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7 Night Iconic Christmas Markets

From Budapest to Nuremberg

AmaLea

AMA Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 11406510
  • Departs: Sat, Nov 28, 2026
  • Returns: Sat, Dec 5, 2026
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    Balcony $4,098
    Suite $6,998
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    Saturday - Nov 28, 2026
    Day
    1
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Board the ship in Budapest for your Iconic Christmas Markets cruise. (D)
    Sunday - Nov 29, 2026
    Day
    2
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Often described as the "Queen of the Danube", Budapest is well-known for Fisherman's Bastion, Buda Hill, and its magnificent Hungarian Parliament building. However, this sprawling city is full of rich history and culture and offers many "hidden" treasures as you venture further past its river banks. During this excursion, your guide will take you deeper into the city to discover fascinating sites lesser-known to the average traveler. (B) ...
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    Monday - Nov 30, 2026
    Day
    3
    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. Afterwards, you'll visit the Christmas markets. If you prefer a more active adventure, then join a guided bike along the Danube River. During the afternoon, visit the Schonbrunn Palace with a giant sparkling Christmas tree. This market presents a glittering and stellar Christmas experience. Or cap the day off with "Vienna by Night" at the beautifully decorated Town Hall (Rathaus), Vienna's largest Christmas market. (B,L,D) ...
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    Tuesday - Dec 1, 2026
    Day
    4
    Melk, Austria
    • Melk, Austria
    High on a rocky outcrop lies the Melk Abbey, one of Europe's most revered Baroque monasteries. Visit this magnificent Benedictine abbey, which now houses a museum chronicling its history and a famous library with countless medieval manuscripts. Alternatively, go on a guided bike ride around Melk. During the evening, enjoy a scenic cruise through the Strudengau Valley. (B,L,D) ...
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    Wednesday - Dec 2, 2026
    Day
    5
    Passau, Germany
    • Passau, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Salzburg, Austria
    • Bus Travel
    • Passau, Germany
    Join a walking tour of this 2,000-year-old city, noted for its Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Go in search of Bavarian-style crafts at the Christmas market. Or, for the active adventurer, join a guided bike tour along the Danube. Alternatively, you can travel through the serene Austrian Alps to Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart. Your full-day excursion in Salzburg includes a walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Old Town, its magnificent cathedral and 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. (B,L,D) ...
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    Thursday - Dec 3, 2026
    Day
    6
    Regensburg, Germany
    • Regensburg, Germany
    Regensburg is one of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Join a guided walking tour showcasing the city's architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria, before visiting the Old Town Christmas market. As an alternate option, sample some of Bavaria's specialties-beer, sausage, and pretzels. Or bike to the base of Walhalla where there is a Neoclassical white marble temple inspired by the Parthenon in Athens. Later in the day, you'll be treated to one of Bavaria's most beautiful and romantic Christmas markets at Thurn and Taxis, where you can watch artisans make their unique arts and crafts. (B,L,D) ...
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    Friday - Dec 4, 2026
    Day
    7
    Nuremberg, Germany
    • Nuremberg, Germany
    Enjoy a scenic morning cruise as the ship crosses the Continental Divide via the Main-Danube Canal to Nuremberg. Join a city tour of WWII highlights and then walk through Nuremberg's cobblestone streets to the Imperial Castle and 900-year-old city ramparts. Alternatively, you can taste your way through the city with a Franconian specialties tour, which introduces you to bratwurst, rotbier (red beer), and lebkuchen (gingerbread). Later, you can visit Nuremberg's Christkindlesmarkt, one of the world's largest and most famous Christmas markets. (B,L,D) ...
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    Saturday - Dec 5, 2026
    Day
    8
    Nuremberg, Germany
    • Nuremberg, Germany
    Disembark the ship and bid farewell to Nuremberg and prepare for your flight home. (B)


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