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7 Night Christmas Markets on the Danube

From Budapest to Vilshofen

AmaBella

AMA Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13915109
  • Departs: Mon, Dec 2, 2024
  • Returns: Mon, Dec 9, 2024
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    Monday - Dec 2, 2024
    Day
    1
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Board the ship for your Iconic Christmas Markets cruise. (D)
    Tuesday - Dec 3, 2024
    Day
    2
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Buda Castle quarter in Castle Hill and Heroes' Square, Budapest offers an unmatched combination of culture and tradition. The remainder of this tour takes you to both the Buda (hilly) and the Pest (flat) sides of the river. Afterwards, you'll visit Vorosmarty Square, the oldest, richest, and the most spectacular of all the Christmas markets in Budapest. As an alternative, you can hike to Castle Hill, walking along Fisherman's Bastion, and take in all the iconic sites of Budapest with an active exploration. (B,L,D) ...
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    Wednesday - Dec 4, 2024
    Day
    3
    Bratislava, Slovakia
    • Bratislava, Slovakia
    • Vienna, Austria
    Host to the crowning ceremonies of 11 Hungarian kings and queens between 1536 and 1830, Bratislava certainly has earned the title "Coronation City of Kings", as you'll discover during your walking tour. You'll also have an opportunity to visit Bratislava's charming Christmas market. Or join a special "Tastes of Slovakia" tour. For a more active adventure, hike up to Bratislava Castle, offering magnificent views of the city. Enjoy a free evening to explore Vienna on your own. (B,L,D) ...
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    Thursday - Dec 5, 2024
    Day
    4
    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, before concluding in Vienna's historic city center. If you prefer a more active adventure, then join a guided bike ride through Vienna. During the afternoon, visit the market at Schonbrunn Palace with a giant sparkling Christmas tree. Cap the day off with "Vienna by Night" tour at the beautifully decorated Rathaus Christmas market, Vienna's largest. (B,L,D) ...
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    Friday - Dec 6, 2024
    Day
    5
    Weissenkirchen, Austria
    • Weissenkirchen, Austria
    • Bus Travel
    • Durnstein, Austria
    • Bus Travel
    • Weissenkirchen, Austria
    • Melk, Austria
    After reaching Weissenkirchen, you'll have a choice of excursions. Join a walking tour in Durnstein and then taste some of the village's distinctive wines. Or visit a local boutique to taste Durnstein's special apricot treats, such as jams and chocolates. Prefer more active adventures? Join a guided bike tour from Weissenkirchen to Melk. For those not biking to Melk, you'll sail through the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Wachau Valley to Melk. Once in Melk, you'll visit its magnificent Benedictine abbey. (B,L,D) ...
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    Saturday - Dec 7, 2024
    Day
    6
    Linz, Germany
    • Linz, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Salzburg, Austria
    • Bus Travel
    • Linz, Germany
    Linz is known for being the city of Christmas creches and its ever-popular Linzertorte. While here, you have a choice of three excursions. The first is a morning walking tour through Linz's old city center and by the Mozart House, where he composed the Linz Symphony in only three days, as well as visit Linz's Christmas markets. Or you can go on a guided bike tour through Linz and along the city's famed "Culture Mile" and the Danube River. Or go on a full-day visit to Salzburg where you'll enjoy a walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Old Town, its magnificent cathedral, and its Christmas markets, including the Hellbrunn Palace, where its inner courtyard is turned into a romantic backdrop for one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Austria. During the afternoon, for those not going on the full-day Salzburg excursion, visit the charming Czech mountain town of Cesky Krumlov. (B,L,D) ...
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    Sunday - Dec 8, 2024
    Day
    7
    Passau, Germany
    • Passau, Germany
    • Vilshofen, Germany
    During the season of Advent, beautiful Passau dresses in her Bavarian holiday splendor, which you will discover on your walking tour through the city and at its Christmas market at St. Stephen's Square-also home to its magnificent cathedral. Go in search of unique crafts, including Bavarian-style houses and glass ornaments. If you prefer a more active adventure, hike to Paulinerkloster Mariahilf or join a guided bike ride along the Danube. Later, sail for Vilshofen, where you'll be treated to an exclusive Oktoberfest celebration. (B,L,D) ...
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    Monday - Dec 9, 2024
    Day
    8
    Vilshofen, Germany
    • Vilshofen, Germany
    Disembark the ship and bid farewell to Vilshofen as you prepare for your flight home. (B)


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