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Christmas Markets on the Danube 2024

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

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and 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

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    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
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  3. Day 3

    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
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  4. Day 4

    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
  5. Day 5

    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
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  6. Day 6

    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
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  7. Day 7

    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
  8. Day 8

    Disembarkation

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • Insurance
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Operated by

AmaWaterways

4.4
(31 reviews)

Number of tours

147

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

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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

  • Sue
    April 27th, 2025
    5.0
    For an inaugural cruise AMA came through
  • Charurat
    November 22nd, 2023
    5.0
    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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  • Warren
    September 8th, 2022
    5.0
    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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    Forint
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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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    Hungary and Slovakia
    Type E
    Hungary and Slovakia
    Type F
    Hungary and Slovakia
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Germany.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before May 17th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 17th, 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.
    • The following cards are accepted for "AmaWaterways" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

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2026

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2028

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