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Day by Day Summary and Map
Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Monday - Dec 22, 2025
Day 1
Nuremberg, Germany
Arrive at Nuremberg Airport. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer, or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.
Tuesday - Dec 23, 2025
Day 2
Nuremberg, Germany
You could not ask for a more perfect place to begin a celebration of the holiday season than Nuremberg. The historic Old Town is an archetypal German medieval city and is home to a world-renowned gingerbread called lebkuchen.
Wednesday - Dec 24, 2025
Day 3
Cruising Danube Canal, Austria
Regensburg, Germany
Spend a leisurely day onboard as you cruise along a marvel of modern engineering, the 106-mile-long Main-Danube Canal. Tonight, celebrate Christmas Eve in the enchanting town of Regensburg, known for its stunningly preserved medieval quarter.
Thursday - Dec 25, 2025
Day 4
Regensburg, Germany
The Old Town of Regensburg sparkles with holiday lights and decorations this time of year, adding to its already considerable charms and captivating architectural style. Check out the best and brightest cultural sights and plunge into the town's ancient past.
Friday - Dec 26, 2025
Day 5
Deggendorf, Germany
Take some time today to explore the beautifully expansive and heavily wooded Bavarian Forest. As the largest continuous forested region in Europe, there's plenty to uncover-like unspoiled landscapes, abundant wildlife, and idyllic atmosphere.
Saturday - Dec 27, 2025
Day 6
Cruising Danube Canal, Austria
Passau, Germany
Located at the confluence of three rivers, Passau is a lovely place to take a stroll with a local expert who will regale you with stories about the town's colorful (and ancient) past.
Sunday - Dec 28, 2025
Day 7
Linz, Germany
Bus Travel
Salzburg, Austria
Bus Travel
Linz, Germany
Mozart's birthplace of Salzburg is nestled in a glorious alpine setting that sparkles like a winter wonderland. You definitely chose the perfect time of year to explore this refined and much-loved city. If you're a fan of "The Sound of Music", all the better-you will recognize locations from the Oscar-winning film in the city's Old Town. ... Read More
Monday - Dec 29, 2025
Day 8
Durnstein, Austria
After a scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley, we'll reach the village of Durnstein. Walk along the cobbled streets, browse the shops selling apricot schnapps, and maybe take a quick jaunt up to a ruined castle (with an intriguing tale all its own).
Tuesday - Dec 30, 2025
Day 9
Vienna, Austria
Vienna is a city steeped in history, music, and elegant architecture. Mozart, Austria's most famous citizen, was at the height of his creative powers when he lived here, writing perhaps his best-known works, including "The Marriage of Figaro", "Don Giovanni", and "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik".
Wednesday - Dec 31, 2025
Day 10
Vienna, Austria
Begin the day with a visit to a palace that pays tribute to the taste and wealth of the Habsburg emperors, spend some time exploring Vienna on your own, and then ring in the New Year in style.
Thursday - Jan 1, 2026
Day 11
Vienna, Austria
Cruising Danube Canal, Austria
After enjoying some extra free time to explore Vienna on your own, relax onboard as the ship cruises to Budapest. You have the morning at leisure. You could relax onboard or ramble through glorious Vienna.
Friday - Jan 2, 2026
Day 12
Budapest, Hungary
Located on opposite sides of the Danube, Buda and Pest each have their own distinctive character and allure. You'll get a taste of this dynamic capital with a city tour that will show you all the highlights.
Saturday - Jan 3, 2026
Day 13
Budapest, Hungary
Disembark the ship. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer, or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for your flight home.
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