Cruise Overview

Celebrate the Christmas season on this spectacular river cruise vacation from Vienna to Frankfurt. Your journey begins with guided sightseeing, time at the beautiful Christmas markets, and your ship embarkation in magical Vienna. On to Dürnstein to see the elegant baroque Stiftskirche, to Melk for wine tasting and to visit its Benedictine Abbey, and to delightful Passau. Also spend time in medieval Regensburg, in Nuremberg with Germany’s most famous Christmas market, in the Bavarian capital of Munich, and in charming Bamberg for beer tasting. Other highlights: Würzburg to visit the Bishop’s Residenz, an included excursion to the walled city of Rothenburg, Wertheim to see the half-timbered houses and shop for blown-glass ornaments, and Miltenberg for a traditional baking demonstration.

CRUISE: Deluxe 11-night cruise from Vienna to Frankfurt in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds VIENNA: Welcome reception; guided sightseeing DÜRNSTEIN: Walking tour, see the Stiftskirche MELK: Guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey; wine tasting PASSAU: Guided sightseeing REGENSBURG: Walking tour NUREMBERG: Guided sightseeing MUNICH: Guided sightseeing BAMBERG: Guided sightseeing, see the Old Town Hall; beer tasting WÜRZBURG: Guided sightseeing, visit the Bishop’s Residenz; excursion to Rothenburg MILTENBERG: Guided sightseeing; baking demonstration Meals - (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner Superb dining with meals on board daily featuring full breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D), including a welcome reception, Captain’s reception, and farewell dinner; one sitting with open seating arrangements; complimentary regional wine, beer, or soft drinks with all onboard dinners; complimentary coffee and tea available throughout the day Notes: Christmas markets operate from late November until the third week of December, depending on location. In the event of water level problems on stretches of any river, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach. Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change becomes necessary, a substitute will be offered.