CRUISE WNV • 9 DAYS • PRAGUE TO VIENNA

CHRISTMASTIME ON THE DANUBE

INCLUDED FEATURES

CRUISE

Deluxe 6-night cruise in an outside

stateroom with Avalon’s exclusive

Comfort Collection Bedssm

SIGHTSEEING

Your day-by-day itinerary indicates

in UPPERCASE all inside visits, special

features, and guided sightseeing.

All included guided sightseeing is

conducted by a Certified Local Guide.

Choose the sightseeing pace that

suits you: Leisurely, Traditional, or

Independent (where available).

LOCAL FAVORITESSM

Special onboard and onshore

experiences presented by entertainers,

artisans, and experts, designed to enrich

your cruise.

LEARN ABOUT LOCAL CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS AT A FASCINATING ONBOARD LECTURE.

Personalize your onboard and

onshore experiences by choosing

from a variety of included or optional

excursions, visits & activities. Go online

to customize your cruise experience.

See page 188 for more information.

MEALS ON BOARD

• Meals are indicated by breakfast (B),

lunch (L), and dinner (D)

• Captain’s welcome & farewell

receptions with sparkling wine

and canapés

• Welcome dinner

• Daily Afternoon Tea

• Daily Night Fare

• Farewell dinner

• Complimentary sparkling wine with

breakfast; soft drinks with lunch; and

wine, beer, or soft drinks with dinner

are included daily on board your vessel

CITY HIGHLIGHTS (CRUISES WNV & WVN)

Prague: guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit Hradčany Castle grounds; Christmas market

Nuremberg: onboard welcome reception; choice of guided sightseeing or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour; Christmas market

Regensburg: guided walk; enjoy a snack at the Historische Wurstküche; beer tasting; Christmas market

Passau: guided walk; Christmas market

Melk: guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey; wine tasting (WVN only)

Krems (WVN only): guided walk

Vienna: guided sightseeing; Christmas market

SUPERIOR HOTELS

Prague Intercontinental* (D)

*or similar

PHOTOGRAPHY: (Left to right)

Vienna Christmas market; horse-

drawn carriage, Prague

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PRICED FROM $2,049

CRUISE WVN FROM VIENNA TO PRAGUE IS ALSO AVAILABLE. FOR FULL ITINERARY DETAILS, VISIT OUR WEBSITE

DAY 1 Arrive in Prague, Czech Republic. Welcome to Prague,

capital of the Czech Republic, a fascinating city straddling the Vltava River.

DAY 2 Prague. A 1,200-year-old city preserved in time, Prague’s best-

known treasures include the Old Town’s Astronomical Clock, built in 1410

and once the envy of Europe; HRADČANY CASTLE GROUNDS; St. Vitus

Cathedral; and the Charles Bridge, the oldest bridge in Prague, which is

guarded on both ends by a tower. Browse the shops for hand-cut crystal

or art books and stroll through the Christmas markets. Rows of brightly

decorated wooden huts sell Christmas tree ornaments, wooden toys, and

Czech handicrafts. Get a little inner warmth with a cup of svarene vino

(hot mulled wine) and a traditional hot sausage from one of the stalls. The

beautifully decorated tree in the Old Town is an impressive sight. (B)

DAY 3 Prague–Nuremberg, Germany (Embarkation). After lunch, drive to Nuremberg, where your river cruise vessel is docked.

Before dinner, meet your crew for a welcome reception. (B,D)

DAY 4 Nuremberg. Although 90% of Nuremberg’s Old Town su$ered

extensive damage during WWII, much of it has been restored to its former

glory as the uno&cial capital of the Holy Roman Empire. Choose a

GUIDED SIGHTSEEING TOUR and marvel at this thousand-year-old city’s

medieval fortifications, gothic churches, and the Kaiserburg (Imperial

Castle), or join a NUREMBERG RALLY GROUNDS tour. The Old Town is

illuminated with festive lights and decorations, and the Christmas market

is one of the most famous in the world. The market has dozens of stalls

o$ering traditional wares, including Lebkuchen (spiced gingerbread),

baked goods, and typical Christmas decorations and ornaments. (B,L,D)

DAY 5 Regensburg. Dating back to the time of the Celts around

500 BC, Regensburg is one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities.

Established during the Holy Roman Empire and the only German city

not bombed during WWII, Regensburg has at least 1,300 listed buildings

of “historic interest.” Highlights included on your GUIDED SIGHTSEEING

TOUR are the 13th-century Old Town Hall, and Porta Pretoria, gates to

an ancient Roman fort built in 179 AD. Wander through the city’s alleys to

discover the many mansions with high towers, built by wealthy families in

the Middle Ages to emphasize their status. Walk across the 12th-century

Steinerne Brücke (Stone Bridge), the oldest of its kind in Germany. Grab

a beer and enjoy a SNACK at the Historische Wurstküche (Old Sausage

Kitchen), one of Germany’s oldest restaurants. This afternoon is free to

explore on your own or to visit the Regensburg Christmas market. The

tempting aromas of mulled wine, sweet roasted almonds, sausages, and

gingerbread create an unforgettable atmosphere. Before dinner we’ll

introduce you to some of Germany’s FAMOUS BEERS. (B,L,D)

DAY 6 Passau. Uniquely located where the Inn, Ilz, and Danube

Rivers converge, Passau is a maze of narrow cobblestone streets lined

with beautiful patrician houses. The Christkindlmarkt, Passau’s charming

Christmas market, is set against the stunning backdrop of St. Stephen’s

Cathedral, a masterpiece of Italian baroque architecture. Take in the

highlights of the “City of Three Rivers” on an included GUIDED WALK.

Afterward, set sail for Linz, where you arrive in the evening. Alternatively,

you might like to join a full-day optional excursion to Salzburg to see

some of the sites from The Sound of Music, find out how mice caused

the composition of the famous Silent Night Christmas carol, and learn

how the Austrians celebrate Christmas. (B,L,D)

DAY 7 Melk, Austria–Vienna. This morning, enjoy a GUIDED

VISIT of Melk’s 11th-century BENEDICTINE ABBEY, one of Europe’s largest

monasteries. The abbey houses an ornate library with over 80,000 printed

books and 2,000 manuscripts. Words cannot describe the splendor of the

frescoed ceilings, stunning high altar, marble statues, and 210-foot-high

cupola. During lunchtime, cruise through the picturesque Wachau Valley,

a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pass the magnificent baroque Stiftskirche

with its blue façade, the landmark of Dürnstein, before arriving in Vienna

this evening. This “City of Music” inspired the creative genius of Mozart,

Beethoven, and Strauss. An optional concert is available tonight. (B,L,D)

DAY 8 Vienna. Once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire,

Austria’s magical capital is a showcase of gilded architecture. This is home

to the lavish Hofburg Imperial Palace complex with its Vienna Boy’s Choir

and dazzling Lipizzaner stallions; the neo-renaissance Vienna Opera

House; awe-inspiring St. Stephen’s Cathedral—and countless other sights

you’ll see on your GUIDED SIGHTSEEING TOUR. Visit the Christmas

market in the town center, and be sure to enjoy a piece of decadent

Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel in one of the classic Viennese co$ee houses,

historic institutions that helped shape Viennese culture! (B,L,D)

DAY 9 Vienna (Disembarkation). Your vacation ends with

breakfast this morning. (B)

PRAGUE

NUREMBERG

Danube River

VIENNA

PASSAU

MELK

REGENSBURG

6

Main Danube Canal

SALZBURG

KREMS

AUSTRIA

CZECH REPUBLIC

GERMANY

2

(Cruise WVN )

Start/End City

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DATES & PRICES US$

CRUISE WNV: PRAGUE TO VIENNA

Ship Dept.# Start Prague Land/Cruise Cruise Only †

Impression 1127 Sun 27 Nov 2369 2049 Impression 1209 Fri 09 Dec 2369 2049

CRUISE WVN: VIENNA TO PRAGUE

Ship Dept.# Start Vienna Land/Cruise Cruise Only †

Impression 1205 Mon 05 Dec 2369 2049 Impression 1217 Sat 17 Dec 2369 2049

ALL DEPARTURES ARE GUARANTEED.

Port charges: $126Gratuities to Local Guides & excursion drivers are included.Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.Extra nights per person in Vienna: in single room $250, in twin room $140Extra nights per person in Prague: in single room $190, in twin room $110Prices shown above include cruise in Category E in a deluxe outside stateroom on Indigo Deck.To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:

†Cruise Only: WNV–Arrive Nuremberg Day 3 for embarkation between 4 pm and 5 pm. Depart Vienna Day 9 upon disembarkation. WVN–Arrive Vienna Day 1 for embarkation at 3:30 pm. Depart Nuremberg Day 7 upon disembarkation.

NOTES: • Christmas markets operate from late November

until the third week of December, depending on the location (Prague markets are open from early December until the first days of January).

• In the event of water level problems or any problems of a technical nature, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach

or to alter the program. • Included visits and special features are subject

to change. If a change becomes necessary, a substitute will be offered.

• Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.

Category Decks Price

D Indigo Deck $171

B Sapphire Deck $899

A Sapphire Deck $942

Category Decks Price

P Royal Deck $1,028

Royal Suite Royal Deck $1,628