Christmas market Avalon cruise Christmas markets are selling out fast. Here are several Christmas promotions for 2026 sailing on Viking and Avalon Waterways (a Globus company): 6 nights on the Danube from Prague to Vienna on Avalon with $300 shipboard credit or pre-post one night free. See great Christmas markets in Prague, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk, Vienna. M ORE INFORMATION HERE Here is a comparison of 5 Christmas markets river cruises in November by Avalon Water

Avalon Waterways special complimentary pre or post cruise night or $300 off most fall cruises and $100 shipboard promotion ends March 31. Also included are up to 4 FREE shore excursions daily!!! at no additional cost. Avalon is owned by GLOBUS . Fewer people per ship. Smaller tour groups. Here is a direct link to AVALON September inventory and ship comparison: ITALY FINES: You can get a fine in Cinque Terre for wearing lip flops while hiking gthe seaside trails. MORE ITAL

Passau Germany Many seasoned travelers agree that the Danube River  is the perfect place to start.beautiful Budapest , sailing to charming Bratislava , exploring the imperial elegance of Vienna , and discovering historic medieval towns like Krems  and Regensburg . Along the way, you’ll also visit the breathtaking Melk Abbey , one of the most stunning landmarks along the river, before ending in picturesque Passau, Germany . Consider adding a land extension to Prague  or Nuremb