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Christmas Markets of Europe & Paris 2026 - 18 Days (from Budapest to Paris)

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  • Aerial view of a river with bridges and cityscape at sunset.
  • Majestic dome of a historical building surrounded by trees.
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Included Activities

    • Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board
    Landmarks
    Budapest
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  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Budapest

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Christmas markets in Budapest
    Landmarks
    Chain Bridge
    Danube River
  3. Day 3

    Bratislava

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava
    • Home-hosted coffee and cake with a Slovakian family

    Optional Activities

    • Carpathian wine route excursion (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Old Town Hall
    Episcopal Summer Palace
  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Schönbrunn Palace (extra expense)
    • Viennese evening concert (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Vienna State Opera
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Ringstrasse
  5. Day 5

    Dürnstein - Melk

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Melk Abbey

    Optional Activities

    • Independent hiking exploration of Dürnstein
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Dürnstein
    Wachau Valley
  6. Day 6

    Passau

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Salzburg (extra expense)
    • Excursion to Český Krumlov (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Oberhaus Fortress
  7. Day 7

    Regensburg - Kelheim

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Regensburg
    • Visit to the Christmas market in the Thurn und Taxis Palace grounds
    • Bavarian band performance on board
    Landmarks
    Regensburg Old Town
    Thurn & Taxis Palace
  8. Day 8

    Nuremberg

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Nuremberg

    Optional Activities

    • Independent leisure exploration of Nuremberg
    Landmarks
    Nuremberg
  9. Day 9

    Bamberg

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bamberg
    Landmarks
    Bamberg
    Altenburg Castle
    New Residence
  10. Day 10

    Würzburg

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Würzburg and a visit to the Bishops Residence

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Rothenburg (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
    Marienkapelle
  11. Day 11

    Wertheim - Miltenberg

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Bronnbach Abbey
    • Guided tour of Miltenberg
    Landmarks
    Bronnbach Abbey
    Miltenberg
  12. Day 12

    Rüdesheim - Koblenz

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
    Rhine Gorge
  13. Day 13

    Cologne

    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Quest for Cologne's treasures
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  14. Day 14

    Amsterdam

    Included Activities

    • Canal cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Private hidden Gems Tour of Amsterdam (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canal System
  15. Day 15

    Amsterdam to Paris

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    Paris
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  16. Day 16

    Paris

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Paris and a Seine river cruise
    Landmarks
    Notre Dame Cathedral
    Arc de Triomphe
    Eiffel Tower
  17. Day 17

    Paris

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Louvre Museum
    • Browse Christmas markets
    • Stroll the Champs-Élysées
    • Explore Galleries Lafayette window displays
    • Tastes of Paris (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Louvre Museum
    Champs-Élysées
    Galleries Lafayette
  18. Day 18

    Paris

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    Very nice cruise on the Danube. Efficient and helpful staff. Visited many nice places.

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