1 | Friday, 12/04/2026 | Depart from Welcome to Budapest—Hungary’s Captivating CapitalThe day is yours to relax and enjoy Eastern Europe’s shining city on the Danube. BUDAPEST-FESTIVE-PAR | Budapest, Hungary |
2 | Saturday, 12/05/2026 | The Pearl of the Danube in the Heart of Europe CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes’ Square. | Budapest, Hungary |
3 | Sunday, 12/06/2026 | Time for Coffee and ConfectionsWith a free day to explore before your cruise, take time to take photographs on the Royal Palace grounds in this treasu | Budapest, Hungary |
4 | Monday, 12/07/2026 | Viennese Waltzes on the Blue DanubeEnjoy sailing the Danube, which shares dozens of miles with Hungary and Slovakia and see the rolling landscape and | Vienna, Austria |
5 | Tuesday, 12/08/2026 | Royal Collections and Amusing Attractions CLASSIC Explore the Habsburg empire this morning on a Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the | Vienna, Austria |
6 | Wednesday, 12/09/2026 | 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. | |
7 | Thursday, 12/10/2026 | Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet CLASSIC Join a Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful “City of Three Rivers.” | Passau, Germany |
8 | Friday, 12/11/2026 | 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 | Regensburg, Germany |
9 | Saturday, 12/12/2026 | Legends and History Lessons DISCOVERY Enjoy a Christmas Traditions Lecture on board | |
10 | Sunday, 12/13/2026 | Beer Songs and Bavarian Kings CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Tour which will show you the highlights of fascinating Munich. See Nymphenburg Palace—a form | |
11 | Monday, 12/14/2026 | Living Heritage and History LessonsA day to relax and enjoy Nuremberg at your own pace. Stroll through the festively lit streets, buy those last-minut | |
12 | Tuesday, 12/15/2026 | Christmas Customs and Cradle Scenes CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bamberg—medieval home of Germany’s Roman Empire dynasties. Stroll throug | Bamberg, Germany |
13 | Wednesday, 12/16/2026 | Old Saint Nick and Nutcrackers Sweet CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the “Pearl of the Romantic Road” with its Old Main Bridge, towering for | Wurzburg, Germany |
14 | Thursday, 12/17/2026 | Hidden Gifts and Holiday Delights CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of Miltenberg, a showcase of medieval half-timber homes and home to Germany’s oldest inn. | Miltenberg, Germany |
15 | Friday, 12/18/2026 | Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country DISCOVERY Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience in Rüdeshei | |
16 | Saturday, 12/19/2026 | Winter Wonders and a Wine Barrel Fit for a King DISCOVERY Take a Guided Tour that includes the magnificent Heidelberg Castle and the Great Vat—the wor | Speyer, Germany |
17 | Sunday, 12/20/2026 | A Gothic Cathedral, Heaven’s Time, and Joyeux Noël CLASSIC Come along for City Sightseeing, including the city’s Gothic, stained-glass cathedral with | Strasbourg, France |
18 | Monday, 12/21/2026 | German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour to explore Freiburg’s medieval city center, sheltered by the Black Forest | |
19 | Tuesday, 12/22/2026 | Arrive at Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.Flights shouldn’t leave Zürich airport before 10 am or Basel airport before 8 am. (B) | Basel, Switzerland |