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14 Night Christmas Markets

From Budapest to Amsterdam
  • Scenic Pearl
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Scenic Pearl

Scenic Cruises
5 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14229323
  • Departs: Tue, Dec 7, 2027
  • Returns: Tue, Dec 21, 2027
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    Tuesday - Dec 7, 2027
    Day
    1
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Your journey begins in Budapest, the capital of Hungary and one of Europe's most diverse and vibrant cities. Divided by the Danube, with Buda on one side and Pest on the other, this city became united in 1873 when a newly built bridge connected the two. This afternoon, board your all-inclusive luxury Scenic Space-Ship and settle into your suite. Many have a window that converts into a Scenic Sun Lounge, allowing you uninterrupted views of ever-changing landscapes and life along the riverbanks. Relax and raise your glass to the days ahead at this evening's welcome reception. Please book your flight to arrive into Budapest prior to 5 PM. ...
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    Wednesday - Dec 8, 2027
    Day
    2
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Budapest is an architectural treasure trove comprising styles from Gothic to Art Nouveau and everything in between. It is also well known for its hot springs and thermal baths, and has a vibrant nightlife scene. The city comes alive during the festive season, with elaborate decorations, charming Christmas markets, ice skating rinks, traditional foods, and trams covered in twinkling lights. ...
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    Thursday - Dec 9, 2027
    Day
    3
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    Relax onboard this morning as you cruise towards Vienna. You may like to ask your butler to bring coffee to your suite so you can savor it as the beautiful scenery rolls by your window. Arrive in the Austrian capital this afternoon. A center of art, music and culture, the city fostered the musical geniuses Mozart and Beethoven, and oozes charm with magnificent Baroque buildings, ample green spaces, a vibrant coffee-house scene, and masterpiece-filled galleries and museums. See the world's most beautiful boulevard, the Ringstrasse, all lit up with dazzling displays of Christmas lights and decorations. You'll also enjoy the city's musical heritage in full display with the sounds of famous festive tunes and classical pieces around every corner. Your Scenic Space-Ship will be docked overnight, so this afternoon you are free to wander the city. ...
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    Friday - Dec 10, 2027
    Day
    4
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    Wake this morning with Vienna on your doorstep. Slow down and spend a full day exploring or venture further afield. In the afternoon, shuttles will be available to take you from the ship to the Christmas markets in the city center.
    Saturday - Dec 11, 2027
    Day
    5
    Krems, Austria
    • Krems, Austria
    • Durnstein, Austria
    Your Scenic Space-Ship will dock in the small and picturesque town of Krems, located in Austria's beautiful Wachau Valley before cruising on to the city of Durnstein.
    Sunday - Dec 12, 2027
    Day
    6
    • Brandstatt, Austria
    • Passau, Germany
    After a short stop in Brandstatt arrive in Passau. Set at the meeting point of three rivers and close to the border with Austria, it was an important trading point for centuries. It was also a significant town in the Holy Roman Empire and the charming Old Town was mostly built by powerful prince-bishops in an Italianate style. Its grand buildings will be strung with decorations, and the charming Christmas market will fill the air with the scent of gingerbread and spices. ...
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    Monday - Dec 13, 2027
    Day
    7
    Regensburg, Germany
    • Regensburg, Germany
    You will arrive in Regensburg just before lunch today. Boasting a staggering 2,000-year history, Regensburg has one of Germany's best-preserved medieval town centers, with more than 900 of its Romanesque and Gothic buildings listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Within its narrow laneways, the city lays claim to having the highest concentration of bars in the country. It also hosts five separate Christmas markets during the festive season in the city's picturesque squares and at Thurn und Taxis Castle. Regensburg Christmas market on Neupfarrplatz is renowned as one of the most beautiful advent markets in Germany. Regional specialties such as blueberry mulled wine from the Bavarian Forest or apple mulled wine from Upper Palatinate orchards are just as popular as the "Original Regensburger Bratwurst" or the "Regensburger" from the grill. Cozy up to warm open fireplaces at the romantic Christmas market at Thurn and Taxis Palace, where local delicacies are both unique and satiating, with Old Bavarian potato soup served in a loaf of bread, while the scent of roasted almonds create a cozy ambience. ...
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    Tuesday - Dec 14, 2027
    Day
    8
    Nuremberg, Germany
    • Nuremberg, Germany
    Arrive in Nuremberg, Bavaria's second-largest city, early this afternoon. The Old Town is protected by an ancient city wall and hosts an enchanting Christmas market, one of the oldest and most famous in the world. The city is dominated by one of the most significant imperial forts of the Holy Roman Empire, the 12th-century Imperial Castle, which was the preferred residence of German kings. The wooden booths of 'the little city of wood and cloth' looks like they were picked straight out of a fairytale, as twinkling lights, holly, and handmade charms adorn the fringes. Spekulatius almond cookies, gingerbread, and original Nuremberg Bratwurst have made this market world famous. In a time-honored European tradition, each town has its own unique festive mug, with custom designs considered a collector's item. ...
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    Wednesday - Dec 15, 2027
    Day
    9
    Bamberg, Germany
    • Bamberg, Germany
    Dock in picturesque Bamberg early this morning. Built on seven hills, this UNESCO World Heritage-listed town has surprises at every turn. Intersected by rivers and canals, join a guided tour to discover Bamberg's Old Town, resplendent with cobblestoned streets and well-preserved medieval buildings. Admire the charming town hall which occupies an island on its own, a Gothic and Romanesque-style cathedral, and the old and new Residences - comprising an episcopal palace, a quaint 'Little Venice', and a 12th-century castle that teeters on the highest of the seven hills. Don't forget to visit its Christmas market in Maximiliansplatz and sample traditional German treats including gingerbread, bratwurst, and mulled wine set among twinkling lights. ...
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    Thursday - Dec 16, 2027
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    10
    Wurzburg, Germany
    • Wurzburg, Germany
    With its lavish Baroque and Rococo architecture, you'll be captivated by glamorous Wurzburg. This city straddles the Main River in the heart of Franconian wine country. Surrounded by undulating vineyards, Wurzburg is home to a UNESCO World Heritage-listed palace, a dominating hilltop fortress, the 15th-century Old Main Bridge, and three universities, including Bavaria's oldest. ...
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    Friday - Dec 17, 2027
    Day
    11
    Wertheim, Germany
    • Wertheim, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Miltenberg, Germany
    Relax onboard this morning as you cruise towards Wertheim. You may like to book a massage or relax in the therapeutic Salt Therapy Lounge, which has natural anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial properties. This afternoon, dock in Wertheim, on the banks of the Main and Tauber rivers. The colorful Christmas markets will have taken over the center of the town. Enjoy a guided tour, then transfer by motorcoach to Miltenberg. This historic town is one of the best-preserved in Germany, home to hundreds of pastel-colored half-timbered houses and one of the country's oldest inns, Zum Riesen. Take another tour before reboarding your Scenic Space-Ship. ...
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    Saturday - Dec 18, 2027
    Day
    12
    Rudesheim, Germany
    • Rudesheim, Germany
    After lunch, you will disembark in Rudesheim, a picturesque town surrounded by steep vineyards. In the historic center you'll find half-timbered houses lining cobbled streets, a smattering of wine taverns, and open-air beer gardens. During the festive season, glowing Christmas markets take over the main square, and the buildings are strung with trinkling lights. Later, visit Siegfried's Mechanical Music Museum. A mini train is the ideal way to arrive at this quirky museum, where a local guide will introduce you to its weird and wonderful mechanical musical instruments. Afterwards, explore the surrounding streets on your own. You'll also have time to visit the local Christmas markets. ...
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    Sunday - Dec 19, 2027
    Day
    13
    Rhine Gorge, Germany
    • Rhine Gorge, Germany
    • Cologne, Germany
    Relax onboard this morning as you cruise through the picturesque Rhine Gorge, where the landscapes could have been pulled from the pages of a fairytale. This 65-kilometer stretch of the river is dotted with some 40 hilltop castles and fortresses that span a period of 1,000 years. Arrive in the 2,000-year-old city of Cologne early this afternoon. Cologne suffered extensive damage during World War II but was painstakingly restored over the following decades. Set out on a walking tour of the Old Town, admiring its historic buildings, beautiful squares, and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral. The city is also home to one of the most spectacular Christmas trees in the Rhineland, which is the centerpiece of the Christmas markets in front of the Gothic masterpiece that is Kolner Dom. Locals and visitors flock to its famous wooden stalls where vendors sell delicious treats and decorations. ...
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    Monday - Dec 20, 2027
    Day
    14
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    This afternoon, arrive in picturesque Amsterdam. Getting lost in its labyrinth of narrow laneways and canals lined with beautifully preserved 17th-century buildings and charming cafes is one of the great ways to spend a day. You'll be able to and marvel at the festive Christmas trees decorating historic squares. The Netherlands' capital is a treasure trove of architectural beauty, galleries filled with masterpieces, 16th-century canals, narrow cobbled laneways, and streets busy with cyclists. Much of the city's UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal system exists today as it did hundreds of years ago, lined with well-preserved houses and intersected by charming bridges. ...
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    Tuesday - Dec 21, 2027
    Day
    15
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Your journey concludes this morning. Farewell your fellow guests and Scenic crew, taking with you a lifetime of memories and Christmas cheer.
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