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Christmastime on the Blue Danube - December 2027

Dec 12 - 20, 2027

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River Cruise along the Douro with 3 nights extension in Lisbon!

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Travel Insurance-Added for River Cruise

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Day 1 · Sun, Dec 12

Fly out from U.S. to Europe

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Day 2 · Mon, Dec 13 · Budapest, Hungary

About Your Cruise Line - Avalon Waterways

Embark on an Avalon river cruise with your choice of over 70 cruises on 10 rivers through 22 countries. Explore Europe, Asia, South America, and Egypt in the relaxed luxury only Avalon Waterways can deliver. Discover the European continent on its legendary rivers from the North Sea to the Black Sea or from the French countryside to the waterways of Holland. Enjoy first-class service and award-winning excursions through the vineyards of 

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About Your Ship - Avalon Panorama

The Avalon Panorama led the way as the first of its kind in the industry to feature two full decks of Panorama Suites complete with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows.

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Budapest

Dec 13

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Hungary. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Budapest must arrive by 2 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. With a free day to explore before your cruise, take time to take photograp...

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Day 3 · Tue, Dec 14 · Vienna, Austria

Vienna

Dec 14

VIENNA, AUSTRIA Vienna Waltzes on the Beautiful Blue Danube Enjoy a relaxing day on board sailing the Danube, which shares dozens of miles with Hungary and Slovakia and see the rolling landscape and red-rooftops of the Slovakian capital of Bratisl...

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Day 4 · Wed, Dec 15 · Vienna, Austria

Vienna

Dec 15

VIENNA Royal Collections and Amusing Attractions CLASSIC 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 Op...

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Day 5 · Thu, Dec 16 · Krems, Austria

Krems

Dec 16

KREMS Christmas Magic in the Austria’s Wine Country CLASSIC Join a Guided Walk to explore this small valley town, seemingly untouched by the new world. During lunchtime, sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Melk. MELK Frescoes Above and V...

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Day 6 · Fri, Dec 17 · Passau, Germany

Passau

Dec 17

PASSAU, GERMANY Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet CLASSIC Join a Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful “City of Three Rivers.” Later spend some free time in Passau’s charming Christkindlesmarkt near magnificent St. Stephen’s...

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Day 7 · Sat, Dec 18 · Regensburg, Germany

Regensburg

Dec 18

REGENSBURG Christmas Magic in Bavaria CLASSIC Join a Guided City Walk and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria—built in 179 AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortress. Take time to browse Regensburg’s sparkling Christmas markets....

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Day 8 · Sun, Dec 19 · Nuremberg, Germany

Nuremberg

Dec 19

NUREMBERG Legends and History Lessons DISCOVERY Enjoy a Christmas Traditions Lecture on board. CLASSIC Choose a Guided Sightseeing of Nuremberg—with its medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, OR: CLASSIC T...

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Day 9 · Mon, Dec 20 · Nuremberg, Germany

Nuremberg

Dec 20

NUREMBERG (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. Nuremberg is a medieval city located in northern Bavaria in Germany. It is Bavaria's second largest city and is noted for its iconic red roofed buildings and medieval archite...

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