Cruise the Danube to Europe's Christmas Markets

Cruise the Danube to Europe's Christmas Markets

Cruise

Overview

Duration 8 Days
Supplier Abercrombie & Kent
Destination Germany
Travel Type Cruise

Description

Small Group Journeys (Cruise)

Highlights

Cruise the Danube to Europe’s Christmas Markets

Cruise the Danube River, experiencing nine days of exclusive sightseeing in your private small-group vehicle, escorted by your own Resident Tour Director

Peruse the finest Christmas markets (Christkindlesmarkts) in southern Germany and Austria, picking out treasures and sipping mulled wine in the intimate company of your small group

Privately access a World War II art bunker in Nuremberg on an A&K-exclusive experience

Set out on unforgettable excursions designed by A&K, including a private tour of the Hofburg Palace Treasury in Vienna with its glittering jewels

Inclusions

Cruise the Danube to Europe’s Christmas Markets

Travelling Bell Boy® Luggage Handling

English-Speaking Resident Tour Director® and Local Guides

Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers

Traveller’s Valet® Laundry Service

Internet Access

Entrance Fees, Taxes and All Gratuities Except Resident Tour Director

24/7 A&K On-Call Support

The Pioneers of Luxury Travel

Abercrombie & Kent, Well-Travelled Since 1962

We have been spinning dreams into remarkable adventures for discerning travellers for more than 60 years, ever since our founder pioneered the first modern luxury safari in Africa. Today we are the world’s leading travel company, taking guests to the earth’s wildest frontiers on all seven continents.

Travel Your Way

For six decades we have been refining the art of bespoke travel, showing every guest the world in a fresh light. We understand that every traveller is unique – tell our experts what you love doing and where you want to go, and we will create the trip of your dreams or match you to your ideal journey.

With You All The Way

Behind every A&K journey is an international support system of more than 2,500 staff, in 60 offices, in 35 countries, on all seven continents. Our on-the-ground “guardian angels” provide 24/7 support, and are there to hold your hand whenever you need it, so you can travel with confidence.

Travel Thoughtfully

We are all the guardians of our amazing planet, and we believe travel should be considered, mindful, responsible. A force for good. Every trip you book with us supports the initiatives of A&K Philanthropy, positively impacting communities and conservation efforts in the places where we travel.

The A&K Family

For all the world’s infinite wonders, it is our people that guests remember most. Our family of experts, from polar explorers to well-connected local guides, bring together their spark, knowledge, and care to make every A&K journey remarkable.

Ways to Travel with A&K

We understand better than anyone what it means to travel well. Since that inaugural safari on the wide-open plains of Kenya in 1962, Abercrombie & Kent has perfected the art of crafting superlative adventures. Our global network of experts pour heart, soul and astounding knowledge into every trip, dedicated to creating the journey of a lifetime, every time.

Our portfolio of journeys now spans all seven continents. However you want to travel, we can arrange it. Sail on an expedition ship to Antarctica, take the slow train through Peru, explore Africa’s greatest national parks on the ultimate private-jet-set safari. Join a group on a journey led by expert guides, or embark on the bespoke adventure of your dreams. Wherever you want to travel, A&K can take you there.

Small Group Journeys
Our guided journeys redefine the concept of the group tour, bringing together a select collective of like-minded souls seeking shared adventures – led by best-in-the-business experts who bring every destination to life.

Private Travel
Every private journey we create is unique. Tell us where you want to travel and we will craft your dream adventure; or be inspired by our collection of expertly designed Tailormade Journeys, customizable to suit you.

Cruises
Travelling by boat brings a fresh perspective on the world. Our voyages transport you to sensational and otherwise-inaccessible regions, whether that’s an intrepid polar expedition or a timeless river cruise along the Nile.

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Flying privately opens up the farthest-flung corners of the world. Charter your own or join one of our private-jet group journeys by private jet – the most ambitious and awe-inspiring itineraries in modern adventure travel.

Safari
Abercrombie & Kent pioneered the first modern luxury safari in the 1960s, and today we continue to set the gold standard for wildlife adventures, with our own safari lodges in six countries in Africa.

Day by Day Itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1: Arrive Vienna, Austria

    Arrive in Vienna, where you are met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, join your dedicated Resident Tour Director for a welcome dinner.

  2. 2

    Day 2: Vienna – Handcrafted Porcelain

    Visit the Belvedere, seeing the stately palace complex, tranquil gardens and its Christmas market. View works by Austrian painter Gustav Klimt. Then,…

  3. 3

    Day 3: Vienna – A City's Christmas Finery

    Privately tour Schönbrunn Palace, enjoy a demonstration in strudel making and receive a private waltz lesson. After lunch, walk Vienna's old town with…

  4. 4

    Day 4: Melk – Palatial Abbey

    Arrive in Melk, where you visit the Benedictine abbey, perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube. Originally constructed as a palace, the abbe…

  5. 5

    Day 5: Passau, Germany – Historic Christkindlesmarkt

    Arrive in Passau. Take a guided city walk, visiting the Christkindlesmarkt and St. Stephen's Cathedral for a private tour of its famed organ. Linger o…

  6. 6

    Day 6: Regensburg – Walking Tour & Market Visit

    Walk through Regensburg and visit one of its oldest breweries for a tasting. Tour St. Emmeram's Palace and stroll its Christmas market. Join the capta…

  7. 7

    Day 7: Nuremberg – Heart Of The Old City

    Transfer to Nuremberg and privately visit a World War II art bunker, an A&K exclusive. Then, walk through the old town to view its 900-year-old ra…

  8. 8

    Day 8: Munich – Bavarian Capital

    Disembark in Nuremberg and drive to Munich, famous for its beer halls and beer gardens. Take a guided walking tour of its old town. Visit the Frauenki…

  9. 9

    Day 9: Depart Munich

    Transfer to Munich Airport for your departure.

Available Dates & Pricing

Pricing Details

Travel Date Nov 27, 2026
Return Date Dec 5, 2026
Book By Nov 24, 2026
Price Per Night $1,311.88
Cabin / Category Cabin Cat: Amadeus Suite
Refundable Unknown

Price History

Lowest Price

  • Jul 8, 2025 $9,295
  • Feb 6, 2026 $10,495

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About Abercrombie & Kent

For Life's Most Epic Adventures

From that first humble safari camp in 1962, Abercrombie & Kent has grown into the world’s leading experiential travel company, creating agenda-setting adventures in more than 100 countries. Today, our portfolio of places to stay encompasses safari lodges and mobile camps in countries across Africa, Private Estates to rent in Tuscany, elegant riverboats on the Nile and the Amazon.

Our global powerhouse of innovators – destination experts, brilliant local guides, specialists in science and culture, well-connected super-fixers – continually strive to seek out those truly original, exclusive experiences beyond the reach of most travellers.

We are committed to advancing travel as a force for good. Every journey booked with us helps support A&K Philanthropy initiatives, positively impacting local communities in the wilderness areas where we travel. Geoffrey Kent’s founding principles – that travel should be awe-inspiring, exciting, memorable and considered – remain our motivation today. And though we have grown into an international company spanning all seven continents, we still share that one same mission. To craft the adventure of a lifetime, every time.

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The Pioneers of Luxury Travel

Abercrombie & Kent, Well-Travelled Since 1962

We have been spinning dreams into remarkable adventures for discerning travellers for more than 60 years, ever since our founder pioneered the first modern luxury safari in Africa. Today we are the world’s leading travel company, taking guests to the earth’s wildest frontiers on all seven continents.

Travel Your Way

For six decades we have been refining the art of bespoke travel, showing every guest the world in a fresh light. We understand that every traveller is unique – tell our experts what you love doing and where you want to go, and we will create the trip of your dreams or match you to your ideal journey.

With You All The Way

Behind every A&K journey is an international support system of more than 2,500 staff, in 60 offices, in 35 countries, on all seven continents. Our on-the-ground “guardian angels” provide 24/7 support, and are there to hold your hand whenever you need it, so you can travel with confidence.

Travel Thoughtfully

We are all the guardians of our amazing planet, and we believe travel should be considered, mindful, responsible. A force for good. Every trip you book with us supports the initiatives of A&K Philanthropy, positively impacting communities and conservation efforts in the places where we travel.

The A&K Family

For all the world’s infinite wonders, it is our people that guests remember most. Our family of experts, from polar explorers to well-connected local guides, bring together their spark, knowledge, and care to make every A&K journey remarkable.

Ways to Travel with A&K

We understand better than anyone what it means to travel well. Since that inaugural safari on the wide-open plains of Kenya in 1962, Abercrombie & Kent has perfected the art of crafting superlative adventures. Our global network of experts pour heart, soul and astounding knowledge into every trip, dedicated to creating the journey of a lifetime, every time.

Our portfolio of journeys now spans all seven continents. However you want to travel, we can arrange it. Sail on an expedition ship to Antarctica, take the slow train through Peru, explore Africa’s greatest national parks on the ultimate private-jet-set safari. Join a group on a journey led by expert guides, or embark on the bespoke adventure of your dreams. Wherever you want to travel, A&K can take you there.

Small Group Journeys
Our guided journeys redefine the concept of the group tour, bringing together a select collective of like-minded souls seeking shared adventures – led by best-in-the-business experts who bring every destination to life.

Private Travel
Every private journey we create is unique. Tell us where you want to travel and we will craft your dream adventure; or be inspired by our collection of expertly designed Tailormade Journeys, customizable to suit you.

Cruises
Travelling by boat brings a fresh perspective on the world. Our voyages transport you to sensational and otherwise-inaccessible regions, whether that’s an intrepid polar expedition or a timeless river cruise along the Nile.

Private Jet
Flying privately opens up the farthest-flung corners of the world. Charter your own or join one of our private-jet group journeys by private jet – the most ambitious and awe-inspiring itineraries in modern adventure travel.

Safari
Abercrombie & Kent pioneered the first modern luxury safari in the 1960s, and today we continue to set the gold standard for wildlife adventures, with our own safari lodges in six countries in Africa.

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