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Christmas Markets on the Danube 2026 - 8 Days (from Munich to Budapest)

8 days
From Munich to Budapest
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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 30 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Munich to Passau

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board with fellow guests)

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from Munich to Passau
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  2. Day 2

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served with dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Passau
    • Explore historic center with baroque buildings and riverside views
    • Traditional Bavarian Band performance on board

    Optional Activities

    • St. Stephen Cathedral organ concert
    • Christmas market at St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Sample Bavarian delicacies
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen Cathedral
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  3. Day 3

    Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Linz
    • Linzer torte tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Full day excursion to Salzburg (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
  4. Day 4

    Dürnstein

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning sailing through Wachau Valley
    • Guided tour of Göttweig Abbey
    • Göttweig wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Göttweig Abbey
    Wachau Valley
  5. Day 5

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Vienna art tour
    • Visit to Kunsthistorisches Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Viennese evening concert (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Kunsthistorisches Museum
  6. Day 6

    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 excursion (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    St. Martin's Cathedral
    Slovak National Theatre
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  7. Day 7

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Budapest
    • Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Szentendre (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    • Jewish Heritage Tour (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Andrássy Avenue
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  8. Day 8

    Budapest to Airport

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from Budapest
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Emerald Cruises

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(31 reviews)

Number of tours

694

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

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within 2 days

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88%

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    Offering unique river cruising experiences since 2014 on Danube and Rhine to the 182 passengers it can accommodate, Emerald Sky is the perf… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2014
    Guests
    180
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 metres / 443 feet
    Width
    11 m / 36 ft
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    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    3544 gt
    Electricity
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    Cruising Speed
    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
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    Cabin
    91
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Germany.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before July 25th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 25th, 2026, a minimum payment of 100% is required to confirm your booking with Emerald Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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