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7-Night Danube: Christmas Markets

7 nights · Celebrity Seeker · 9 ports · 0 days at sea

1Day 1Vilshofen / Passau

Your journey, day by day

Choose a day to explore the port and follow the route.

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Historic buildings along Stadtplatz in Vilshofen an der Donau
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Day 1 · Germany

Vilshofen / Passau

Embarkation

Vilshofen

Vilshofen an der Donau is a town on the Danube in Lower Bavaria, Germany, near Passau, and is used as a river cruise embarkation point. Munich Airport is the nearest major airport, about 110 km away by straight line.

Ways to spend your day

  1. Vilshofen Old TownOne main local visit
  2. Vilshofen Danube promenadeOne main local visit
  3. Schweiklberg Abbey exteriorsOne main local visit
Vilshofen port guide →

Passau

Passau is the 'City of Three Rivers', where the Inn and Ilz meet the Danube on the German–Austrian border. Its baroque old town is crowned by St. Stephen's Cathedral, known for its very large church organ, and the riverside promenades are an easy stroll from the landing.

Ways to spend your day

  1. St. Stephen’s Cathedral PassauOne focused activity
  2. Dreiflüsseeck PassauOne focused activity
  3. Veste OberhausOne focused activity
Passau port guide →
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Day by day itinerary
DayPort
1Germany
2Germany
3Austria
4Austria
5Austria
6Slovakia
7
8Hungary

The map illustrates the route. Port times, where supplied, may change. Follow the ship’s all-aboard deadline on the day.

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Schedule supplied 2026-10-04. Ports and times are subject to change; the cruise line confirms the final itinerary.

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From $6,836 per person

Checked October 14, 2026
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