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Magnificent Europe with Christmas Budapest → Amsterdam (2028)

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From Budapest to Amsterdam

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

Day 1
Budapest
Budapest
Accommodation
Hotel (APT Solara)
Included Activities
- Welcome evening with Hungarian folk music performance
Landmarks
Budapest
Day 2
Budapest to Vienna
Budapest to Vienna
Optional Activities
- City tour of Budapest with Heroes' Square and St. Stephen's Basilica visit
- Christmas markets visit in Budapest
- Funicular ride to Castle Hill
- Walk to Fisherman's Bastion
Landmarks
Heroes' Square
St. Stephen's Basilica
Castle Hill
Fisherman's Bastion
Day 3
Vienna
Vienna
Included Activities
- City sightseeing along the Ringstrasse
- St. Stephen's Cathedral viewing
Landmarks
Ringstrasse
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Day 4
Vienna
Vienna
Included Activities
- Cocktail party and private classical music performance at Vienna's City Palace
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace tour with former emperors' apartments and grounds
- Christmas markets at Schönbrunn Palace forecourt
- Day trip to Bratislava with UFO bridge, Slovak Radio building, and Hotel Kyjev viewing
Landmarks
Schönbrunn Palace
City Palace of Liechtenstein
UFO Bridge
Slovak Radio Building
Hotel Kyjev
Day 5
Durnstein - Melk
Durnstein - Melk
Included Activities
- Exploration of Durnstein
- Cruise through Wachau Valley
- Visit to Melk Abbey
Landmarks
Durnstein
Wachau Valley
Melk Abbey
Day 6
Passau - Salzburg - Linz
Passau - Salzburg - Linz
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at Gaisberg Mountain restaurant with welcome drink)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Salzburg
- Welcome at Gaisberg Mountain restaurant with hunting horn blower greeting
- Lunch at Gaisberg Mountain restaurant
- 'The Sound of Music' show
Landmarks
Salzburg
Gaisberg Mountain
Day 7
Regensburg
Regensburg
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Regensburg's World Heritage city center
- Christmas markets exploration
Landmarks
Regensburg Old Town
Day 8
Nuremberg
Nuremberg
Included Activities
- Glühwein tasting and Christmas markets visit
- Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzel tasting on Daystar Deck
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg's World War II sites including Reich Party Rally Grounds
- Medieval history tour of Nuremberg including ramparts, Imperial Castle, and Gothic church
Landmarks
Reich Party Rally Grounds
Nuremberg Imperial Castle
Day 9
Bamberg
Bamberg
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg's Old Town
- Historic churches and buildings viewing
Landmarks
Bamberg Old Town
Bamberg Town Hall
Regnitz River
Day 10
Würzburg
Würzburg
Optional Activities
- Tour of Würzburg Residence with its apartments, tapestries, stucco work and Tiepolo ceiling frescoes
- Visit to walled town of Rothenburg with cobblestone streets and colorful houses
- Visit to Käthe Wohlfahrt's 'Christmas Village' with largest collection of German Christmas decorations
- Hike to Marienberg Fortress
- Guided tour of Volkacher Mainschleife whisky distillery with whisky and winemaker meeting
- Whisky and wine tasting paired with freshly baked bread from local bakery
Landmarks
Würzburg Residence
Rothenburg
Marienberg Fortress
Volkacher Mainschleife
Day 11
Miltenberg
Miltenberg
Meals
Lunch (Traditional Christmas lunch on board)
Included Activities
- Cruise along the Main River
- Traditional Christmas lunch on board
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Miltenberg's historic buildings and squares
- Local liqueur tasting at historic wine cellar in Franconia
- Visit to local monastery with Franciscan friar meeting
- Sampling of homemade sausages, cheese and bread at monastery
- Exploration of monastery gardens and vineyard
Landmarks
Miltenberg
Main River
Day 12
Rüdesheim
Rüdesheim
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride over Rhine Valley vineyards
- Niederwald Monument visit
- Tour of Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
- Historic wine cellar visit with Rhine Valley wine tasting
Landmarks
Rüdesheim
Niederwald Monument
Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Rhine Valley
Day 13
Andernach
Andernach
Meals
Tea (Morning tea at Namedy Castle with classical piano music)
Included Activities
- Visit to Namedy Castle with Princess Heide von Hohenzollern
- Exploration of castle rooms, nooks and grounds
- Morning tea at Namedy Castle with classical piano music
Landmarks
Namedy Castle
Day 14
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Glass-top boat canal cruise through Amsterdam's World Heritage-listed canals
- Culinary discovery tour visiting local Dutch food producers with tastings
Landmarks
Amsterdam Canals
Utrecht
Day 15
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Budapest

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

Landmarks
Ringstrasse
St. Stephen's Cathedral

Landmarks
Schönbrunn Palace
City Palace of Liechtenstein
UFO Bridge
Slovak Radio Building
Hotel Kyjev

Landmarks
Durnstein
Wachau Valley
Melk Abbey

Landmarks
Salzburg
Gaisberg Mountain

Landmarks
Regensburg Old Town

Landmarks
Reich Party Rally Grounds
Nuremberg Imperial Castle

Landmarks
Bamberg Old Town
Bamberg Town Hall
Regnitz River

Landmarks
Würzburg Residence
Rothenburg
Marienberg Fortress
Volkacher Mainschleife

Landmarks
Miltenberg
Main River

Landmarks
Rüdesheim
Niederwald Monument
Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Rhine Valley

Landmarks
Namedy Castle

Landmarks
Amsterdam Canals
Utrecht

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Where You'll Stay

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APT Solara
Hotel
day 1

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Rating: 4.2 (27 reviews)
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Response rate: 57%
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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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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- 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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- For any tour departing before November 23rd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 23rd, 2026, a minimum payment of $750 is required to confirm your booking with APT. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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