Embark on an 8-day cruise from Nuremberg to Vienna aboard the River Princess—Discover Europe’s old-world charm on a holiday cruise through Central Europe’s famous Christmas markets. Explore festive stalls with traditional crafts, ornaments, and nativity figures while fairy-tale villages shine with holiday decorations. Enjoy sparkling lights, carols, and Uniworld’s exclusive “Taste of Christmas” in Vienna at Café Demel. Celebrate the magic of the season in enchanting settings.
Highlights
Enjoy Uniworld’s exclusive “Taste of Christmas” program in Vienna
Experience Europe's traditional charms
Explore the lovely holiday markets in Central Europe
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Nuremberg is known for hosting the largest Christmas Market in Germany. The city is often called the "Gingerbread Capital of the World" and is famous for its festive holiday atmosphere. Visitors can explore over 200 stalls offering a variety of holiday goods, such as ornaments, nutcrackers, seasonal treats, and hand-carved toys. The air is filled with the delightful scents of roasting nuts, cinnamon, and grilled sausages.
Featured Excursion: Nuremberg City Tour with Christmas Market
A special Captain's Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.
The Old Town of Regensburg sparkles with holiday lights and decorations this time of year, adding to its already considerable charms. Check out the brightest cultural sights, then head to what may very well be the most romantic Christmas Market in all of Germany, nestled within the courtyard of a beautiful baroque castle—as you take in the delights of the markets.
Featured Excursions: Regensburg Walk with Christmas Market and Nights Out: Thurn & Taxis Christmas Market
Take some time today to explore the beautifully expansive and heavily wooded Bavarian Forest. As Europe's largest continuous forested region, there's plenty to uncover—like unspoiled landscapes, abundant wildlife, and an idyllic atmosphere.
Featured Excursions: Bavarian Forest Adventure and Passau Walking Tour with Christmas Market
There's more to Linz than its famous Linzer torte, although that makes it well worth visiting. The city has a thriving contemporary art scene, and its two Christmas Markets are enchanting. In keeping with the Austrian traditions of good food and good music, Linz gave rise to the Linzer torte and the Linz Symphony. The symphony is one of Mozart's most celebrated works. The story goes that the city's beauty so inspired the composer that he finished his Symphony No. 36 in less than a week in 1783.
Choose between Linz Walking Tour with Christmas Market and Linz Town Stroll and Cider Farm Visit
Day 6: Cruising the Wachau Valley | Dürnstein | Vienna
After a scenic cruise through the beautiful Wachau Valley, you reach the tiny village of Dürnstein. Walk along its cobbled streets, browse the shops selling apricot schnapps, and perhaps take a quick tour up to the ruins of a castle (with an intriguing tale all its own). Later, you can taste a local spin on mulled wine and attend an organ concert at an Augustine church.
Featured Excursion: Dürnstein Village Stroll with Spiced Wine Tasting and Organ Concert in a Monastery
Vienna is a city steeped in history, music, and elegant architecture. Mozart, Austria’s most famous citizen, was at the height of his creative powers when he lived here, writing perhaps his best-known works, including The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, and Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. He found Vienna a very inspiring place, and so will you. You can have a full day to savor the Christmas spirit in Vienna with over 140 wooden stalls enticing you with every delicacy. Be sure to try the rum balls and nutmeg-spiced macarons, which are local favorites, and stroll through the adjacent park to admire the elaborately decorated trees.
Featured Excursion: Nights Out: Vienna Christmas Market
Choose between Belvedere Visit with Christmas Market or “Taste of Christmas” Vienna Walking Tour
A special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.
Day 8: Vienna | Disembark
1 Breakfast
After disembarking, transfer to Vienna International Airport for your flight home.
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Classic
Magnificent appointed riverview stateroom (151 sq ft - 14 sq m) located on the Moselle Deck . Handcrafted Savoir Beds of England, built-in closet, safe, hair dryer, individual thermostat, flat TV screen and bottled water. Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, back-lit magnifying mirror, cozy bathrobes, and slippers.
Deluxe
Sumptuous appointed riverview stateroom (151 sq ft - 14 sq m) located on the Danube Deck and Main Deck. Handcrafted Savoir Beds of England, built-in closet, safe, hair dryer, individual thermostat, flat TV screen and bottled water. Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, back-lit magnifying mirror, cozy bathrobes, and slippers.
French Balcony
Luxuriant appointed riverview stateroom (151 sq ft - 14 sq m) located on the Rhine Deck with a French balcony. Handcrafted Savoir Beds of England, built-in closet, safe, hair dryer, individual thermostat, flat TV screen and bottled water. Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, cozy bathrobes, and slippers.
Suite
Lavishly appointed riverview suite (214 sq ft - 20 sq m) located on the Rhine Deck with a French balcony. Handcrafted Savoir Beds of England, built-in closet, safe, hair dryer, individual thermostat, flat TV screen and bottled water. Marble bathroom with Hermès bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, waffle bathrobes, and slippers. Additional special amenities and services.
Notes
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- The order of sightseeing and docking ports are subject to change according to port authority assignments.
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Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
The persons I spoke with knew the material. I wont know until I actually take the trip if it was all correct but at this point they were helpful in finding a trip that met my criteria
SS
4 days ago
Creating a checklist was very beneficial and meeting objectives on certain dates helped as well (to keep my trip organized). The Adventure Travel personnel helped keep me on track which is why my trip was so successful. Communication from both travel agencies (AT/MT) was vital.
Iziah Carthens
5 days ago
This is an amazing company to work with. I generally do not use tour companies as I am more of an independent traveller so I was slightly reticent. They were fantastic from the start - 10/10 - from lining up a phone call to discuss requirements, then their ongoing communication in the lead up to the tour and during it (thank you, Franny and Phen). They also explored cost-effective options (eg group transfers). The tour was in Patagonia so Adventure Life organised a pickup from the El Calafate airport to the El Chalten accommodation, two day hikes with a private guide and then to the El Calafate accommodation. A tour coordinator came to the hotel to explain, using the maps, what was involved in each day tour and what should be expected, and patiently answered all questions. The tour guide Marcos was excellent - very professional, knowledgable, communicative and at all times felt very safe with his navigational skills (important in the Patagonian wilderness). On the second day I forgot to take hiking poles so Marcos kindly gave me his. I honestly wouldn't have changed a thing and would happily recommend and book through them again.
Petrina Sta
1 week ago
Adventure Life has been great throughout my planning process for our up and coming Galapagos cruise. Kevin Moore, in particular, was very helpful in assisting me in making choices and providing me with options. He was also very patient, as I worked through figuring out what I really wanted in this vacation.
Lucy Greenway
1 week ago
Adventure Life was a pleasure to work with. They helped us find different options for our charter and answered a lot of questions with patience and clarity.
