9 Days - 8 Nights River Cruise

Vienna – Melk – Passau – Regensburg – Nuremberg – Prague

Step into a winter wonderland on this festive 9-day river cruise from Vienna to Prague. From Austria’s imperial capital to the cobbled streets of Regensburg and the magical markets of Prague, this journey is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season.

Drift through the snowy Wachau Valley, explore baroque monasteries and historic cities, and enjoy Christmas markets filled with lights, mulled wine, handmade ornaments, and sweet treats. You’ll also have the chance to learn about local traditions, attend a waltz concert, and discover the enchanting cities of Salzburg and Nuremberg along the way.

Itinerary:

• Day 1 - Welcome to Austria. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Vienna must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Indulge in traditional holiday fare and hot libations to warm your heart and soul before boarding. Overnight docking in Vienna.

• Day 2 - Explore the Habsburg empire this morning on a Guided City Tour of Vienna’s. gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex—the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Spend free time on your own to enjoy the Christkindlesmarkt, or relax by the fire’s glow in a Viennese café this evening. You may join a Guided Optional Tour of Schönbrunn Palace—summer home of the Habsburg dynasty for 300 years. 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. Overnight cruise to Melk.

• Day 3 - Take a Guided Tour of Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings. Enjoy an Austrian Cookie Tasting onboard while sailing to Grein. Take a Guided Walk of Grein, including its historic theater, the oldest in Austria still holding regular performances. Enjoy live entertainment onboard. Overnight cruise to Passau.

• Day 4 - Join a Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful “City of Three Rivers.” Later spend some free time in Passau’s charming Christkindlesmarkt near magnificent St. Stephen’s Cathedral. You may like to join a Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg, Austria. See the setting of The Sound of Music, and learn the story behind the beloved Christmas hymn, Silent Night. Evening/Overnight cruise to Regensburg.

• Day 5 - Join a Guided City Walk and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria— entrance to the Castra Regina fortress built in 179 AD. Take time to browse Regensburg’s sparkling Christmas markets. Enjoy hot-mulled wine, candied almonds, gingerbread, or bratwurst. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. Evening/Overnight cruise to Nuremberg.

• Day 6 -  Enjoy a Christmas Traditions Lecture on board while sailing this morning. 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. Spend free time on your own to browse the spruce stalls of the Christmas Markets of Nuremberg. Sample favorite Bavarian fare—from dozens of bratwurst varieties, gingerbread, mulled blueberry wine, and countless other culinary delights of the Christkindlesmarkt. Overnight docking in Nuremberg.

• Day 7 - Bid your crew farewell and head for the Golden City of Prague. Stroll through the exquisite streets of the city and spend a free evening in one of Prague’s cafés for dinner and Czech Beer.

• Day 8 - Take a Guided City Walk to visit Hradcany Castle Grounds; see St. Vitus Cathedral, and Old Town’s Astronomical Clock. Spend the afternoon on your own to browse the exquisite Christmas Markets of Prague. Stroll through the brightly colored wooden stalls for ornaments and handmade toys and handicrafts.

• Day 9 - Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.

The tour includes:

• Accommodation for 8 nights with breakfast included

• 6 Dinners and 5 Lunch included

• Guided tours in Vienna, Melk, Regensburg, Nuremberg & Prague

• Onboard Austrian cookie tasting and Christmas traditions lecture

• Optional excursions to Schönbrunn Palace and Salzburg

• Two post-cruise nights in Prague to enjoy its world-famous Christmas markets

Cabin Pricing (Per Person, Double Occupancy):

• Category D/E: $4,011

• Category B: $5,639

• Category A: $5,725

• Category P: $5,768

*Includes taxes & port charges. Airfare, insurance, and transfers are additional. A $250 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot. Final payment due August 31, 2026.

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