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Christmastime on the Danube (Westbound) 2026

7 days
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From Vienna to Nuremberg
4.9
4 traveler reviews
  • Riverside view of a picturesque town with a prominent church tower.
  • Street view of a charming pedestrian area with shops and a distant church tower.
  • Ornate baroque Melk Abbey with twin towers against a blue sky.
  • Nuremberg Castle with its distinct half-timbered architecture and tower.
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  • Lovely ship, lovely crew, great tours. All round a great package.

    SF
    SHARON M, traveled in December
    5.0
  • Picturesque cityscape of Passau with reflections in the river.
  • View of Regensburg with its iconic cathedral by the river.
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Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+

Places You’ll See

  • Vienna
    Vienna
  • Wachau
    Wachau
  • Melk
    Melk
  • Passau
    Passau
  • Regensburg
    Regensburg
  • Nuremberg
    Nuremberg
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Highlights

  • Board your Suite Ship in Vienna
  • Tour Vienna's historic landmarks
  • Explore Melk Abbey's frescoes
  • Stroll through Passau's Christmas market
  • Discover Nuremberg's medieval sites

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 VIENNA, AUSTRIA (EMBARKATION)
  2. Day 2 VIENNA
  3. Day 3 MELK–GREIN
  4. Day 4 PASSAU
  5. Day 5 REGENSBURG
  6. Day 6 NUREMBERG
  7. Day 7 NUREMBERG (DISEMBARKATION)
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This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

550

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8 to 99 years old

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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Vista
    Avalon Vista
    Experience European river views unlike any other ship can offer. The Avalon Vista's two full decks of suites feature Wall-to-Wall Pan… Read more
    Built
    2012
    Guests
    84 - 166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    66
    Staterooms
    17
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Food
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    4.8
  • Tour Operator
    Avalon Waterways
    4.6
  • MC
    · December 22nd, 2019
    Good organization, nice people, fantastic experience!!!
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    Trip date: December 2019
  • SF
    · December 14th, 2019
    This Christmas cruise went beyond expectations....
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    Trip date: November 2019
  • MZ
    · December 5th, 2019
    The ship was lovely and the food wonderful....
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    Trip date: November 2019
  • RJ
    · December 3rd, 2017
    It exceeded my expectations. The cruise...
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    Trip date: December 2017

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    Since I have mobility restrictions, which river cruise will you recommend? Cabin with a balcony will be ideal, not more than 7-8 nights.

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