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Iconic Christmas Markets on the Danube

Nov 25 - Dec 4, 2028

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Kelley Bauer

Kelley D Travel Design, LLC with Peace and Pearl Travel Co.

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kelley@peaceandpearltravel.com

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Overview

Travel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and historic towns bedecked with twinkling Christmas trees and lined with wooden huts gleaming with handcrafted treasures. Iconic Christmas Markets are plentiful and are on full display for your pleasure. Nuremberg’s festive Christkindlesmarkt, the largest and oldest Christmas Market in Germany; Regensburg’s Artisan Christmas Market at Thurn and Taxis Castle, considered one of Bavaria’s most beautiful and romantic; Vienna with its impressive Christmas Markets that seem to majestically appear around every corner; and Budapest, where products sold in the market are traditionally handmade. Revel in a feast for the senses: sparkling lights; festive sounds of children dressed as angels singing carols; and enticing smells of hot-mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, sausages and sweet treats of every kind.

Day 1 · Sat, Nov 25 · Nuremberg, Germany

Depart the US for Germany

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Day 2 · Sun, Nov 26 · Nuremberg, Germany

Check-in Nuremberg Hotel TBD

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Day 3 · Mon, Nov 27 · Regensburg, Germany

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Nuremberg

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NUREMBERG, GERMANY – EMBARKATION. Arrive in Nuremberg and embark on your ship, marking the start of your immersive journey through Germany’s cozy Christmas festivities. Nuremberg is a medieval city located in northern Bavaria in Germany. It is Bav...

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Cabin Options

Starting at $4,699

Nov 27 – Dec 4

8 room options

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Day 4 · Tue, Nov 28 · Passau, Germany

Nuremberg

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NUREMBERG. Explore Nuremberg’s WWII highlights before wandering the cobblestone streets to the Imperial Castle and 900-year-old city ramparts. Visit the famous Christkindlesmarkt, one of the world’s largest Christmas Markets, or spend the morning ...

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Day 5 · Wed, Nov 29 · Melk, Austria

Regensburg

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REGENSBURG, GERMANY. Discover Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval cities, on a guided walking tour of its architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and Porta Praetoria. Visit the Old To...

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Day 6 · Thu, Nov 30 · Vienna, Austria

Passau

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PASSAU, GERMANY. Explore Linz on a walking tour of its 2,000-year-old streets, Gothic and Baroque architecture, and St. Stephen’s Church, followed by a visit to the festive Christmas Market. For more adventure, bike along the Danube, or take a ful...

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Day 7 · Fri, Dec 1 · Budapest, Hungary

Melk

12:00AM

MELK, AUSTRIA – VIENNA, AUSTRIA. Perched on a rocky outcrop, Melk Abbey is one of Europe’s most celebrated Baroque monasteries. Explore its historic museum and renowned library, or opt for a guided bike ride around the charming town of Melk. Melk ...

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Vienna

12:00AM

Vienna is the capital and largest city of Austria. Located on the Danube River in the East of the country, the city is renowned for its strong music heritage and rich culture, and is the largest German speaking city in the world, outside of Berlin...

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Day 8 · Sat, Dec 2 · Budapest, Hungary

Vienna

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VIENNA. Discover the magic of Vienna, the “City of Waltzes,” on a tour of its regal landmarks, which includes the Opera House and former Imperial Palace. Visit the city’s iconic and festive Christmas Markets. Adventurous passengers can enjoy a gui...

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Day 9 · Sun, Dec 3 · Nuremberg, Germany

Budapest

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Explore both the Buda and Pest sides of Budapest, starting in the Castle District to admire Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, and panoramic city views. Visit the festive Christmas Markets or hike up Castle Hill for a more ac...

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Day 10 · Mon, Dec 4 · Nuremberg, Germany

Budapest

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BUDAPEST – DISEMBARKATION. Begin your journey home 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 ...

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