Holiday Markets River 2026

• Arrive at Vienna International Airport (VIE) and transfer seamlessly to your luxurious, centrally located hotel in the heart of Vienna.

• Enjoy an exclusive members-only Welcome Cocktail Reception, where you can connect with fellow travelers, relax, and toast to the incredible journey ahead.

Accommodations: Luxury hotel in Vienna

Meals included: Pre-dinner canapés and cocktails

• Spend a leisurely morning exploring Vienna at your own pace before we transfer to Passau to board the beautiful S.S. Emilie.

• Get acquainted with your luxurious new home on the water, featuring elegant amenities and inviting spaces to enjoy throughout your journey.

• In the evening, gather with fellow members for the Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner, setting the tone for the unforgettable adventures ahead.

Accommodations: Uniworld S.S. Emilie

Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

• Explore one of Mozart’s favorite cities today! Choose between a visit to the magnificent baroque Belvedere Palace, complete with a festive Christmas market, or a Taste of Christmas walking tour through Vienna’s historic streets, ending at the iconic St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

• This evening, experience the Christmas spirit in Vienna with more than 140 wooden stalls offering every sort of delicacy. Be sure to try the rum balls and nutmeg-spiced macarons, which are local favorites, and stroll through the adjacent park to admire the elaborately decorated trees.

Accommodations: Uniworld S.S. Emilie

Meals included: All meals are included aboard S.S. Emilie

• After a scenic cruise through the beautiful Wachau Valley, we’ll reach the tiny village of Dürnstein. Walk along the cobbled streets, browse the shops selling apricot schnapps, and perhaps take a quick jaunt up to the ruins of a castle (with an intriguing tale all of its own).

• Later, you can taste a local spin on mulled wine and attend an organ concert at a historic Augustine church.

Accommodations: Uniworld S.S. Emilie

Meals included: All meals are included aboard S.S. Emilie

• There’s more to Linz than its famous Linzer torte, although that alone makes it well worth a visit. The city has a thriving contemporary art scene, and its two Christmas markets are over-the-top enchanting. Continuing the Austrian traditions of good food and good music, Linz gave rise to both the Linzer torte and the Linz Symphony, one of Mozart’s most celebrated works.

• Choose between a festive walking tour of Linz’s charming Christmas markets, filled with the scents of gingerbread and Linzer torte, or a stroll through the historic Old Town, concluding with a visit to a traditional cider farm.

Accommodations: Uniworld S.S. Emilie

Meals included: All meals are included aboard S.S. Emilie

• Today, decide between a guided walking tour of Passau’s charming Old Town, featuring stops at the Town Hall’s stunning atrium with works by Ferdinand Wagner and a visit to the city’s festive Christmas market. Or embark on an adventure in Germany’s Bavarian Forest, exploring its rich natural beauty and traditional crafts within Germany’s first and largest national park.

Accommodations: Uniworld S.S. Emilie

Meals included: All meals are included aboard S.S. Emilie

• The Old Town of Regensburg sparkles with holiday lights and decorations this time of year, adding to its already considerable charms. Discover the brightest cultural sights, then head to what may very well be the most romantic Christmas market in all of Germany, nestled within the courtyard of a beautiful baroque castle.

Accommodations: Uniworld S.S. Emilie

Meals included: All meals are included aboard S.S. Emilie

• For a truly over-the-top holiday extravaganza, look no further than Nuremberg, which boasts the largest and grandest Christmas market in all of Germany. The Gingerbread Capital of the World is a once-in-a-lifetime experience during the holidays, as you’ll experience on a tour guaranteed to put you in a festive mood. Two hundred stalls filled with holiday wares—ornaments, nutcrackers, hand carved toys, and irresistable aromas of seasonal treats.

Accommodations: Uniworld S.S. Emilie

Meals included: All meals are included aboard S.S. Emilie

• Enjoy breakfast on board the S.S. Emilie

• Disembark the ship in Nuremberg followed by transfer to Nuremberg Airport (NUE) for your flight home

Meals included: Breakfast on board the S.S. Emilie