2 nights in Budapest, 7-night cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg & 3 nights in Prague

1. Day 1
   Mon, Dec 08, 2025

   BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Arrive in Budapest and transfer to your hotel.
2. Day 2
   Tue, Dec 09, 2025

   BUDAPEST. Often described as the '''Queen of the Danube,''' Budapest is well-known for Fisherman'''s Bastion, Buda Hill and its magnificent Hungarian Parliament building. However, this sprawling city is full of rich history and culture and offers many '''hidden''' treasures as you venture further past its river banks. During this excursion, your guide will take you deeper into the city to discover fascinating sites lesser-known to the average traveler. (B)
3. Day 3
   Wed, Dec 10, 2025

   BUDAPEST ''' EMBARKATION. Board the ship for your Iconic Christmas Markets cruise. (B,D)
4. Day 4
   Thu, Dec 11, 2025

   BUDAPEST. Home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Buda Castle quarter in Castle Hill and Heroes''' Square, Budapest offers an unmatched combination of culture and tradition. Today you have the opportunity to visit the Buda (hilly) side of the Danube River. On your tour, follow your guide through the city'''s Castle District, where you will marvel at the fairytale turrets of Fisherman'''s Bastion, gaze upon the breathtaking panorama below and see Matthias Church, renowned for its striking tower and colorful mosaic roof. You will also visit the city'''s famed Christmas Markets. For a more active tour, hike to Budapest'''s Castle Hill. (B,L,D)
5. Day 5
   Fri, Dec 12, 2025

   VIENNA, AUSTRIA. The '''City of Waltzes''' offers a treasure trove of gems just waiting to be discovered. Join a tour showcasing its regal splendors, such as the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs before concluding in Vienna'''s historic city center. Afterwards, you'''ll visit the Christmas Markets where you can purchase delightful delicacies and hand-made gifts. If you prefer a more active adventure, then join a guided bike along the Danube River. In the afternoon, visit Sch''nbrunn Palace Christmas Market and its spectacular festive atmosphere. Cap the day off at the beautifully decorated Town Hall (Rathaus), Vienna'''s largest Christmas Market. (B,L,D)
6. Day 6
   Sat, Dec 13, 2025

   MELK, AUSTRIA. High on a rocky outcrop lies the Melk Abbey, one of Europe'''s most revered Baroque monasteries. Visit this magnificent and storied abbey, which now houses a museum chronicling its history and a famous library with countless medieval manuscripts. Alternatively, go on a guided bike ride around Melk. During the evening, enjoy a scenic cruise through the Strudengau Valley. (B,L,D)
7. Day 7
   Sun, Dec 14, 2025

   PASSAU, GERMANY. Join a walking tour of this 2,000-year-old city, noted for its Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen'''s. Go in search of Bavarian-style crafts at the Christmas Market. Or, for the active adventurer, join a guided bike tour along the Danube. Alternatively, you can travel through the serene Austrian Alps to Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart. Your full-day excursion in Salzburg includes a walking tour of the UNESCO-designated Old Town, its magnificent cathedral and its Christmas Markets. (B,L,D). . *Not combinable with other tours on this day.
8. Day 8
   Mon, Dec 15, 2025

   REGENSBURG, GERMANY. Regensburg is one of Germany'''s best preserved medieval cities, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Join a guided walking tour showcasing the city'''s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria, before visiting the Old Town Christmas market. As an alternate option, sample some of Bavaria'''s specialties'''beer, sausage and pretzels. Or bike to the base of Walhalla where there is a neoclassical white marble temple inspired by the Parthenon in Athens. For those in a more festive mood, spend the afternoon at Bavaria'''s most beautiful and romantic Christmas markets at Thurn and Taxis, where you can watch artisans make their unique arts and crafts. (B,L,D)
9. Day 9
   Tue, Dec 16, 2025

   NUREMBERG, GERMANY. Enjoy a scenic morning cruise as the ship crosses the Continental Divide via the Main-Danube Canal to Nuremberg. Join a city tour of WWII highlights and then walk through Nuremberg'''s cobblestone streets to the Imperial Castle and 900-year-old city ramparts. Alternatively, you can taste your way through the city with a Franconian specialties tour, which introduces you to bratwurst, rotbier (red beer) and lebkuchen (gingerbread). Later, you can visit Nuremberg'''s Christkindlesmarkt, one of the world'''s largest and most famous Christmas markets. (B,L,D)
10. Day 10
    Wed, Dec 17, 2025

    NUREMBERG ''' DISEMBARKATION ''' PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Disembark the ship and enjoy the wonder of Nuremberg'''s other Christmas Markets before departing for Prague, where you will check into your hotel. (B)
11. Day 11
    Thu, Dec 18, 2025

    PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Discover Prague on a city tour or a castle hike. Both will reveal why Prague is considered one of Europe'''s most attractive cities, with a historic city center that'''s recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later in the day, visit Prague'''s festive Christmas markets. (B)
12. Day 12
    Fri, Dec 19, 2025

    PRAGUE. Beer has a long and illustrious history in the Czech Republic with the first brewery established in 993. Beer is a core part of the country'''s national identity, so join a Czech beer tasting and discover for yourself what makes the Czech'''s beer some of the very best in the world. (B)
13. Day 13
    Sat, Dec 20, 2025

    DEPART PRAGUE. Bid farewell to Prague and prepare for your flight home. (B)