Cruise · Collette · 7 nights

Christmas on the Danube featuring a 6-Night Danube River Cruise

Tour the famous Christmas markets of Nuremberg and Regensburg
Experience a traditional Glühwein party in Dürnstein
Discover Vienna's iconic architecture on a guided city tour

$7,449 pp twin share

$9,699 pp solo share

7 nights

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Christmas on the Danube featuring a 6-night Danube River Cruise

Cruise Snapshot

7 Nights

Discover the festive charm of Europe's Christmas markets along the Danube River on this 7-night cruise adventure

Explore historic Baroque cities like Würzburg and Nuremberg
Visit the 900-year-old Benedictine Melk Abbey
Cruise through the picturesque Wachau Valley

Trip Details

Departs: 9 December 2027
Returns: 16 December 2027
Operator: Collette

On a boat cruise along the Danube, explore charming Christmas markets and see Europe dressed in its holiday best. Discover Würzburg, a Bavarian city famous for its old town and Baroque architecture. Explore Nuremberg, home to one of the oldest and largest Christmas markets in the world. Float through the Wachau Valley, dotted with castles and hillside houses. Visit the 900-year-old Benedictine Melk Abbey, one of Europe’s largest Baroque monasteries. Enjoy a Glühwein party – a German holiday gathering with mulled wine. Join a local expert and explore historic Vienna. Relax as you are transported to beloved riverside towns and delve into local holiday traditions.

$7,449

pp twin share

$9,699

pp solo share

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When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs

9 December 2027

Returns

16 December 2027

Duration

7 nights

From pp twin share

$7,449 pp

From pp solo cabin

$9,699 pp

09 Dec 2027 - 16 Dec 2027
from $7,449 pp twin share / $9,699 pp solo *

* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.

Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Day by day

Itinerary

1
Würzburg, Germany
Start in Würzburg, a historic Bavarian city nestled along the banks of the Main River. As arrival times will vary, there’s no scheduled sightseeing today. Spend the day as you wish, perhaps settling into the city at a café, exploring independently, or simply soaking in the ambiance of Franconia. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers at a welcome dinner and toast to your upcoming adventure.
2
Würzburg - Rothenburg - Nuremberg - Board Cruise Ship
Start your day by joining a local guide on a leisurely paced walking tour of Würzburg, exploring this Baroque city and its famous Würzburg Residence. Continue to Rothenburg, a town of medieval walls, fairytale houses, and Christmas markets. This afternoon brings you to Nuremberg, where you’ll board your ship — your home for the next six nights. This evening, celebrate the beginning of your cruise at an onboard welcome reception alongside your fellow travelers.
3
Nuremberg
After walking along the pier to your coach, join a local expert for a panoramic tour that offers a taste of Nuremberg, a city rich with medieval history. Continue exploring with a walking tour, strolling the city’s historic streets for over an hour as you take in the Old Town, 900-year-old ramparts, and Imperial Castle. Your city tour concludes at Nuremberg’s 17th-century Christmas market, which is Germany’s oldest. Wander among the wooden booths of local goods, where perhaps you’ll shop for handcrafted nutcrackers or treat your taste buds to Nuremberg’s famous lebkuchen (gingerbread). Spend the afternoon cruising across the continental divide and through the Main-Danube Canal to Regensburg.
4
Regensburg
With an expert guide, discover Regensburg, one of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities. See the first stone bridge built over the Danube and the Porta Praetoria – a Roman gate built in A.D. 179. Stroll through the Old Town to Regensburg's charming Christmas market and marvel at the festive lights and decorations. Spend a free afternoon browsing and shopping at the brightly lit wooden huts holding seasonal ornaments, wooden toys, and local handicrafts. Or perhaps you’ll join an optional excursion and experience the beauty and magic of the romantic Christmas market at Thurn and Taxis Palace in Regensburg.
5
Passau
Amid the early morning light, cruise past scenic valleys and charming riverside towns to Passau, a 2,000-year-old fairytale city situated at the meeting point of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers. This morning, it’s your choice! Enjoy a leisurely paced guided walking tour of Passau, also known as the “City of Three Rivers,” taking in its ornate Baroque architecture, cobblestone streets, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral, home to Europe’s largest church organ -OR- join a hike with a local guide up to the pilgrimage church Mariahilf and be rewarded with spectacular views over Passau.
6
Wachau Valley, Austria - Melk - Dürnstein
Cruise to the quaint town of Melk and take a short coach ride to the 900-year-old Benedictine Melk Abbey. Step inside on a guided tour, exploring the ceremonial halls and the magnificent library with its frescoed ceilings. Return to your ship and relax as you cruise past the Wachau Valley, admiring the scenery dotted with castles and hillside houses. Spend the afternoon visiting the medieval cobblestone streets of Dürnstein, a town crowned by the remnants of a castle tied to Richard the Lionheart’s legend, and get a taste of local tradition at a Glühwein party. After, enjoy some free time to explore Dürnstein your own way before returning onboard to celebrate your journey at a farewell dinner.
7
Vienna
Wake up in Vienna, then get ready to step off the ship and explore. After walking along the pier to reach your coach, join a local expert on a panoramic city tour and see Vienna's architecture, including Hofburg Palace, the Vienna Opera House, and the Ringstrasse. Then, discover Vienna on foot while walking through the city’s charming cobblestone streets towards the awe-inspiring St. Stephen’s Cathedral and festive Christmas market. The afternoon is yours. Perhaps you’ll join an optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace, the Habsburgs’ summer retreat, to enjoy its festive atmosphere and courtyard Christmas market. However you spend your afternoon, savor one more dinner aboard your ship as you soak in the final evening of a journey wrapped in holiday spirit.
8
Vienna - Disembark Ship - Tour Ends
Disembark after breakfast and say goodbye to the iconic Danube.

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

Explore the 900-year-old Benedictine Melk Abbey.
Join local experts as you discover Würzburg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, and Vienna.
Browse the famous Christmas markets along the Danube.
Experience the picturesque region of the Wachau Valley.
Discover Regensburg, home of the first stone bridge built over the Danube.
Get a taste of tradition at a Glühwein party, filled with holiday spirit.

Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Maritim Hotel, Wurzburg
MS The Gentleman, Nuremberg

From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

How long is this journey?

This itinerary runs for 8 days and 7 nights.

When can I travel?

Departures are currently scheduled between 09 Dec 2027 and 16 Dec 2027, subject to live availability.

Can I travel solo?

Solo pricing may be available on selected departures, and final options can be confirmed at enquiry.

What is generally included?

Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.

What style of accommodation is used?

Accommodation is pre-arranged as part of the journey, with specific properties shown in the trip details.

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