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

15 days
From Budapest to Amsterdam
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 163
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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
    Buda
    Pest
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  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Budapest in Depth: Visit Buda and Pest districts, see Varkert Bazaar, cross Margaret Bridge to Szechenyi Square and Elizabeth Square, visit local Christmas market
    • Hospital in the Rock: Experience the WWII secret hospital and nuclear bunker labyrinths
    • Hungarian Culinary Market Tour: Guided food tour through Grand Central Market and other locations with local tastings and cultural stories
    • Guided hike of Buda: Hike to World Heritage-listed Buda Hill with views of Varkert Bazaar, gardens, Danube River and city architecture
    Landmarks
    Varkert Bazaar
    Margaret Bridge
    Szechenyi Square
    Elizabeth Square
    Hospital in the Rock
    Grand Central Market
    Buda Hill
    Danube River
  3. Day 3

    Budapest to Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise on Danube River
    • Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt and performances of Strauss and Mozart
    Landmarks
    Danube River
    Palais Liechtenstein
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  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Central Vienna exploration with expert local guide, Schönbrunn Palace tour, or Kunsthistorisches Museum visit
    Landmarks
    Ringstrasse
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Kunsthistorisches Museum
    Naturhistorisches Museum
  5. Day 5

    Melk

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Guided tour of Melk Abbey or UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience

    Optional Activities

    • Celebrate midnight mass ashore
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Danube River
  6. Day 6

    Cruising Day

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gourmet Christmas feast)

    Included Activities

    • Christmas Day celebrations on board
    • Gourmet Christmas feast
    Landmarks
    Danube River
  7. Day 7

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: 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 excursion: Walking tour of the Old Town, World War II tour, or Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls active walking tour
    Landmarks
    Imperial Castle
    St. Egidien's Church
    Market Square
    Nuremberg City Walls
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  9. Day 9

    Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bamberg's World Heritage-listed Old Town
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Cathedral
    Old Residence
    New Residence
    Little Venice
  10. Day 10

    Würzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Guided city walking tour of Würzburg or Romantic Road coach excursion to Rothenburg
    Landmarks
    Market Square
    Romantic Road
    Rothenburg Old Town
    City Hall
    City Councillors' Tavern
  11. Day 11

    Wertheim - Miltenberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Miltenberg
    • Orientation tour of Wertheim
    Landmarks
    Miltenberg Old Town
    Wertheim
    Main River
    Tauber River
  12. Day 12

    Rüdesheim to Bonn

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mini train ride to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Museum
    • Exploration of Rüdesheim town centre
    • Cruise of Rhine Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • New Year's Eve celebrations in Bonn city
    Landmarks
    Rüdesheim
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Museum
    Rhine Gorge
    Lorelei statue
  13. Day 13

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cologne's historical Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Cologne Cathedral
    • Free time to explore the city
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Old Town
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  14. Day 14

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Canal cruise, City walking tour, or Excursion to Schermerhorn and Alkmaar
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Schermerhorn
    Alkmaar
  15. Day 15

    Amsterdam

    Landmarks
    Amsterdam

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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours Ship

  • Scenic Crystal
    Scenic Crystal
    A floating 5-star luxury hotel which has it all: professionally trained crew members, luxurious facilities, astounding diversity in dining… Read more
    Built
    2012
    Built
    2012
    Guests
    169
    Guests
    169
    Crew
    51
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135m
    Length
    135m
    Staterooms
    85
    Staterooms
    85
    Gross Tonnage
    2,721
    Gross Tonnage
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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Germany.Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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