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7 Night Iconic Christmas Markets

From Nuremberg to Budapest

AmaSonata

AMA Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13915096
  • Departs: Wed, Dec 4, 2024
  • Returns: Wed, Dec 11, 2024
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    Balcony $5,222
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    Itinerary Summary

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    Wednesday - Dec 4, 2024
    Day
    1
    Nuremberg, Germany
    • Nuremberg, Germany
    Board the ship for your Iconic Christmas Markets cruise. (D)
    Thursday - Dec 5, 2024
    Day
    2
    Nuremberg, Germany
    • Nuremberg, Germany
    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, followed by a visit to some of the local Christmas markets. Later, you can visit Nuremberg's Christkindlesmarkt, one of the world's largest and most famous Christmas markets. You will also cross the Continental Divide via the Main-Danube Canal as the day ends. (B,L,D) ...
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    Friday - Dec 6, 2024
    Day
    3
    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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    Saturday - Dec 7, 2024
    Day
    4
    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 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. (B,L,D) ...
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    Sunday - Dec 8, 2024
    Day
    5
    Melk, Austria
    • Melk, Austria
    • Vienna, 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. Afterward, enjoy a scenic cruise of the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Wachau Valley before arriving in Vienna and exploring the local Christmas markets. (B,L,D) ...
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    Monday - Dec 9, 2024
    Day
    6
    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. (B,L,D) ...
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    Tuesday - Dec 10, 2024
    Day
    7
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Budapest is one of Europe's most regal and storied cities-and many of its most iconic sights can be seen right off the banks of the Danube. Your tour through this sprawling World Heritage-listed city offers splendid views from historic Buda Castle of the twin cities on both banks of the river. You'll also visit Fisherman's Bastion and see the marvelous Royal Palace, St. Stephen's Basilica, Heroes' Square, and much more. Later, explore this beautiful city's Christmas markets. 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 11, 2024
    Day
    8
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Disembark the ship in Budapest and bid farewell to the city before preparing for your return flight home. (B)


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