Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
You'll arrive in Budapest by 2 pm and head to your Suite Ship by 5 pm. Before boarding, there's time to walk around the Royal Palace grounds, take some photos, and soak in the Christmas atmosphere around the city. Dinner happens this evening as you cruise overnight toward Vienna.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Royal Palace grounds and take photographs
- Experience Christmas traditions in Budapest
Landmarks Royal Palace - Day 2
Danube to Vienna
The ship sails along the Danube through Hungary and Slovakia, and you'll see Bratislava's red-roofed buildings come into view. There's an Austrian Cookie Tasting while sailing to Vienna. This evening, you can join a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall if you'd like, or just relax on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Austrian Cookie Tasting while sailing
- Sailing the Danube with views of Hungary, Slovakia, and Bratislava
Optional Activities
- Royal Waltz Concert in Vienna
Landmarks Bratislava - Day 3
Vienna
This morning, a guided tour covers Vienna's Imperial Palace complex, the Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. After that, you have free time to check out the Christkindlesmarkt or sit in a Viennese café by the fire. Schönbrunn Palace is optional if you want to see the Habsburg summer home. Live entertainment happens on board before an overnight cruise to Krems.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Tour of Vienna—Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, St. Stephen's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Christkindlesmarkt (Christmas market)
- Viennese café experience
- Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
Landmarks Imperial Palace Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace - Day 4
Melk - Passau
Start with a guided walk through a charming small valley town that feels removed from modern life. During lunch, the ship sails through the Wachau Valley to Melk, where you'll tour the Benedictine Abbey and see its frescoed ceilings, statues, library, and ornate pipe organ. You'll cruise overnight to Passau after that.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walk through Krems
- Sailing through Wachau Valley
- Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey—frescoed ceilings, statues, library, pipe organ
Landmarks Wachau Valley Melk Benedictine Abbey - Day 5
Passau
A guided walk takes you through Passau to learn about the 'City of Three Rivers' where three waterways meet. You can spend free time at the Christkindlesmarkt near St. Stephen's Cathedral, or sign up for an optional full-day trip to Salzburg to see how Austrians celebrate Christmas. After your activity, meet back at the ship for an overnight cruise to Regensburg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk of Passau
Optional Activities
- Christkindlesmarkt (Christmas market) near St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg—Mozart's city and Austrian Christmas traditions
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral, Passau Salzburg - Day 6
Regensburg
Join a guided walk to see the Old Town Hall and Porta Pretoria, a Roman fortress entrance from 179 AD. Then browse Regensburg's Christmas markets where you can grab hot mulled wine, candied almonds, gingerbread, or bratwurst. Live entertainment follows dinner before you cruise overnight to Nuremberg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk of Regensburg—Altes Rathaus and Porta Pretoria
Optional Activities
- Regensburg Christmas markets
Landmarks Altes Rathaus Porta Pretoria - Day 7
Nuremberg
A Christmas Traditions Lecture happens on board in the morning. Then you pick your own route: either a guided tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, or a guided tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds. Spend your afternoon at the Christmas Markets sampling bratwurst varieties, gingerbread, and mulled blueberry wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Christmas Traditions Lecture on board
- Choice of: Guided Sightseeing of Nuremberg (medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, Kaiserburg Castle) OR Guided Tour of Nuremberg Rally Grounds (Third Reich site)
Optional Activities
- Nuremberg Christmas Markets
Landmarks Gothic Cathedral, Nuremberg Kaiserburg Castle Nuremberg Rally Grounds - Day 8
Prague
You arrive in Prague, the City of 100 Spires. Breakfast is served this morning, and then you have free time to explore the Golden City and its surrounding countryside. Try plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager by the Vltava River if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Prague and surrounding countryside
- Sample plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager near Vltava River
Landmarks Vltava River - Day 9
Prague
Breakfast is served this morning before a guided walk through Prague. You'll visit Hradčany Castle Grounds, see St. Vitus Cathedral, and check out Old Town's famous Astronomical Clock. In the afternoon, browse the Christmas Markets of Prague with their brightly colored wooden stalls selling ornaments, handmade toys, and handicrafts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk—Hradčany Castle Grounds, St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Town Astronomical Clock
Optional Activities
- Christmas Markets of Prague
Landmarks Hradčany Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Astronomical Clock - Day 10
Prague
Your trip wraps up with breakfast this morning. After that, you depart Prague.
- Meals
- Breakfast
