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S.S. Beatrice, 12 Night Grand Christmas & New Year's ex Nuremberg, Germany to Budapest, Hungary

Cruise S.S. Beatrice, 12 Night Grand Christmas & New Year's ex Nuremberg, Germany to Budapest, Hungary
Cruise Line Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Ship S.S. Beatrice
Destination EU Rivers
Brief Description 12 Night Cruise sailing from Nuremberg, Germany onboard S.S. Beatrice
Type of Cruise River
Departure Date 22 Dec 2025
Cruise Description You’ll sail through Germany, Austria, and Hungary along the shimmering Danube and past incredible sights on this unique itinerary. Explore charming old-world villages and Gothic cathedrals and escape the hurry and hassle of the holidays as you relax onboard a luxurious ship and cruise through the ravishing landscapes of the Danube.

Celebrate Christmas Eve in medieval Regensburg and ring in the New Year in Vienna. Shop the stalls of the Nuremberg Christmas Market, famous for its gingerbread. Wander through locations from The Sound of Music in beautiful Salzburg and then warm up with rum-laced coffee.

The mighty Danube takes you through three nations decked in all their holiday finery at this most delightful time of year.

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 1 - Nuremberg (Embark)
Arrive at Nuremberg Airport. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer, or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.

Day 2 - Nuremberg
You could not ask for a more perfect place to begin a celebration of the holiday season than Nuremberg. The historic Old Town is an archetypal German medieval city and is home to a world-renowned gingerbread called lebkuchen.
* A special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.

Day 3 - Cruising the Main-Danube Canal, Regensburg
Spend a leisurely day onboard as you cruise along a marvel of modern engineering, the 106-mile-long Main-Danube Canal. Tonight, celebrate Christmas Eve in the enchanting town of Regensburg, known for its stunningly preserved medieval quarter.

Day 4 - Regensburg
The Old Town of Regensburg sparkles with holiday lights and decorations this time of year, adding to its already considerable charms and captivating architectural style. Check out the best and brightest cultural sights and plunge into the town’s ancient past.

Day 5 - Cruising the Danube River, Deggendorf (Theresienthal)
Take some time today to explore the beautifully expansive and heavily wooded Bavarian Forest. As the largest continuous forested region in Europe, there’s plenty to uncover—like unspoiled landscapes, abundant wildlife, and idyllic atmosphere.

Day 6 - Cruising the Danube River, Passau
Located at the confluence of three rivers, Passau is a lovely place to take a stroll with a local expert who will regale you with stories about the town’s colorful (and ancient) past.

Day 7 - Linz (Salzburg)
Mozart’s birthplace of Salzburg is nestled in a glorious alpine setting that sparkles like a winter wonderland. You definitely chose the perfect time of year to explore this refined and much-loved city. If you’re a fan of “The Sound of Music,” all the better—you will recognize locations from the Oscar-winning film in the city’s Old Town.

Day 8 - Cruising the Wachau Valley, Dürnstein
After a scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley, we’ll reach the village of Dürnstein. Walk along the cobbled streets, browse the shops selling apricot schnapps, and maybe take a quick jaunt up to a ruined castle (with an intriguing tale all its own).

Day 9 - Vienna
Vienna is a city steeped in history, music, and elegant architecture. Mozart, Austria’s most famous citizen, was at the height of his creative powers when he lived here, writing perhaps his best-known works, including “The Marriage of Figaro,” “Don Giovanni,” and “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik.”

Day 10 - Vienna
Begin the day with a visit to a palace that pays tribute to the taste and wealth of the Habsburg emperors, spend some time exploring Vienna on your own, and then ring in the New Year in style.

Day 11 - Vienna, Cruising the Danube River
After enjoying some extra free time to explore Vienna on your own, relax onboard as the ship cruises to Budapest. You have the morning at leisure. You could relax onboard or ramble through glorious Vienna.
* This evening, celebrate the new year with a festive Captain's Farewell Reception and Dinner, and join us in the lounge after for a night of music and dancing.

Day 12 - Budapest
Located on opposite sides of the Danube, Buda and Pest each have their own distinctive character and allure. You’ll get a taste of this dynamic capital with a city tour that will show you all the highlights.

Day 13 - Budapest (Disembark)
Disembark the ship. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer, or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for your flight home.
Sailing Dates
22 Dec 2025
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
22 Dec 2025 Nuremberg, Germany
23 Dec 2025 Nuremberg, Germany
24 Dec 2025 Regensburg, Germany
25 Dec 2025 Regensburg, Germany
26 Dec 2025 Deggendorf, Germany
27 Dec 2025 Passau, Germany
28 Dec 2025 Linz, Austria
29 Dec 2025 Durnstein, Austria
30 Dec 2025 Vienna, Austria
31 Dec 2025 Vienna, Austria
1 Jan 2026 Vienna, Austria
2 Jan 2026 Budapest, Hungary
3 Jan 2026 Budapest, Hungary
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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