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11 Night Festive Season on the Blue Danube Discovery with 2 Nights in Budapest and 2 Nights in Prague and Land Tour

From Budapest to Prague

Avalon Passion

Avalon Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13949488
  • Departs: Mon, Dec 15, 2025
  • Returns: Wed, Dec 24, 2025
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Dec 13, 2025
    Day
    1
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Welcome to Budapest-Hungary's Captivating Capital. The day is yours to relax and enjoy Eastern Europe's shining city on the Danube.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Dec 14, 2025
    Day
    2
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    The Pearl of the Danube in the Heart of Europe. Take in the beauty of Budapest while enjoying a free afternoon exploring such famous sights as the Chain Bridge. Get to know the city's cafes and pubs, and don't miss the unique Christmas markets that Budapest hosts every year during the Festive season. (Breakfast) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Dec 15, 2025
    Day
    3
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 3 - Monday - Dec 15, 2025
    Day
    3
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Time for Coffee and Confections. With a free day to explore before your cruise, take time to take photographs on the Royal Palace grounds in this treasure trove of historical architecture. Enjoy the warmth and glow of Christmas tradition before boarding your Suite Ship. (Breakfast, Dinner)
    Tuesday - Dec 16, 2025
    Day
    4
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    Vienna Waltzes and the Beautiful Blue Danube. Enjoy sailing the Danube, which shares dozens of miles with Hungary and Slovakia. Relax on the Sky Deck to see the rolling landscape and red-rooftops of the Slovakian capital Bratislava come into view. This evening in Vienna, you may choose to join an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert for an unforgettable evening of music in an elegant hall. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Wednesday - Dec 17, 2025
    Day
    5
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    Royal Collections, Amusing Attractions, and Culinary Confections. Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schonbrunn Palace-a Habsburg Empire summer home for 300 years. Spend free time on your own to enjoy the Christkindlesmarkt, or relax by the fire's glow in a Viennese cafe this evening. Later, relax onboard with live entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Thursday - Dec 18, 2025
    Day
    6
    Krems, Austria
    • Krems, Austria
    • Melk, Austria
    Christmas Markets in Austria's Wine Country. In your free time perhaps try some roasted chestnuts, one of the most popular treats at the Christmas market. During lunchtime sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Melk. Melk: Ornate Architecture and Scenic Splendors. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Friday - Dec 19, 2025
    Day
    7
    Passau, Germany
    • Passau, Germany
    Go for Baroque in Passau-Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet. Join a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg-the city of Mozart-and learn how Austrians celebrate Christmas. Meet your ship back in Passau after your selected activities for sailing. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Saturday - Dec 20, 2025
    Day
    8
    Regensburg, Germany
    • Regensburg, Germany
    Magical Regensburg-Bavaria's Medieval Miracle. This evening, enjoy live entertainment after dinner as you cruise toward Nuremberg. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Sunday - Dec 21, 2025
    Day
    9
    Nuremberg, Germany
    • Nuremberg, Germany
    Living Heritage and History Lessons. Spend free time on your own to browse the spruce stalls of the Christmas markets of Nuremberg (7 Dec departure only). Sample favorite Bavarian fare-from dozens of bratwurst varieties, gingerbread, mulled blueberry wine, and countless other culinary delights of the Christkindlmarkt. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Monday - Dec 22, 2025
    Day
    10
    Nuremberg, Germany
    • Nuremberg, Germany
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 10 - Monday - Dec 22, 2025
    Day
    10
    • Bus Travel
    • Prague, Czech Republic
    Welcome to Prague! Explore the City of 100 Spires. Enjoy free time to explore the Golden City of Prague and its surrounding countryside. Consider sampling delicious plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager beside the Vltava River. (Breakfast)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Dec 23, 2025
    Day
    11
    Prague, Czech Republic
    • Prague, Czech Republic
    Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles, and Great Cuisine. Spend the afternoon on your own to browse the exquisite Christmas markets of Prague. Stroll through the brightly colored wooden stalls for ornaments and handmade toys and handicrafts. Tonight, you may decide to join us for an Optional Folklore Dinner Show, sampling traditional Czech cuisine in an authentic Prague setting. (Breakfast) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Dec 24, 2025
    Day
    12
    Prague, Czech Republic
    • Prague, Czech Republic
    Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)


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