AVALON WATERWAYS
13 Days | Christmas Time from
Wiesbaden to Budapest
Eaestbound (WFB)
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WIESBADEN TO BUDAPEST
Day 1 | Wiesbaden, Germany. Embark. Welcome to Germany! Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Frankfurt must arrive by 3 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. (D)
Day 2 | Main River Village. Hidden Gifts and Holiday Delights in Beautiful Bavaria. (B,L,D)
Classic — Take a Guided Tour of a picturesque village along the Main River.
Discovery — Join a Cookie-Baking Demonstration on board your ship while sailing.
Day 3 | Wurzburg. Ornaments, Old Saint Nicholas, and Nutcrackers Sweet. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Rothenburg. Visit the Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas museum—the world’s most extensive collection of traditional German Christmas decorations. Spend free time enjoying the festive, warm glow of Wurzburg’s Christmas markets. (B,L,D)
Classic — Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the “Pearl of the Romantic Road” with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishop’s Residence.
Day 4 | Bamberg. Cherished Christmas Customs and Cradle Scenes. Take free time to enjoy the quaint Christmas markets, and warm up with traditional German dumplings, sausage, and a glass of hearty Bavarian ale. (B,L,D)
Discovery — Enjoy an onboard Christmas Traditions Lecture while sailing.
Classic — Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bamberg—medieval home of Germany’s Roman Empire dynasties. Stroll through dozens of Bamberg’s nativity scenes—from miniature to life-size.
Day 5 | Nuremberg. Living Heritage and History Lessons. pend free time browsing the spruce stalls of the Christmas Markets of Nuremberg. Sample favorite Bavarian fare—bratwurst, gingerbread, mulled blueberry wine, and countless other Christkindlmarkt culinary delights. (B,L,D)
Classic — Choose a Guided Tour of Nuremberg’s medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, — OR — Join a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds—used by the Third Reich.
Day 6 | Nuremberg. Excursion to Munich. (B,D)
Classic — Enjoy a Guided City Tour which will show you the highlights of fascinating Munich. See Nymphenburg Palace—a former residence ofBavarian monarchs, along with the Old and New Town Halls of Marienplatz.
Day 7 | Nuremberg. Living Heritage and History Lessons. A day to relax and enjoy Nuremberg at your own pace. Stroll through the festively lit streets, buy those last-minute Christmas gifts, or ask your Cruise Director for suggestions of things to do. (B,L,D)
Day 8 | Regensburg. Magical Regensburg—Bavaria’s Medieval Miracle. This evening, enjoy live entertainment after dinner as you cruise toward Passau. (B,L,D)
Classic — Join a Guided City Walk and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria—built in 179 AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortress.
Discovery — Later, indulge in a Beer Tasting on board.
Day 9 | Passau. Go for Baroque in Passau–Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers meet. Sail to Linz this afternoon, or join your ship after your selected full-day excursion.
Classic — Join a Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful “City of Three Rivers,” — OR — Join a full day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg—the city of Mozart — OR — a full day Guided Optional Excursion to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov.
Linz, Austria. The Linzer Torte and a Legendary Love of Art and Music. Enjoy a free afternoon to linger in Linz. Take a bicycle from the ship and cycle along the Danube, or follow one of Linz’s many nature trails for a bird’s-eye view of the city and river below. (B,L,D)
Day 10 | Melk. Wachau Valley. Vienna. Striking Frescoes and Breathtaking Views of the Wachau Valley. During lunchtime sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Vienna. This evening, you may choose to attend an Optional Excursion to a Royal Waltz Concert for an unforgettable evening of music in an elegant hall. (B,L,D)
Classic — Take a Guided Tour of Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ.
Discovery — Enjoy an Austrian Cookie Tasting while sailing to Vienna.
Day 11 | Vienna. Royal Collections, Amusing Attractions, and Culinary Confections. Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace—a Habsburg Empire summer home for 300 years. Spend free time on your own to enjoy the Christkindlesmarkt, or relax by the fire’s glow in a Viennese café this evening. Later, relax on board with live entertainment as you sail to Budapest. (B,L,D)
Classic — Venture into the Habsburg empire on a Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex—the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the historic Vienna Opera House and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral, — OR —
Discovery — Join a Guided Culinary Tour of Vienna’s magical Christmas Advent Markets to sample Sachertorte and Apfelstrudel.
Day 12 | Budapest, Hungary. The Pearl of the Danube in the Heart of Europe. Take in the beauty of Budapest while enjoying a free afternoon exploring such famous sights as the Chain Bridge. Get to know the city’s cafés and pubs, and Don’t miss the unique Christmas markets that Budapest hosts every year during the Festive season. (B,L,D)
Classic — Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes’ Square.
Day 13 | Budapest. Disembark. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
NOTE: Itinerary is subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the itinerary schedule you receive with your final documents.
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