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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