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Christmas & New Year with Paris 2026

18 days
From Budapest to Paris
4.4
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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 10 - 50
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception on board
    Landmarks
    Margaret Bridge
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  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Budapest in Depth: Visit both Buda and Pest districts separated by the Danube, see the Varkert Bazaar, cross the Margaret Bridge to Szechenyi Square and Elizabeth Square
    • Hospital in the Rock: Experience the labyrinths of the Hospital in the Rock, built as a secret hospital during WWII and later converted to a nuclear bunker
    • Hungarian Culinary Market Walk: Foodie tour through Budapest's culinary delights, visit the bustling Grand Central Market and other locations for local delicacies tastings with stories about the city's traditions
    Landmarks
    Varkert Bazaar
    Margaret Bridge
    Szechenyi Square
    Elizabeth Square
    Hospital in the Rock
    Grand Central Market
  3. Day 3

    Danube River Cruise to Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Relax in Salt Therapy Lounge
    • Enjoy aperitif on Sun Deck
    • Socialize in Panorama Lounge
    Landmarks
    Danube River
    Vienna
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  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of guided tour: Central Vienna exploration (city centre history, elegance and diverse architecture)
    • Choice of guided tour: Schönbrunn Palace (former summer residence of Habsburg family with ornate rooms and gardens)
    • Choice of guided tour: Kunsthistorisches Museum (artistic treasures)
    Landmarks
    Ringstrasse
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Kunsthistorisches Museum
  5. Day 5

    Dürnstein - Melk

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Free time in Dürnstein
    • Wachau Valley cruise during lunch
    • Choice of guided tour: Melk Abbey (Marble Hall, library with 80,000+ books, Abbey Church with frescoes and statues)
    • Choice of activity: E-biking from Dürnstein to Melk (guided ride through vineyards and villages)
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein Castle
    Wachau Valley
    Melk Abbey
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Brandstatt - Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant lunch (included on full-day excursions)), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of full-day excursion: Salzburg (coach journey, alpine scenery, lunch at local restaurant)
    • Choice of full-day excursion: Český Krumlov (coach journey, guided fairytale town exploration, lunch at local restaurant)
    • Choice of guided tour: Highlights of Passau walking tour (narrow laneways, St. Stephen's Cathedral)
    Landmarks
    Salzburg
    Salzach River
    Český Krumlov
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of guided tour: Regensburg walking tour (old stone bridge, Church of St James, Porta Praetoria)
    • Choice of activity: Bavarian beer tasting (traditional breweries, brewing methods, Bavarian beer sampling)
    Landmarks
    Church of St James
    Porta Praetoria
    Stone Bridge
  8. Day 8

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of the Old Town including Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, and market square (Freechoice option)
    • WWII history tour with expert local guide (Freechoice option)
    Landmarks
    Imperial Castle
    St. Egidien's Church
    Nuremberg Old Town Market Square
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town (World Heritage site, Old Town Hall, cathedral, Old and New Residences, Little Venice, 12th-century castle)
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Old Town Hall
    Bamberg Cathedral
    Little Venice
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Würzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of guided tour: City tour (coach transfer to city centre, historic market square with free time)
    • Choice of guided tour: Romantic Road to Rothenburg (coach journey, guided tour of Gothic and Renaissance City Hall, City Councillors' Tavern)
    Landmarks
    Old Main Bridge
    Rothenburg ob der Tauber
    Rothenburg City Hall
    City Councillors' Tavern
  11. Day 11

    Rhine River Cruise

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Use modern gym
    • Socialize in River Cafe
    • Relax on Sun Deck
    Landmarks
    Rhine River
    Würzburg
  12. Day 12

    Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Concert and exclusive event at Schloss Johannisberg)

    Included Activities

    • Mini train from pier to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    • Exploration of Rüdesheim centre (half-timbered houses, shops, wine taverns)
    • Scenic Enrich event: Concert in Metternich Hall at Schloss Johannisberg (historic 12th-century winery, Riesling estate)
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    Schloss Johannisberg
  13. Day 13

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of historical Old Town (breweries serving Kölsch beer)
    • Free time to visit Cologne Cathedral and explore the city
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of activity: Canal cruise (one-hour cruise through historic waterways and canal houses)
    • Choice of guided tour: City walking tour (maze of canals and bridges, history, modern lifestyle, Dutch culture)
    • Choice of excursion: Schermerhorn & Alkmaar (Schermerhorn village with 16th-century windmills, Alkmaar with historic buildings and canals)
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Schermerhorn
    Alkmaar
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    Amsterdam to Paris

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  16. Day 16

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour (Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, River Seine, Palais Garnier Opera, the Louvre, Les Invalides)
    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
    Champs-Élysées
    Arc de Triomphe
    Palais Garnier Opera
    Louvre
    Les Invalides
    River Seine
  17. Day 17

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of guided tour: Secrets of Montmartre (winding cobblestone streets, artistic heritage, vineyard with 27 wine varieties)
    • Choice of visit: Atelier des Lumières (immersive digital art center, large-scale projections, 360-degree visual spectacle featuring Van Gogh, Klimt, Monet)
    Landmarks
    Montmartre
    Atelier des Lumières
  18. Day 18

    Paris or Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Eurostar transfer to Amsterdam for extended river cruise

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    April 17th, 2026
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    August 22nd, 2025
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