Individual arrival in Passau. At around 4:30 p.m., a bus transfer from the main railway station (ICE 27) to the ship will take place. In the evening, at around 6:00 p.m., a delicious dinner awaits you on board. Afterwards, you may choose to visit the Christmas market at the Cathedral or take a stroll through festively decorated Passau. Late in the evening, around 9:00 p.m., the ship sets sail. The journey begins with an atmospheric welcome show in the on-board theatre.

After lunch, at around 1:00 p.m., the MS Primadonna arrives in Krems. In the afternoon, you can join a guided walking tour of the town. Optional: bus excursion to Göttweig Abbey, where you can enjoy magnificent views over the Danube Valley while strolling through the atmospheric Advent market. In the early evening, a mulled wine reception awaits you on the sun deck. At 8:00 p.m., the ship departs Krems. The evening concludes with an entertainment programme in the on-board theatre.

At 8:00 a.m., the ship docks in Vienna. After breakfast, a bus tour of the city begins (approx. 2.5 hours), including a stop at the Kunsthistorisches Museum and a scenic drive along the splendid Ringstrasse. In the afternoon, you'll have time to explore Vienna’s beautifully decorated Christmas markets – for example, the traditional Christkindlmarkt in front of the Town Hall or the festive market at Stephansplatz.

On Monday at 9:00 a.m., arrival in Grein. There, you'll enjoy a guided tour of the historic town theatre – the oldest still-operating theatre in Austria. At 11:00 a.m., the cruise continues towards Linz. In the afternoon, experience a festive organ concert on the famous Bruckner organ. Afterwards, there is time to explore the Christmas markets in Linz’s Old Town, on the main square, and at the baroque Pfarrplatz. At around 10:00 p.m., the ship departs Linz.

Arrival in Passau at 9:00 a.m. Disembarkation by 11:00 a.m., followed by transfer to the main railway station (ICE 28 departs at 11:34 a.m.) or back to the Donau Touristik car park.