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17 Night Christmas Markets with Paris and Land Tour

From Budapest to Paris
  • Scenic Jade
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Scenic Jade

Scenic Cruises
5 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14037502
  • Departs: Wed, Nov 25, 2026
  • Returns: Sat, Dec 12, 2026
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    Riverview $9,030
    Suite $12,080
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    Wednesday - Nov 25, 2026
    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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    Thursday - Nov 26, 2026
    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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    Friday - Nov 27, 2026
    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. Your Scenic Space-Ship will be docked overnight, so this afternoon you are free to wander the city. ...
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    Saturday - Nov 28, 2026
    Day
    4
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    Wake this morning with Vienna on your doorstep. A city full of grandeur, Austria's imperial capital is famous for having the world's most beautiful boulevard, Ringstrasse, and for the legacy of the Habsburg monarchy. Slow down and spend a full day exploring Vienna or venture further afield. In the afternoon, shuttles will be available to take you from the ship to the Christmas markets. ...
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    Sunday - Nov 29, 2026
    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 scenic Wachau Valley.
    Monday - Nov 30, 2026
    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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    Tuesday - Dec 1, 2026
    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 Bratwurste" or the "Regensburger" from the grill. Cozy up to warm open fireplaces at 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 creates a cozy ambience. ...
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    Wednesday - Dec 2, 2026
    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' looked picked straight out of a fairytale as twinkling lights, holly, and handmade charms adorn the fringes. Centuries old traditions and trinkets change from one Christmas market to the next, and at this Christkindlesmarkt, gingerbread, Spekulatius almond cookies, gingerbread, and original Nuremberg Bratwurst have made this city world famous. The aroma of warm gluhwein provides a fragrant ambiance as the scent of Christmas drifts through mesmerizing Christmas stalls. In a time-honored European tradition, each town has its own unique festive mug, with custom designs becoming a collector's item in time passed by. ...
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    Thursday - Dec 3, 2026
    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, Bamberg's Old Town is 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, the old and new Residences - comprising an episcopal palace, a pretty 'Little Venice', and a 12th-century castle that teeters on the highest of the seven hills. Explore its famous sites on a guided tour. ...
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    Friday - Dec 4, 2026
    Day
    10
    Wurzburg, Germany
    • Wurzburg, Germany
    With its lavish Baroque and Rococo architecture, you'll be captivating 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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    Saturday - Dec 5, 2026
    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 in the spa 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 market will have taken over the center of the town. Enjoy a guided tour, then transfer by motorcoach to Miltenberg on the River Main. 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. It will be beautifully decorated for Christmas. Take another tour before reboarding your Space-Ship. ...
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    Sunday - Dec 6, 2026
    Day
    12
    Rudesheim, Germany
    • Rudesheim, Germany
    After lunch you will disembark in Rudesheim, a pretty 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, a glowing Christmas market takes over the main square and the buildings are strung with trinkling lights. Take a mini train from the pier to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Museum, where some 350 musical instruments from the 18th and 19th century play themselves for your enjoyment. ...
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    Monday - Dec 7, 2026
    Day
    13
    Cologne, 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 the largest Christmas tree in the Rhineland. The cathedral, known locally as the Kolner Dom, is surrounded by magnificent Christmas markets. Wander the wooden stalls where local venders sell delicious treats and decorations. With a later departure tonight, you will have some free time to explore the city on your own and soak up more of the festive spirit. ...
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    Tuesday - Dec 8, 2026
    Day
    14
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    This afternoon, arrive in picturesque Amsterdam. A labyrinth of narrow laneways adorned with twinkling lights, canals lined with beautifully preserved 17th-century buildings, and Christmas trees decorating historic squares, Amsterdam is a joy to wander in the festive season. 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. Often referred to as the Venice of the North, much of the 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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    Wednesday - Dec 9, 2026
    Day
    15
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 15 - Wednesday - Dec 9, 2026
    Day
    15
    • High-Speed Train Travel
    • Paris, France
    Travel by high-speed train to Paris and spend three nights at a luxurious hotel.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Dec 10, 2026
    Day
    16
    Paris, France
    • Paris, France
    This morning, join a guided motorcoach tour of the city, exploring its most scenic districts and iconic sights including the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysees, and Arc de Triomphe. Drive along the banks of the beautiful River Seine and see such highlights as the Palais Garnier Opera, built in the 19th century; the Louvre, one of the world's largest and most impressive art museums; and Les Invalides, a complex of ornate military buildings. Enjoy some free time this afternoon. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Dec 11, 2026
    Day
    17
    Paris, France
    • Paris, France
    Saturday - Dec 12, 2026
    Day
    18
    Paris, France
    • Paris, France
    Your journey concludes this morning. Transfer via Eurostar to Amsterdam to start your river cruise. Or if your journey concludes in Paris, transfer to the airport for your flight home taking lasting memories with you.
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