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Magnificent Europe with Christmas and New Year's Eve Budapest → Amsterdam (2026)

16 days
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From Budapest to Amsterdam
4.2
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  • Christmas market at Hauptmarkt in Nuremberg with decorated stalls.
  • A charming street lined with historic buildings decorated with festive lights.
  • Person wearing a woolen hat at a Christmas market with lights.
  • Illuminated Vienna City Hall at night with holiday decorations.
  • Cologne Cathedral and the Rhine River beautifully illuminated at dusk.
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  • Cologne Cathedral with a bustling Christmas market in the foreground at night.
  • Colorful fireworks display against a night sky.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 1 - 200
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Solara)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome celebration with Hungarian folk music performance
    • Tasting of local brandy, artisan meats and cheeses
    Landmarks
    APT Solara
  2. Day 2

    Budapest to Vienna

    Budapest to Vienna

    Included Activities

    • Freedom of Choice - Guided city tour of Budapest including Heroes' Square and St. Stephen's Basilica
    • Freedom of Choice - Visit to two Budapest Christmas markets
    • Freedom of Choice - Funicular ride to Castle Hill
    • Freedom of Choice - Walk to Fisherman's Bastion
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    St. Stephen's Basilica
    Castle Hill
    Fisherman's Bastion
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  3. Day 3

    Bratislava

    Bratislava

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bratislava
    • Visit to UFO bridge
    • Visit to Slovak Radio building
    • Visit to Hotel Kyjev
    Landmarks
    UFO Bridge
    Slovak Radio building
    Hotel Kyjev
  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    Vienna

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Vienna's landmarks along the Ringstrasse
    • Visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Time to explore Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Ringstrasse
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
  5. Day 5

    Vienna

    Vienna

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour inside Schönbrunn Palace
    • Visit to Schönbrunn Palace grounds
    • Visit to Christmas market at Schönbrunn Palace
    • Exclusive Signature Experience - Cocktail party at Vienna's City Palace
    • Exclusive Signature Experience - Private classical concert at Vienna's City Palace featuring Mozart and Strauss
    • Operatic recital at Vienna's City Palace
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Vienna's City Palace
  6. Day 6

    Melk

    Melk

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Dürnstein
    • Visit to Melk Abbey
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein
    Wachau Valley
    Melk Abbey
  7. Day 7

    Passau

    Passau

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Salzburg's Christmas market
    • Freedom of Choice - 'The Sound of Music' tour of Salzburg
    • Freedom of Choice - Visit to Český Krumlov
    Landmarks
    Salzburg Christmas Market
    Český Krumlov
    Vltava River
  8. Day 8

    Regensburg

    Regensburg
    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Christmas feast on board ship)

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Regensburg's World Heritage-listed city centre
    • Traditional Christmas feast on board ship
    Landmarks
    Regensburg City Centre
  9. Day 9

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg

    Included Activities

    • Cruising Main-Danube Canal
    • Freedom of Choice - Discover Nuremberg's World War II sites including Reich Party Rally Grounds
    • Freedom of Choice - Medieval History of Nuremberg tour including Imperial Castle and Gothic church
    Landmarks
    Main-Danube Canal
    Reich Party Rally Grounds
    Nuremberg Imperial Castle
    Nuremberg Market Square
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Bamberg

    Bamberg

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Bamberg Old Town
    • Visit to historic churches and buildings in Bamberg
    • Visit to Bamberg town hall on the Regnitz River

    Optional Activities

    • Relax on board ship
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Old Town
    Bamberg Town Hall
    Regnitz River
  11. Day 11

    Würzburg / Rothenburg / Franconia

    Würzburg / Rothenburg / Franconia

    Included Activities

    • Freedom of Choice - Visit to Würzburg Residence
    • Freedom of Choice - Explore Rothenburg walled town
    • Freedom of Choice - Tastes of Franconia including guided tour and tasting at famous Franconian whisky distillery

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Käthe Wohlfahrt's 'Christmas Village' in Rothenburg
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
    Rothenburg
    Käthe Wohlfahrt's Christmas Village
    Volkacher Mainschleife
  12. Day 12

    Miltenberg

    Miltenberg

    Included Activities

    • Freedom of Choice - Guided walking tour of Miltenberg
    • Freedom of Choice - Local liqueur tasting at historic Franconian wine cellar
    • Freedom of Choice - Local monastery visit with Franciscan friar meeting
    • Freedom of Choice - Tasting of homemade sausages, cheese and bread at monastery

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore monastery gardens and vineyard
    Landmarks
    Miltenberg
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim

    Included Activities

    • Sailing through the Rhine River
    • Freedom of Choice - Gondola ride over Rhine Valley vineyards to Niederwald Monument
    • Freedom of Choice - Tour of Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    • Freedom of Choice - Historic wine cellar visit with Rhine Valley wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Rüdesheim
    Niederwald Monument
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    Rhine Valley
  14. Day 14

    Cologne

    Cologne

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cologne
    • Visit to Kölner Dom cathedral
    • New Year's Eve celebrations
    Landmarks
    Kölner Dom
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  15. Day 15

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Dinner (Fresh locally sourced oysters with regional sparkling wine)

    Included Activities

    • Freedom of Choice - Glass-top boat canal cruise through World Heritage-listed canals
    • Freedom of Choice - Old Amsterdam Cheese Store visit with cheese tasting and wine pairing
    • Fresh locally sourced oysters with regional sparkling wine
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Old Amsterdam Cheese Store
  16. Day 16

    Amsterdam to Airport

    Amsterdam to Airport
    Meals
    Breakfast

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