Christkindlmärkte of Austria & Germany Along the Danube River - 9 Days | 8 Nights
Discover captivating settings where colorful lights twinkle over cheery market stalls brimming with handmade glass ornaments, fine wooden toys and irresistible holiday goodies on this heartwarming tour of some of Europe’s most beloved Christmas markets. Revel in a joyous winter sojourn along the Danube River from Nuremberg, Germany, to Vienna, Austria, on an unforgettable, carefree seven-night cruise aboard an exclusively chartered, first-class river boat.
Throughout your journey, you’ll delight in the timeless, cherished traditions of the Advent season at centuries-old markets in Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau and Vienna. In the port of Linz, choose between two fascinating excursions, a Salzburg tour or a “Silent Night” tour, that wonderfully combine history, culture and music! Take in some of Europe’s most noteworthy landmarks, including the imperial monuments of the Habsburgs in Vienna and the 900-year-old Melk Abbey. You’ll also observe graceful Lipizzaner stallions practicing at the Spanish Riding School, an iconic Austrian institution. To enhance your experience, add the Munich Pre-Program extension and/or the Vienna Post-Program extension.
Trip highlights:
Exclusive journey from Vienna to Nuremberg through the picturesque Wachau Valley.
- Created in our tradition of innovative programming and educational travel.
- Access to ports unavailable to larger vessels and included excursions throughout your program.
- Specially arranged full-day excursion in Salzburg, one of Austria’s loveliest cities.
- Four UNESCO World Heritage sites: Historic Centre of Vienna, Austria; Wachau Cultural Landscape, Austria; Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg, Austria; and Old Town of Regensburg.
- Vienna Optional Extension and Munich & The Romantic Road Optional Extension.
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PRICE: From approximately $3,495 plus air.
Prices shown are based on the starting price, per person, double occupancy and reflect the Pay in Full Early Booking Savings. Prices include VAT/ Port Charges.
For more information or to reserve your place on tour, please call the tour operator GOHAGAN & COMPANY toll-free at 800-922-3088.
DISCLAIMER: This trip is designed primarily for UC Davis alumni. However, if there are not enough alumni participants to fill the available spots, the trip opens to alumni from other institutions. This means you will travel alongside non-Aggie alumni.
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