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Connections European River Cruise Journeys
Christmas Markets Along the Danube 2023
9 days from $6,895 per person
Limited to 24 guests
Embark on a festive Danube River cruise, staying in
handpicked boutique hotels in the heart of Vienna and
Munich, and visiting Christkindlesmarkts, historic Melk
Abbey and the Imperial Treasury in Vienna.
A&K Advantages
- Cruise the Danube River, experiencing nine days of exclusive Connections sightseeing in your private small-group vehicle, escorted by your own Resident Tour Director
- Visit the finest Christmas markets (Christkindlesmarkts) in southern Germany and Austria in the intimate company of your small group
- Hear an onboard Advent concert to kindle the Christmas spirit
- Set out on unforgettable excursions designed by A&K, including the Imperial Treasury in Vienna with its glittering jewels
Itinerary at a Glance
DAY 1
Arrive Vienna, Austria
DAY 2
Vienna | Handcrafted Porcelain
DAY 3
Vienna | A City’s Christmas Best
DAY 4
Melk | Palatial Abbey
DAY 5
Passau, Germany | Historic Christkindlesmarkt
DAY 6
Regensburg | Walking Tour & Market Visit
DAY 7
Nuremberg | Heart of the Old City
DAY 8
Munich | Bavarian Capital
DAY 9
Depart Munich
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