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Majestic Capitals of the Danube (Christmas Cruise) 2024

6 days
From Vienna 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

    Danube River Cruise Embarkation

    Meals
    Dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Vienna including Opera House, former Imperial Palace, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Christmas Markets viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike ride through Vienna
    • Visit traditional Viennese café and sample Sacher Torte with Viennese Coffee
    Landmarks
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Rathaus Christmas Market
  3. Day 3

    Vienna to Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Schönbrunn Palace Christmas Market
    • Scenic Danube River cruise
    • Evening visit to Primate's Palace
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Primate's Palace
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  4. Day 4

    Bratislava to Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava

    Optional Activities

    • Special 'Tastes of Slovakia' tour
    • Hike up to Bratislava Castle
    • Guided biking tour
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
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  5. Day 5

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour beginning at Great Market Hall
    • Visit to Chain Bridge
    • Visit to Castle Hill district
    • Christmas Markets shopping

    Optional Activities

    • 'Hidden Budapest' tour for lesser-known sites
    • Hike up to Castle Hill
    Landmarks
    Great Market Hall
    Chain Bridge
    Castle Hill
  6. Day 6

    Disembarkation

    Meals
    Breakfast

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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

AmaWaterways

Rating
4.4(31 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
80%
Cancellation policy

AmaWaterways Ship

  • AmaVerde
    AmaVerde
    One of AmaWaterways’ remarkable twin-balcony river ships, the inviting AmaVerde is full of light and love. Comfortably elegant staterooms… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2011
    Guests
    160
    Crew
    51
    Length
    443 ft
    Width
    38 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    80
    Registry
    Switzerland
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin

Reviews from other tours by AmaWaterways

  • Sue
    April 27th, 2025
    For an inaugural cruise AMA came through
  • Warren
    September 8th, 2022
    Really enjoyed the cruise. The food was exceptional, the excursions fun and enlightening and the entire crew was...
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  • Andrew
    June 6th, 2024
    Every aspect was great, especially our cruise director and the food.
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Tour ID: 236990

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    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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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.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.
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    • For any tour departing before August 29th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 29th, 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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