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Christmastime from Basel to Budapest 2026

17 days
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From Basel to Budapest
4.6 (234 reviews)
  • Parliament building by the river at sunset.
  • Aerial view of a city with a river and a famous bridge.
  • The Hungarian Parliament Building against the skyline at sunset.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Stroll through Basel city center
    • Browse Christmas illuminations and festive market
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  2. Day 2

    Breisach

    Breisach
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Freiburg's medieval city center and Black Forest
    • OR: Guided tour of Black Forest with local traditions
    • Browse Breisach Christmas market
    • Live entertainment onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to Colmar village
    Landmarks
    Freiburg
    Black Forest
    Colmar
  3. Day 3

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city sightseeing including Gothic cathedral and La Petite France district
    • Browse Strasbourg Christmas markets

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to wine country village in Alsace
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Alsace
  4. Day 4

    Speyer

    Speyer
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg Castle with German Christmas markets
    • OR: Explore Speyer Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
  5. Day 5

    Frankfurt - Rüdesheim

    Frankfurt - Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim
    Landmarks
    Mechanical Music Museum
    Rüdesheim
  6. Day 6

    Main River Village

    Main River Village
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • German cookie baking demonstration onboard
    • Guided tour of Main River village
  7. Day 7

    Würzburg

    Würzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Würzburg's Old Main Bridge, fortress, and Bishop's Residence
    • Browse Würzburg Christmas markets

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to Rothenburg and Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas museum
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Old Main Bridge
    Würzburg Fortress
    Bishop's Residence Würzburg
    Rothenburg
    Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas Museum
  8. Day 8

    Bamberg

    Bamberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard Christmas traditions lecture
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Bamberg with nativity scenes
    • Browse Bamberg Christmas markets
    • Live entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Bamberg
  9. Day 9

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle
    • OR: Guided tour of historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds
    • Browse Nuremberg Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Nuremberg Gothic Cathedral
    Nuremberg Rally Grounds
  10. Day 10

    Nuremberg - Munich

    Nuremberg - Munich
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Munich
    • Visit Nymphenburg Palace
    • See Old and New Town Halls of Marienplatz
    Landmarks
    Nymphenburg Palace
    Marienplatz
  11. Day 11

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Free time to explore Nuremberg at your own pace
    • Browse Christmas gifts and festive streets
    • Live entertainment onboard
  12. Day 12

    Regensburg

    Regensburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike exploration of Walhalla with Adventure Host
    • OR: Guided city walk of Altes Rathaus and Porta Pretoria
    • Browse Regensburg Christmas markets
    • Christmas traditions lecture onboard
    Landmarks
    Walhalla
    Altes Rathaus
    Porta Pretoria
  13. Day 13

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city walk of Passau
    • Browse Passau Christkindlesmarkt near St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day guided optional excursion to Salzburg
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Salzburg
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  14. Day 14

    Melk - Wachau Valley - Vienna

    Melk - Wachau Valley - Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey
    • Austrian cookie tasting while sailing through Wachau Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Royal Waltz Concert in Vienna
    Landmarks
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Wachau Valley
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  15. Day 15

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Vienna's Imperial Palace, Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Browse Vienna Christkindlesmarkt
    • Free time in Viennese cafés

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    Landmarks
    Vienna Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral Vienna
    Schönbrunn Palace
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  16. Day 16

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city sightseeing including Heroes' Square
    • Browse Budapest Christmas market

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic hike above the Danube
    • Explore Budapest's cafés, pubs, and nightlife
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
  17. Day 17

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    2011
    Guests
    84 - 166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    66
    Staterooms
    17
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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