Christmastime on the Danube with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound)_6108092

Dec 11 - 19, 2027

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Joel Cartagena

JCC Travels LLC

Overview


Enter a stunning world of cherished Christmas traditions along the Danube River. Board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Nuremberg, Germany, with its medieval fortifications, gothic churches, and palaces. The Old Town is illuminated with festive lights and decorations and the Christmas market, one of the most famous in the world, has dozens of stalls offering traditional wares, such as Lebkuchen (spiced gingerbread), Glühwein (hot mulled wine), and unique decorations and ornaments. Learn about local Christmas traditions, and cruise to historical Regensburg, the only German city not bombed during WWII. Experience Passau’s charming Christmas market set against the breathtaking backdrop of St. Stephen’s Cathedral—a masterpiece of baroque architecture.

Arrive in lovely Melk, Austria, and tour the magnificent 11th century Benedictine Abbey—one of Europe’s largest monasteries. As you cruise through the wintery landscape of the picturesque Wachau Valley, enjoy the view with a tasting of traditional Austrian cookies. This Christmas river cruise ends in Austria’s magical capital of Vienna, home to the sounds of Mozart, Strauss, and the Vienna Boys’ Choir. See the famous sights with a Local Guide and enjoy free time at Christmas markets to get a taste of all the best flavors Austria offers during this sparkling time of year on the Danube River.

Trip Details


Welcome

Thank you for considering JCC Travels for your travel plans! My name is Joel, though many know me simply as a passionate traveler and organizer of unforgettable adventures since 1986. My journey into the world of travel advising officially began i...

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Deck Plan

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Day 1 · Sat, Dec 11


Hotel TBA

Dec 11 – Dec 13

Pick your Stateroom

Starting at $7,658

Dec 11 – Dec 17

4 room options

Prague, Czech Republic

Welcome to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. Prague, Czech Republic, wears winter like a storybook cloak: spired silhouettes against low winter light, cobblestones dusted with frost, and the warm glow of Christmas markets spilling into na...

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Day 2 · Sun, Dec 12


Classic Excursion

Take a Guided City Walk to visit Hradčany Castle Grounds; see St. Vitus Cathedral, and Old Town’s Astronomical Clock.

Free time on your own

Spend the afternoon on your own to browse the exquisite Christmas Markets of Prague. Stroll through the brightly colored wooden stalls for ornaments and handmade toys and handicrafts. breakfast While we include your choice of many excursions on yo...

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Day 3 · Mon, Dec 13 · Nuremberg, Germany


About Your Cruise Line - Avalon Waterways

Face it. We’ve redefined River Cruising. No other fleet of river cruise ships offers you a view of the world like Avalon. Relax in spacious Panorama Suites, where beds actually face the floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows - so you can fall in love with every heart-melting view. Aboard our award-winning Suite Ships - awarded Best River Cruise Line and Best Cabins by Cruise Critic – you’ll enjoy bigger experiences and smaller crowds. From your choice of daily excursions to complimentary Happy...

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About Your Ship - Avalon Impression

Part of Avalon's award-winning fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon Impression features two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform the living space into river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony.

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Nuremberg

12:00AM – Dec 14

NUREMBERG, GERMANY (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Germany! Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Nuremberg must arrive by 3 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Indulge in traditional holiday fare and hot libations to warm your heart...

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Day 4 · Tue, Dec 14 · Nuremberg, Germany


Nuremberg

12:00AM

NUREMBERG Legends and History Lessons 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 T...

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Day 5 · Wed, Dec 15 · Regensburg, Germany


Regensburg

12:00AM

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. En...

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Day 6 · Thu, Dec 16 · Passau, Germany


Passau

12:00AM

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.” You may like to join a Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg, Austria. See the setting of The...

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Day 7 · Fri, Dec 17 · Melk, Austria


Melk

12:00AM

MELK, AUSTRIA 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 while sailing through the splendid Wachau Valley to Vi...

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Day 8 · Sat, Dec 18 · Vienna, Austria


Vienna

12:00AM

VIENNA Royal Collections and Amusing Attractions DISCOVERY 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 ...

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Day 9 · Sun, Dec 19 · Vienna, Austria


Vienna

12:00AM

VIENNA (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. 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, a...

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