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Christmastime from Budapest to Frankfurt 2028

13 days
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From Budapest to Frankfurt-am-Main
4.6 (234 reviews)
  • Hungarian Parliament Building illuminated by warm dawn light along the Danube River in Budapest.
  • Belvedere Palace in Vienna framed by vibrant sunrise sky and formal gardens.
  • Overview of Krems an der Donau and the Danube River meandering through Wachau Valley.
  • Ornate yellow façade of Melk Abbey with statues and baroque detailing under clear sky.
  • Bright summer view of Frankfurt's modern skyscrapers against a blue sky.
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Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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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 30 - 160
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the Royal Palace grounds and take photographs
    • Enjoy Christmas traditions around Budapest
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Austrian Cookie Tasting while sailing to Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Royal Waltz Concert in Vienna
    Landmarks
    Bratislava
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through Vienna's Old Town and Christmas markets with local winter specialties
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna - Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Christkindlesmarkt Christmas market
    • Relax in a Viennese café
    • Guided Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Christkindlesmarkt
  4. Day 4

    Krems - Melk

    Krems - Melk
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through Krems
    • Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey - frescoes, statues, library, and pipe organ
    Landmarks
    Wachau Valley
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Passau - City of Three Rivers

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Christkindlesmarkt near St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Full-day Guided Excursion to Salzburg - Mozart's city and Austrian Christmas celebration
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Christkindlesmarkt
  6. Day 6

    Regensburg

    Regensburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Regensburg - Altes Rathaus and Porta Pretoria
    • Gingerbread Cooking Demonstration on board

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Christmas markets - hot mulled wine, candied almonds, gingerbread, bratwurst
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus
    Porta Pretoria
  7. Day 7

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Christmas Traditions Lecture on board
    • Guided Sightseeing of Nuremberg - medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, Kaiserburg Castle
    • Guided Tour of Nuremberg Rally Grounds

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Christmas Markets of Nuremberg - bratwurst, gingerbread, mulled blueberry wine, Bavarian fare
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Gothic Cathedral
    Nuremberg Rally Grounds
    Christkindlesmarkt
  8. Day 8

    Munich Excursion (from Nuremberg)

    Munich Excursion (from Nuremberg)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Tour of Munich - Nymphenburg Palace, Old Town Hall, New Town Hall at Marienplatz
    Landmarks
    Nymphenburg Palace
    Marienplatz
  9. Day 9

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Christmas carolers aboard the ship

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Nuremberg's festively lit streets
    • Browse for last-minute Christmas gifts
  10. Day 10

    Bamberg

    Bamberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bamberg - medieval town and nativity scenes
    • Christmas Traditions Lecture on board

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Christmas markets
    • Traditional German dumplings, sausage, and Bavarian ale
    Landmarks
    Bamberg
  11. Day 11

    Würzburg

    Würzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg - Old Main Bridge, fortress, baroque Bishop's Residence

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Excursion to Rothenburg
    • Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas Museum - world's most extensive collection of traditional German Christmas decorations
    • Browse Würzburg's Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Old Main Bridge
    Bishop's Residence
    Rothenburg
    Käthe Wohlfahrt German Christmas Museum
  12. Day 12

    Miltenberg

    Miltenberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Miltenberg - medieval half-timber homes and Germany's oldest inn

    Optional Activities

    • German Cookie Baking Demonstration on board
    Landmarks
    Miltenberg
  13. Day 13

    Frankfurt

    Frankfurt
    Meals
    Breakfast
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    Part of Avalon's cutting-edge fleet of Suite Ships®, the Avalon Impression came onto the river cruising scene with a bang. This g… Read more
    Built
    2014
    Guests
    84 - 166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    67
    Staterooms
    16
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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