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Christmastime from Budapest to Vienna 2027

6 days
From Budapest to Vienna
4.8
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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 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Royal Palace grounds and take photographs
    • Experience Budapest's Christmas traditions
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
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  2. 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
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  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Day 6

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Avalon Waterways

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Number of tours

492

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

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within 2 days

Response rate

84%

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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Visionary
    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

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4.8
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    June 5th, 2024
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    We enjoyed the trip very much.
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    October 6th, 2018
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    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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Tour ID: 338255

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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    Hungary and Slovakia
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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.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.
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  • 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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