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Magnificent Europe with Christmas Budapest - Amsterdam (2027)

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From Budapest to Amsterdam
4.2 (27 reviews)
  • Aerial morning view of Buda Castle complex, Chain Bridge and the winding Danube River in Budapest.
  • Skyline of Vienna dominated by the tall spire of St. Stephen's Cathedral under a clear blue sky.
  • Picturesque Austrian town with church steeple and red rooftops set among rolling green hills.
  • Charming Wachau Valley village of Durnstein with its blue church tower and vineyards along the Danube River.
  • Scenic view of Passau old town with cathedral domes and buildings lining the Danube River.
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  • Hohensalzburg Fortress towering above Salzburg's baroque skyline and the Salzach River on a sunny day.
  • Historic brick arch bridge over a canal with traditional Dutch houses and trees in Amsterdam.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 200
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Solara)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome evening with Hungarian folk music performance
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Basilica
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Budapest to Vienna

    Budapest to Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • City tour of Budapest with Heroes' Square and St. Stephen's Basilica visit plus two Christmas markets
    • Funicular ride to Castle Hill and walk to Fisherman's Bastion
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    St. Stephen's Basilica
    Castle Hill
    Fisherman's Bastion
  4. Day 3

    Vienna

    Vienna

    Included Activities

    • Ringstrasse sightseeing
    • St. Stephen's Cathedral visit
    Landmarks
    Ringstrasse
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
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  5. Day 4

    Vienna

    Vienna

    Included Activities

    • Cocktail party and private orchestra performance at Vienna's City Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Schönbrunn Palace tour with grounds and Christmas markets at Palace forecourt
    • Visit Bratislava, Slovakia with guided tour of rococo and communist-era architecture including UFO bridge, Slovak Radio building, and Hotel Kyjev
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Vienna's City Palace
    UFO Bridge
    Slovak Radio Building
  6. Day 5

    Durnstein - Melk

    Durnstein - Melk

    Included Activities

    • Durnstein town exploration
    • Wachau Valley cruise
    • Melk Abbey visit
    Landmarks
    Durnstein
    Wachau Valley
    Melk Abbey
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Passau - Salzburg - Linz

    Passau - Salzburg - Linz
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional lunch at rustic restaurant on Gaisberg Mountain overlooking Salzburg)

    Included Activities

    • Salzburg guided city tour
    • Gaisberg Mountain lunch and 'Sound of Music' show
    Landmarks
    Salzburg
    Gaisberg Mountain
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  8. Day 7

    Regensburg

    Regensburg

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Regensburg's World Heritage city center
    • Christmas markets exploration
    Landmarks
    Regensburg
  9. Day 8

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Snack (Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzel tasting)

    Included Activities

    • Glühwein at Nuremberg Christmas markets
    • Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzel tasting on Daystar Deck during Main-Danube Canal cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Nuremberg World War II sites tour including Reich Party Rally Grounds
    • Medieval history of Nuremberg tour including 900-year-old ramparts, Imperial Castle, main market square and 14th century Gothic church
    Landmarks
    Reich Party Rally Grounds
    Imperial Castle
  10. Day 9

    Bamberg

    Bamberg

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Bamberg's Old Town
    • Historic churches and buildings tour including town hall on Regnitz River
    Landmarks
    Bamberg
    Regnitz River
  11. Day 10

    Würzburg

    Würzburg

    Optional Activities

    • Würzburg Residence tour with 18th-century palace, tapestries, gilded stucco and Tiepolo ceiling frescoes
    • Rothenburg walled town exploration with medieval cobblestone streets, colorful houses, and Käthe Wohlfahrt 'Christmas Village' with world's largest German Christmas decoration collection
    • Marienberg Fortress hike to Würzburg's most visible landmark
    • Tastes of Franconia tour including Volkacher Mainschleife wine region, whisky distillery tour and tasting, winemaker meeting, and local bakery bread pairing
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
    Rothenburg
    Marienberg Fortress
    Käthe Wohlfahrt's Christmas Village
    Volkacher Mainschleife
  12. Day 11

    Miltenberg

    Miltenberg
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional Christmas lunch onboard)

    Included Activities

    • Traditional Christmas lunch onboard
    • Miltenberg exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Miltenberg with preserved buildings and lively squares plus liqueur tasting at historic Franconian wine cellar
    • Local Franciscan monastery visit with friar meeting, homemade sausages, cheese and bread tasting, and garden and vineyard exploration
    Landmarks
    Miltenberg
  13. Day 12

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim

    Included Activities

    • Rhine River cruise through scenic stretches with ruins and vineyards

    Optional Activities

    • Gondola ride over Rhine Valley vineyards to Niederwald Monument
    • Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum tour
    • Historic wine cellar visit with Rhine Valley wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Niederwald Monument
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    Rhine River
  14. Day 13

    Andernach

    Andernach
    Meals
    Snack (Morning tea at Namedy Castle with classical piano music)

    Included Activities

    • Namedy Castle tour with Princess Heide von Hohenzollern welcome
    • Morning tea with classical piano music at Namedy Castle
    Landmarks
    Namedy Castle
  15. Day 14

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam

    Optional Activities

    • Glass-top boat canal cruise through Amsterdam's World Heritage canals with unique architecture
    • Culinary discovery tour visiting local Dutch producers
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
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  16. Day 15

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast

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