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10 Night Iconic Christmas Markets and Land Tour

From Prague to Budapest

AmaSonata

AMA Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14110647
  • Departs: Wed, Dec 8, 2027
  • Returns: Wed, Dec 15, 2027
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    Itinerary Summary

    Tour Features and Highlights

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Dec 5, 2027
    Day
    1
    Prague, Czech Republic
    • Prague, Czech Republic
    Check into your hotel in Prague for the beginning of your hotel/land extension.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Dec 6, 2027
    Day
    2
    Prague, Czech Republic
    • Prague, Czech Republic
    The fairytale city of Prague always enchants, but it really sparkles even more during the holiday season. Prague offers a collection of Art Nouveau, Baroque, Renaissance, and Gothic architecture, which you'll get to see on your tour. You will visit 1,000-year-old Prague Castle and St. Vitus before walking over the romantic Charles Bridge to the Old Town Square, where you will find the capital's famous Astronomical Clock, Tyn Church, and the statue of Jan Hus. You may also hike to Prague Castle. Later in the day, you will have free time to explore Prague's renowned Christmas markets in the Old Town Square. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Dec 7, 2027
    Day
    3
    Prague, Czech Republic
    • Prague, Czech Republic
    Beer has a long and illustrious history in the Czech Republic, with the first brewery established in 993. Beer is a core part of the country's national identity, so join a Czech beer tasting and discover for yourself what makes Czech beer some of the very best in the world. (B)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Dec 8, 2027
    Day
    4
    Prague, Czech Republic
    • Prague, Czech Republic
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 4 - Wednesday - Dec 8, 2027
    Day
    4
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Nuremberg, Germany
    Check out of your hotel in Prague and drive through the pastoral countryside heading to Nuremberg, where you will have some free time to enjoy the Christmas markets. Afterwards, join your ship moored in Nuremberg. (B,D)
    Thursday - Dec 9, 2027
    Day
    5
    Nuremberg, Germany
    • Nuremberg, Germany
    Join a city tour of WWII highlights and then walk through Nuremberg's cobblestone streets to the Imperial Castle and 900-year-old city ramparts, followed by a visit to Nuremberg's Christkindlesmarkt, one of the world's largest and most famous Christmas markets. You can also choose to spend the entire morning exploring this iconic Christmas market. For those looking for a taste of Nuremberg, depart for Nuremberg Imperial Castle and visit City Brewery where you will delight your palate with savory Nuremberg sausage and beer. Then continue to Sebalduskirche (church) where you will nibble on sweet and spicy lebkuchen, a baked treat similar to gingerbread. End the day crossing the Continental Divide via the Main-Danube Canal. (B,L,D) ...
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    Friday - Dec 10, 2027
    Day
    6
    Regensburg, Germany
    • Regensburg, Germany
    Regensburg is one of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Join a guided walking tour showcasing the city's architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria, before visiting the Old Town Christmas market. As an alternate option, sample some of Bavaria's specialties-beer, sausage, and pretzels. Or bike to the base of Walhalla where there is a Neoclassical white marble temple inspired by the Parthenon in Athens. For those in a festive mood, head to one of Bavaria's most beautiful and romantic Christmas markets at Thurn and Taxis, where you can watch artisans make their unique arts and crafts. (B,L,D) ...
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    Saturday - Dec 11, 2027
    Day
    7
    Passau, Germany
    • Passau, Germany
    Join a walking tour of this 2,000-year-old city, noted for its Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Go in search of Bavarian-style crafts at the Christmas market. Or, for the active adventurer, join a guided bike tour along the Danube. Alternatively, you can travel through the serene Austrian Alps to Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart. Your full-day excursion in Salzburg includes a walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Old Town, its magnificent cathedral, and its Christmas markets. The excursion is not combinable with other tours on this day. (B,L,D) ...
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    Sunday - Dec 12, 2027
    Day
    8
    Melk, Austria
    • Melk, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    High on a rocky outcrop lies the Melk Abbey, one of Europe's most revered Baroque monasteries. Visit this magnificent and storied abbey, which now houses a museum chronicling its history and a famous library with countless medieval manuscripts. Alternatively, go on a guided bike ride around Melk. (B,L,D) ...
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    Monday - Dec 13, 2027
    Day
    9
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    The "City of Waltzes" offers a treasure trove of gems just waiting to be discovered. Join a tour showcasing its regal splendors, such as the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs along with an opportunity to visit the city's Christmas markets. If you prefer a more active adventure, then join a guided bike along the Danube River. In the afternoon, visit Schonbrunn Palace Christmas market and its spectacular festive atmosphere. (B,L,D) ...
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    Tuesday - Dec 14, 2027
    Day
    10
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Today, you have the opportunity to visit both the Buda (hilly) and Pest (flat) sides of the Danube River. Start on the Buda side, following your guide through the city's Castle District where you will marvel at the fairytale turrets of Fisherman's Bastion, gaze upon the breathtaking panorama below and see Matthias Church, renowned for its striking tower and colorful mosaic roof. You will also visit the city's famed Christmas markets. For a more active tour, hike to Budapest's Castle Hill. In the afternoon, explore the treasures of Pest, admiring the colossal Hungarian Parliament Building, Heroes' Square, and the moving "Shoes on the Danube Bank" memorial. (B,L,D) ...
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    Wednesday - Dec 15, 2027
    Day
    11
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Disembark the ship in Budapest and bid farewell to the city before preparing for your return flight home. (B)


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