Festive Season on the Danube Dreams (Eastbound)

Welcome the holiday season as the festive season begins to come to life along the shining Danube River through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary. Celebrate the beginning of the season with Avalon aboard your Suite Ship, festively adorned with sparkling lights and warm holiday cheer. Warm your heart with hot chocolate by candlelight, delight in learning cherished holiday recipes passed down through generations, and smile to the joyful sounds of carols on a festive journey to welcome the holiday season as Europe’s storybook towns come to life with the first glow of holiday cheer. Visit Passau, Germany—called the “City of Three Rivers”—at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers. Unwrap magnificent views through the picturesque wine region of the Wachau Valley. Be awed by the magnificent Benedictine Abbey in Melk and charming Dürnstein to see the famous blue and white Stiftskirche and toast the holiday season with local wines. Stroll through twinkling streets in Vienna, Bratislava, and Budapest as locals are busy preparing the heartwarming traditions of the season. This Danube River Festive cruise is sure to bring visions of sugar plums, sweet confections, and savory dishes that invite you to step into the magic of Festive season in Europe for a gift you’ll never forget.

Note: While this cruise features early holiday activities and festive atmosphere along the Danube, the official opening of Christmas Markets varies by city and may not coincide with specific cruise departures. Information specific to each city can be found on that city’s tourism website.