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Iconic Christmas Markets 2024

8 days
From Nuremberg 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

    Embark

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Board the AmaWaterways river cruise ship
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of WWII highlights
    • Walking tour through Nuremberg's cobblestone streets to Imperial Castle
    • Visit to 900-year-old city ramparts
    • Visit to local Christmas markets
    • Transit via Main-Danube Canal

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Christkindlesmarkt (one of the world's largest and most famous Christmas markets)
    Landmarks
    Imperial Castle
    Nuremberg City Ramparts
    Christkindlesmarkt
  3. Day 3

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Regensburg's architectural highlights
    • Visit to Old Town Hall
    • Visit to Porta Praetoria
    • Visit to Old Town Christmas market

    Optional Activities

    • Bavarian specialties tasting (beer, sausage, pretzels)
    • Bike tour to Walhalla
    • Visit to Thurn and Taxis Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Old Town Hall
    Porta Praetoria
    Walhalla
    Thurn and Taxis Christmas Market
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  4. Day 4

    Passau or Salzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Passau Christmas Market visit
    • Guided bike tour along the Danube
    • Full-day excursion to Salzburg with UNESCO Old Town walking tour
    • St. Stephen's visit (Passau)
    • Salzburg Cathedral visit
    • Salzburg Christmas Markets
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's
    Salzburg Old Town
    Salzburg Cathedral
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  5. Day 5

    Melk and Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Melk Abbey
    • Scenic cruise of UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike ride around Melk
    • Vienna Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
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  6. Day 6

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Vienna's regal splendors
    • Visit to Opera House
    • Visit to former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs
    • Vienna historic city center
    • Visit to Christmas Markets

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour along the Danube River
    • Schönbrunn Palace with Christmas tree visit
    Landmarks
    Vienna State Opera House
    Hofburg Palace
    Schönbrunn Palace
  7. Day 7

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Buda's Castle District
    • Visit to Fisherman's Bastion
    • Visit to Matthias Church
    • Visit to Budapest Christmas Markets
    • Exploration of Pest
    • Visit to Hungarian Parliament Building
    • Visit to Heroes' Square
    • Visit to Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Budapest's Castle Hill
    Landmarks
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Matthias Church
    Hungarian Parliament Building
    Heroes' Square
    Shoes on the Danube Bank
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  8. Day 8

    Disembark Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Disembark the river cruise ship
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Number of tours

149

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Response rate

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AmaWaterways Ship

  • AmaViola
    AmaViola
    Brightly colored floral and geometric patterns from stateroom to Main Lounge immediately show you that the AmaViola is no ordinary river… Read more
    Built
    2016
    Guests
    156
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Registry
    Switzerland
    Gross Tonnage
    3600 gt
    Beam
    11 m / 36 ft
    Cruising Speed
    11 kn / 20 kph / 13 mph

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  • Sue
    April 27th, 2025
    5.0
    For an inaugural cruise AMA came through
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    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: 236978

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    Hungary
  • Plugs & Adapters

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

    Type C
    Hungary
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  • 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. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary. 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.
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    • For any tour departing before July 19th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 19th, 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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