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7 Night Christmas Markets on the Danube Cruise

From Budapest, (Hungary) to Vilshofen, (Germany)

AmaSofia
AMA Waterways
4 Stars
Cruise #: 14243145
Sail Date: Sunday, Dec 20, 2026
Return Date: Sunday, Dec 27, 2026
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7 Night Christmas Markets on the Danube Cruise

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Sunday - Dec 20, 2026
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1
  • Budapest, Hungary
Arrive in Budapest and board your luxurious river cruise ship. (D)
Monday - Dec 21, 2026
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2
  • Budapest, Hungary
Today, you have the opportunity to visit both the Buda (hilly) and Pest (flat) sides of the Danube River. Start on the Buda side, following your guide through the city's Castle District where you will marvel at the fairytale turrets of Fisherman's Bastion, gaze upon the breathtaking panorama below, and see Matthias Church, renowned for its striking tower and colorful mosaic roof. For a more active tour, hike to Budapest's Castle Hill. In the afternoon, explore the treasures of Pest, admiring the colossal Hungarian Parliament Building, Heroes' Square, and the moving "Shoes on the Danube Bank" memorial. (B,L,D) ...
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Tuesday - Dec 22, 2026
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3
  • Bratislava, Slovakia
Host to the crowning ceremonies of 19 Hungarian kings and queens between 1536 and 1830, Bratislava certainly has earned the title "Coronation City of Kings" as you'll discover during your walking tour. Or join a culinary host to sample traditional Slovakian specialties, as well as learn how to prepare stuffed potato ravioli with an opportunity to taste your own creation. For a more active adventure, hike up to Bratislava Castle, offering magnificent views of the city. (B,L,D) ...
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Wednesday - Dec 23, 2026
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4
  • Vienna, Austria
The "City of Waltzes" offers a wealth of gems and your city tour showcases its regal splendors, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs. Conclude your tour in Vienna's historic city center and then visit St. Stephen's Cathedral, or discover Vienna by bike. During the afternoon, enjoy leisure time to further explore this iconic city. (B,L,D) ...
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Thursday - Dec 24, 2026
Day
5
Weissenkirchen, Austria
  • Weissenkirchen, Austria
  • Melk, Austria
After reaching Weissenkirchen, you'll be treated to several choices of excursions. Take a walking tour of Durnstein and sample local wines, such as the apricot wine for which this town is renowned. For a more culinary-focused experience, enjoy a wine tasting hosted by a local vintner and sample special apricot treats such as chocolates and jams from a local boutique. If you prefer a more active adventure, join a guided bike tour to Melk where you will meet the ship. Later in the day, visit Melk Abbey. Located on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube River, the Benedictine abbey houses a museum chronicling its history and a famous library with countless medieval manuscripts as well as frescoes painted by Johann Michael Rottmayr and Paul Troger. (B,L,D) ...
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Friday - Dec 25, 2026
Day
6
Linz, Germany
  • Linz, Germany
The ship arrives in Linz where you'll have several choices of excursions. For those who love The Sound of Music, enjoy a full-day excursion to Salzburg and tour the historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square, and the Old Market. En route to Salzburg, stop at Mondsee, home of the Basilika St. Michael, where the famous wedding scene in the movie was filmed. You may also choose to join a full-day excursion to the charming Czech mountain town of Cesky Krumlov, where you can stroll its cobblestone streets; marvel at the city's picturesque Baroque and Renaissance-style buildings; and tour Krumlov Castle, one of Europe's largest castle complexes. Following these full-day excursions, you may also choose to take a brief walking tour in Linz. Alternatively, join a walking tour through the old city center of Linz and by the Mozart House; or bike along the city's famed "Cultural Mile" and the Danube. (B,L,D) ...
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Saturday - Dec 26, 2026
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7
Passau, Germany
  • Passau, Germany
  • Vilshofen, Germany
Discover the 2,000-year-old city of Passau in one of three ways. Enjoy a walking tour and marvel at Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephan's Cathedral. Guests looking for a more active morning can choose between a guided bike tour along the Danube River, or a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus Fortress. Later, the ship cruises to Vilshofen, where you will be treated to a festive Oktoberfest celebration with local beer, Bavarian folk music, and dancing-an AmaWaterways exclusive. (B,L,D) ...
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Sunday - Dec 27, 2026
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8
Vilshofen, Germany
  • Vilshofen, Germany
This morning, disembark your ship in Vilshofen. (B)
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