Christkindlmärkte along the Danube River

The Holidays in Austria and Germany

9 Days | 8 Nights

Experience Yuletide magic on an enchanting Danube River sojourn to visit some of Europe’s oldest and most iconic Christkindlmärkte. Our 7‑night river cruise from Nuremberg, Germany, to Vienna, Austria, immerses you in a festive tradition that dates to the Middle Ages. This unique itinerary pairs historic cities, UNESCO World Heritage sites and imperial monuments from the Hapsburg dynasty with visits to Old World Christmas markets that have existed for centuries.

Experience Yuletide magic on an enchanting Danube River sojourn to visit some of Europe’s oldest and most iconic Christkindlmärkte. Our 7‑night river cruise from Nuremberg, Germany, to Vienna, Austria, immerses you in a festive tradition that dates to the Middle Ages. Discover magnificent settings where cobblestoned streets strung with colorful lights meet festive market stalls of handcrafted ornaments, fine wooden toys and irresistible holiday treats. This unique itinerary pairs historic cities, UNESCO World Heritage sites and imperial monuments from the Hapsburg dynasty with visits to Old World Christmas markets that have existed for centuries. Watch the old-world charm of the holidays to life in a vivid celebration of history and culture. Enhance your journey with the optional Munich Pre-Tour and Vienna Post-Tour extensions.

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Christkindlmärkte along the Danube River

The Holidays in Austria and Germany

9 Days | 8 Nights

Experience Yuletide magic on an enchanting Danube River sojourn to visit some of Europe’s oldest and most iconic Christkindlmärkte. Our 7‑night river cruise from Nuremberg, Germany, to Vienna, Austria, immerses you in a festive tradition that dates to the Middle Ages. This unique itinerary pairs historic cities, UNESCO World Heritage sites and imperial monuments from the Hapsburg dynasty with visits to Old World Christmas markets that have existed for centuries.

Experience Yuletide magic on an enchanting Danube River sojourn to visit some of Europe’s oldest and most iconic Christkindlmärkte. Our 7‑night river cruise from Nuremberg, Germany, to Vienna, Austria, immerses you in a festive tradition that dates to the Middle Ages. Discover magnificent settings where cobblestoned streets strung with colorful lights meet festive market stalls of handcrafted ornaments, fine wooden toys and irresistible holiday treats. This unique itinerary pairs historic cities, UNESCO World Heritage sites and imperial monuments from the Hapsburg dynasty with visits to Old World Christmas markets that have existed for centuries. Watch the old-world charm of the holidays to life in a vivid celebration of history and culture. Enhance your journey with the optional Munich Pre-Tour and Vienna Post-Tour extensions.

Itinerary

Day 1   Depart home city

Day 2   Nuremberg, Germany/Embark Viva Enjoy

Day 3   Nuremberg

Day 4   Regensburg

Day 5   Passau, Germany

Day 6   Linz/Salzburg

Day 7   Emmersdorf/Melk/ Dürnstein/Vienna

Day 8   Vienna

Day 9   Vienna/Disembark river boat/Return to home city

Highlights

• Exclusive journey to from Nuremberg to Vienna through the picturesque Wachau Valley.
• Created in our tradition of innovative programming and educational travel.
• Access to ports unavailable to larger vessels and included excursions throughout your program.
• Specially arranged full-day excursion in Salzburg, one of Austria's loveliest cities.
• Four UNESCO World Heritage sites: Old Town of Regensburg, Germany; Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg, Austria; Wachau Cultural Landscape, Austria; and Historic Centre of Vienna, Austria.
• Munich Optional Pre-Tour Extension and Vienna Optional Post-Tour Extension.

Program Features

Your Travel Program

• Seven-night cruise from Nuremberg, Germany, to Vienna, Austria.
• Elegantly appointed, deluxe suite or stateroom.
• Deluxe motor coach transfers during the Cruise Program.
• Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions.
• Complimentary nonpremium liquor, house wine, beer, nonalcoholic beverages,  and minibar service throughout the cruise; complimentary house wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages at meals during excursions.
• All meals | 2 receptions, 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi access (conditions permitting).
• Get into the holiday spirit at Christmas markets in Nuremberg and Salzburg — where you will visit two markets, along with markets in Regensburg, Passau and Vienna.
• Take a walking tour through the walled city of Nuremberg and its historic Old Town.
• Explore Passau and see its beautiful baroque cathedral.
• Stroll through the baroque Benedictine abbey at Melk and enjoy a walk through the town.
• Visit Dürnstein's 15th-century monastery that overlooks the Danube and attend an organ recital at the cathedral.
• Admire the elegant city of Vienna during a panoramic tour, followed by a visit to the world-famous Spanish Riding School and a tour of Schönbrunn Palace.

UNESCO

Visit these World Heritage Sites:

• Regensburg, a Bavarian town with an impressive array of architecture from its early Roman years through the Middle Ages.
• Salzburg and its charming Old Town.
• Wachau Cultural Landscape, a valley between Krems and Melk noted for its symbiotic cultural and agricultural development since prehistoric times.
• The historic city center of Vienna and its imperial monuments from the Hapsburg dynasty.

Always Included

• Transfers and luggage handling abroad for passengers who book their air through
  Gohagan & Company.
• Experienced, English-speaking local guides for included excursions.
• Gratuities to local guides and drivers on included excursions and transfers.
• Complimentary bottled water in your room and on excursions.
• Hospitality desk.
• Experienced Gohagan & Company Travel Directors at your service.
• Complimentary audio headset during guided excursions.
• Automatic $250,000 flight insurance policy for each participant ticketed on flights by
  Gohagan & Company.

Accommodations

Viva Enjoy

Exclusively Chartered River Boat
 

Munich Pre-Tour Extension

4 days, 3 nights

Explore Germany’s Romantic Road on this two-night, pre-tour extension to Bavaria’s capital city of Munich. Drive from Nuremberg to Rothenburg ob der Tauber — known for its classical half‑timbered medieval houses and a picturesque Reiterlesmarkt Christmas Market. Continue to Munich — visiting Christmas markets throughout the tour. Accommodations are at the deluxe Hotel Bayerischer Hof Munich.

Vienna Post-Tour Extension

3 days, 2 nights

Discover layers of history and Christmas traditions in Austria’s capital city of Vienna on this two-night
post-tour extension. Visit the Hofburg Palace, the former winter residence of the Hapsburgs. Explore the Christmas Market in front of city hall, the Spittelberg Christmas Market and the Christmas Village at Belvedere Palace. Accommodations are at the deluxe InterContinental Wein hotel.

et and the Christmas Village at Belvedere Palace. Accommodations are at the deluxe InterContinental Wein hotel.