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Christmas Markets on the Danube 2027/2028 - 8 Days (from Budapest to Munich)

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From Budapest to Munich
4.1 (39 reviews)
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Plan your adventure:
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Hungarian dinner with Hungarian folk dancing and music performance on board)

    Included Activities

    • Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Christmas markets in Budapest
    Landmarks
    Budapest Christmas Markets
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  3. Day 2

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Budapest
    • Walking tour of Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion
    • Explore Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Liberty Statue
    Heroes' Square
    Buda Castle
    Matthias Church
    Fisherman's Bastion
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  4. Day 3

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava
    • Visit Episcopal Summer Palace botanical gardens
    • See Old Town Hall and Renaissance courtyard
    • Pass Slovak National Theatre

    Optional Activities

    • Home-hosted coffee and cake with a Slovakian family
    • Carpathian wine route excursion (extra expense, 4 hours 40 minutes, moderate activity level)
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Old Town
    Episcopal Summer Palace
    Old Town Hall
    Slovak National Theatre
  5. Day 4

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Vienna art tour with visit to Kunsthistorisches Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Viennese evening concert (extra expense, 2.5 hours, easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    Kunsthistorisches Museum
  6. Day 5

    Dornstein - Melk

    Dornstein - Melk
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Stop in Dornstein
    • Cruise through Wachau Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Gottweig Abbey with organ recital
    Landmarks
    Dornstein
    Wachau Valley
    Gottweig Abbey
  7. Day 6

    Linz

    Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Linz
    • Linzer torte tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Full day excursion to Salzburg (extra expense, 10 hours, easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    Linz Historic Old Town
  8. Day 7

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Passau - stroll through Baroque streets, view Gothic Town Hall, Bishop's Residence, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Traditional Bavarian band performance on board in the Horizon Bar & Lounge

    Optional Activities

    • Sample warm Glühwein and freshly baked goods at the Christkindlmarkt in front of St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Gothic Town Hall
    Bishop's Residence
    Christkindlmarkt
  9. Day 8

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Munich Airport

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  • 2 local currencies

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From
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