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Christmastime on the Legendary Danube 2026

8 days
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From Nuremberg to Budapest
4.3
32 traveler reviews
  • Scenic river view with buildings and a church.
  • View of Regensburg's city square.
  • Hungarian Parliament Building lit at night with a boat.
  • Budapest Parliament Building at sunset.
  • Castle on a hill with colorful reflection in the river.
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  • Bratislava cityscape with castle in the background.
  • Aerial view of Vienna with bustling streets.
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Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and 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 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional holiday fare and hot libations)
  2. Day 2

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Nuremberg (medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, Kaiserburg Castle)
    • Guided Tour of Nuremberg Rally Grounds

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Christmas Markets of Nuremberg (Christkindlesmarkt)
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Nuremberg Rally Grounds
  3. Day 3

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Regensburg (Altes Rathaus, Porta Pretoria)
    • Christmas Traditions Lecture

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Regensburg's Christmas Markets
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
    Porta Pretoria
  4. Day 4

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Passau's Christkindlesmarkt
    • Full-day Guided Excursion to Salzburg
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral (Passau)
  5. Day 5

    Melk - Wachau Valley - Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey
    • Austrian Cookie Tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Royal Waltz Concert (Evening Optional Excursion)
    Landmarks
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
  6. Day 6

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Tour of Vienna (Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, St. Stephen's Cathedral)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Browse Christkindlesmarkt
    • Relax in Viennese cafés
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral (Vienna)
    Schönbrunn Palace
  7. Day 7

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Sightseeing (Heroes' Square)

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic hike above the Danube
    • Explore Budapest's cafés, pubs, or nightlife
    • Visit Budapest's Christmas Market
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
  8. Day 8

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Avalon Waterways

4.6
(234 reviews)

Number of tours

571

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

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within 1 day

Response rate

85%

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  • Avalon Panorama
    Avalon Panorama
    A unique Suite Ship®, the Avalon Panorama features unmatched cabin views as the first of its kind in the industry with two full decks… Read more
    Built
    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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Traveler Reviews

4.3
Overall rating based on 32 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    3.8
  • Transport
    4.2
  • Guide
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    4.7
  • Food
    4.6
  • Tour Operator
    4.6

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  • Christmastime on the Legendary Danube 2026 reviewer 1
    December 13th, 2023
    5.0
    Festive Season on the Blue Danube by Avalon Waterways was an amazing. The intinerary, the service and the food was...
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    Traveled in December 2023
  • F
    November 4th, 2019
    4.5
    Everything was good or excellent. except that Vienna was devoted too short a time, and a tour Prague Castle Compound...
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    Traveled in October 2019
  • J
    October 20th, 2019
    4.5
    We had a good time in Budapest and Praha!
    Traveled in September 2019
  • C
    October 9th, 2019
    4.0
    Our guide was nice but did not have the exuberance that I expected. I think he needed to be more out going and friendly.
    Traveled in September 2019
  • R
    June 18th, 2019
    5.0
    Everything and everything was just perfect
    • A person standing on a boat with a city skyline in the background.
    • A person looking out over a river from a boat.
    • Panoramic view of a city skyline with modern buildings.
    • A woman posing at a scenic lookout with a river view.
    • Three people sitting at an outdoor table in a cobblestone square.
    • Two women posing with their arms around each other.
    • The famous parliament building by a river.
    • A castle on a hill with a blue sky background.
    • People walking along a scenic town path with hills in the background.
    • White tower by a river with a church in the background.
    Traveled in May 2019
  • R
    June 3rd, 2019
    5.0
    Great accommodations and service!
    Traveled in May 2019
  • J
    May 3rd, 2019
    4.0
    We were looked after very well. It was unfortunate, we had mechanical problem. Tony over came the problem by...
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    Traveled in April 2019
  • C
    January 22nd, 2019
    5.0
    We didnt have low water issues. We loved the Danube cruise. Did alot on our own and saved 1000s. Avalon exceeded...
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    Traveled in September 2018
  • E
    November 6th, 2018
    3.5
    The tour checked off what it needed to do, but fall short of expectations on delivering a high end experience.
    Traveled in October 2018
  • J
    November 4th, 2018
    4.0
    Despite the conditions of the river and sometimes weather most things we enjoyed. Sometimes a little rushed going...
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    Traveled in October 2018
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