Itinerary
- Day 1
Nuremberg
You'll start your Danube Advent cruise in Nuremberg with boarding at 16:00. After getting settled, meet the cruise director for a welcome cocktail, then head to the panorama restaurant for dinner. The ship stays put in Nuremberg overnight so you can rest up before tomorrow.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner in panorama restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail reception
- Welcome dinner in panorama restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Nuremberg - Day 2
Nuremberg
This morning takes you through Nuremberg's festive decorations on a guided city tour hitting the main sights. From there, you'll have time at the Christmas market browsing traditional crafts, regional products, and food stalls. Head back to the ship by midday and settle in as it departs for Regensburg at 13:00.
Included Activities
- City tour through Nuremberg
Optional Activities
- Visit to famous Nuremberg Christmas market - €54
Landmarks/POIs Nuremberg Christmas Market - Day 3
Regensburg
You'll arrive in Regensburg at 09:00 and grab breakfast in this well-preserved medieval Bavarian city. A guided tour shows off the town's winter character, and then you choose your afternoon either visiting Thurn und Taxis Palace with its Christmas market or heading to Weltenburg monastery instead. Return for dinner before the ship leaves at 21:00.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Regensburg
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Thurn und Taxis Palace Christmas market - €65
- Visit to Weltenburg monastery
Landmarks/POIs Regensburg Thurn und Taxis Palace Weltenburg Monastery - Day 4
Passau
Passau comes into view at 09:00 where three rivers meet the Danube. After breakfast, walk through the charming streets on a guided tour, then grab lunch before checking out the festive Christmas market. The ship departs for Austria at 15:30.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided city walk through Passau
Optional Activities
- Visit Christmas market in Passau - Included
- Passau walking tour and organ concert in Cathedral - €32
Landmarks/POIs Passau - Day 5
Vienna
You'll sail through Austria's Wachau region with beautiful scenery on both sides. From Emmersdorf you can take an excursion to either Melk Abbey or the wine town of Dürnstein. Back on the ship, there's a mulled wine party while you cruise. You'll reach Vienna by early evening, and there's an optional 'Sound of Vienna' concert featuring classical music if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mulled wine party on board
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Melk Abbey - €64
- Visit to Dürnstein winegrowing town
- "Sound of Vienna" classical concert - €77
Landmarks/POIs Melk Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein - Day 6
Vienna
A coach tour takes you through Vienna's main sights and grand buildings throughout the morning. After lunch, you'll visit Schönbrunn Palace where a Christmas market has gingerbread, roasted almonds, and festive décor. That evening there's an elegant gala dinner on board to soak in the Advent spirit.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Captain's Gala Dinner)
Included Activities
- City tour of Vienna by coach
- Captain's Gala Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Visit to Schönbrunn Palace - €75
- Vienna - Imperial discovery tour - €48
Landmarks/POIs Schönbrunn Palace Vienna - Day 7
Vienna
Your cruise wraps up this morning. Have a final breakfast on board, then disembark to head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
