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Danube Christmas Markets with Prague 2026 - 11 Days (from Prague to Budapest)

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  • Scenic view of Prague with the Vltava River and bridges.
  • Beautiful aerial view of a Christmas market with colorful stalls and a cathedral in a city square.
  • Scenic view of a historic town with a church tower surrounded by greenery.
  • Nighttime view of people enjoying a thermal bath with lights in the background.
  • View of a historic church and square with a statue and people walking.
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  • Map showing a travel route through countries.
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Prague

    Prague
    Landmarks
    Vltava River
    Old Town
    New Town
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  3. Day 2

    Prague

    Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Old Town
    • Visit to Astronomical Clock
    • Guided tour of Charles Bridge
    Landmarks
    Old Town
    Astronomical Clock
    Charles Bridge
    Vltava River
  4. Day 3

    Prague

    Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Communist walk of Prague with expert local guide and local beer tasting at a brewery
    • Full-day excursion to Terezin Memorial, a former military fortress and Theresienstadt Ghetto site
    • Prague Castle Tour including St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, and Golden Lane
    Landmarks
    Prague Castle
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Old Royal Palace
    Golden Lane
    Terezin Memorial
  5. Day 4

    Prague to Regensburg

    Prague to Regensburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Landmarks
    Regensburg
  6. Day 5

    Regensburg

    Regensburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Regensburg with expert local guide including old stone bridge and Church of St James
    • Thurn and Taxis Palace Tour with free time to explore local Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Old Stone Bridge
    Church of St James
    Thurn and Taxis Palace
  7. Day 6

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (on full-day excursion options only)), Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Highlights of Passau guided tour including St. Stephens Cathedral
    • Full day excursion to Salzburg with guided tour, lunch at local restaurant, and free time to explore
    • Full day excursion to Český Krumlov with guided tour, lunch at local restaurant, and leisure time
    Landmarks
    St. Stephens Cathedral
    Passau Old Town
    Danube River
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Melk

    Melk
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Regional delicacies and schnapps tasting on board during Wachau Valley cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon Danube cruise through Wachau Valley with regional delicacies and schnapps tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Melk Abbey including Marble Hall, library, and Abbey Church
    • Guided e-bike ride from Melk to Dürnstein through vineyards with river views
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Dürnstein
    Wachau Valley
    Danube River
  9. Day 8

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Exclusive Scenic Enrich private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with glass of Austrian Sekt

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace with time to see impressive gardens
    • Central Vienna guided tour with free time to discover Christmas markets
    • Belvedere Museum guided tour featuring Austrian art from Middle Ages to present
    Landmarks
    Ringstrasse
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Palais Liechtenstein
    Belvedere Museum
  10. Day 9

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava with local guide including Hlavné Námestie main square and Old Town Hall with mulled wine from Christmas market
    • Wines of Slovakia tasting in one of Bratislava's cellars exploring different wine regions
    Landmarks
    Hlavné Námestie
    Old Town Hall
    Bratislava Castle
  11. Day 10

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Budapest in Depth coach tour of Buda and Pest including Várkert Bazár, Margaret Bridge, Széchenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, and Christmas market
    • National Opera House tour showcasing architecture, opulent interiors, and cultural significance
    Landmarks
    Danube River
    Várkert Bazár
    Margaret Bridge
    Széchenyi Square
    Elizabeth Square
    Hungarian State Opera House
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 11

    Budapest to Departure

    Budapest to Departure
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Scenic Pearl
    Scenic Pearl
    Launched in 2011, Scenic’s Pearl cruise ship is currently fitting up to 167 travelers in its cabins. 50 crew members are working tir… Read more
    Built
    2011 (refurbished 2013)
    Built
    2011 (refurbished 2013)
    Guests
    167
    Guests
    167
    Crew
    53
    Crew
    53
    Length
    135m
    Length
    135m
    Staterooms
    84
    Staterooms
    84
    Gross Tonnage
    2,721
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    2,721
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