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Christmastime on the Legendary Danube with 2 nights in Prague 2027

10 days
From Prague to Budapest
4.5
3 traveler reviews

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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

    Prague

    Optional Activities

    • Sample plum dumplings
    • Try traditional Pilsner lager
    • Explore Prague countryside
    Landmarks
    Prague
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  2. Day 2

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk
    • Visit Hradčany Castle Grounds
    • See St. Vitus Cathedral
    • See Old Town's Astronomical Clock

    Optional Activities

    • Watch street performers in Wenceslas Square
    • Admire Charles Bridge
    • Browse Christmas Markets of Prague
    Landmarks
    Hradčany Castle
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Old Town's Astronomical Clock
    Wenceslas Square
    Charles Bridge
  3. Day 3

    Prague to Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Prague's architectural beauty
    Landmarks
    Prague
    Nuremberg
  4. Day 4

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choose Guided Tour of Nuremberg with medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle OR Guided Tour of Nuremberg Rally Grounds

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Christmas Markets of Nuremberg
    • Sample Bavarian bratwurst varieties
    • Try gingerbread
    • Sample mulled blueberry wine
    • Join gingerbread Cooking Demonstration
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Nuremberg Rally Grounds
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk
    • See Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
    • See Porta Pretoria

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Christmas markets
    • Sample hot-mulled wine
    • Try candied almonds
    • Enjoy gingerbread
    • Try bratwurst
    • Attend Christmas Traditions Lecture
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
    Porta Pretoria
  6. Day 6

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Christkindlesmarkt near St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Salzburg
  7. Day 7

    Melk - Wachau Valley - Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey

    Optional Activities

    • Austrian Cookie Tasting
    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace (summer home of the Habsburg Empire)
    • Browse Christkindlesmarkt Christmas market
    • Relax in a Viennese café
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace Complex
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Christkindlesmarkt
  9. Day 9

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square
    • Guided Visit to a Christmas decorations manufacturer to watch glass ornament craftsmen

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic hike above the Danube
    • Explore Budapest's cafés, pubs, or nightlife
    • Visit the Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Danube River
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Operated by

Avalon Waterways

4.6
(234 reviews)

Number of tours

571

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

85%

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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Panorama
    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

Traveler Reviews

4.5
Overall rating based on 3 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.0
  • Transport
    4.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.3
  • Food
    5.0
  • 4.6

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  • R
    December 24th, 2019
    5.0
    It was a wonderful Cruise and even better than expectations. I could not speak more highly about the staff and...
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    Traveled in December 2019
  • N
    December 17th, 2018
    3.5
    We had some trouble because the level of the river was low, and so a lot of our tour ended up being bus rides, and...
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    Traveled in November 2018
  • M
    July 26th, 2016
    5.0
    We did the cruise WVN 1129 it was so wonderful and exciting we had a fabulous time
    Traveled in November 2014
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Tour ID: 338374

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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.Czech Republic.Germany.Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before July 20th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 20th, 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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