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

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From Budapest to Munich
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  • Illuminated parliament building dominates riverbank at blue hour with passing cruise ship.
  • Cruise ship sails past Buda Castle and Chain Bridge on calm river.
  • Festive Christmas market with towering tree and illuminated church façade at night.
  • Aerial panorama of Budapest showing Buda Castle, bridges and winding Danube at dawn.
  • Impressive neo-gothic parliament building dominates riverfront cityscape under blue sky.
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    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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  2. Day 2

    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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  3. Day 3

    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
  4. Day 4

    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
  5. Day 5

    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
  6. Day 6

    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
  7. Day 7

    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
  8. Day 8

    Passau to Munich

    Meals
    Breakfast

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    May 14th, 2026
    Very nice cruise on the Danube. Efficient and helpful staff. Visited many nice places.
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