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Christmastime from Frankfurt to Budapest 2027

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From Frankfurt-am-Main to Budapest
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  • Frankfurt skyline silhouettes against a golden sunset above the Main River and bridge
  • Marienberg Fortress overlooks Wurzburg old bridge and river at colorful dusk
  • Colorful half-timbered Bamberg Old Town Hall straddles the Regnitz River on a stone bridge
  • Old stone bridge and historic timber-framed houses line a gentle weir in Nuremberg
  • White river cruise ship passes below majestic Melk Abbey at sunset amid autumn trees
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Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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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

  1. Day 1

    Frankfurt

    Frankfurt
    Meals
    Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Main River Village

    Main River Village
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • German Cookie Baking Demonstration on board
    • Guided Tour of a picturesque village along the Main River
    • Christmas carolers and live entertainment on board
  3. Day 3

    Würzburg

    Würzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg and Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas Museum
    Landmarks
    Old Main Bridge
    Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas Museum
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  4. Day 4

    Bamberg

    Bamberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard Christmas Traditions Lecture
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bamberg with nativity scenes
    • Onboard candle-making workshop
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Bamberg
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle OR Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds
    • Gingerbread Cooking Demonstration on board
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Nuremberg Rally Grounds
    St. Sebald Church
  6. Day 6

    Nuremberg to Munich

    Nuremberg to Munich
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Tour of Munich including Nymphenburg Palace and Marienplatz Town Halls
    Landmarks
    Nymphenburg Palace
    Marienplatz
    New Town Hall
  7. Day 7

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Live entertainment on board
  8. Day 8

    Regensburg

    Regensburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Walhalla by bike with your Adventure Host OR Guided City Walk of Regensburg
    • Onboard Christmas Traditions Lecture
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus
    Porta Pretoria
    Walhalla
  9. Day 9

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Melk - Wachau Valley - Vienna

    Melk - Wachau Valley - Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey
    • Austrian Cookie Tasting while sailing to Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Excursion to a Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
  11. Day 11

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through Vienna's Old Town and Christmas markets (Activity Discovery option)
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks including Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral (Activity Classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Christkindlesmarkt
  12. Day 12

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square (Activity Classic option)
    • Guided Visit to a Christmas decorations manufacturer (Activity Discovery option)

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic hike above the Danube
    • Explore Budapest's cafés, pubs, or nightlife
    • Visit Budapest Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
  13. Day 13

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways Ship

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    Avalon Panorama
    A unique Suite Ship®, the Avalon Panorama features unmatched cabin views as the first of its kind in the industry with two full decks… Read more
    Built
    2011
    Guests
    84 - 166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    66
    Staterooms
    17
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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