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Christmas & New Year with Paris 2027 - 18 Days (15 destinations)

18 days
From Paris to Budapest
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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 10 - 50
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paris

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Paris at own pace
    • Visit Eiffel Tower
    • Walk along the Seine
    • Explore Champs-Élysées
    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
    Champs-Élysées
    Seine River
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  2. Day 2

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Paris including Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, and Arc de Triomphe
    • Drive along River Seine
    • View Palais Garnier Opera
    • View the Louvre
    • View Les Invalides

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Paris during free afternoon
    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
    Champs-Élysées
    Arc de Triomphe
    Seine River
    Palais Garnier
    Louvre
    Les Invalides
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Secrets of Montmartre walking tour
    • Scenic Freechoice: Atelier des Lumières digital art exhibition

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Paris at own pace during free afternoon
    Landmarks
    Montmartre
    Vineyard of Montmartre
    Atelier des Lumières
  4. Day 4

    Paris to Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception on board
  5. Day 5

    Amsterdam to Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Canal cruise (one-hour)
    • Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Amsterdam with local herring tasting
    • Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar windmills
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canal System
    Schermerhorn
    Alkmaar
  6. Day 6

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cologne Old Town
    • View Cologne Cathedral (World Heritage site)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Cologne during free time
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Old Town
  7. Day 7

    Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mini train ride to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    • Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Rüdesheim town centre
    • Wine tavern visits
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    Rüdesheim
  8. Day 8

    Wertheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Miltenberg
    • Orientation tour of Wertheim
    Landmarks
    Miltenberg
    Wertheim
  9. Day 9

    Christmas Day

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gourmet Christmas feast)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge
    • Gourmet Christmas feast
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
  10. Day 10

    Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town
    • Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Coburg (castle and museum)

    Optional Activities

    • Relax in suite
    • Enjoy Sun Deck views
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Old Town
    Bamberg Cathedral
    Town Hall of Bamberg
    Coburg Castle
  11. Day 11

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Nuremberg Old Town
    • Scenic Freechoice: World War II tour
    • Scenic Freechoice: Gingerbread (Lebkuchen) cooking class
    Landmarks
    Nuremberg Imperial Castle
    St. Egidien's Church
    Nuremberg Market Square
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  12. Day 12

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Regensburg walking tour
    • Scenic Freechoice: Bavarian beer tasting at traditional breweries
    Landmarks
    Old Stone Bridge of Regensburg
    Church of St James
    Porta Praetoria
  13. Day 13

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Salzburg with guided tour and lunch
    • Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Český Krumlov with guided tour and lunch
    • Scenic Freechoice: Highlights of Passau walking tour including St Stephens Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Passau
    St Stephens Cathedral
    Salzburg
    Český Krumlov
  14. Day 14

    Melk

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Melk Abbey
    • Scenic Freechoice: Bicycle tour from Melk to Dürnstein along the Danube
    Landmarks
    Wachau Valley
    Melk Abbey
    Dürnstein
  15. Day 15

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Tour of Schönbrunn Palace with gardens
    • Scenic Freechoice: Central Vienna guided tour
    • Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Bratislava

    Optional Activities

    • Celebrate New Year's Eve on shore
    • Celebrate New Year's Eve on board
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Ringstrasse
    Bratislava Castle
    Hlavné Námestie
    Bratislava Old Town Hall
  16. Day 16

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Enrich: Classical concert at Gödöllő Royal Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Relax on board with suite service during cruise
    Landmarks
    Gödöllő Royal Palace
    Budapest Danube
  17. Day 17

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Budapest in Depth tour (Buda and Pest)
    • Scenic Freechoice: Hospital in the Rock tour
    • Scenic Freechoice: Hungarian Culinary Market Walk
    • Scenic Freechoice: Guided hike of Buda
    Landmarks
    Várkert Bazaar
    Margaret Bridge
    Széchenyi Square
    Elizabeth Square
    Hospital in the Rock
    Grand Central Market
    Buda
  18. Day 18

    Departure

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