Itinerary for December 04, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Friday, 12/04/2026Depart 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-PARBudapest, Hungary
2Saturday, 12/05/2026The Pearl of the Danube in the Heart of Europe CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes’ Square.Budapest, Hungary
3Sunday, 12/06/2026Time for Coffee and ConfectionsWith a free day to explore before your cruise, take time to take photographs on the Royal Palace grounds in this treasuBudapest, Hungary
4Monday, 12/07/2026Viennese 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
5Tuesday, 12/08/2026Royal Collections and Amusing Attractions CLASSIC Explore the Habsburg empire this morning on a Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See theVienna, Austria
6Wednesday, 12/09/2026Christmas Magic in the Austria’s Wine Country CLASSIC Join a Guided Walk to explore this small valley town, seemingly untouched by the new world. 
7Thursday, 12/10/2026Where 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
8Friday, 12/11/2026Christmas 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 toRegensburg, Germany
9Saturday, 12/12/2026Legends and History Lessons DISCOVERY Enjoy a Christmas Traditions Lecture on board 
10Sunday, 12/13/2026Beer Songs and Bavarian Kings CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Tour which will show you the highlights of fascinating Munich. See Nymphenburg Palace—a form 
11Monday, 12/14/2026Living Heritage and History Lessons A day to relax and enjoy Nuremberg at your own pace. Stroll through the festively lit streets, buy those last- 
12Tuesday, 12/15/2026Christmas Customs and Cradle Scenes CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bamberg—medieval home of Germany’s Roman Empire dynasties. Stroll througBamberg, Germany
13Wednesday, 12/16/2026Old Saint Nick and Nutcrackers Sweet CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the “Pearl of the Romantic Road” with its Old Main Bridge, towering forWurzburg, Germany
14Thursday, 12/17/2026Hidden 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
15Friday, 12/18/2026Arrive at Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.Flights should not leave Frankfurt airport before 10 am. (B) 
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