Board the AmaRudi in Vilshofen for your Christmas Markets on the Danube cruise. Then, join Vilshofen locals and fellow guests for a glass of beer and a traditional German pretzel ashore at a festive Oktoberfest celebration. (D)

Day 2: Port in Passau (“City of Three Rivers” walking tour with Christmas Markets OR Hike to Paulinekloister Mariahilf) (B, L, D) During the season of Advent, beautiful Passau dresses in her Bavarian holiday splendor, which you will discover on your ...

Day 3: Port in Linz (Full­Day Salzburg excursion with Christmas Markets OR Full­day Český Krumlov excursion OR “UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour OR “Cultural Mile” bike tour) (B, L, D) Linz is known for being the city of Christmas crèches and ...

Day 4: Port in Melk and Spitz (Melk Abbey visit OR Melk bike tour); Dürnstein (Dürnstein walking tour OR Dürnstein Fortress hike OR Spitz bike ride OR Spitz hike) Exclusive Wine Experience (B, L, D) In the morning, you can visit the 900­ yea r­old Me...

During the afternoon, journey to Spitz and then take a guided excursion to Dürnstein, where you’ll stroll along the cobblestone streets to the Baroque Stiftskirche, with its famed church tower, on a walking tour. Those who wish a more active adventur...

Day 5: Port in Vienna (“Imperial Vienna” tour OR Vienna City tour by bike; Schönbrunn Christmas Markets; Illuminated Vienna Christmas Market) (B, L, D) The “City of Waltzes” offers a treasure trove of gems just waiting to be discovered. Join a tour s...

Day 6: Port in Bratislava (Coronation City” walking tour with Christmas Market OR Tastes of Slovakia OR Bratislava Castle Hill hike with Christmas Market) Host to the crowning ceremonies of 11 Hungarian kings and queens between 1536 and 1830, Bratisl...

Day 7: Scenic cruising, then port in Budapest (Danube Bend; Buda city tour and Christmas Markets OR Castle Hill hike with Christmas Markets) (B, L, D) This morning, sit back and watch the beautiful scenery of the Danube Bend go by before arriving in ...

Day 8: Disembarkation in Budapest (B) Budapest is the capital city of Hungary and is located over the River Danube. It is one of the largest cities in the European Union and much of its historical sites have been awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site st...