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14 Night Christmastime from Budapest to Frankfurt with 2 Nights in Budapest and Land Tour

From Budapest to Frankfurt

Avalon Passion

Avalon Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13949864
  • Departs: Mon, Dec 1, 2025
  • Returns: Sat, Dec 13, 2025
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Nov 29, 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 - Nov 30, 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 and picturesque Christmas market. Get to know the city's cafes and pubs, or take a hike through the hills above the Danube. (Breakfast)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Dec 1, 2025
    Day
    3
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 3 - Monday - Dec 1, 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. Try Budapest's famous thermal bath spas, then lunch in a garden or rooftop eatery before boarding your Suite Ship. (Breakfast, Dinner) ...
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    Tuesday - Dec 2, 2025
    Day
    4
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    Viennese Waltzes on the Blue Danube. Enjoy sailing the Danube, which shares dozens of miles with Hungary and Slovakia, and see the rolling landscape and red rooftops of the Slovakian capital of 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 3, 2025
    Day
    5
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    Royal Collections and Amusing Attractions. Spend free time on your own to enjoy the Christkindlesmarkt, or relax by the fire's glow in a Viennese cafe. Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schonbrunn Palace-summer home of the Habsburg Empire. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Thursday - Dec 4, 2025
    Day
    6
    Krems, Austria
    • Krems, Austria
    • Melk, Austria
    Christmas Magic in the Austria's Wine Country. During lunchtime, sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Melk. MELK: Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Friday - Dec 5, 2025
    Day
    7
    Passau, Germany
    • Passau, Germany
    Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet. Later spend some free time in Passau's charming Christkindlmarkt near magnificent St. Stephan's Cathedral. Alternatively, 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 full-day selected activity for sailing. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Saturday - Dec 6, 2025
    Day
    8
    Regensburg, Germany
    • Regensburg, Germany
    Christmas Magic in Bavaria. This evening, enjoy live entertainment after dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Sunday - Dec 7, 2025
    Day
    9
    Nuremberg, Germany
    • Nuremberg, Germany
    Legends and History Lessons. Spend free time on your own browsing the spruce stalls of the Christmas markets of Nuremberg. 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 8, 2025
    Day
    10
    Nuremberg, Germany
    • Nuremberg, Germany
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 10 - Monday - Dec 8, 2025
    Day
    10
    • Bus Travel
    • Munich, Germany
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 10 - Monday - Dec 8, 2025
    Day
    10
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Nuremberg, Germany
    This morning, say goodbye to your Avalon Suite Ship and get ready to embark your second Avalon vessel. (Breakfast, Dinner)
    Tuesday - Dec 9, 2025
    Day
    11
    Nuremberg, Germany
    • Nuremberg, Germany
    Living Heritage and History Lessons. A day to relax and enjoy Nuremberg at your own pace. Stroll through the festively lit streets, buy those last-minute Christmas gifts, or ask your cruise director for suggestions of things to do. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Wednesday - Dec 10, 2025
    Day
    12
    Bamberg, Germany
    • Bamberg, Germany
    Christmas Customs and Cradle Scenes. Take free time to enjoy the quaint Christmas markets, and warm up with traditional German dumplings, sausage, and a glass of hearty Bavarian ale. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Thursday - Dec 11, 2025
    Day
    13
    Wurzburg, Germany
    • Wurzburg, Germany
    Old Saint Nick and Nutcrackers Sweet. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Rothenburg. Visit the Kathe Wohlfahrt German Christmas museum-the world's most extensive collection of traditional German Christmas decorations. Spend free time enjoying the festive, warm glow of Wurzburg's Christmas markets. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Friday - Dec 12, 2025
    Day
    14
    Miltenberg, Germany
    • Miltenberg, Germany
    Hidden Gifts and Holiday Delights. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Saturday - Dec 13, 2025
    Day
    15
    Frankfurt, Germany
    • Frankfurt, Germany
    Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Frankfurt Airport before 10 am. (Breakfast)


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