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Iconic Christmas Markets 2026

8 days

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From Nuremberg to Budapest

4.3 (32 reviews)

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Operator: AmaWaterways
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Nuremberg
Nuremberg
Meals
Dinner
Day 2
Nuremberg
Nuremberg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Nuremberg's main square and Christkindelsmarkt
- Visit to Sebalder Kirche
Optional Activities
- Tour of Nuremberg Castle
- Local brewery tasting of Franconian specialties
- Visit to World War II sites including Courtroom 600 (Nuremberg Trials location)
Landmarks
Christkindelsmarkt
Nuremberg Castle
Sebalder Kirche
Courtroom 600
Day 3
Regensburg
Regensburg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walk of Regensburg Old Town including Old Town Hall and Porta Praetoria
- Free time at Christmas market
Optional Activities
- Bavarian tasting tour
- Visit to House of Bavarian History Museum
- Visit to Walhalla monument
Landmarks
Old Town Hall
Porta Praetoria
Thurn and Taxis Palace
House of Bavarian History Museum
Walhalla
Day 4
Passau
Passau
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Passau Old Town
Optional Activities
- Browse Passau Christmas market
- Full-day excursion to Salzburg with Old Town walk
- Visit to Salzburg Christmas market at Mirabell Palace
- Visit to Mozart's birthplace in Salzburg
Landmarks
Passau Old Town
Salzburg Old Town
Mirabell Palace
Mozart's Birthplace
Day 5
Melk to Vienna
Melk to Vienna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board with views of Wachau Valley), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Melk Abbey with museum and library
- Cruise through Wachau Valley
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour of Melk and surroundings
Landmarks
Melk Abbey
Wachau Valley
Rathaus Christmas Market
Day 6
Vienna
Vienna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Vienna Opera House
- Visit to Hofburg Palace
- Guided tour of Kunsthistoriches Museum Wien
- Tour of Schönbrunn Palace
Optional Activities
- Visit to Christmas markets near museum
- Guided bike ride along the Danube
Landmarks
Vienna Opera House
Hofburg Palace
Kunsthistoriches Museum Wien
Schönbrunn Palace
Day 7
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Buda including Dózsa György Square and Fisherman's Bastion
- Private concert at Franz Liszt's former home
- Afternoon tour of Pest with Parliament building visit
- Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Jewish heritage walking tour including Europe's largest synagogue
- Visit to Shoes on the Danube memorial
Landmarks
Castle Hill
Fisherman's Bastion
Dózsa György Square
Franz Liszt's Former Home
Parliament Building
Great Synagogue of Budapest
Shoes on the Danube Bank
Day 8
Budapest Departure
Budapest Departure
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Christkindelsmarkt
Nuremberg Castle
Sebalder Kirche
Courtroom 600

Landmarks
Old Town Hall
Porta Praetoria
Thurn and Taxis Palace
House of Bavarian History Museum
Walhalla

Landmarks
Passau Old Town
Salzburg Old Town
Mirabell Palace
Mozart's Birthplace

Landmarks
Melk Abbey
Wachau Valley
Rathaus Christmas Market

Landmarks
Vienna Opera House
Hofburg Palace
Kunsthistoriches Museum Wien
Schönbrunn Palace

Landmarks
Castle Hill
Fisherman's Bastion
Dózsa György Square
Franz Liszt's Former Home
Parliament Building
Great Synagogue of Budapest
Shoes on the Danube Bank

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Rating: 4.3 (32 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 64%
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AmaWaterways Ship

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
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

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Deposit only
Book now with just a $400 deposit. The remaining balance is due 95 days before departure.
2 local currencies
You’ll encounter Euro in Austria and Germany, Forint in Hungary.
Plug types C, F, E
You’ll need an adapter for these sockets in Germany, Austria and Hungary.

Currencies
€
Euro
Austria and Germany
Ft
Forint
Hungary
Plugs & adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, F, E.
- Type C
  Used in all 3 countries
- Type F
  Used in all 3 countries
- Type E
  Only used in Hungary
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Plan your adventure:

Iconic Christmas Markets 2026

Itinerary

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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