Christmas Markets on the Danube

Arrive in Munich, where you will be met and transferred to your river ship in Nuremberg.

Explore Nuremberg, the site of Hitler’s infamous rallies. Wander the cobblestone streets, discovering hidden boutiques and artisan stores. After your city tour, visit the festive Nuremberg Christmas Market. Finish your day cruising through the Main-Danube Canal, crossing Europe’s Continental Divide thanks to the canal’s 16 stair-step locks.

Dock in Regensburg this morning. Here, wander along its cobblestone lanes, taking a journey through the ages as you explore the historic streets, medieval buildings and cultural sites on your guided walking tour. Later, explore the three unique Christmas Markets of Regensburg.

Insider Experience – Bavarian Experience

Tonight, enjoy an authentic Bavarian experience on board as you sample local beer and snacks, accompanied by traditional folk music, song and dance. 

Today, you can choose to join an optional tour to  Český  Krumlov in the Czech Republic, or visit Salzburg. Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing sailing day to Linz.

Enhance your Journey - Český Krumlov

Enjoy a fascinating day excursion to the city of Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic, home to more than 300 historical buildings.

Enhance your Journey – Salzburg Sights

Take a trip through the stunning scenery of Austria. Visit Mondsee, where you may recognise the famous Wedding Church from ‘The Sound of Music’. Continue to Salzburg and be guided through the town Mozart called home. Enjoy some free time to explore explore at your leisure before returning to your ship.

Dock in Melk and join a local guide for a tour of Melk Abbey, an active Benedictine monastery since 1089 and a UNESCO World Heritage site. This magnificent abbey is home to around two dozen practising monks. Later, cruise through the Wachau Valley to Dürnstein, where the hilltop ruins of the castle once held King Richard the Lionheart captive in 1192.

Embrace the splendour and elegance of Vienna today on a walking tour that takes you past St Stephen’s Cathedral, the Graben, Hofburg Palace and the Albertina, then visit one of the many Christmas Markets on offer in Vienna. This evening, celebrate your river cruise with a Captain’s Farewell Dinner.

Awake to views of one of the Danube’s most enchanting cities this morning. Disembark and learn the vibrant history of Budapest as your local guide takes you to a host of impressive sights. Afterwards, get into the festive spirit with a visit to one of the city’s charming Christmas markets. You may wish to join an optional tour to discover the Hospital in the Rock Bunker Museum.

Enhance your Journey – Hospital in the Rock

Tour this museum, once a World War II hospital, located in the caves beneath Buda Castle. This first-aid shelter was constructed in 1941 to withstand the blasts of bombing.

Disembark your ship and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.