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Magnificent Europe with Christmas Amsterdam → Budapest (2028)

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From Amsterdam to Budapest
4.2 (27 reviews)
  • Amsterdam’s canal houses and bridges glow with festive lights reflected in the still water at blue hour.
  • Panoramic view of Utrecht’s historic rooftops dominated by the soaring Dom Tower under a blue-sky afternoon.
  • Twin church towers overlook a river bridge and green hills in the picturesque town of Miltenberg, Germany.
  • The ornate fountain in front of the Baroque Würzburg Residence glistens under bright morning sunlight.
  • Aerial view of Bratislava with St. Martin’s Cathedral spire and the Danube River flowing past modern bridges.
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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
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Ostara)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Amsterdam city at own pace
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam to Andernach

    Amsterdam to Andernach
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Glass-top boat canal cruise through Amsterdam's World Heritage-listed canals
    • Culinary tour of Dutch local producers
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Andernach

    Andernach
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Namedy Castle with Princess Heide von Hohenzollern's personal welcome, tour castle and gardens, and enjoy morning tea with pianist
    Landmarks
    Namedy Castle
  4. Day 4

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Gondola ride over Rhine Valley vineyards to Niederwald Monument
    • Tour of Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    • Historic wine cellar visit with Rhine Valley wine tasting
    • Explore Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Niederwald Monument
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    Rüdesheim Christmas Market
  5. Day 5

    Miltenberg

    Miltenberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Miltenberg with liqueur tasting at historic wine cellar
    • Local monastery visit with Franciscan friar meeting, homemade sausages, cheese and bread tasting, and garden and vineyard exploration
    Landmarks
    Miltenberg Old Town
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Würzburg

    Würzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Würzburg Residence with guided tour of rooms, gardens, tapestries, gilded stucco work and Tiepolo ceiling frescoes
    • Guided tour of Volkacher Mainschleife wine region and Franconian whisky distillery with whisky and winemaker meeting, tasting paired with fresh bread
    • Explore Rothenburg walled town with free time to visit Käthe Wohlfahrt's Christmas Village
    • Hike to Marienberg Fortress overlooking Würzburg
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
    Marienberg Fortress
    Rothenburg ob der Tauber
    Käthe Wohlfahrt's Christmas Village
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Bamberg

    Bamberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town including historic churches and buildings, and town hall on Regnitz River
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Old Town
    Bamberg Town Hall
  8. Day 8

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Nuremberg's World War II sites including Reich Party Rally Grounds
    • Medieval history tour of Nuremberg including 900-year-old ramparts, Imperial Castle and 14th century Gothic church
    • Explore Nuremberg Christmas Markets with Glühwein
    • Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzel tasting on Daystar Deck
    Landmarks
    Reich Party Rally Grounds
    Nuremberg Imperial Castle
    Nuremberg Christmas Market
  9. Day 9

    Regensburg

    Regensburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Regensburg's World Heritage-listed city center
    • Explore Regensburg Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Regensburg Old Town
  10. Day 10

    Passau - Salzburg - Linz

    Passau - Salzburg - Linz
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    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on Gaisberg Mountain at traditional restaurant overlooking Salzburg), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Salzburg
    • Gaisberg Mountain lunch and 'Sound of Music' show with hunting horn blower welcome, welcome drink, and lunch
    Landmarks
    Salzburg
    Gaisberg Mountain
  11. Day 11

    Melk - Durnstein

    Melk - Durnstein
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    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Christmas lunch on board), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Melk Abbey
    • Traditional Christmas lunch on board while cruising Wachau Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Durnstein cobblestone lanes
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
  12. Day 12

    Vienna

    Vienna
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Vienna including Ringstrasse landmarks and St Stephen's Cathedral
    • Exclusive cocktail party and private recital at Vienna's City Palace with full orchestra performing Mozart and Strauss, and operatic recital

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon leisure exploration of Vienna
    Landmarks
    St Stephen's Cathedral
    Ringstrasse
    City Palace of Liechtenstein
  13. Day 13

    Vienna to Budapest

    Vienna to Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Schönbrunn Palace with tour of lavishly furnished rooms and beautiful gardens, and Christmas market in palace forecourt
    • Visit Bratislava, Slovakia with tour of 18th-century rococo and communist-era architectural landmarks including UFO bridge, Slovak Radio building and Hotel Kyjev
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Schönbrunn Christmas Market
    Bratislava
    UFO Bridge
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  14. Day 14

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Budapest including Heroes' Square and St. Stephen's Basilica
    • Funicular ride up to Castle Hill with view of river, and walk to Fisherman's Bastion

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon leisure exploration of Budapest
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    St. Stephen's Basilica
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Castle Hill
  15. Day 15

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Germany.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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