Christmas on the Danube
6 - Night River Cruise aboard
MS The Gentleman
December 8 - 16, 2027
9 Days

We have partnered with Collette to offer you this amazing trip.

Highlights: On a boat cruise along the Danube, explore charming Christmas markets and see Europe dressed in its holiday best. Discover Würzburg, a Bavarian city famous for its old town and Baroque architecture. Explore Nuremberg, home to one of the oldest and largest Christmas markets in the world. Float through the Wachau Valley, dotted with castles and hillside houses. Visit the 900-year-old Benedictine Melk Abbey, one of Europe’s largest Baroque monasteries. Enjoy a Glühwein party – a German holiday gathering with mulled wine. Join a local expert and explore historic Vienna. Relax as you are transported to beloved riverside towns and delve into local holiday traditions.

Collette has created a private trip page for our group’s use.

This page will provide you with:

  • Itinerary details

  • Trip costs - Please note, pricing is good through December 09, 2026 after this date pricing is subject to change

  • Cabins are reserved on a first come, first served basis, so don’t wait to register as popular categories sell out

  • 2 Available optional tours in Regensburg and Vienna

  • Country specific information related to traveling

  • Registration - You will use the page to register directly with Collette, who will let us know you have registered.

  • Deposits - After you have completed the online registration a payment page will appear and allow you to make a deposit your credit card or you can also mail a check to GVG Tours, P.O. Box 429, Clinton WI 53525

  • Payments - Click on the following link Collette Payment Page to make a credit card payment at any time before final payment is due (August 10, 2027). You can also mail a check to GVG Tours, P.O. Box 429, Clinton WI 53525.

Click here for our Christmas on the Danube Page

Cabins are assigned on a first come, first serve basis, this trip will sell out quickly do not wait to register!!

Lower Outside (140 sq ft) Double: $4,899 per person Single: $6,399

Stateroom (151 sq ft) Double: $5,699 per person Single: $7,799

Deluxe Stateroom (172 sq ft) Double: $6,199 per person Single: $8,699

Suite (221 sq ft) Double: $6,799 per person Single: $10,199

Deposit: $898 per person

Trip Mate Travel Insurance: $699 per person (click on button above for Collette’s page explaining the travel insurance).

Step aboard Van Loon Cruises’ MS The Gentleman, an elegant 135-meter river cruise ship designed to offer a refined and intimate way to explore Europe’s most beautiful waterways. Blending Dutch craftsmanship with a sleek, yacht-inspired style, this luxury vessel welcomes guests into a warm and sophisticated atmosphere from the moment they arrive. Spacious public areas, stylish interiors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and thoughtfully designed lounges create the perfect setting to relax while taking in ever-changing views of riverside villages, historic cities, vineyards, castles, and scenic countryside. Guests can enjoy time on the expansive sun deck, gather in inviting social spaces, or retreat to comfortable accommodations designed with modern convenience and understated elegance. With a smaller, more personal onboard experience than a large ocean cruise ship, MS The Gentleman offers the perfect balance of comfort, charm, and discovery as travelers glide peacefully through the heart of Europe.