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Christmas Markets on the Danube 2024

8 days
From Vilshofen an der Donau to Budapest
4.4 (31 reviews)

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 162
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Vilshofen

    Vilshofen
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Board AmaMagna cruise ship
    • Oktoberfest celebration with beer and traditional German pretzel
  2. Day 2

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour through Passau
    • St. Stephen's Square Christmas Market

    Optional Activities

    • Climb to Mariahilf pilgrimage church and monastery with views of old town and surrounding countryside
    • Bike ride along scenic Inn River from Passau to Wernstein and back
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Mariahilf Pilgrimage Church and Monastery
    Inn River
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Linz

    Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day trip to Salzburg with Christmas Markets
    • Full-day excursion to Český Krumlov with cobblestone streets, Baroque and Renaissance buildings, and Krumlov Castle tour
    • Walking tour in Linz
    • Walking tour through Linz's old city center and Mozart House
    • Visit Linz's Christmas Markets
    • Guided bike tour around Linz
    Landmarks
    Mozart House
    Krumlov Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Dürnstein

    Dürnstein
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Regional wine festival)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour to Dürnstein Baroque Stiftskirche
    • Exclusive wine festival with regional wines

    Optional Activities

    • Visit 900-year-old Melk Abbey
    • Bike ride through Melk
    • Hike to Dürnstein Fortress
    • Cycle to Emmersdorf
    • Hike around Dürnstein town to Rotes Tor
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Stiftskirche (Dürnstein)
    Dürnstein Fortress
    Rotes Tor
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Opera House and former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs
    • Vienna historic city center exploration
    • Schönbrunn Christmas Markets visit
    • Illuminated Vienna Christmas Market evening visit

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike ride through Vienna
    Landmarks
    Vienna State Opera
    Hofburg Palace
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  6. Day 6

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava
    • Bratislava Christmas Market visit

    Optional Activities

    • Special 'Slovakian Specialties' tour
    • Hike up to Bratislava Castle with views of the city
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  7. Day 7

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Budapest including Great Market Hall visit
    • Tour of Buda and Pest sides of the river
    • Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market visit

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Castle Hill and Fishermen's Bastion with active exploration of iconic Budapest sites
    Landmarks
    Buda Castle
    Fishermen's Bastion
    Heroes' Square
    Great Market Hall
    Vörösmarty Square
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  8. Day 8

    Disembarkation

    Disembarkation
    Meals
    Breakfast

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AmaWaterways

Rating
4.4 (31 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
86%
Cancellation policy

AmaWaterways Ship

  • AmaMagna
    AmaMagna
    As imagined by AmaWaterways co-owner and president, Rudi Schreiner, the “godfather of river cruising,” the AmaMagna is twice… Read more
    Built
    2019
    Guests
    196
    Crew
    70
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    53
    Staterooms
    98
    Registry
    Swtizerland
    Beam
    22 m / 72 ft
    Cruising Speed
    11 kn / 20 kph / 13 mph

Reviews from other tours by AmaWaterways

  • Sue5.0April 2025
    For an inaugural cruise AMA came through
  • Charurat5.0November 2023
    I've been on three Amawaterways ship and the cruise experience has not failed me a bit. Am recommending it to more...
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  • Warren5.0September 2022
    Really enjoyed the cruise. The food was exceptional, the excursions fun and enlightening and the entire crew was...
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Tour ID: 236966

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    • For any tour departing before November 26th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 26th, 2026, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with AmaWaterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

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2026

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