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- Day 1 VIENNA, AUSTRIA (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Austria. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.Flights into Vienna 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 before boarding.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VIENNA(D)
- Day 2 VIENNA Royal Collections and Amusing AttractionsDISCOVERY 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 '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 to enjoy the Christkindlesmarkt, or relax by the fire's glow in a Viennese café this evening.You may join a Guided Optional Tour of Schönbrunn Palace--summer home of the Habsburg dynasty for 300 years.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 CRUISE TO MELK(B,L,D)
- Day 3 MELK-GREIN Frescoes above the Wachau ValleyCLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings.DISCOVERY Enjoy an Austrian Cookie Tasting onboard while sailing to Grein.CLASSIC Take a Guided Walk of Grein, including its historic theater, the oldest in Austria still holding regular performances.Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO PASSAU(B,L,D)
- Day 4 PASSAU Saint Stephens, Salzburg, and the Story of Silent NightCLASSIC Join a Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful "City of Three Rivers."Later spend some free time in 's charming Christkindlesmarkt near magnificent St. Stephen's Cathedral.You may like to join a Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg, Austria. See the setting of The Sound of Music, and learn the story behind the beloved Christmas hymn, Silent Night. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO REGENSBURG(B,L,D)
- Day 5 REGENSBURG Christmas Magic in BavariaCLASSIC Join a Guided City Walk and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria--entrance to the Castra Regina fortress built in 179 AD.Take time to browse 's sparkling Christmas markets. Enjoy hot-mulled wine, candied almonds, gingerbread, or bratwurst. DISCOVERY Join an onboard gingerbread Cooking Demonstration.Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NUREMBERG(B,L,D)
- Day 6 NUREMBERG Legends and History Lessons DISCOVERY Enjoy a Christmas Traditions Lecture on board while sailing this morning.CLASSIC Choose a Guided Tour of 's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of the historic Rally Grounds--used by the Third Reich.Spend free time on your own to browse the spruce stalls of the Christmas Markets of . Sample favorite Bavarian fare--from dozens of bratwurst varieties, gingerbread, mulled blueberry wine, and countless other culinary delights of the Christkindlesmarkt. DISCOVERY Join an onboard workshop to learn how to create beautifully decorated candles. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN (B,L,D)
- Day 7 NUREMBERG (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.(B)
Name: Christmastime on the Danube (Westbound)
Brand: Avalon
Quality: Superior First Class
Tour Type: River Cruise
Start City: Vienna
End City: Nuremberg
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, depending on the location.
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