festive season on the blue danube- discovery

December 15-22 | 2025

Sail along the Danube River on a winter cruise with exciting stops and panoramic views in Austria and Germany, and conclude in historic Nuremberg, Germany. At this time of year, the towns and cities are festively lit and decorated, each in its own particular style and taste. Christmas markets abound, and the strains of carols and aroma of gingerbread fill the air.

This fun-filled itinerary sails down the Danube starting in Budapest and ending in Nuremburg. Stops along this iconic river include Vienna, Dürnstein, and Melk in Austria, and Passau, Regensburg, and Roth in Germany.