Christmas On The Danube
Vienna, Wachau, Emmersdorf an der Donau, Dürnstein, Passau, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Würzburg
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9 Days, Guided, 19 Meals
Prices reflect land-only rates.
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Overview
On a boat cruise along the Danube, explore charming Christmas markets and see Europe dressed in its holiday best. Discover Würzburg, an ancient Franconian wine town. Explore Nuremburg, home to one of the oldest and largest Christmas markets in the world. Float through the Wachau Valley, dotted with castles and hillside houses. Visit the 900-year-old Benedictine Melk Abbey, one of Europe’s largest Baroque monasteries. Enjoy a Glühwein Party – a German holiday gathering with mulled wine. Join a local expert and explore historic Vienna. Relax as you are transported to beloved riverside towns and delve into local holiday traditions.
DAYS
9
CITIES
9
STAY
7 nights
MEALS
7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
TOUR TYPE
Guided
A group or privately guided itinerary will be led by knowledgeable guides.
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Moderate
Pace is busy. Typically includes longer walks through cities and short-term standing without rest. May include walking on uneven surfaces and climbing stairs to board transportation or view attractions.
Additional Info
9 Days, Guided, 19 Meals
7 nights accommodation
On some dates additional accommodations may be used.
Services of a tour manager
All on-tour transportations and related fees
Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
Round trip home to airport sedan service provided when you purchase airfare through Member Choice Vacations. One transfer per person, per reservation. (Restrictions apply)
Notes: Itinerary featured is for December 2026 tour departures. Departures prior will vary. On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Pricing is per person, double occupancy, land and cruise only, based on December 7, 2026 travel date, Call AAA for current airfare rates and availability
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Day 1 - Overnight Flight
Day Stop
- Vienna, Austria
Welcome the winter season with a timeless trip down the Danube River. Board your cruise and relax as you are transported along beloved cities, where age-old culture is interwoven into seasonal specialties. Peruse handcrafted trinkets, traditional sweets, and infectious holiday cheer as you make your way through some of Europe’s most renowned Christmas markets. Your holiday tour begins with an overnight flight to Austria.
Day 2 - Vienna, Austria - Tour Begins - Board Cruise Ship
Day 3 - Vienna
Day 4 - Vienna - Emmersdorf - Dürnstein - Wachau Valley
Day 5 - Passau, Germany
Day 6 - Regensburg
Day 7 - Nuremberg
Day 8 - Nuremberg - Disembark Ship - Rothenburg - Würzburg
Day 9 - Würzburg - Tour Ends
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