Passau, Germany Lebkuchen, Nuremberg, Germany
Itinerary
DAY 1 • Depart U. S. Depart the U. S. today on your flight to Nuremberg, Germany.
DAY 2 • Arrive Nuremberg, Germany • Embark ship You’ ll be met at the airport today and transferred to your private river ship. If you began your discoveries early with our optional pre-trip extension to Munich, Germany, you will join your main group today.
Meals: D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Adagio
DAY 3 • Nuremberg Today’ s included tour introduces you to Nuremberg, a city that was scarred by World War II but whose many architectural treasures have been restored. Later, explore the local Christkindlmarkt— one of Germany’ s oldest Christmas markets. This evening, enjoy the Captain’ s Welcome Dinner.
Meals: B, L, D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Adagio
DAY 4 • Regensburg • Main-Danube Canal discussion • German language lesson • Choral concert 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
Trip Highlight
On Day 3, explore Nuremberg’ s famous Christkindlmarkt( Christmas market), full of mulled wines, gingerbread, and singing choirs.
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