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Budapest & Christmas Time on the Danube

7 days
From Budapest to Vienna
4.1
31 traveler reviews

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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

    Budapest

    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Budapest

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Christmas markets
    • Cross the Chain Bridge to explore Buda and Pest
    • Sample Hungarian treats at local venues
    Landmarks
    Chain Bridge
  3. Day 3

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
  4. Day 4

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner in Budapest with Folklore Show)

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Budapest
    • Dinner in Budapest with Folklore Show

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll Christmas market on Budapest's main square near Váci Utca Street
    • View Hungarian craft products including glass blowing, knitting, wood carving, candle making, pottery, leather trade, traditional embroidery and lace work
    • Excursion to Szentendre (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Váci Utca Street
  5. Day 5

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike to Bratislava Castle
    • Visit Christmas markets at Main Square and Hviezdoslav Square
    • Visit smaller Christmas markets near Eurovea shopping centre
    • Local Slovakian Entertainment on board
    • Christmas traditions in Europe (on board presentation)
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Cathedral of St Martin
    Mirbach Palace
    Town Hall
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  6. Day 6

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Sample Vienna's Christmas markets and treats including Käsekrainer sausage, donuts, pretzels, and Kartoffelpuffer
    • Visit Schönbrunn Palace (extra expense)
    • Viennese evening concert (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Ringstrasse
    Vienna Opera House
    Burgtheater
    Vienna Town Hall
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Hofburg Imperial Palace
    Schönbrunn Palace
  7. Day 7

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast
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4.1
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Number of tours

657

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