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Iconic Christmas Markets 2026

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

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2

    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
  3. Day 3

    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
  4. Day 4

    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
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  5. Day 5

    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
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  6. Day 6

    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
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  7. Day 7

    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
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  8. Day 8

    Budapest Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast
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AmaWaterways

Rating
4.4(31 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
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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

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  • Sue
    April 27th, 2025
    For an inaugural cruise AMA came through
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    November 22nd, 2023
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    September 8th, 2022
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  • From Wednesday
    25 Nov, 2026
    To Wednesday
    2 Dec, 2026
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  • From Monday
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    14 Dec, 2026
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    16 Dec, 2026
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    12 Dec, 2026
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    19 Dec, 2026
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  • From Monday
    14 Dec, 2026
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    21 Dec, 2026
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    16 Dec, 2026
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    23 Dec, 2026
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  • From Saturday
    19 Dec, 2026
    To Saturday
    26 Dec, 2026
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 277259

  • Currencies
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    Austria and Germany
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    Forint
    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
    Type E
    Hungary
    Type F
    Hungary
  • 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.
    • 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 August 28th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 28th, 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.
  • Cancellation Policy
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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