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Danube Christmas Markets 2027 - 8 Days

8 days
From Budapest to Munich
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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Included Activities

    • Evening reception on board 5-star Scenic Space-Ship
    • Explore Budapest's Christmas markets
  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Budapest in Depth (coach tour of Buda and Pest, Várkert Bazár, Széchenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, Christmas market)
    • Scenic Freechoice: Guided hike of Buda (Varket Bazar, gardens, Danube River views)
    • Scenic Freechoice: National Opera House tour (architecture and history of Hungarian State Opera House)
    Landmarks
    Várkert Bazár
    Margaret Bridge
    Széchenyi Square
    Elizabeth Square
    Hungarian State Opera House
    Danube River
  3. Day 3

    Bratislava

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Bratislava (Hlavné Námestie main square, Old Town Hall, local guide, mulled wine from Christmas market)
    • Scenic Freechoice: Communist walk (exploration of Bratislava's communist era history)
    • Scenic Freechoice: Ancestry of the kitchen cooking class (hands-on workshop preparing traditional Slovak Bryndzové Halušky)
    Landmarks
    Hlavné Námestie
    Old Town Hall
    Bratislava Castle
  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Visit Schönbrunn Palace (guided tour, imperial rooms, gardens)
    • Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Vienna (city centre, Christmas markets)
    • Scenic Freechoice: Highlights of Central Vienna & Kunsthistorisches Museum (art treasures, museum architecture)
    • Free time to explore Vienna's Christmas markets
    • Scenic Enrich: Exclusive private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein (Austrian Sekt, Strauss and Mozart, orchestra, ballet dancers, vocalists)
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Ringstrasse
    Kunsthistorisches Museum
    Palais Liechtenstein
  5. Day 5

    Dürnstein - Melk

    Meals
    Snack (Regional delicacies and local schnapps tasting with local producer on board during Wachau Valley cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Melk Benedictine Abbey (guided tour, Marble Hall, library with 80,000+ books, Abbey Church with frescoes)
    • Scenic Freechoice: UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience (guided e-bike ride, Danube views, vineyards, villages)
    • Afternoon cruise of Wachau Valley with local producer tasting (regional delicacies, local schnapps)
    Landmarks
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Danube River
  6. Day 6

    Linz - Passau

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Český Krumlov (guided tour of medieval town, lunch at local restaurant, leisure time)
    • Scenic Freechoice: St. Florian Monastery (baroque architecture, cloisters, Imperial Library with 150,000+ rare volumes, Marble Hall, basilica crypt)
    • Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Linz (Castle of Linz, Saint Martin's Church, Main Square, Holy Trinity column)
    Landmarks
    Castle of Linz
    Saint Martin's Church
    Linz Main Square
    Holy Trinity column
    St. Florian Monastery
    Český Krumlov
  7. Day 7

    Passau

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Highlights of Passau walking tour (St. Stephens Cathedral built in 450, local guide, Christmas markets)
    • Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Salzburg (guided tour, lunch at local restaurant, free time)
    • Scenic Freechoice: From Germany to Austria - Cycling along River Inn (guided e-bike ride, charming villages, castles, historic bridges)
    Landmarks
    St. Stephens Cathedral
    River Inn
    Danube River
    Ilz River
    Salzburg
  8. Day 8

    Passau - Munich

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast

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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours Ship

  • Scenic Pearl
    Scenic Pearl
    Launched in 2011, Scenic’s Pearl cruise ship is currently fitting up to 167 travelers in its cabins. 50 crew members are working tir… Read more
    Built
    2011 (refurbished 2013)
    Built
    2011 (refurbished 2013)
    Guests
    167
    Guests
    167
    Crew
    53
    Crew
    53
    Length
    135m
    Length
    135m
    Staterooms
    84
    Staterooms
    84
    Gross Tonnage
    2,721
    Gross Tonnage
    2,721

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    April 30th, 2026
    I thought that the cruise was excellent. I really cannot think of any aspect of it that did not fully meet or surpass...
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    April 17th, 2026
    Solid execution of itinerary and shipboard activities and service. Food was less than excellent but generous and...
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    August 18th, 2025
    Very well organized trip. Everyone on board tried to make our experience as pleasant as possible. All inclusive was...
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Tour ID: 335182

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Germany.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary.Slovakia. 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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    • For any tour departing before September 2nd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 2nd, 2026, a minimum payment of 100% is required to confirm your booking with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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