Day Day 1
Arrive 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. Meals: Dinner
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A Christmas Cruise on the Danube
Worldwide9 daysDec 2026
The journey
Overview
Cap off your year with a holiday cruise along the Danube River, a celebration perfect for a couple, friends or the whole family. Wake in festive Vienna on Christmas morning and experience charming local traditions. Visit holiday markets as well, and revel in an organ concert at the superb Abbey of St. Florian.
Highlights
- ◆Celebrate Christmas on the Danube River, experiencing nine days of exclusive sightseeing escorted by your own Resident Tour Director
- ◆Visit a Benedictine abbey in the Austrian town of Melk and sample mulled wine at a tasting in Dürnstein
- ◆Bask in the uplifting sounds of an organ concert at the Abbey of St. Florian and stroll the aisles of local Christmas markets (Christkindlesmarkts) on just two of the Worldway-exclusive shore excursions featured on this journey
- ◆Awake Christmas morning in magical Vienna for a tour of the city bedecked in its Christmas finery
Complete package information
Full package information
Cap off your year with a holiday cruise along the Danube River, a celebration perfect for a couple, friends or the whole family. Wake in festive Vienna on Christmas morning and experience charming local traditions. Visit holiday markets as well, and revel in an organ concert at the superb Abbey of St. Florian.
- Destination
- Worldwide
- Duration
- 9 days
- Indicative price
- From $9,495 pp
- Operator
- Worldway Travels Group
- Travel style
- Small Group Journeys (Cruise), Culture & History, City, Solo, Festival, River Cruise, Holiday
- Availability
- Available
Complete day-by-day itinerary
Day Day 1.1
Transfer: Munich to Passau
Day Day 2
Munich - Christmas Crafts
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. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Day 2.1
Transfer: Passau to Salzburg
Day Day 2.2
Transfer: Salzburg to Linz
Day Day 3
Salzburg, Austria - Mozart's Home
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. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 3.1
Transfer: Linz to Melk
Day Day 3.2
Transfer: Melk to Durnstein
Day Day 4
Melk & Dürnstein - Charming Christmas Eve
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. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 4.1
Transfer: Durnstein to Vienna
Day Day 5
Vienna - Enchanted Christmas Morning
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 Worldway-exclusive dinner and concert ashore. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 5.1
Transfer: Vienna to Bratislava
Day Day 6
Bratislava, Slovakia - Historic Old Town
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 Worldway Club, hosted by your Resident Tour Director, followed by an exclusive Chef’s Highlights dinner on board your vessel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 6.1
Transfer: Bratislava to Linz
Day Day 7
Linz, Austria - Half-Timbered Houses
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. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 7.1
Transfer: Linz to Passau
Day Day 7.2
Transfer: Passau to Regensburg
Day Day 7.3
Transfer: Regensburg to Munich
Day Day 8
Munich, Germany - Bavarian Panorama
Disembark and drive to Munich, visiting the historic town of Regensburg en route. Check in to your hotel, with time to unwind. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 8.1
Transfer: Munich to null
Day Day 9
Depart Munich
Transfer to Munich Airport for your departure. Meals: Breakfast
What is included
- Travelling Bell Boy® service to transfer your bags between hotels
- English-speaking Resident Tour Director® and local guides
- Airport meet-and-greet with private transfers
- Mid-journey Traveller’s Valet® laundry service
- Internet access
- Entrance fees, taxes and all gratuities (except Resident Tour Director)
- Round-the-clock, on-call support from Worldway’s experts
- Daily breakfast, along with many meals
Accommodation & cabin notes
- Worldway Nova
Departures / operating windows
- Dec 2026
Booking, payment & policy notes
Booking process: Submit an enquiry for A Christmas Cruise on the Danube; a Worldway specialist verifies live availability, supplier terms, routing, rooming and guest requirements before confirmation.
Payments: Deposit, balance deadline, currency conversion and any gateway fees are confirmed in writing before payment. No automatic charge is made from this information page.
Changes & cancellation: Worldway Travels Group rules can vary by departure, cabin, aircraft, hotel and season. Final cancellation penalties are shared on the quote and invoice before booking.
Travel documents: Passport validity, visas, insurance, medical requirements and local taxes remain traveller responsibilities unless specifically included in the confirmed proposal.
Traveller questions
Can this journey be tailored?: Yes — every element can be refined to your dates, pace and interests by our specialists.
How do I reserve?: Contact our team and we'll confirm availability and secure your preferred departure.
This page is designed as a complete pre-booking dossier. Final supplier availability, taxes, route permits, aircraft positioning, visas, insurance, rooming and cancellation rules are reconfirmed by Worldway before payment or ticketing.
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