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

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From Budapest to Amsterdam
4.2 (27 reviews)
  • Christmas market at Hauptmarkt in Nuremberg with decorated stalls.
  • Person wearing a woolen hat at a Christmas market with lights.
  • Cologne Cathedral and the Rhine River beautifully illuminated at dusk.
  • Illuminated Vienna City Hall at night with holiday decorations.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 200
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Day 6

    Melk

    Melk

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Dürnstein
    • Visit to Melk Abbey
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein
    Wachau Valley
    Melk Abbey
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Day 12

    Miltenberg

    Miltenberg

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Miltenberg town
    • Visit to one of Franconia's oldest wine cellars with local liqueur tasting
    Landmarks
    Miltenberg
  14. 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
  15. Day 14

    Cologne

    Cologne

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cologne
    • Visit to Kölner Dom cathedral
    • New Year's Eve celebrations
    Landmarks
    Kölner Dom
  16. 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
  17. Day 16

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam

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Where You'll Stay

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  • 3 local currencies

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