Itinerary for December 13, 2026 Departure Day Date Location Port of Call Guide 1Sunday, 12/13/2026Depart from Embark your ship and settle into your stateroom. Centered around the beautiful St. Stephen’s Cathedral, home to Europe’s largest pipe organ, the romanPassau, Germany2Monday, 12/14/2026The pride of Passau is the massive organ in the baroque St. Stephen’s Cathedral. As with most organs of its size, it grew gradually over centuries. ToPassau, Germany3Tuesday, 12/15/2026Linz is today’s provincial capital of Upper Austria. The city’s famous Linzer Torte, the jam-filled cake topped with almonds, hails from here and can Linz, Austria4Wednesday, 12/16/2026A small university town at the eastern end of the Danube’s Wachau Valley, Krems is surrounded by terraced vineyards. In its heyday, during the 12th ce 4Wednesday, 12/16/2026Sail through a scenic tapestry of hillside vineyards, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most sceni 5Thursday, 12/17/2026The yuletide season transforms Vienna’s beautiful squares into delightful Christmas markets. Festive lights illuminate the Old Town. The Schönbrunn maVienna, Austria6Friday, 12/18/2026Take in the natural beauty of the fabled “Blue Danube” as you pass through the Danube Bend, considered one of the most beautiful sections of the river 6Friday, 12/18/2026The aroma of mulled wine and Slovakian delicacies mixes with the sound of Christmas carols to turn Bratislava’s historic Old Town into a winter wonderBratislava, Slovakia7Saturday, 12/19/2026The Christmas season adds another layer of beauty to the already romantic charms of Budapest. Nestled in the heart of Pest lies Vörösmarty Square, homBudapest, Hungary8Sunday, 12/20/2026Arrive at Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home. Or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one of our extensions.Budapest, Hungary Departing from Passau, GermanyDeparture Date 12/13/2026 OCG Class River Cruise Departing 12/13/2026 Contact cruise line for pricing & availability