Christmas Markets Along the Danube (2012)

Nuremberg • Regensburg • Passau • Aschach • Melk • Vienna
  • 8 days
  • from only:
  • $1095
  • $137 per day
    River Cruise Only
  • 9 days
  • from only:
  • $1895
  • $211 per dayIncludes international airfare and government taxes

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  • Your Holiday River Cruise offers opportunities to browse local handicrafts and seasonal items—as here at Passau, Germany.
  • Nuremberg, a classic city of the German Renaissance, is a delight at any time of year, but never more so than when its famous Christmas Market is in full swing.
  • Spontaneous displays of Christmas spirit can happen at any time—just like this festive holiday music serenade.
  • Like these revelers in Germany, you’ll enjoy the warm camaraderie of your fellow travelers.
  • In Vienna, fragrant greenery mixed with twinkling lights cascade along the rooftops, beckoning you from one shop to the next.
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Cruise the Danube River during the holidays, gliding past Christmas trees aglow with white candles as the wafting harmonies of Handel, Bach, and "Silent Night" beckon ... sumptuous gingerbread cakes and spicy, nut-filled cookies tempt the palate ... and the warm, happy spirit of the season is all around you. On this popular holiday European getaway, you can experience the essence of Christmas in Europe, and cruise through the most beloved ports of Austria and Germany. You'll explore the region's fabulous, craft-filled Christmas Markets, and savor a host of exclusive seasonal events. View storybook medieval towns in their holiday finery. Along with spending convivial moments exclusively in the company of others who share the Christmas spirit, you will enjoy ALL meals onboard, including wine with dinner. Only Grand Circle brings you this unique and comprehensive holiday River Cruise package at such an unbeatable value!

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Pre-Trip Option: Munich, Germany 3 nights from only $495
Post-Trip Option: Vienna, Austria 3 nights from only $545
Day Destination Arrive Depart Day Highlights
1   Fly U.S./Nuremberg, Germany
2   Nuremberg
Embark am
3   Nuremberg 6pm Included: Nuremberg
Optional Tour:
Documentation Center
4   Regensburg noon Included: Regensburg
5   Regensburg
Passau
9:30pm 		11:15am
6   Passau
Aschach, Austria
8pm 		4pm Included: Passau
7   Aschach
Linz
Salzburg*
11:15am 		9:15am
6pm 		Optional Tour:
Salzburg
8   Melk
Vienna 		overnight
6pm 		11:45pm Included: Melk Abbey
Optional Tour:
Musical Vienna
9   Vienna
Disembark am
Fly Vienna/U.S.