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Christmas & New Year 2027 - 15 Days (including Salzburg)

15 days
From Budapest to Amsterdam
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Festival & Events
Celebrate culture, music, and traditions around the world
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception on board

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Budapest's festive atmosphere and nightlife onshore
    Landmarks
    Margaret Bridge
    Danube River
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  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice excursion - Budapest in Depth: Visit Buda and Pest districts, Várkert Bazár, cross Margaret Bridge to Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square, visit local Christmas market
    • Scenic Freechoice excursion - Guided hike of Buda: Walking tour through Buda district with views over Danube River and city architecture, including Várkert Bazár and landscaped gardens
    • Scenic Freechoice excursion - Hungarian culinary market walk: Foodie tour visiting Grand Central Market and other locations with local delicacies tastings and stories about city traditions
    • Scenic Freechoice excursion - Hospital in the Rock: Tour of secret WWII hospital and nuclear bunker with labyrinth exploration
    Landmarks
    Várkert Bazár
    Margaret Bridge
    Széchenyi Square
    Elizabeth Square
    Grand Central Market
    Hospital in the Rock
  3. Day 3

    Budapest to Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with fine Austrian Sekt at Palais Liechtenstein during classical concert)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise on Danube River
    • Scenic Enrich: Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt and performances by orchestra, ballet dancers, and vocalists

    Optional Activities

    • Salt Therapy Lounge
    • Aperitif on Sun Deck
    • Socializing in Panorama Lounge
    Landmarks
    Palais Liechtenstein
    Danube River
  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursions: Central Vienna exploration, Schönbrunn Palace tour, or Kunsthistorisches Museum visit

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional European midnight mass (early morning departure required)
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Kunsthistorisches Museum
    Naturhistorisches Museum
    Ringstrasse
  5. Day 5

    Cruising Day

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Gourmet Christmas feast), Dinner (Gourmet Christmas feast)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise on Danube River
    • Christmas Day celebrations and festivities onboard
    Landmarks
    Danube River
  6. Day 6

    Brandstatt to Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (for full day excursions)), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursions: Full day to Salzburg with Mozart's birthplace and Hohensalzburg Fortress, Full day to Český Krumlov, or Highlights of Passau walking tour including St. Stephens Cathedral and Veste Oberhaus fortress
    Landmarks
    St. Stephens Cathedral
    Veste Oberhaus
    Mozart's birthplace
    Hohensalzburg Fortress
    Český Krumlov
  7. Day 7

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursions: Regensburg walking tour or Bavarian beer tasting at traditional breweries
    Landmarks
    Stone Bridge
    Church of St. James
    Porta Praetoria
  8. Day 8

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursions: Walking tour of Old Town with Imperial Castle and St. Egidien's church, World War II Art Bunker tour, or historic castle and city walls walking tour
    Landmarks
    Imperial Castle
    St. Egidien's Church
    Art Bunker
    Nuremberg City Walls
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  9. Day 9

    Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bamberg's World Heritage Old Town including Gothic and Romanesque cathedral, Old and New Residences, Little Venice, and 12th century castle
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Cathedral
    Old Residence
    New Residence
    Little Venice
  10. Day 10

    Würzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursions: Walking tour and Würzburg Residence guided city tour with market square free time, or Romantic Road coach excursion to Rothenburg with guided Old Town tour
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
    Main River
    Rothenburg City Hall
    City Councillors' Tavern
  11. Day 11

    Wertheim to Miltenberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (New Year's Eve festive dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Wertheim
    • Coach transfer to Miltenberg
    • Walking tour of Miltenberg's historic streets and half-timbered houses
    • New Year's Eve festive party on board with champagne toast
    Landmarks
    Miltenberg
    Main River
    Tauber River
  12. Day 12

    Cruising Day

    Meals
    Breakfast (Coffee and breakfast service available in suite), Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise on Rhine River

    Optional Activities

    • Butler service bringing breakfast and coffee to suite
    Landmarks
    Rhine River
  13. Day 13

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of historical Old Town with visits to breweries
    • Visit to Cologne Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore the city independently
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Rhine River
  14. Day 14

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursions: Canal cruise (1 hour), City walking tour, or Excursion to Schermerhorn windmills and Alkmaar
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Schermerhorn Windmills
    Alkmaar
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  15. Day 15

    Amsterdam

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