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Cruising the Danube: Christmas in Europe
Tour Description:
Cruise the romantic Danube in celebration of the
holidays, waking in festive Vienna on Christmas
morning and experiencing local traditions. Visit
holiday markets and revel in an organ concert at the
superb Abbey of St. Florian.
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Destination & Sightseeing
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 - Munich, Germany
Arrive in Munich, where you are met and transferred to your
hotel. This evening, join your Resident Tour Director for a
welcome dinner.
Day 2 - Munich
Tour Munich’s Old Town and visit the Frauenkirche with
your small group. Shop for crafts in the Christmas market.
Then, transfer to your riverboat in Passau for priority
embarkation. After settling into your premium cabin or
suite with an open-air French or walk-out balcony, enjoy a
welcome cocktail, followed by dinner.
Day 3 - Salzburg, Austria
Join your Resident Tour Director for a full-day excursion to
Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart. Stroll the city’s historic
center, enjoy lunch and explore the Christmas market in
Domplatz (Cathedral Square). Also visit the church of
Mondsee, and later attend an exclusive Chef’s Highlights
dinner on board your vessel.
Day 4 - Melk & Dürnstein
Disembark by small group to visit the Wachau Valley, with a
guided visit to the Benedictine abbey of Melk and a tasting
of glühwein (mulled wine) in Dürnstein. A special holiday
celebration aboard your ship ends this festive day. Later, you
may choose to attend mass in the picturesque village.
Day 5 - Vienna
Arrive in Vienna this morning to visit Schönbrunn
Palace with your small group. Enjoy a strudel-baking
demonstration, privately explore the magnificent building
with a guide and peruse the palace Christmas Market.
After lunch aboard, drive along the Ringstrasse. See the
State Opera and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Visit the Imperial
Treasury at Hofburg Palace, and stroll through Vienna’s
Christmas market. Tonight, mark Christmas with a special
A&K-exclusive dinner and concert ashore at the famous
Kursalon.
Day 6 - Bratislava, Slovakia
See Bratislava’s castle district and Old Town. Visit the Church of St. Elizabeth, known as the Blue Church, and view the
historic fortress of the city’s Castle District. Enjoy a private
cocktail party in the ship’s Amadeus Club, hosted by your
Resident Tour Director, followed by a gala dinner.
Day 7 - Linz, Austria
Explore historic Linz, home of the Linzer torte, and indulge
in some samples of the iconic dessert. Then, take a privately
guided tour of the Abbey of St. Florian, where you pause for
a moving organ concert.
Day 8 - Munich, Germany
Disembark and drive to Munich, visiting the historic town
of Landshut en route. Check in to your hotel, with time to
unwind.
Day 9 - MUNICH
Transfer to Munich Airport for your departure.
