Bavarian countryside,
and experience the magic of the holiday season in the region
where so many Christmas traditions began. You delight in
the sweet smells of lebkuchen (gingerbread), stollen (rich
sweet bread) and glühwein (hot mulled wine) as the
aromas of these tasty goodies fill the crisp winter air.
And on select sail dates, you can shop the Christmas markets
for seasonal handicrafts and unique specialty items that
fill the local markets, making your holiday season one
to remember
Old
World Highlights: Port lectures by your knowledgeable
Cruise Manager, apple strudel making demonstration,
Bavarian folkloric entertainment and visits to seasonal
Christmas markets
Payment
of all port charges
Onboard
currency exchange services*
Passenger
Discount for all returning passengers
VIENNA TO NUREMBERG ITINERARY
Day
1 Vienna Board your ship & free time
Day
2 Vienna City tour & free time; Christmas
market*
Day
3 Melk Abbey tour
Day
4 Linz
Walking excursion; Christmas market*
Day
5 Passau Walking tour & free time;
Christmas market*
Day
6 Regensburg
Walking tour & free time; Christmas market*
Day
3 Regensburg Walking tour & free time;
Christmas market*
Day
4 Passau Walking tour & free time;
Christmas market*
Day
5 Linz Walking excursion; Christmas market*
Day
6 Melk Abbey tour
Day
7 Vienna City tour & free time; Christmas
market*
Day
8 Vienna Leave your ship
Note: *IMPORTANT
NOTE: Christmas markets are seasonal and scheduled
to be open from the last week of November through December
23. In lieu of Christmas market shopping, enjoy time
at leisure for additional exploration.
* Currency exchange services available for most European currencies;
transaction fees apply. Note: Schedules and activities are subject to
change depending upon river water levels, port accessibility and weather
conditions. Tours often include walks over cobblestones, steps and uneven
ground; for passenger safety and enjoyment, we recommend you be in good
physical condition to participate fully in all tours. For safety reasons,
sun deck access may be limited during times of high water levels/low
bridge clearance and during the Main-Danube Canal transit. This itinerary
is also available in the reverse direction. Actual port sequence and
times may vary.
