DAY 4 • Regensburg • Main-Danube Canal discussion
Sail through the Main-Danube Canal this morning . Oboard , take part in two Exclusive Discovery Series events — a discussion outlining the technological workings of the Main- Danube Canal , and a German language lesson . This afternoon , enjoy a tour of Regensburg including the Neupfarrplatz , site of a festive Christkindlmarkt . Tonight , walk to a local church for an Exclusive Discovery Series event : a choral concert . Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Adagio
DAY 5 • Regensburg • Passau • Stollen baking demonstration
Cruise toward Passau today . Along the way , learn how to make Stollen , a traditional German bread made with fruit and nuts and topped with powdered sugar , during an Exclusive Discovery Series event . Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Adagio
DAY 6 • Passau • German Christmas Traditions conversation
Begin the day with an Exclusive Discovery Series conversation on the history of German Christmas traditions , as your ship cruises along the picturesque Danube River to Passau . Upon arrival , discover Passau on a walking tour
followed by time to explore the festive Christmas handcrafts market . Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Adagio
DAY 7 • Linz , Austria • Optional Salzburg tour • Captain ’ s Farewell Dinner
This morning the ship calls at the port of Linz . You have the day free to explore this Old World city . Or , join us for an optional full-day tour of Salzburg , the Baroque city of Mozart . Tonight , celebrate the holidays with your fellow travelers at the Captain ’ s Farewell Dinner . Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Adagio
DAY 8 • Melk • Optional Musical Vienna tour
This morning , tour 900-year-old Melk Abbey . Later , return to the ship and enjoy hot chocolate as you cruise through the scenic Wachau Valley , a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Tonight , arrive in Vienna where you may join our optional Musical Vienna excursion . Or , spend the evening as you wish . Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Adagio
DAY 9 • Disembark ship • Return to U . S . This morning , transfer to the airport for your flight home . Or stay on in culture-rich Vienna with our optional extension .
Meals : B
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