Austria Small River Cruises

See the highlights of Central Europe on this enchanting river cruise between Amsterdam and Budapest. Guided sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with a cruise through the scenic canals of Amsterdam and through the dramatic Rhine Gorge past the legendary Lorelei rock. Spend time in magnificent Cologne, the charming wine village of Rüdesheim, and magical Vienna; and attend an authentic baking demonstration in Miltenberg and a beer tasting in Nuremberg. Also enjoy inside visits of Würzburg’s Bishop’s Residenz, the Benedictine Abbey in Melk, St. Martin’s Cathedral in Bratislava, and imposing Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest.

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• Departure on November 1, 2010 is offered as an exclusive Music Cruise and includes special concerts and performances at no additional cost.

The North Sea, the Black Sea, and the rivers in between are the focus of this memorable cruise along the magnificent Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers. Sail through Amsterdam’s lovely canals and the Main Danube Canal, cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge, and enjoy included guided sightseeing in each city. Spend time in the charming wine village of Rüdesheim, experience the famed Vienna Woods, and explore Bucharest, Romania’s lively capital. Other highlights include a baking demonstration in the pretty Bavarian village of Miltenberg and guided visits of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk, Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest, Belgrade’s Kalemegdan Fortress, and Patriarch’s Church in Veliko Târnovo.

The North Sea, the Black Sea, and the rivers in between are the focus of this memorable cruise along the magnificent Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers. Sail through Amsterdam’s lovely canals and the Main Danube Canal, cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge, and enjoy included guided sightseeing in each city. Spend time in the charming wine village of Rüdesheim, experience the famed Vienna Woods, and explore Bucharest, Romania’s lively capital. Other highlights include a baking demonstration in the pretty Bavarian village of Miltenberg and guided visits of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk, Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest, Belgrade’s Kalemegdan Fortress, and Patriarch’s Church in Veliko Târnovo. Finally, fly to exotic Istanbul, Turkey, for three overnights, free time, and guided sightseeing that shows off the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Seraglio, and famous Grand Bazaar.

This magnificent vacation includes a deluxe cruise that reveals the best of Europe along the Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers. Enjoy a canal cruise past Amsterdam’s 16th-century merchant houses and through the impressive Main Danube Canal. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge past the legendary Lorelei rock, visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in charming Rüdesheim, and attend a baking demonstration in Bavaria’s picturesque Miltenberg. Also, see the sights with Local Guides in Cologne, Bamberg, Passau, Grein, and Vienna.

See the highlights of Central Europe on this enchanting cruise between Budapest and Amsterdam. Guided sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with beer tasting in Nuremberg, a traditional baking demonstration in Miltenberg, cruising through the dramatic Rhine Gorge past the legendary Lorelei rock, and time in charming Cologne, Rüdesheim, and Vienna. Also enjoy inside visits of Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest, Bratislava’s gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral, the Benedictine Abbey in Melk, and Würzburg’s Bishop’s Residenz. Your vacation concludes with a scenic cruise through the delightful canals of Amsterdam.

The delightful Danube sets the stage for this incredible journey. Begin in Budapest, Hungary, with two overnights, guided sightseeing, and a visit to imposing Fishermen’s Bastion. Board your river cruise vessel and sail westward, with guided sightseeing in magical Vienna, Passau, and medieval Regensburg. Also take a guided walk in Dürnstein that shows off the baroque Stiftskirche, visit the Benedictine Abbey and enjoy a wine tasting in Melk, and participate in a beer tasting in charming Nuremberg. Disembark your ship and travel to the “Golden City” of Prague for a final three overnights, guided sightseeing, and plenty of free time.

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• July 14 departure is offered as an exclusive Wine Cruise, including special lectures and tastings available at no additional cost.

The delightful Danube sets the stage for this incredible journey. Begin in Budapest where you board your river cruise vessel and sail westward, with guided sightseeing in magical Vienna, Passau, and medieval Regensburg. Also take a guided walk in Dürnstein that shows off the baroque Stiftskirche, visit the Benedictine Abbey and enjoy a wine tasting in Melk, and participate in a guided tour of charming Nuremberg where your river cruise journey ends.

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• July 16 departure is offered as an exclusive Wine Cruise, including special lectures and tastings available at no additional cost.

Sail along the Danube, Main, Rhine, and Moselle Rivers and through the Main Danube Canal and dramatic Rhine Gorge on this remarkable river cruise vacation. Guided sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with inside visits of Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest, Melk’s Benedictine Abbey, the Bishop’s Residenz in Würzburg, Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in charming Rüdesheim, and Reichsburg Castle in Cochem. Also participate in a beer tasting in Regensburg, attend a traditional baking demonstration in the pretty Bavarian village of Miltenberg, stop along the Romantic Road in medieval Rothenburg, and travel by high-speed TGV train to Paris, where your vacation concludes with two overnights, guided sightseeing, and plenty of free time to explore the “City of Light” at your own pace!

Sail along the Danube, Main, Rhine, and Moselle Rivers and through the Main Danube Canal and dramatic Rhine Gorge on this remarkable river cruise vacation. Guided sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with inside visits of Melk’s Benedictine Abbey, the Bishop’s Residenz in Würzburg, Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in charming Rüdesheim, and Reichsburg Castle in Cochem. Also participate in a beer tasting in Regensburg, attend a traditional baking on board and stop along the Romantic Road in medieval Rothenburg.

Discover the fascinating Danube with its charming small towns and exciting cities on this river cruise vacation. From Budapest, board your ship and explore Slovakia’s vibrant capital of Bratislava, see Dürnstein’s baroque Stiftskirche, visit Melk’s impressive Benedictine Abbey, and bask in the natural beauty of Austria’s Wachau Valley. Spend time at leisure in Linz and in the resort of Grein. Your vacation ends in Vienna, the “City of Music,” where you’ll disembark and spend an additional two nights.

Discover the fascinating Danube with its charming small towns and exciting cities on this river cruise vacation. Begin your vacation with a 2-night city stay in the vibrant Hungarian city of Budapest for a more comprehensive experience. Then, board your ship and explore Slovakia’s vibrant capital of Bratislava, see Dürnstein’s baroque Stiftskirche, visit Melk’s impressive Benedictine Abbey, and bask in the natural beauty of Austria’s Wachau Valley. Spend time at leisure in Linz and in the resort of Grein. Your vacation ends in Vienna, the “City of Music,” where you’ll disembark and spend an additional two nights.

Celebrate the Christmas season on this spectacular river cruise vacation from Frankfurt to Vienna. Your journey begins in Frankfurt, where you board your ship and set sail for the Bavarian village of Miltenberg. Continue to Wertheim to see the half-timbered houses and shop for blown-glass ornaments, to Würzburg to visit the Bishop’s Residenz, and enjoy an included excursion to the walled city of Rothenburg. In charming Bamberg, participate in a beer tasting; experience Germany’s most famous Christmas market in Nuremberg; explore the vibrant Bavarian capital of Munich; and spend time in medieval Regensburg. Other highlights: delightful Passau, wine tasting and a visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk, and guided sightseeing and plenty of leisure time in magical Vienna, the “City of Music.”

From the splendor of Prague to the Gypsy violins of Budapest, you’ll treasure every moment of this memorable Danube River cruise. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Prague, Nuremberg, medieval Regensburg, Passau, Vienna, and Budapest. Sail through the fascinating Main Danube Canal, attend a beer tasting in Regensburg, tour Melk’s splendid Benedictine Abbey, and experience the music, art, culture, and historical sites in romantic Vienna—a memorable vacation!

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• October 26 departure on the Avalon Tranquility is offered as an exclusive Wine Cruise, including special lectures and tastings, available at no additional cost.

You’ll treasure every moment of this memorable Danube River cruise. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Nuremberg, medieval Regensburg, Passau, Vienna, and Budapest. Sail through the fascinating Main Danube Canal, attend a beer tasting in Regensburg, tour Melk’s splendid Benedictine Abbey, and experience the music, art, culture, and historical sites in romantic Vienna—a memorable vacation!

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• October 29 departure on the Avalon Tranquility is offered as an exclusive Wine Cruise, including special lectures and tastings, available at no additional cost.

Discover some of the continent’s best-kept secrets on this river cruise through Central and Eastern Europe, from Prague to Bucharest. Guided sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with inside visits of Hradcany Castle grounds in Prague, Melk’s Benedictine Abbey, Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest, Kalemegdan Fortress in Belgrade, and Patriarch’s Church in Veliko Târnovo. Also cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge and Main Danube Canal, and stop in the Puszta for an exhibition of Hungarian horsemanship.

Discover some of the continent’s best-kept secrets on this river cruise through Central and Eastern Europe, from Prague to Bucharest. Guided sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with inside visits of Hradcany Castle in Prague, Melk’s Benedictine Abbey, Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest, Kalemegdan Fortress in Belgrade, and Patriarch’s Church in Veliko Târnovo. Also cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge and Main Danube Canal, and stop in the Puszta for an exhibition of Hungarian horsemanship. Finally, spend three overnights in Bucharest, with an excursion to Transylvania that features a guided visit of legendary Dracula’s Bran Castle and Sinaia Monastery in the majestic Carpathian Mountains.

Enjoy the festive atmosphere from Prague to Vienna and all along the legendary Danube on this enchanting river cruise vacation. Enjoy guided sightseeing in each city and delight in the sights, smells, and tastes of centuries-old Christmas markets in Prague, Nuremberg, Regensburg, and Vienna. Be sure to sample the Glühwein, Lebkuchen, and other traditional holiday specialties! Other highlights include a visit of the magnificent Hradcany Castle grounds in Prague, beer tasting in Nuremberg, and a guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk.

Enjoy the festive atmosphere from Nuremberg to Vienna and all along the legendary Danube on this enchanting river cruise vacation. Enjoy guided sightseeing in each city and delight in the sights, smells, and tastes of centuries-old Christmas markets in Nuremberg, Regensburg, and Vienna. Be sure to sample the Glühwein, Lebkuchen, and other traditional holiday specialties! Other highlights include a beer tasting in Nuremberg and a guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk.

The Black Sea, the North Sea, and the rivers in between are the focus of this memorable river cruise along the magnificent Danube, Main, and Rhine Rivers. Enjoy included guided sightseeing in each city; explore Bucharest, Romania’s lively capital; experience the famed Vienna Woods; and spend time in the charming wine village of Rüdesheim. Also, cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge and sail through the Main Danube Canal. Other highlights include Patriarch’s Church in Veliko Târnovo, Belgrade’s Kalemegdan Fortress, Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest, the Benedictine Abbey in Melk, and a traditional baking demonstration in the pretty Bavarian village of Miltenberg. Your vacation ends with a cruise through Amsterdam’s lovely canals.

The Black Sea, the North Sea, and the rivers in between are the focus of this memorable river cruise along the magnificent Danube, Main, and Rhine Rivers. Enjoy included guided sightseeing in each city; experience the famed Vienna Woods; and spend time in the charming wine village of Rüdesheim. Also, cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge and sail through the Main Danube Canal. Other highlights include Patriarch’s Church in Veliko Târnovo, Belgrade’s Kalemegdan Fortress, Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest, the Benedictine Abbey in Melk, and a traditional baking demonstration in the pretty Bavarian village of Miltenberg. Your vacation ends with a cruise through Amsterdam’s lovely canals.

The Black Sea, the North Sea, and the rivers in between are the focus of this memorable river cruise along the magnificent Danube, Main, and Rhine Rivers. Your vacation begins with three overnights in exciting Istanbul, Turkey. Founded by the Greeks as Byzantium more than 2,500 years ago you will visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Seraglio, and the Grand Bazaar. Fly to Bucharest, Romania’s vibrant capital, then travel to Oltenita to embark your ship for a 21-night cruise from Romania to Holland. Highlights include guided sightseeing in each city as well as the Patriarch’s Church in Veliko Târnovo, cruising through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge, Kalemegdan Fortress in Belgrade, Novi Sad’s Petrovaradin Fortress, Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest, the famed Vienna Woods, Melk Abbey, a traditional baking demonstration in the pretty Bavarian village of Miltenberg, and the charming wine village of Rüdesheim. In Amsterdam, cruise through the lovely canals and enjoy the conclusion of your wonderful European river cruise adventure.

Discover some of the continent’s best-kept secrets on this river cruise through Eastern and Central Europe, from Bucharest to Prague. Guided sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with inside visits of Patriarch’s Church in Veliko Târnovo, Kalemegdan Fortress in Belgrade, Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest, and Melk’s Benedictine Abbey. Also stop in the Puszta for an exhibition of Hungarian horsemanship, enjoy an organ concert in Kalocsa, cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge and Main Danube Canal, and enjoy three overnights in Prague, with guided sightseeing of the city’s main sites, plenty of free time, and the conclusion of your incredible vacation.

Discover some of the continent’s best-kept secrets on this river cruise through Eastern and Central Europe, from Bucharest to Nuremberg. Guided sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with inside visits of Patriarch’s Church in Veliko Târnovo, Kalemegdan Fortress in Belgrade, Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest, and Melk’s Benedictine Abbey. Also stop in the Puszta for an exhibition of Hungarian horsemanship, enjoy an organ concert in Kalocsa, and cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge and Main Danube Canal.

Discover some of the continent’s best-kept secrets on this river cruise through Eastern and Central Europe, from Bucharest to Prague. Your vacation begins with three overnights in Bucharest that includes guided sightseeing of the city’s main sites and plenty of free time to make your own discoveries. Travel to Oltenita and board your river cruise ship for your journey. Guided sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with inside visits of Patriarch’s Church in Veliko Târnovo, Kalemegdan Fortress in Belgrade, Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest, and Melk’s Benedictine Abbey. Also stop in the Puszta for an exhibition of Hungarian horsemanship, cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge and Main Danube Canal, and conclude your incredible vacation with three overnights in Prague, including guided sightseeing and plenty of time at leisure.

A deluxe Danube River cruise from Bucharest to Vienna is the highlight on this fascinating getaway through Eastern Europe. See the sights with a Local Guide in each city and sail through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge. Along the way, explore Romania’s lively capital of Bucharest, Varna on the Black Sea, Bulgaria’s Arbanassi and Veliko Târnovo, Serbia’s Belgrade, paprika country’s Kalocsa, and the Hungarian capital of Budapest. Your adventure concludes with guided sightseeing and two overnights in Vienna, the magical “City of Music.”

A deluxe Danube River cruise from Bucharest to Vienna is the highlight on this fascinating getaway through Eastern Europe. See the sights with a Local Guide in each city and sail through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge. Along the way, explore Varna on the Black Sea, Bulgaria’s Arbanassi and Veliko Târnovo, Serbia’s Belgrade, paprika country’s Kalocsa, and the Hungarian capital of Budapest. Your adventure concludes in Vienna.

A deluxe Danube River cruise is the highlight on this fascinating getaway through Eastern Europe. Your vacation begins with three overnights in exciting Istanbul, Turkey, with visits of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Seraglio, and the Grand Bazaar. Fly to Bucharest, Romania’s vibrant capital, then travel to Oltenita to embark your ship for a 9-night cruise along the Danube River. See the sights with a Local Guide in each city, visiting Varna on the Black Sea, Bulgaria’s Arbanassi and Veliko Târnovo, Serbia’s Belgrade, paprika country’s Kalocsa, and the Hungarian capital of Budapest. Also sail through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge before disembarking in Vienna for two overnights in the remarkable “City of Music”—an incredible conclusion to an amazing vacation.

Sail along the Moselle, Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers, and through the dramatic Rhine Gorge and Main Danube Canal on this remarkable river cruise vacation. Your vacation begins with two overnights in Paris, with guided city sightseeing and leisure time to explore the “City of Light” on your own. Then, travel from Paris to Metz via high-speed TGV train and embark your river cruise ship in Remich, Luxembourg. Guided sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with inside visits to Reichsburg Castle in Cochem, Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in charming Rüdesheim, the Bishop’s Residenz in Würzburg, Melk’s Benedictine Abbey, and Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest. Other highlights: stop along the Romantic Road in medieval Rothenburg, attend an onboard traditional baking demonstration and participate in a beer tasting in Regensburg.

Sail along the Moselle, Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers, and through the dramatic Rhine Gorge and Main Danube Canal on this remarkable river cruise vacation. Your vacation begins in Remich in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg where you board the Avalon Luminary. Guided sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with inside visits to Reichsburg Castle in Cochem, Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in charming Rüdesheim, the Bishop’s Residenz in Würzburg, Melk’s Benedictine Abbey, and Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest. Other highlights: stop along the Romantic Road in medieval Rothenburg, attend an onboard traditional baking demonstration and participate in a beer tasting in Regensburg.

This magnificent vacation includes a deluxe cruise that reveals the best of Europe along the Danube, Main, and Rhine Rivers. See the sights with Local Guides in Vienna, Grein, Passau, Bamberg, and Cologne; attend a baking demonstration in Bavaria’s picturesque Miltenberg; visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in charming Rüdesheim; and cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge past the legendary Lorelei rock. Your vacation concludes with a canal cruise past 16th-century merchant houses in delightful Amsterdam.

Discover the fascinating Danube with its charming small towns and exciting cities on this river cruise vacation. From Vienna, the “City of Music,” board your river cruise ship and begin exploring the natural beauty of Austria’s Wachau Valley. Visit Melk’s impressive Benedictine Abbey, see Dürnstein’s baroque Stiftskirche, and enjoy guided sightseeing in Slovakia’s vibrant capital of Bratislava. Your journey concludes in exciting Budapest.

Discover the fascinating Danube with its charming small towns and exciting cities on this river cruise vacation. Begin with guided sightseeing and a 2-night city stay in Vienna, the “City of Music,” for a more comprehensive experience. Then, board your ship and begin exploring the natural beauty of Austria’s Wachau Valley. Visit Melk’s impressive Benedictine Abbey, see Dürnstein’s baroque Stiftskirche, and enjoy guided sightseeing in Slovakia’s vibrant capital of Bratislava. Your journey concludes in exciting Budapest.

Discover the fascinating Danube with its charming small towns and exciting cities on this river cruise vacation. From Vienna, the “City of Music,” board your ship and begin exploring the natural beauty of Austria’s Wachau Valley. Visit Melk’s impressive Benedictine Abbey, see Dürnstein’s baroque Stiftskirche, and enjoy guided sightseeing in Slovakia’s vibrant capital of Bratislava. Your journey concludes with two overnights in exciting Budapest, including guided sightseeing and an inside visit of Fishermen’s Bastion.

Discover the fascinating Danube with its charming small towns and exciting cities on this river cruise vacation. Begin with guided sightseeing and a 2-night city stay in Vienna, the “City of Music,” for a more comprehensive experience. Then, board your ship and begin exploring the natural beauty of Austria’s Wachau Valley. Visit Melk’s impressive Benedictine Abbey, see Dürnstein’s baroque Stiftskirche, and enjoy guided sightseeing in Slovakia’s vibrant capital of Bratislava. Your journey concludes with two overnights in exciting Budapest, including guided sightseeing and an inside visit of Fishermen’s Bastion.

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.

Enjoy the festive atmospheres from Vienna to Prague and all along the legendary Danube on this enchanting river cruise vacation. Enjoy guided sightseeing in each city and delight in the sights, smells, and tastes of centuries-old Christmas markets in Vienna, Regensburg, Nuremberg, and Prague. Be sure to sample the Glühwein, Lebkuchen, and other traditional holiday specialties! Other highlights include a guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk, beer tasting in Nuremberg, and a visit of the magnificent Hradcany Castle grounds in Prague.

Enjoy the festive atmospheres from Vienna to Nuremberg and all along the legendary Danube on this enchanting river cruise vacation. Enjoy guided sightseeing in each city and delight in the sights, smells, and tastes of centuries-old Christmas markets in Vienna, Regensburg and Nuremberg. Be sure to sample the Glühwein, Lebkuchen, and other traditional holiday specialties! Other highlights include a guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk and beer tasting in Nuremberg.

A deluxe Danube River cruise from Vienna to Bucharest is the highlight on this fascinating getaway through Eastern Europe. Sail through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge and see the sights with a Local Guide in each city, including Vienna, the “City of Music.” Along the way, explore the Hungarian capital of Budapest, paprika country’s Kalocsa, the Petrovaradin Fortress at Novi Sad, Serbia’s Belgrade, Bulgaria’s Arbanassi and Veliko Târnovo, and Varna on the Black Sea. Your adventure concludes with guided sightseeing and an overnight in Romania’s lively capital of Bucharest.

A deluxe Danube River cruise from Vienna to Bucharest is the highlight on this fascinating getaway through Eastern Europe. Sail through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge and see the sights with a Local Guide in each city, including Vienna, the “City of Music.” Along the way, explore the Hungarian capital of Budapest, paprika country’s Kalocsa, the Petrovaradin Fortress at Novi Sad, Serbia’s Belgrade, Bulgaria’s Arbanassi and Veliko Târnovo, and Varna on the Black Sea. End your Danube River cruise in Oltenita, then travel to Romania’s lively capital of Bucharest for guided sightseeing and an overnight before flying to Istanbul, one of the most exciting places in the world. While here, visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Seraglio, and the Grand Bazaar—an incredible conclusion to an amazing vacation.

Discover the best of Central Europe during this exciting Christmastime cruise from Vienna to Basel. Start in magical Vienna, where you will enjoy guided sightseeing, free time to explore the Christmas markets, and will embark your cruise vessel. Sail west, stopping in Dürnstein to see the baroque Stiftskirche and in Melk to visit its Benedictine Abbey and sample regional wines. Continue to the busy river port of Linz, delightful Passau, medieval Regensburg, and Nuremberg for guided sightseeing and to experience Germany’s most famous Christmas market. Other highlights include the vibrant Bavarian capital of Munich, German beer tasting in Bamberg, a visit of the magnificent Bishop’s Residenz in Würzburg, and an excursion to the walled city of Rothenburg. Also visit Wertheim to see the half-timbered houses and shop for blown-glass ornaments, Miltenberg for a traditional baking demonstration, and enjoy an excursion to the pretty wine village of Rüdesheim with its outstanding Christmas market and life-sized nativity scene. In Heidelberg, marvel at the imposing red stone castle and bask in the holiday atmosphere; enjoy guided sightseeing in Strasbourg, with time to explore one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe; and from Breisach, take an excursion into Germany’s legendary Black Forest.

Discover the best of Central Europe during this exciting Christmastime cruise from Basel to Vienna. From Zürich, travel to Basel and board your ship. Head north to Breisach for an included excursion into Germany’s legendary Black Forest; to Strasbourg, France, for guided sightseeing and time to explore one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe; and to Heidelberg, where you can marvel at the imposing red stone castle and bask in the holiday atmosphere. Enjoy an excursion to the pretty wine village of Rüdesheim with its outstanding Christmas market and life-sized nativity scene. Also visit Miltenberg for a traditional baking demonstration, Wertheim to see the half-timbered houses and shop for blown-glass ornaments, and Würzburg to visit the magnificent Bishop’s Residenz. Other highlights include an excursion to the walled city of Rothenburg, medieval Bamberg to sample delicious German beers, and Nuremberg to experience Germany’s most famous Christmas market. An excursion to Munich shows off the vibrant Bavarian capital, then on to medieval Regensburg, delightful Passau, and Melk with a visit to its Benedictine Abbey. Your journey concludes with guided sightseeing and plenty of free time to explore magical Vienna, the splendid “City of Music.”

Four countries, three rivers, and the impressive Main Danube Canal are the basis of this delightful river cruise vacation. Start in Zürich, Switzerland, then travel to Basel to embark your river cruise vessel. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Strasbourg, Würzburg, Bamberg, Regensburg, and Passau. An excursion to Heidelberg highlights its imposing castle ruins, and a stop in Melk includes a visit of the beautiful Benedictine Abbey. Guided orientations of the smaller towns show off their famous sights, and time in Nuremberg includes the chance to sample some of Germany’s world-famous beers. Your journey concludes with two overnights, guided sightseeing, and time at leisure in Vienna, the extraordinary “City of Music.”

Four countries, three rivers, and the impressive Main Danube Canal are the basis of this delightful river cruise vacation. Start in Zürich, Switzerland, then travel to Basel to embark your river cruise vessel. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Strasbourg, Würzburg, Bamberg, Regensburg, and Passau. An excursion to Heidelberg highlights its imposing castle ruins, and a stop in Melk includes a visit of the beautiful Benedictine Abbey. Guided orientations of the smaller towns show off their famous sights, and time in Nuremberg includes the chance to sample some of Germany’s world-famous beers. Your journey concludes in Vienna.