10 Day Christmas Markets Danube River Cruise with Prague

Prague, Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Melk, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest - from $2207. includes Air-Tampa, taxes and Tours!

Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, cruise port charges of $95, cruise fuel surcharges, optional excursions, tips on board, and for drivers and tour guides  (see Terms & Conditions). Now included in price.

Optional excursions, as described in the itinerary, may be purchased locally. Alternatively, you may choose to pre-purchase all tours as a package. INCLUDED!

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MS Viktoria - Christmas

DAY 1, Tues Depart USA to Prague in the Czech Republic. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey.

DAY 2, Wed Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure: PRAGUE

DAY 3, Thurs A morning tour of Prague includes a visit to the Royal Castle at Hradcany, former residence of the Bohemian kings. Enjoy magnificent views of the city and Charles Bridge below. Visit St. Vitus Cathedral and view St. George's Basilica and the Golden Lane. Continue to the Jewish Quarter and the Old Town Square to view the famous Town Hall Astronomical Clock. Balance of the day at leisure (B): PRAGUE

DAY 4, Fri Morning transfer from Prague to your ship in Regensburg. This afternoon, enjoy a walking tour of this historic city, one of Germany's best preserved medieval cities, including the Old Town Hall, the Dom St. Peter, the Roman gates at Porta Pretoria, and one of the oldest stone bridges across the Danube. Visit the Christmas Market. Tonight, enjoy a gala welcome dinner with Bavarian folklore entertainment on board (B, D): CRUISE

DAY 5, Sat This morning, arrive in Passau meeting point of three rivers - the Inn, Ilz and Danube. Today, choose an optional full day excursion to visit Salzburg, setting for the Sound of Music. Begin at Hellbrunn Palace, then view Mirabella Palace, Mozarteum School of Music, Marionette Theater, County Theater, the house where Mozart lived, Trinity Church, County legal courts, Nonnberg Abbey, Villa of Frohnburg, Neutor Tunnelfestival Hall, Horsepond, Getreidegasse and the Church of St. Blasius ($79). Alternatively, remain on board and while you sail to Linz, view the "Schloegener Schlinge" a beautiful part of the Danube with an unusual loop created by nature. After dinner, a tour of Linz includes Martinskirche and a tram ride to the town's central market square. Visit the Christmas Market. Tonight, enjoy a Sound of Music evening on board (B, L, D): CRUISE

DAY 6, Sun Arrive in Melk in the late morning and take a short drive to visit the baroque Benedictine Abbey with its spectacular views of the Danube Valley. This afternoon, cruise the Wachau Valley towards Vienna. Tonight, enjoy a Heurigen evening on board (B, L, D): CRUISE

DAY 7, Mon This morning, a tour of Vienna begins with a drive along the famous Ring Strasse to the Hofburg Palace. Walk through the courtyards to the Vienna State Opera House. Continue to view the Parliament, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Natural History and City Hall. Afternoon at leisure or join an optional tour to visit Schonbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Hapsburg family ($39). This evening, dinner followed by a visit to the "Rathaus" Christmas Market at City Hall (B, L, D): CRUISE

DAY 8, Tues Morning at leisure in Vienna. This afternoon, cruise the Danube to Bratislava, capital of Slovakia. Enjoy a city tour beginning at the Opera House, Kapunizer Abbey and the Parliament. Continue via tram to visit the castle before returning to the town passing Matthias Church. A walking tour of the town center includes St. Martin's Cathedral, the Town Hall and Michael's Gate. Tonight, enjoy an evening of Slovakian folklore on board (B, L, D): CRUISE

DAY 9, Wed Early arrival in Budapest. Your morning tour begins in Pest and views the Parliament, Royal Palace, Heroes' Square and Market Hall. Cross the Danube over the Chain Bridge to the Buda Hills. Visit the Citadel on Mount Gellert, then continue to the 13th century Matthias Coronation Church and Fisherman's Bastion on Castle Hill. This afternoon, time at leisure or enjoy an optional tour to Goedoelloe Castle, one of the largest baroque palaces in Hungary. Visit the royal suites and magnificent gardens ($29). This evening, celebrate at the captain's farewell dinner (B, L, D): CRUISE

DAY 10, Thurs Transfer to the airport for your departure flight (B).