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7 Night Danube Christmas Markets

From Passau to Budapest

Trafalgar Reverie

Trafalgar
5 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14208888
  • Departs: Wed, Dec 16, 2026
  • Returns: Wed, Dec 23, 2026
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    Riverview $2,699
    Balcony $3,899
    Suite $5,599
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    Itinerary Summary

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    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Dec 16, 2026
    Day
    1
    Passau, Germany
    • Passau, Germany
    Step aboard the Trafalgar Reverie, your floating home for your Danube Christmas river cruise, and settle in for the night. This evening, get to know your fellow travelers over dinner hosted by your Experience Director.
    Thursday - Dec 17, 2026
    Day
    2
    Passau, Germany
    • Passau, Germany
    Join a local specialist for a walking tour through Passau's medieval lanes and Baroque squares before browsing the city's Christmas markets, where merry stalls line the cobbled streets. Alternatively, choose a guided hike along the Ilz River and enjoy a more active perspective on this scenic region. Later, you can opt to join a Bavarian beer experience, complete with traditional folk music and freshly baked pretzels. Raise a stein with locals and take in the warm, welcoming spirit that makes Bavaria so memorable during the season. ...
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    Friday - Dec 18, 2026
    Day
    3
    Linz, Germany
    • Linz, Germany
    Spend the day in Linz, Austria's third-largest city, known for its elegant main square and riverside charm. Join a local specialist for a guided walk through the old town and enjoy time to browse the Christmas markets, where handcrafted gifts and seasonal treats bring the square to life. Alternatively, choose an Optional Experience to Salzburg and step into the story of The Sound of Music. Visit Maria's church in Mondsee and explore Salzburg's Baroque streets. Along the way, discover the city's musical heritage and enjoy one of Austria's most enchanting Christmas markets. ...
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    Saturday - Dec 19, 2026
    Day
    4
    Krems, Austria
    • Krems, Austria
    Cruise through Austria's Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed landscape of terraced vineyards, hilltop castles, and riverside villages. Arrive in the historic town of Krems an der Donau and join a local specialist to visit the Kremser Adventzauber, where the old town glows with seasonal lights and stalls showcase regional crafts and Christmas specialities. ...
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    Sunday - Dec 20, 2026
    Day
    5
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    Welcome to Vienna, the former capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Get to know this buzzing city with a drive along the Ringstrasse before exploring the old town's Baroque architecture on foot with a local specialist. Pass imperial landmarks, admire festive displays in shopfronts, and visit Vienna's Christmas markets, where wooden stalls, mulled wine, and hand-blown ornaments fill the historic streets. There's free time to explore the Christkindlmarkt in front of the town hall, one of Europe's most iconic settings. Choose to visit Schonbrunn Palace for an Optional Experience, where the courtyard transforms into a picture-perfect Christmas village. After a day of discovery, why not end the evening with an optional classical concert featuring the music of Strauss and Mozart? ...
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    Monday - Dec 21, 2026
    Day
    6
    Bratislava, Slovakia
    • Bratislava, Slovakia
    Arrive in Bratislava and choose between two included options to explore the city. You can join a local specialist for a walking tour through the old town, passing through Michael's Gate to see the Town Hall and St. Martin's Cathedral. You'll wander among wooden stalls as you explore Bratislava's Christmas markets, filled with handmade gifts and local delicacies. Or, choose a Make Travel Matter Experience to hear powerful stories from the communist era and Velvet Revolution. For your Be My Guest experience, visit one of the city's most celebrated microbreweries, you'll meet head brewers Tomas and Mario. Taste traditional lagers, dark beers, and local ales before sitting down to lunch. ...
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    Tuesday - Dec 22, 2026
    Day
    7
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Discover both sides of Hungary's capital today with your local specialist on a city tour. In historic Buda, head up Castle Hill and admire the Gothic spires, of Matthias Church before stepping onto Fisherman's Bastion for sweeping views across the Danube. Cross into Pest to see Heroes' Square, a tribute to Hungary's national identity. Later, join your experience director and experience manager to explore Budapest's Christmas markets at your own pace, where you could find local pastries, roasted nuts, and mulled wine. Or choose an Optional Experience to explore the Jewish district, including a visit to the Dohany Street Synagogue. ...
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    Wednesday - Dec 23, 2026
    Day
    8
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    This morning, disembark the Trafalgar Reverie and bid farewell to the captain and crew, taking with you memories of the Christmas magic you've experienced along the Danube.


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