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Magnificent Europe with Christmas Amsterdam - Budapest (2028)

15 days

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From Amsterdam to Budapest

4.2 (27 reviews)

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Operator: APT
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 1 - 200
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Meals
Dinner (First dinner on board)
Accommodation
Hotel (APT Ostara)
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam city at own pace
Day 2
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Included Activities
- Glass-Top Boat Canal Cruise through Amsterdam's World Heritage canals
- Culinary Tour discovering Dutch food producers
Landmarks
Amsterdam Canals
Day 3
Andernach
Andernach
Included Activities
- Visit Namedy Castle with Princess Heide von Hohenzollern and enjoy morning tea with pianist
Landmarks
Namedy Castle
Day 4
Rüdesheim
Rüdesheim
Included 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
- Christmas market exploration
Landmarks
Niederwald Monument
Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Rhine Gorge
Day 5
Miltenberg
Miltenberg
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg with liqueur tasting at Franconia's oldest wine cellar
- Local Monastery Visit with Franciscan friar and homemade sausages, cheese and bread tasting
Landmarks
Main River
Day 6
Würzburg
Würzburg
Included Activities
- Visit Würzburg Residence with guided exploration of tapestries, gilded stucco work and Tiepolo ceiling frescoes
- Tastes of Franconia tour including Volkacher Mainschleife wine region, whisky distillery tour and tasting with freshly baked bread
- Explore Rothenburg walled town with optional visit to Käthe Wohlfahrt's Christmas Village
- Hike to Marienberg Fortress
Landmarks
Würzburg Residence
Marienberg Fortress
Rothenburg
Käthe Wohlfahrt's Christmas Village
Day 7
Bamberg
Bamberg
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg's Old Town with historic churches and buildings
Landmarks
Bamberg Old Town
Regnitz River
Day 8
Nuremberg
Nuremberg
Included Activities
- Discover Nuremberg's World War II Sites tour including Reich Party Rally Grounds
- Medieval History of Nuremberg Tour including ramparts, Imperial Castle and Gothic church
- Glühwein and Christmas market exploration
- Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzel tasting on Daystar Deck
Landmarks
Reich Party Rally Grounds
Imperial Castle
Main Market Square
Day 9
Regensburg
Regensburg
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Regensburg's World Heritage-listed city centre
- Christmas market exploration
Landmarks
Regensburg Old Town
Day 10
Passau - Salzburg - Linz
Passau - Salzburg - Linz
Meals
Lunch (Delicious lunch on Gaisberg Mountain with welcome drink)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Salzburg
- Gaisberg Mountain Lunch and Sound of Music Show with welcome drink and traditional Austrian lunch
Landmarks
Gaisberg Mountain
Day 11
Melk - Durnstein
Melk - Durnstein
Meals
Lunch (Traditional Christmas lunch on board)
Included Activities
- Visit Melk Abbey
- Cruise through Wachau Valley
Optional Activities
- Explore Durnstein's cobblestone lanes at leisure
Landmarks
Melk Abbey
Wachau Valley
Day 12
Vienna
Vienna
Included Activities
- City tour of Vienna featuring Ringstrasse landmarks and St Stephen's Cathedral
- Vienna's City Palace exclusive cocktail party and private orchestral recital with Mozart, Strauss and operatic performances
Optional Activities
- Afternoon leisure exploration of Vienna
Landmarks
St Stephen's Cathedral
Ringstrasse
Vienna City Palace
Day 13
Vienna
Vienna
Included Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace visit with lavish rooms and gardens exploration
- Christmas market at Schönbrunn Palace forecourt
- Bratislava, Slovakia tour featuring rococo architecture and communist-era landmarks including UFO bridge, Slovak Radio building and Hotel Kyjev
Landmarks
Schönbrunn Palace
UFO Bridge
Day 14
Budapest
Budapest
Included Activities
- City Tour of Budapest featuring Heroes' Square and St. Stephen's Basilica
- Fisherman's Bastion visit with funicular ride up Castle Hill
Optional Activities
- Afternoon leisure exploration of Budapest
Landmarks
Heroes' Square
St. Stephen's Basilica
Fisherman's Bastion
Castle Hill
Day 15
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Amsterdam Canals

Landmarks
Namedy Castle

Landmarks
Niederwald Monument
Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Rhine Gorge

Landmarks
Main River

Landmarks
Würzburg Residence
Marienberg Fortress
Rothenburg
Käthe Wohlfahrt's Christmas Village

Landmarks
Bamberg Old Town
Regnitz River

Landmarks
Reich Party Rally Grounds
Imperial Castle
Main Market Square

Landmarks
Regensburg Old Town

Landmarks
Gaisberg Mountain

Landmarks
Melk Abbey
Wachau Valley

Landmarks
St Stephen's Cathedral
Ringstrasse
Vienna City Palace

Landmarks
Schönbrunn Palace
UFO Bridge

Landmarks
Heroes' Square
St. Stephen's Basilica
Fisherman's Bastion
Castle Hill

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APT Ostara
Hotel
day 1

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Rating: 4.2 (27 reviews)
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4.2

Lenore5.0•July 2023
The tour was an absolute delight. Everything from the food to the tours to the company, we loved it. The staff were...
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BarryOConnor4.0•September 2019
We completed the Switzerland by Rail tour followed by the river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest. The land based...
We completed the Switzerland by Rail tour followed by the river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest. The land based tour requires a lot of walking. There are no transfers from the station to the hotel, with two exceptions, one transfer is by ferry and the other by bus because the hotel is 10 km out of town. All other transfers from 500 mt up to 900 mt are on foot. For the land based tour you need to carry everything with you for the day as your luggage goes by separate courier to the next hotel. There are certain excursions on the land based tour that will be a challenge for older people, or those with health issues. APT do not disclose the risks associated with these prior to selling you the tour. River cruising first class. Consider the additional cost of a balcony room, as during the second week of the cruise, the ships are moored two and three abreast and your balcony is only 1 mt away from the ship next door.Show more
Dr5.0•October 2025
We travelled AMSTERDAM to BUDAPEST from 10th October starting out on APT OSTARA. Low water levels in the...
We travelled AMSTERDAM to BUDAPEST from 10th October starting out on APT OSTARA. Low water levels in the RHINE-MAIN-DANUBE CANAL meant we had to disembark from Nuremberg, then travel 250km by bus to Vishofen on the upper reaches of the Danube. Bonus for a former Geography professor. Joined APT SOLARA for journey to BUDAPEST. Fabulous experience, friendly staff, great food, well organised tours with knowledgeable local guides. Ready for next tour in 2027 ! Dr R on Gold Coast, QLDShow more

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