Christkindlmärkt Along the Danube River

November 29 – December 7, 2024

Celebrate the Season with Old-World Traditions. Join DU and experience Yuletide magic on an enchanting Danube River cruise to visit some of Europe’s oldest and most iconic Christmas Markets. Our seven-night river cruise from Nuremberg, Germany to Vienna, Austria pairs historic cities, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and imperial monuments from the Hapsburg dynasty with visits to Old World Christmas Markets that have existed for centuries.

Be inspired by some of Europe’s most noteworthy landmarks – Mozart’s birthplace in Salzburg, the 900-year-old Abbey of Melk in the legendary Wachau Valley, and the ruins of Künringer Castle. Your home for this program is the AMADEUS QWUEEN, with only 81 suites and staterooms.

Highlights:

♦ Browse the intricately crafted ornaments hanging in wooden kiosks festooned with colorful lights, sip Glühwein; and savor irresistible holiday treats like roasted chestnuts and freshly baked gingerbread

♦ Immerse yourself in the nostalgia and romance of Vienna’s classic open-air Christmas markets.

♦ Delight in the holiday pageantry of Salzburg, Passau, and Regensburg.

♦ Explore the authentic Old-World ambiance of Germany’s most famous Christkindlmärkt in historic Nuremberg.