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- Day 1 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Hungary. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Budapest must arrive by 2 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.With a free day to explore before your cruise, take time to take photographs on the Royal Palace grounds in this treasure trove of historical architecture. Enjoy the warmth and glow of Christmas tradition before boarding your Suite Ship®. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA(D)
- Day 2 VIENNA, AUSTRIA Viennese Waltzes on the Blue DanubeEnjoy a relaxing day on board sailing the Danube, which shares dozens of miles with Hungary and Slovakia and see the rolling landscape and red rooftops of the Slovakian capital of Bratislava come into view. DISCOVERY Enjoy an Austrian Cookie Tasting while sailing to Vienna.Arrive this evening in Vienna, where you may choose to join an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert for an unforgettable evening of music in an elegant hall.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VIENNA (B,L,D)
- Day 3 VIENNA Royal Collections and Amusing Attractions DISCOVERY Explore the city of and sample local winter specialties on a Guided Walk through the city's Old Town and Christmas markets, OR:CLASSIC Explore the Habsburg empire this morning on a Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex--the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen's Cathedral.Spend free time on your own enjoying the Christkindlesmarkt, or relaxing by the fire's glow in a Viennese café. Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace-- summer home of the Habsburg Empire. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO KREMS (B,L,D)
- Day 4 KREMS Christmas Magic in the Austria's Wine CountryCLASSIC Join a Guided Walk to explore this small valley town, seemingly untouched by the new world.During lunchtime, sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Melk. MELKFrescoes Above and Vineyards Below CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO PASSAU(B,L,D)
- Day 5 PASSAU, GERMANY Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet CLASSIC Join a Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful "City of Three Rivers."Later spend some free time in Passau's charming Christkindlesmarkt near magnificent St. Stephen's Cathedral.Alternatively, join a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg--the city of Mozart and learn how Austrians celebrate Christmas. Meet your ship back in Passau after your full-day selected activity for sailing.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO REGENSBURG (B,L,D)
- Day 6 REGENSBURG Christmas Magic in BavariaCLASSIC 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 fortress. Take time to browse Regensburg's sparkling Christmas markets. Enjoy hot-mulled wine, candied almonds, gingerbread, or bratwurst.DISCOVERY Join a gingerbread Cooking Demonstration on board your ship.This evening, enjoy live entertainment after dinner.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NUREMBERG(B,L,D)
- Day 7 NUREMBERG Legends and History LessonsDISCOVERY Enjoy a Christmas Traditions Lecture on board CLASSIC Choose a Guided Sightseeing of Nuremberg--with its medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of the historic Rally Grounds--used by the Third Reich. Spend free time on your own browsing 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 Christkindlesmarkt. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN NUREMBERG(B,L,D)
- Day 8 NUREMBERG. EXCURSION TO MUNICH Beer Songs and Bavarian Kings.CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Tour which will show you the highlights of fascinating Munich. See Nymphenburg Palace--a former residence of Bavarian monarchs, along with the Old and New Town Halls of Marienplatz.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN NUREMBERG(B,L,D)
- Day 9 NUREMBERG Living Heritage and History Lessons A day to relax and enjoy at your own pace. Stroll through the festively lit streets, buy those last-minute Christmas gifts, or ask your Cruise Director for suggestions of things to do. DISCOVERY Get into the holiday spirit as cheerful carolers come aboard your ship to fill the air with beloved Christmas songs.Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG(B,L,D)
- Day 10 BAMBERG Christmas Customs and Cradle ScenesCLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bamberg--medieval home of Germany's Roman Empire dynasties. Stroll through dozens of Bamberg's nativity scenes--from miniature to life-size. Take free time to enjoy the quaint Christmas markets, and warm up with traditional German dumplings, sausage, and a glass of hearty Bavarian ale. DISCOVERY Enjoy an onboard Christmas Traditions Lecture while sailing. AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WÜRZBURG(B,L,D)
- Day 11 WÜRZBURG Old Saint Nick and Nutcrackers SweetCLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the "Pearl of the Romantic Road" with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishop's Residence.You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Rothenburg. Visit the Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas museum--the world's most extensive collection of traditional German Christmas decorations. Spend free time enjoying the festive, warm glow of Wurzburg's Christmas markets. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MILTENBERG(B,L,D)
- Day 12 MILTENBERG Hidden Gifts and Holiday DelightsCLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of Miltenberg, a showcase of medieval half-timber homes and home to Germany's oldest inn.DISCOVERY Join a German Cookie Baking Demonstration on board your ship while sailing.AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO FRANKFURT(B,L,D)
- Day 13 FRANKFURT (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.Flights should not leave Frankfurt airport before 10 am.(B)
Name: Christmastime from Budapest to Frankfurt
Brand: Avalon
Quality: Superior First Class
Tour Type: River Cruise
Start City: Budapest
End City: Frankfurt
Notes: In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.Christmas markets generally operate from late November until the third week of December.
