Danube Cruise and German Christmas Markets

What could be more romantic than cruising down the Danube river in winter, stopping in old-world towns along the way and visiting traditional German Christmas markets?

I found a great vacation deal on the website of travelzoo, which offers exactly that: A Danube cruise from Vienna (Austria) to Regensburg (Germany), including a city tour in Vienna and visits to the Christmas markets of Vienna, Passau, and Regensburg.

The cruise, which costs $499, includes 5 nights on the MS Amadeus Classic, all meals, shore excursions, port taxes, and entrance fees to the attractions.

For more details and to book directly, check out the travelzoo website.

Holiday Season in Germany:

• The Best Christmas Markets in Germany 2009
• Photo Gallery: German Christmas Markets
• German Christmas Traditions