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Christmas Markets on the Danube 2026

8 days
From Budapest to Vilshofen an der Donau
4.4
31 traveler reviews
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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

    Budapest

    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Buda's Castle District including Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church
    • Guided walking tour of Pest including Hungarian Parliament Building, Heroes' Square and Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial
    • Hike to Budapest's Castle Hill
    Landmarks
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Matthias Church
    Hungarian Parliament Building
    Heroes' Square
    Shoes on the Danube Bank
  3. Day 3

    Bratislava, Slovakia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava including its historic sites
    • Culinary experience to sample traditional Slovakian specialties and learn to prepare stuffed potato ravioli
    • Hike to Bratislava Castle with city views
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
  4. Day 4

    Vienna, Austria

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour including the Opera House and former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs
    • Visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Bike tour of Vienna
    Landmarks
    Vienna State Opera
    Hofburg Palace
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
  5. Day 5

    Weissenkirchen - Melk

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Dürnstein with local wine sampling
    • Wine tasting with local vintner and apricot specialty tasting
    • Guided bike tour to Melk
    • Visit to Melk Abbey including museum and library
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein
    Melk Abbey
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  6. Day 6

    Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full-day excursion to Salzburg including historic center, Mirabell Gardens and Residenz Square
    • Full-day excursion to Český Krumlov including walking tour and Krumlov Castle
    • Walking tour of Linz old city center and Mozart House
    • Bike tour along Linz's Cultural Mile and the Danube
    • Guided tour of a whiskey distillery
    Landmarks
    Salzburg Historic Center
    Mirabell Gardens
    Český Krumlov Castle
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  7. Day 7

    Passau, Germany - Vilshofen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Passau including St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Guided bike tour along the Danube River
    • Guided hike to Veste Oberhaus Fortress
    • Oktoberfest celebration in Vilshofen with local beer, Bavarian folk music and dancing
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Veste Oberhaus Fortress
  8. Day 8

    Vilshofen

    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

  • AmaSonata
    AmaSonata
    Introduced in 2014, the AmaSonata sings her melodious tune down Europe’s great rivers. Most accommodations have twin balconies, so… Read more
    Built
    2014
    Guests
    162
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Staterooms
    81
    Registry
    Switzerland
    Gross Tonnage
    3600 gt
    Beam
    11 m / 36 ft
    Cruising Speed
    11 kn / 20 kph / 13 mph

Reviews from other tours by AmaWaterways

  • Sue
    April 27th, 2025
    For an inaugural cruise AMA came through
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    November 22nd, 2023
    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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    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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Upcoming departures
  • From Monday
    23 Nov, 2026
    To Monday
    30 Nov, 2026
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    Port Charge
    $250
  • From Sunday
    29 Nov, 2026
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    6 Dec, 2026
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    $250
  • From Sunday
    13 Dec, 2026
    To Sunday
    20 Dec, 2026
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    From:
    US $6,198 per person
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    Port Charge
    $250
  • From Monday
    21 Dec, 2026
    To Monday
    28 Dec, 2026
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    From:
    US $6,298 per person
    Multiple Room Types
    Port Charge
    $250
  • From Wednesday
    23 Dec, 2026
    To Wednesday
    30 Dec, 2026
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    From:
    US $5,498 per person
    Multiple Room Types
    Port Charge
    $250

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 277261

  • Currencies
    Euro
    Austria and Germany
    Czech Koruna
    Czech Republic
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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 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.Czech Republic.Germany.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Czech Republic.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Czech Republic.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 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.
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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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