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European Holiday Markets (2028)
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What's Included
Accommodation
7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the majestic S.S. Helen or the elegant S.S. EmilieLavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites on the cruise have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, custom cotton sateen sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow optionsFree Wi-Fi
Meals
All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinnersCaptain’s Welcome and Farewell ReceptionsWelcome and Farewell Gala DinnersUnlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water
Transport
Cruise Ship
Excursions
6 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local expertsGuided “Taste of Christmas” programState-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursionsBrompton G-Line Bicycles and Nordic Walking sticks available for independent exploration
Experiences
2 countries: Austria, Germany3 UNESCO World Heritage sitesServices of an experienced Uniworld Cruise ManagerGratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tourCultural enrichment, including captivating onboard local entertainment
8 daysDuration
Cruise TourExperience this tour on a cruise
20 peopleMaximum group size
2 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
Starts
Ends
Vienna, Austria
Nuremberg, Germany
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Itinerary
This cruise takes you to some of the most famous and delightful holiday markets in Central Europe. At each market, you’ll find wooden stalls displaying traditional crafts that range from quirky little characters made of fruit and dressed in Bavarian costume to beautifully carved and painted Nativity figures. You’ll also find exquisite ornaments and fine contemporary crafts, along with fairytale villages decked in holiday finery.
Sparkling lights illuminate ancient cathedral squares and the sound of children’s laughter mingles with carols. Enjoy Uniworld’s exclusive “Taste of Christmas” program in Vienna, where you’ll see astonishing confectionary decorations in Café Demel’s windows. Celebrate the season in a new way as you meander through old lands, and remember, as the Christkind says, “While this market’s splendor is fleeting, the joy it brings is eternal.”
Please note that most Christmas Markets in Europe end their season on the 23rd of December and will not be available after that date.
day 1Vienna (Embark)
Arrive at Vienna International Airport. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.
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Discover delightful stops along three emblematic European rivers—the Danube, Main, and Rhine. We have chosen excursions at each port of call with care. Vienna, the imperial city with extravagant baroque architecture, awaits you! Dive into Regensburg's fascinating 2,000-year-old history. Further along Germany's Romantic Road, the medieval cities of Nuremberg, Rothenburg, and Würzburg ooze singular charm. Lastly, the NYC-like skyline in Frankfurt is quite a breathtaking experience.