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

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From Budapest to Munich
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Budapest

    Budapest

    Included Activities

    • Evening reception on board Scenic Space-Ship

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Budapest's Christmas markets
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  3. Day 2

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice activity (choice of Budapest in Depth coach tour, Guided hike of Buda, or National Opera House tour)
    Landmarks
    Várkert Bazár
    Margaret Bridge
    Széchenyi Square
    Elizabeth Square
    Hungarian State Opera House
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  4. Day 3

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice activity (choice of Walking tour of Bratislava, Communist walk, or Ancestry of the kitchen cooking class)
    Landmarks
    Hlavné Námestie
    Old Town Hall
    Bratislava Castle
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  5. Day 4

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Exclusive private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt, performances of Strauss and Mozart, ballet dancers and vocalists)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice activity (choice of Visit Schönbrunn Palace, Guided tour of Vienna, or Highlights of Central Vienna & Kunsthistorisches Museum)
    • Scenic Enrich - Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Christmas markets during free afternoon time
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Ringstrasse
    Kunsthistorisches Museum
    Palais Liechtenstein
  6. Day 5

    Dürnstein - Melk

    Dürnstein - Melk
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Regional delicacies tasting with local schnapps while cruising the Wachau Valley)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice activity (choice of Melk Benedictine Abbey guided tour or UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience)
    • Afternoon cruise with local producer tasting of regional delicacies and schnapps
    Landmarks
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Wachau Valley
  7. Day 6

    Linz - Passau

    Linz - Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (for Český Krumlov full-day excursion)), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice activity (choice of Full day excursion to Český Krumlov, St. Florian Monastery, or Guided tour of Linz)
    Landmarks
    Castle of Linz
    Saint Martin's Church
    Holy Trinity Column
    St. Florian Monastery
    Český Krumlov
  8. Day 7

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant in Salzburg (for Full day excursion to Salzburg option only)), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Highlights of Passau walking tour with local guide including St. Stephens Cathedral visit
    • Free time to explore traditional Christmas markets
    • Full day excursion to Salzburg via coach with guided tour and lunch at local restaurant
    • Free time to explore Salzburg
    • Cross Border Cycling guided e-bike ride along the River Inn into Austria
    Landmarks
    St. Stephens Cathedral
    Passau Old Town
  9. Day 8

    Passau to Munich

    Passau to Munich
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours Ship

  • Scenic Pearl
    Scenic Pearl
    Launched in 2011, Scenic’s Pearl cruise ship is currently fitting up to 167 travelers in its cabins. 50 crew members are working tir… Read more
    Built
    2011 (refurbished 2013)
    Built
    2011 (refurbished 2013)
    Guests
    167
    Guests
    167
    Crew
    53
    Crew
    53
    Length
    135m
    Length
    135m
    Staterooms
    84
    Staterooms
    84
    Gross Tonnage
    2,721
    Gross Tonnage
    2,721

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  • 3 local currencies

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