7 Day Christmas Danube River Cruise 2010 (Vienna to Nuremberg)

DAY 1, Wednesday - Depart the USA
Depart the USA for Austria. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey.

DAY 2, Thursday - Arrive in Vienna
Arrive and transfer independently to your ship. Embarkation begins at 4:00 pm. Tonight, enjoy a gala welcome dinner and Christmas concert on board. (D)

DAY 3, Friday - Afternoon in Durnstein
This afternoon arrive to Durnstein, a small town in the well-known wine growing region of Wachau. Enjoy the day at leisure to explore the town independently. This evening, attend Christmas Mass in Durnstein. (B,L,D)
Optional: Excursion to the Wachau Valley ($56)

DAY 4, Saturday - Afternoon in Passau
Today, enjoy daylight sailing on the Danube. Arrive to Passau at 3:30 pm, where the Ilz, Inn, and Danube Rivers meet. Most known for St. Stephen's Cathedral, the city boasts many fine examples of Baroque and Gothic architecture. Enjoy a brief walking tour and continue sailing at 5:30 pm. (B,L,D)

DAY 5, Sunday - Regensburg City Tour
This morning arrive in Regensburg and enjoy a walking tour of the city that includes the Old Town Hall, St. Peter's Cathedral, the Roman Gates at Porta Pretoria, and one of the oldest stone bridges over the Danube. Set sail this evening at 6 pm while dining at the Captain's Gala Dinner. (B,L,D)

DAY 6, Monday - Nuremberg City Tour
This afternoon arrive in Nuremberg and enjoy a panoramic city tour. View the Imperial Castle, the 900 year old ramparts, and the Justice Palace, where the Nazi criminals stood trial in 1946. Continue by foot through the medieval alleyways to the main market square where you will have free time to stroll through the shops on your own. (B,L,D)

DAY 7, Tuesday - Depart for the USA
This morning, disembark and transfer independently to the airport for your departure flight. Disembarkation will end at 9:30 am. (B)

• Christmas Mass in Durnstein
• Nuremberg City Tour

• Flights NYC-Vienna, Munich-NYC
• 5 nights Deluxe river cruise
• 14 meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
• Unlimited wine with dinners
• Evening entertainment
• Shore excursions per itinerary
• Entrance fees per itinerary
• Wireless audio system for excursions
• Port Taxes

Not Included: Airport taxes & fees, optional transfers, optional shore excursions, and gratuities.

Cruise: A standard outside cabin onboard the MS Elegant

• Passengers returning from Munich on Day 7 should select flights that depart no earlier than 10:00 am. The Munich airport is approximately a 2 hour drive from the Nuremberg port.
• Please note, singles cannot be booked in a Suite. Triples can be accommodated in suites, with two twin beds plus a sofa/folding bed.
• Due to physical constraints and space limitations, wheelchairs and walkers are not allowed on motor coaches and/or river cruises.
• Please ask your Vacations To Go travel counselor for more details.

* The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Prices quoted for land/cruise arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your deposit, land/cruise prices are guaranteed. Whenever air-inclusive prices are displayed, these prices do not include government taxes and fees, which are additional. Air prices are subject to increase and are guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Air-inclusive prices include air from a major U.S. gateway; air from other U.S. airports is available at an additional cost. Sorry, we are unable to offer air from countries other than the U.S. However, for those international customers who are able to arrange their own transportation to the origination city, we are able to offer the land/cruise portion of the package, at the price quoted.