DAY 4 • Regensburg • Main-Danube Canal discussion
Sail through the Main-Danube Canal en route to Regensburg and enjoy two Exclusive Discovery Series events — an onboard discussion about the technology behind the canal , and a German holiday language lesson . An afternoon tour of Regensburg features the Stone Bridge , St . Peter ’ s Cathedral , and Neupfarrplatz . After an onboard dinner , walk to a local church for an Exclusive Discovery Series event : a choral concert of festive holiday music . Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Adagio
DAY 5 • Regensburg • Passau • Stollen baking demonstration
Your ship cruises toward Passau today . As you cruise , you ’ ll 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 . Tonight , you ’ ll enjoy dinner onboard . Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Adagio
DAY 6 • Passau • Christmas Traditions conversation
Begin with an Exclusive Discovery Series conversation on the history of regional Christmas traditions , as your ship cruises to Passau . Upon arrival , explore Passau on an included walking tour , including visits to St . Stephen ’ s Cathedral and the Bishop ’ s Residenz . After time to admire the artistry at the festive Christmas handcrafts market , reboard the ship and cruise on to Linz , Austria . Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Adagio
DAY 7 • Linz , Austria • Optional Salzburg tour • Captain ’ s Farewell Dinner
Our ship arrives in Linz and you have the day free to explore this Old World city . It offers a wealth of discoveries — from its Hauptplatz , one of the loveliest squares in Europe , to the 17th-century Abbey of St . Florian . Or , join an optional full-day tour of Salzburg , the Baroque city of Mozart . Tonight , celebrate the holidays 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
Disembark in Melk for an included tour of the 900-year-old Melk Abbey . Return to the ship for lunch . You ’ ll be served hot chocolate as you enjoy a scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley , a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Tonight , you ’ ll arrive in Vienna . Experience the city ’ s renowned musical heritage during 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 , you ’ ll disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight home . Or stay on in culturerich Vienna with our optional extension .
Meals : B
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