Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Vienna
You'll arrive at Vienna International Airport and head to either the S.S. Beatrice or S.S. Emilie for embarkation. Both group and private arrival transfers are available, so you can choose what works best for your schedule.
- Day 2
Vienna
Start exploring Vienna's Christmas spirit with over 140 wooden stalls selling local treats like rum balls and nutmeg-spiced macarons. The Nights Out Vienna Christmas Market excursion is included, and you'll pick one optional tour: either the Belvedere Visit with Christmas Market or the Taste of Christmas Vienna Walking Tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Nights Out: Vienna Christmas Market
Optional Activities
- Belvedere Visit with Christmas Market
- Taste of Christmas Vienna Walking Tour
Landmarks Vienna Christmas Market Belvedere Palace - Day 3
Dürnstein
The ship cruises through the Wachau Valley, bringing you to the village of Dürnstein. You'll walk along cobbled streets, browse shops selling apricot schnapps, and check out the castle ruins. Later, an included excursion takes you to a spiced wine tasting and organ concert at an Augustine monastery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Dürnstein Village Stroll with Spiced Wine Tasting and Organ Concert in a Monastery
Landmarks Dürnstein Castle Dürnstein Village - Day 4
Linz
You reach Linz, a place known for its Linzer torte, contemporary art scene, and two Christmas Markets. You'll select one optional excursion: the Linz Walking Tour with Christmas Market or the Linz Walking Tour that includes a Cider Farm Visit and Christmas Market.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Linz Walking Tour with Christmas Market
- Linz Walking Tour with Cider Farm Visit & Christmas Market
Landmarks Linz Christmas Markets - Day 5
Passau
Today you explore the Bavarian Forest, Europe's largest continuous forested region with unspoiled landscapes and wildlife. You'll choose from two included excursions: either the Passau Walking Tour with Christmas Market or the Bavarian Forest Adventure with Glass Paradise and Schnapps Tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Passau Walking Tour with Christmas Market
- Bavarian Forest Adventure, Glass Paradise & Schnapps Tasting
Landmarks Bavarian Forest Passau Christmas Market - Day 6
Regensburg
You'll explore Regensburg's Old Town, which is decorated with holiday lights, and visit the Christmas Market set in a baroque castle courtyard. Both included excursions are available: the Regensburg Walk and Christmas Market, plus the Thurn and Taxis Christmas Market.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Regensburg Walk & Christmas Market
- Thurn & Taxis Christmas Market
Landmarks Regensburg Old Town Thurn and Taxis Palace - Day 7
Nuremberg
You arrive in Nuremberg, the Gingerbread Capital of the World, home to Germany's largest and grandest Christmas Market. Over 200 stalls display ornaments, nutcrackers, seasonal treats, and hand-carved toys. A panoramic city tour is included with the excursion.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Nuremberg City Tour with Christmas Market
Landmarks Nuremberg Christmas Market Nuremberg Old Town 
- Day 8
Departure from Nuremberg
You disembark the ship in Nuremberg and prepare for your flight home. Group and private departure transfers to Nuremberg Airport are available, so you can arrange the option that suits your travel plans.
- Meals
- Breakfast
