Christmastime on the Danube with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound) aboard the Avalon Impression

Christmastime on the Danube with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound) aboard the Avalon Impression is a festive European river cruise that blends Old World charm, storybook cities, and the magic of traditional Christmas markets.

Your journey begins with two enchanting nights in Prague, one of Europe’s most beautifully preserved capitals. Stroll across the iconic Charles Bridge, explore the fairytale courtyards of Prague Castle, and soak up the festive atmosphere of the city’s renowned Christmas markets. Wooden stalls brim with handcrafted ornaments, mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, and traditional Czech treats, all set against a backdrop of Gothic spires and twinkling lights.

From Prague, you travel to the banks of the Danube to board the elegant Avalon Impression, a contemporary Suite Ship® designed for panoramic cruising. With spacious Panorama Suites, floor-to-ceiling windows, and an open-air balcony design, the ship offers a front-row seat to the winter scenery gliding by.

Cruising eastbound along the Danube, you’ll discover a lineup of culturally rich cities dressed in their holiday finest:

• Regensburg – A UNESCO-listed medieval gem where one of Germany’s oldest Christmas markets sparkles beside the cathedral.
• Passau – The “City of Three Rivers,” glowing with Baroque beauty and festive cheer.
• Melk – Home to the magnificent Melk Abbey, overlooking the Danube in grand Benedictine splendor.
• Vienna – Austria’s imperial capital, where grand squares transform into magical Christmas villages filled with artisan crafts and seasonal delicacies.

Throughout the cruise, you’ll enjoy guided sightseeing, regional cuisine, and plenty of time to browse festive markets that highlight local crafts, music, and culinary traditions. Warm up with mugs of glühwein, sample gingerbread and sausages, and shop for one-of-a-kind gifts in centuries-old town squares.

This eastbound holiday sailing aboard the Avalon Impression delivers a perfect blend of cultural discovery, scenic cruising, and seasonal celebration—an unforgettable way to experience the magic of Christmastime along the Danube.