We are excited to have you with us on one of the top rated Christmas Market experiences in Europe with Stephen and Shannon Mackey from Notaviva!  The core part of our experience will be on the Uniworld Boutique Cruise "European Holiday Markets" itinerary from Vienna to Nuremberg from December 8 – 15, 2026.

Experience Europe’s old-world charm during the most magical time of the year.  This cruise takes you to some of the most famous and delightful holiday markets in Central Europe. At each market, you’ll find wooden stalls displaying traditional crafts that range from quirky little characters made of fruit and dressed in Bavarian costume to beautifully carved and painted Nativity figures. You’ll also find exquisite ornaments and fine contemporary crafts, along with fairytale villages decked in holiday finery.

Sparkling lights illuminate ancient cathedral squares and the sound of children’s laughter mingles with carols. Enjoy Uniworld’s exclusive “Taste of Christmas” program in Vienna, where you’ll see astonishing confectionary decorations in Café Demel’s windows. Celebrate the season in a new way as you meander through old lands, and remember, as the Christkind says, “While this market’s splendor is fleeting, the joy it brings is eternal.”

In addition to the Uniworld itinerary, we are adding three custom curated excursions exclusively for our Notaviva group.  These excursions will follow the theme of Notaviva's experiential sensory tasting experience.  Specific details and pricing for each of these will be announced this year and will take place along the route in during three of the port stops in Vienna, Durnstein and Regensberg.  

View the full itinerary here.

Dining

• All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
• 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
• Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions
• Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
• Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water