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Christmastime on the Danube (Westbound)

6 Nights - 16 December 2025

Avalon Impression

Danube

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Gratuities and a choice of daily excursions are included

Avalon Panorama Suites are thirty percent larger than the industry standard

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Cruise only holidays are financially protected by ABTA. Fly cruise holidays are financially protected by Avalon Waterways under ATOL number 1082

Itinerary

Day 1

16 December 2025

Vienna

VIENNA, AUSTRIA (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Austria. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.

Flights into Vienna must arrive by 3:30 pm.

Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.

Indulge in traditional holiday fare and hot libations to warm your heart and soul before boarding.

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Day 2

17 December 2025

Vienna

VIENNA Royal Collections and Amusing Attractions

CLASSIC Explore the Habsburg empire this morning on a Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex—the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

Spend free time on your own to enjoy the Christkindlesmarkt, or relax by the fire’s glow in a Viennese café this evening.

You may join a Guided Optional Tour of Schönbrunn Palace—summer home of the Habsbu... Read More

Day 3

18 December 2025

Melk

MELK–GREIN Frescoes above the Wachau Valley

CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings.

DISCOVERY Enjoy an Austrian Cookie Tasting onboard while sailing to Grein.

CLASSIC Take a Guided Walk of Grein, including its historic theater, the oldest in Austria still holding regular performances.

Enjoy live entertainment onboard.

OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO PASSAU

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Day 4

19 December 2025

Passau

PASSAU Saint Stephens, Salzburg, and the Story of Silent Night

CLASSIC Join a Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful “City of Three Rivers.”

Later spend some free time in Passau’s charming Christkindlmarkt near magnificent St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

You may like to join a Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg, Austria. See the setting of The Sound of Music, and learn the story behind the beloved Christmas hymn, Silent Night.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO REGENSBURG

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Day 5

20 December 2025

Regensburg

REGENSBURG Christmas Magic in Bavaria

CLASSIC Join a Guided City Walk and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria—entrance to the Castra Regina fortress built in 179 AD.

Take time to browse Regensburg’s sparkling Christmas markets. Enjoy hot-mulled wine, candied almonds, gingerbread, or bratwurst.

Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NUREMBERG

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Day 6

21 December 2025

Nuremberg

NUREMBERG Legends and History Lessons

DISCOVERY Enjoy a Christmas Traditions Lecture on board while sailing this morning.

CLASSIC Choose a Guided Tour of Nuremberg’s medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, OR:

CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds—used by the Third Reich.

Spend free time on your own to browse the spruce stalls of the Christmas Markets of Nuremberg. Sample favorite Bavarian fare—from dozens of br... Read More

Day 7

22 December 2025

Nuremberg

NUREMBERG (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.

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*This holiday is generally suitable for persons with reduced mobility. For customers with reduced mobility or any medical condition that may require special assistance or arrangements to be made, please notify your Cruise Concierge at the time of your enquiry, so that we can provide specific information as to the suitability of the holiday, as well as make suitable arrangements with the Holiday Provider on your behalf.

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What's Included

WiFi
Award winning Panorama Suites with beds that face the view
Avalon Choice® with your preference of Classic, Active, or Discovery included excursions and sightseeing every day.
All onboard meals serving a la carte dinners
Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
Daily ‘Happy Hour’ serving complimentary wine, beer, spirits and cocktails
Club Lounge with 24 hour self-serve premium beverage station
Daily Afternoon Tea
Gratuities for the Cruise Director & Crew
Avalon Adventure Host available as your guide for fitness activities and active excursions
An expert Cruise Director
Flights and overseas transfers

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