Day Day 1
Arrive Vienna, Austria
Arrive in Vienna, where you are met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, join your dedicated Resident Tour Director for a welcome dinner. Meals: Dinner
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Cruise the Danube to Europe's Christmas Markets
Worldwide9 daysNov 2027 · Dec 2027
The journey
Overview
Holiday celebrating and shopping were never so delightful as on this festive Danube River cruise. Stay in handpicked luxury hotels in the hearts of Vienna and Munich, stroll through inviting local Christkindlesmarkts and visit historic Melk Abbey as well as Vienna’s Imperial Treasury.
Highlights
- ◆Cruise the Danube River, experiencing nine days of exclusive sightseeing in your private small-group vehicle, escorted by your own Resident Tour Director
- ◆Peruse the finest Christmas markets (Christkindlesmarkts) in southern Germany and Austria, picking out treasures and sipping mulled wine in the intimate company of your small group
- ◆Privately access a World War II art bunker in Nuremberg on an Worldway-exclusive experience
- ◆Set out on unforgettable excursions designed by Worldway, including a private tour of the Hofburg Palace Treasury in Vienna with its glittering jewels
Complete package information
Full package information
Holiday celebrating and shopping were never so delightful as on this festive Danube River cruise. Stay in handpicked luxury hotels in the hearts of Vienna and Munich, stroll through inviting local Christkindlesmarkts and visit historic Melk Abbey as well as Vienna’s Imperial Treasury.
- 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
- Availability
- Available
Complete day-by-day itinerary
Day Day 2
Vienna – Handcrafted Porcelain
Visit the Belvedere, seeing the stately palace complex, tranquil gardens and its Christmas market. View works by Austrian painter Gustav Klimt. Then, enjoy lunch at a Viennese café before a privately guided tour of the Augarten Porcelain Factory. Transfer to your vessel, with priority embarkation. Settle into your premium cabin or suite with an open-air French or walk-out balcony. Enjoy a welcome cocktail before dinner on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 3
Vienna – A City's Christmas Finery
Privately tour Schönbrunn Palace, enjoy a demonstration in strudel making and receive a private waltz lesson. After lunch, walk Vienna's old town with a local guide. Visit the Imperial Treasury at Hofburg Palace and see St. Stephen's Cathedral. Later, peruse the main Christmas market at the Rathausplatz. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 3.1
Transfer: Vienna to Melk
Day Day 4
Melk – Palatial Abbey
Arrive in Melk, where you visit the Benedictine abbey, perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube. Originally constructed as a palace, the abbey boasts soaring gilded towers, an elaborately frescoed church and a vast library of medieval manuscripts. Pause for lunch ashore at a local restaurant in the scenic Wachau Valley. Later, enjoy a private pre-dinner cocktail party in the ship's Worldway Club, hosted by your Resident Tour Director, followed by an exclusive Chef's Highlights dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 4.1
Transfer: Melk to Passau
Day Day 5
Passau, Germany - Historic Christkindlesmarkt
Arrive in Passau. Take a guided city walk, visiting the Christkindlesmarkt and St. Stephen's Cathedral for a private tour of its famed organ. Linger over an authentic Bavarian lunch with a glass of wine at a charming restaurant. Then, explore the historic center at leisure. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 5.1
Transfer: Passau to Regensburg
Day Day 6
Regensburg – Walking Tour & Market Visit
Walk through Regensburg and visit one of its breweries for a tasting. Tour St. Emmeram's Palace and stroll its Christmas market, before returning to your vessel for dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 6.1
Transfer: Regensburg to Nuremberg
Day Day 7
Nuremberg – Heart of the Old City
Transfer to Nuremberg and privately visit a World War II art bunker, an Worldway exclusive. Then, walk through the old town to view its 900-year-old ramparts, Imperial Castle and Palace of Justice. Explore the Christkindlesmarkt, with time to shop or savor homemade gingerbread. This evening, join the captain for a gala dinner back on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 7.1
Transfer: Nuremberg to Munich
Day Day 8
Munich - Bavarian Capital
Disembark in Nuremberg and drive to Munich, famous for its beer halls and beer gardens. Take a guided walking tour of its old town. Visit the Frauenkirche cathedral and Marienplatz, with its bustling Christmas market. Meals: Breakfast, 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 Riva
Departures / operating windows
- Nov 2027
- Dec 2027
Booking, payment & policy notes
Booking process: Submit an enquiry for Cruise the Danube to Europe's Christmas Markets; 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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