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US $3,099 per person

Christmastime from Budapest to Vienna 2027

6 days

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From Budapest to Vienna

4.8

2 traveler reviews

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+ $180 Taxes

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Plan your adventure:

Operator: Avalon Waterways
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 30 - 160
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Budapest
Meals
Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Royal Palace grounds and take photographs
- Experience Budapest's Christmas traditions
Landmarks
Royal Palace
Day 2
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Heroes' Square and classic Budapest sites
- Guided Visit to Christmas decorations manufacturer
- Live entertainment onboard
Optional Activities
- Explore Chain Bridge
- Visit Budapest's Christmas markets
- Explore local cafés and pubs
Landmarks
Heroes' Square
Chain Bridge
Day 3
Bratislava
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Old Town's cobblestone streets and Town Hall
- Visit St. Martin's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Browse Bratislava's Christmas markets
Landmarks
St. Martin's Cathedral
Old Town Hall
Day 4
Melk - Vienna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey
- Austrian Cookies Tasting while sailing through Wachau Valley
Optional Activities
- Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
Landmarks
Benedictine Abbey Melk
Wachau Valley
Day 5
Vienna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks
- Visit Imperial Palace complex
- Visit Vienna Opera House
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Visit Christkindlesmarkt
- Relax in a Viennese café
- Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
Landmarks
Hofburg Palace
Vienna State Opera House
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Schönbrunn Palace
Day 6
Vienna
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Royal Palace

Landmarks
Heroes' Square
Chain Bridge

Landmarks
St. Martin's Cathedral
Old Town Hall

Landmarks
Benedictine Abbey Melk
Wachau Valley

Landmarks
Hofburg Palace
Vienna State Opera House
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Schönbrunn Palace

What's Included

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Free eSIM
TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

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Operated by

Avalon Waterways

4.6

(234 reviews)

Number of tours

492

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

84%

Introduced in 2003, Avalon Waterways sets the standard in river and...

Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

Animal Welfare

Supporting Destinations

Sustainability Programs

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

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Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Avalon Waterways Ship

Avalon Visionary
Take in the view like never before on the Avalon Visionary. You'll enjoy the intimate setting achieved with two full decks of suites… Read more
Built
2012
Guests
65 - 130
Crew
37
Length
110 m / 361 ft
Suites
52
Staterooms
12
Gross Tonnage
2022 gt
Beam
12 m / 39 ft
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Traveler Reviews

4.8

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
4.5
Transport
4.5
Accommodation
5.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.6

A
Andrea
June 5th, 2024
5
We enjoyed the trip very much.
Traveled in May 2024
R
Richard
October 6th, 2018
4.5
First class ship, excellent Cruise Director and crew, splendid food, very high standard of guides on included...
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Traveled in August 2018

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 338255

Currencies
€
Euro
Austria
Ft
Forint
Hungary
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
Type C
Hungary and Slovakia
Type E
Hungary and Slovakia
Type F
Hungary and Slovakia
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.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.
Visa
- 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.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before June 10th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 10th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Avalon Waterways. 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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Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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Christmastime from Budapest to Vienna 2027

Itinerary

Budapest

Optional Activities

Budapest

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Bratislava

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Melk - Vienna

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Vienna

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Vienna

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