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Christmastime from Budapest to Frankfurt

13 days
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From Budapest to Frankfurt-am-Main
4.6 (234 reviews)
  • Scenic view of river and city at sunset with bridges and buildings.
  • Illuminated parliament building at night with river and boat.
  • Parliament building by the river in warm light during the day.
  • Thermal baths with people at night under dramatic lighting.
  • Aerial view of a city with river and bridges, lush greenery.
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Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Photography at Royal Palace grounds
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
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  2. Day 2

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Austrian Cookie Tasting while sailing

    Optional Activities

    • Royal Waltz Concert (Optional Excursion)
  3. Day 3

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through Old Town and Christmas markets with local winter specialties
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna including Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Christkindlesmarkt
    Schönbrunn Palace
  4. Day 4

    Krems - Melk

    Krems - Melk
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk to explore Krems
    • Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey including frescoed ceilings, statues, library, and pipe organ
    Landmarks
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
  5. Day 5

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk exploring Passau as the City of Three Rivers

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral, Passau
    Christkindlesmarkt, Passau
  6. Day 6

    Regensburg

    Regensburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk seeing Altes Rathaus and Porta Pretoria
    • Gingerbread Cooking Demonstration on board
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus
    Porta Pretoria
  7. Day 7

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Christmas Traditions Lecture on board
    • Guided Sightseeing of Nuremberg including medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle
    • Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Nuremberg Rally Grounds
    Christkindlesmarkt, Nuremberg
  8. Day 8

    Nuremberg - Munich

    Nuremberg - Munich
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Tour of Munich including Nymphenburg Palace and Marienplatz Town Halls
    Landmarks
    Nymphenburg Palace
    Marienplatz
  9. Day 9

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Christmas Carolers performing on board
  10. Day 10

    Bamberg

    Bamberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bamberg including nativity scenes
    • Christmas Traditions Lecture on board
  11. Day 11

    Würzburg

    Würzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg including Old Main Bridge, fortress, and baroque Bishop's Residence

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg with visit to Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas museum
    Landmarks
    Old Main Bridge
    Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas Museum
  12. Day 12

    Miltenberg

    Miltenberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Miltenberg including medieval half-timber homes and Germany's oldest inn
    • German Cookie Baking Demonstration on board
  13. Day 13

    Frankfurt

    Frankfurt
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Rating
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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Passion
    Avalon Passion
    Offering splendid river views, the Avalon Passion offers an exciting array of state-of-the-art amenities. Each Panorama Suite is fitted w… Read more
    Built
    2016
    Guests
    84 - 166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    67
    Staterooms
    16
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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