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Christmas Markets of Europe 2026/2027|2028

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From Budapest to Amsterdam

4.1 (39 reviews)

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Gold Operator: Emerald Cruises
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 - 182
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Budapest
Budapest
Included Activities
- Traditional Hungarian folklore show
Day 2
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Budapest
Optional Activities
- Explore Christmas Market in Budapest
Landmarks
Chain Bridge
Day 3
Bratislava
Bratislava
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava
- Home-hosted coffee and cake with a Slovakian family
Optional Activities
- Carpathian wine route (extra expense)
Landmarks
Old Town Hall
Episcopal Summer Palace
Day 4
Vienna
Vienna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vienna
Optional Activities
- Visit to Schönbrunn Palace (extra expense)
- Viennese evening concert (extra expense)
Landmarks
Vienna State Opera
Schönbrunn Palace
Day 5
Dürnstein - Melk
Dürnstein - Melk
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of Melk Abbey
Optional Activities
- Self-guided hike in Dürnstein
Landmarks
Melk Abbey
Wachau Valley
Day 6
Passau
Passau
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Passau
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Salzburg (extra expense)
- Excursion to Český Krumlov (extra expense)
Landmarks
Oberhaus Fortress
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Day 7
Regensburg - Kelheim
Regensburg - Kelheim
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Regensburg
- Visit to the Christmas market in the Thurn und Taxis Palace grounds
- Bavarian band performance on board
Landmarks
Regensburg Old Town
Thurn und Taxis Palace
Day 8
Nuremberg
Nuremberg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg
Day 9
Bamberg
Bamberg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg
Landmarks
New Residence
Altenburg Castle
Rose Garden
Day 10
Würzburg
Würzburg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Würzburg and a visit to the Bishops Residence
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Rothenburg (extra expense)
Landmarks
Würzburg Residence
Marienkapelle
Day 11
Wertheim - Miltenberg
Wertheim - Miltenberg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Miltenberg
- Visit to Bronnbach Abbey
Landmarks
Bronnbach Abbey
Day 12
Rüdesheim - Koblenz
Rüdesheim - Koblenz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
Landmarks
Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
Rhine Gorge
Day 13
Cologne
Cologne
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Quest for Cologne's treasures
Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral
Day 14
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canal cruise
Optional Activities
- Private hidden Gems Tour of Amsterdam (extra expense)
Landmarks
Amsterdam Canal System
Day 15
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Chain Bridge

Landmarks
Old Town Hall
Episcopal Summer Palace

Landmarks
Vienna State Opera
Schönbrunn Palace

Landmarks
Melk Abbey
Wachau Valley

Landmarks
Oberhaus Fortress
St. Stephen's Cathedral

Landmarks
Regensburg Old Town
Thurn und Taxis Palace

Landmarks
New Residence
Altenburg Castle
Rose Garden

Landmarks
Würzburg Residence
Marienkapelle

Landmarks
Bronnbach Abbey

Landmarks
Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
Rhine Gorge

Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral

Landmarks
Amsterdam Canal System

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Rating: 4.1 (39 reviews)
Response time: 11 hours
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Emerald Cruises Ship

Emerald Sun
A sister ship to Emerald Dawn, Star, Sky and Destiny, Emerald Sun is yet another amazing choice for your European getaway. You will notic… Read more
Built
2015
Guests
182
Crew
47
Length
135m
Suites
92
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4.1

Davinia5.0•May 2026
We have just finished an amazing 2 weeks on the Emerald Star! It was everything we dreamed it would be and more!...
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Prabha5.0•July 2026
We had a great time on the cruise
Dorrance5.0•May 2026
First river cruise we have taken as we are normally ocean cruisers. Pros: Food and service was better. Everything...
First river cruise we have taken as we are normally ocean cruisers. Pros: Food and service was better. Everything was within 50 feet away which made accessibility more convenient. The small setting made it more intimate. A completely different vibe which we loved. Cons: Room and bathroom were smaller even though we had a suite. When ever you flushed, it sounded like the toilet would explode. Bathroom was inconvenient to get to. No elevator between 3rd and 4th floors. You can clearly hear people walking and running upstairs. Other boats can block your view. Ramps are much, much steeper at times. There were technical issues which were ironed out. This was expected given this was the inaugural cruise of the Emerald Astra. Overall: Enjoyed the journey, food, service, people, and guided excursions from guides who lived in the various countries we visited.Show more

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Plan your adventure:

Christmas Markets of Europe 2026/2027|2028

Itinerary

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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