Festive Season on the Legendary Danube with 2 nights in Prague 2025

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Description

Summary

Starts
Prague
Duration
10 days
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy

Description

Embark on a magical 10-day journey through the heart of Europe, exploring its rich history, vibrant culture, and enchanting Christmas markets. This multi-day tour will take you from the Golden City of Prague to the architectural beauty of Budapest, with stops in Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk, and Vienna. Discover grand castles, gothic cathedrals, medieval architecture, and imperial palaces. Savor traditional cuisine, from delicious plum dumplings and Pilsner lager in Prague to Bavarian bratwurst and mulled wine in Nuremberg. Enjoy free time to explore the brightly colored stalls of the Christmas markets, offering a variety of handmade toys, ornaments, and handicrafts. This tour is a perfect blend of guided activities and personal exploration, ensuring an unforgettable European adventure.

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Included

Chef-prepared onboard meals with regional cuisine and familiar favorites

Seasonal cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients

Avalon Fresh® healthy cuisine options at every meal

Spacious, open-seating Panorama Dining Room

Daily breakfast buffet with full range of classic breakfast items, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and daily a la carte specials

Complimentary room service for Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Daily lunch buffet featuring regional specialties, classic dishes, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and rotating chef’s features including carving & pasta stations. Alternatively, you may dine al fresco at our Sky Grill on the Sky Deck (weather and itinerary permitting) or enjoy a light lunch in the Panorama Lounge.

Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, and sweet treats

Four-course dinners with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts or cheese

Linger over several selections from the Panorama Bistro's tasting menu for a less formal "sit-down" atmosphere

Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner

Avalon FlexDining® flexible dining times with menu & venue options

Vegetarian options at every meal, as well as vegan, low calorie, low fat, high fiber, low cholesterol, high energy and allergy-free selections

Panorama Lounge & Bar with premium spirits, cozy seating, panoramic windows & dance floor

Welcome & farewell cocktails with sparkling wine & canapés

New in 2023 - included Happy Hour every evening featuring house beer, wine, cocktails and a drink of the day

Cocktails with a view on the Sky Deck

Specialty coffees, espresso drinks and beWell Essence flavored and infused water available throughout each day

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Avalon Passion or Avalon Imagery II

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2 nights in Prague

7 nights onboard cruise ship

Avalon Passion: Avalon Deluxe Stateroom ,Panorama Suite ,Royal Suite, Avalon Panorama: Avalon Deluxe Stateroom ,Panorama Suite ,Royal Suite, Avalon Imagery II: Avalon Deluxe Stateroom ,Panorama Suite ,Royal Suite, Avalon Illumination: Avalon Deluxe Stateroom ,Panorama Suite ,Royal Suite

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Friendly, English-speaking crew & Cruise Director

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Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship

Panoramic windows throughout the ship

Elegant, contemporary design & decor

Sky Deck with whirlpool, shade awnings, game area and premium lounges

Covered Observation Lounge

Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, as well as treats throughout the day

Elevator

Non-smoking interior and staterooms

Avalon Waterways offers a selection of included excursions in every port of call, with something for everyone within their "Classic", "Discovery" and "Active" collections

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Destinations

Linz, Austria. Panoramic view of the old town.Linz
Photo of scenic summer view of the German traditional medieval half-timbered Old Town architecture and bridge over Pegnitz river in Nuremberg, Germany.Bamberg
Budapest - city in HungaryBudapest
Gemeinde Melk - city in AustriaMelk
Church Heiliger Franz of Assisi at Mexikoplatz, Vienna, Austria.Vienna
Regensburg - city in GermanyRegensburg
Praha -  in CzechiaPrague
Passau - city in GermanyPassau

Map

Attractions

Photo of Heroes' Square, Hosok Tere or Millennium Monument, major attraction of city, with 36 m high Corinthian column in center, Budapest, Hungary. Heroes' Square
Römische Thermen, Weißenburg i. Bay., Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen, Bavaria, GermanyRömische Thermen
photo of Nuremberg lock,Nuremberg Germany.Nuremberg Lock
Porta Praetoria, Regensburg, Bavaria, GermanyPorta Praetoria
Lichtenau Fortress, Lichtenau, Ansbach (district), Bavaria, GermanyLichtenau Fortress
Melk AbbeyMelk Abbey
Photo of Prague Old Town Square Czech Republic, sunrise city skyline at Astronomical Clock Tower.Prague Astronomical Clock
Imperial Carriage Museum Vienna, KG Schönbrunn, Hietzing, Vienna, AustriaImperial Carriage Museum Vienna
Photo of famous St. Vitus Cathedral Prague, Czech Republic on a Sunny evening.St. Vitus Cathedral
Photo of Hradcany Square near Prague Castle, Prague, Czech Republic.Hradcany Square
photo of view of The Musikverein concert hall in Vienna,Vienna Austria.Vienna Music Society
Old Town HallOld Town Hall
Photo of St. Stephen's Cathedral. Vienna, Austria.St. Stephen's Cathedral

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 – Day 1: Welcome to Prague

  • Prague - Arrival day
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Begin your journey in the Golden City of Prague. Enjoy free time to explore the city and its surrounding countryside. Sample delicious plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager.

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Day 2

Day 2 – Day 2: Exploring Prague's Historical Sites

  • Prague
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  • Prague Astronomical Clock
  • St. Vitus Cathedral
  • Hradcany Square
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Take a guided city walk to visit Hradčany Castle Grounds, see St. Vitus Cathedral, and Old Town’s Astronomical Clock. Spend the afternoon browsing the exquisite Christmas Markets of Prague.

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Day 3

Day 3 – Day 3: From Prague to Nuremberg

  • Prague
  • Bamberg
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Spend the morning exploring Prague at your own pace. In the afternoon, board your Suite Ship in Nuremberg and enjoy a dinner on board.

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Day 4

Day 4 – Day 4: Nuremberg's Historical Sites and Christmas Market

  • Bamberg
  • Regensburg
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  • Römische Thermen
  • Nuremberg Lock
  • Handwerkerhof Nuremberg
  • Lichtenau Fortress
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Choose a guided tour of Nuremberg with its medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, or take a guided tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds. Spend free time browsing the Christmas Markets of Nuremberg.

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Day 5

Day 5 – Day 5: Discovering Regensburg

  • Regensburg
  • Passau
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  • Historisches Museum Regensburg
  • Porta Praetoria
  • Old Town Hall
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Join a guided city walk to see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria. Take time to browse Regensburg’s sparkling Christmas markets. Enjoy a Christmas Traditions Lecture on board.

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Day 6

Day 6 – Day 6: The Charm of Passau

  • Passau
  • Linz
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  • Glasmuseum Passau
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Join a guided city walk to learn more about this beautiful 'City of Three Rivers.' Spend free time in Passau’s charming Christmas market near magnificent St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.

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Day 7

Day 7 – Day 7: From Melk to Vienna

  • Melk
  • Vienna
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  • Melk Abbey
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Take a guided tour of Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey. Enjoy a Christmas Traditions Lecture on board. In the evening, you may choose to attend an optional excursion to a Royal Waltz Concert in Vienna.

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Day 8

Day 8 – Day 8: Vienna's Imperial Splendors

  • Vienna
  • Budapest
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  • Imperial Treasury Vienna
  • Vienna Music Society
  • St. Stephen's Cathedral
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Explore the Habsburg empire on a guided city tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. Spend free time enjoying the Christkindlesmarkt or relax by the fire’s glow in a Viennese café.

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Day 9

Day 9 – Day 9: The Beauty of Budapest

  • Budapest
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  • Heroes' Square
  • Ferris Wheel of Budapest
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Enjoy a guided city sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes’ Square. Spend free time exploring Budapest’s cafés, pubs, or nightlife and don't miss the unique Christmas market.

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Day 10

Day 10 – Day 10: Farewell Budapest

  • Budapest - Departure day
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Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

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