Welcome to Austria! Hotel Check-in begins at 3 pm. Today is yours to rest and take in the magical sites on your own.

Indulge in traditional holiday fare and hot libations to warm your heart and soul before boarding.

Arriving to the ship early? Drop off your luggage and go out and explore the Christmas Market in Old Town Vienna! Information on shuttle service from the hotel and to the ship will be available in final documents.

Your Suite Ship^® is ready for boarding. Rooms will be ready to occupy by 4 pm. All aboard by 5 pm. Meet the staff and crew of Olivia and Avalon. Enjoy Olivia Entertainment tonight as you settle into your new home for the week.

Royal Collections and Amusing Attractions

Classic

- Explore the Habsburg empire this morning on a Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex—the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

Spend free time on your own to enjoy the Christkindlesmarkt or relax by the fire’s glow in a Viennese café.
You may join a Guided Optional Tour of Schönbrunn Palace—summer home of the Habsburg dynasty for 300 years.
This evening, you may choose to attend an Optional Excursion to a Royal Waltz Concert for an unforgettable evening of music in an elegant hall.

Frescoes above the Wachau Valley

Classic
- Take a Guided Tour of Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings.
- Take a Guided Walk of Grein, including its historic theater, the oldest in Austria still holding regular performances. Overnight cruise to Passau.

Discovery
- Enjoy an Austrian Cookie Tasting onboard while sailing to Grein.

Saint Stephens, Salzburg, and the Story of Silent Night

Classic
- Join a Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful “City of Three Rivers.”

Later spend some free time in Passau’s charming Christkindlmarkt near magnificent St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
You may like to join a Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg, Austria. See the setting of The Sound of Music, and learn the story behind the beloved Christmas hymn, Silent Night.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO REGENSBURG

Christmas Magic in Bavaria

Classic
- Join a Guided City Walk and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria—entrance to the Castra Regina fortress built in 179 AD.

Take time to browse Regensburg’s sparkling Christmas markets. Enjoy hot-mulled wine, candied almonds, gingerbread, or bratwurst.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NUREMBERG

Legends, History Lessons, and magical Christmas Market

Discovery
- Enjoy a Christmas Traditions Lecture on board while sailing this morning.

Classic
- Choose a Guided Tour of Nuremberg’s medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle.
- Join a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds—used by the Third Reich.

Spend free time on your own browsing the spruce stalls of the Christmas Markets of Nuremberg. Sample favorite Bavarian fare—from dozens of bratwurst varieties, gingerbread, mulled blueberry wine, and countless other culinary delights of the Christkindlmarkt.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN NUREMBERG

Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.

We invite you to extend your stay for our 2-night stretcher in Prague, December 15-17!