Take a Christmas Markets on the Danube Cruise and see the towns of Budapest, Vienna, Nuremberg, Regensburg and Salzburg decked out in holiday finery.
Glittering Christmas trees, ringing cathedral bells and children dressed as angels singing Christmas carols.
On our Christmas Markets on The Danube you will enjoy an extensive lineup of included tours. You will have a choice of excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, hikes and Special Interest Tours. We always include a large variety of activities so that you can choose how you want to explore. No matter your preference, your days will be full of discovery and wonder.
Arrive in Budapest to begin your Christmas Markets on The Danube. Board your luxurious river cruise ship. This evening, meet your fellow travelers at the Welcome Dinner. Tonight, the ship will sail a special Illuminations Cruise past the capital’s glittering river front. (D)
Home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Buda Castle quarter in Castle Hill and Heroes’ Square, Budapest offers an unmatched combination of culture and tradition. Your city tour begins with a visit to the vibrant Great Market Hall. The remainder of this tour takes you to both the Buda (hilly) and the Pest (flat) sides of the river. Afterwards, you’ll visit Vörösmarty Square, the oldest, richest and the most spectacular of all the Christmas markets in Budapest. (B,L,D)
Host to the crowning ceremonies of 11 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. You’ll also have an opportunity to visit Bratislava’s charming Christmas Market. Or join a special “Tastes of Slovakia” tour. For a more active adventure, hike up to Bratislava Castle, offering magnificent views of the city. Tonight, explore Vienna’s splendid Rathaus (Town Hall) Christmas Market. (B,L,D)
Join a tour showcasing its regal splendors, such as the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs, before concluding in Vienna’s historic city center. If you prefer a more active adventure, then join a guided bike ride along the Danube.
During the afternoon, visit the market at Schönbrunn Palace with a giant sparkling Christmas tree. Cap the day off with “Vienna by Night” Christmas Markets at the beautifully decorated Maria Theresaplatz Christmas Market. (B,L,D)
After reaching Weissenkirchen, you’ll have a choice of excursions. Join a walking tour in Dürnstein and then a visit to a local boutique where you’ll enjoy a tasting of special apricot treats. Prefer more active adventures? Join a guided bike tour from Weissenkirchen to Melk. For those not biking to Melk, you’ll sail through the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley to Melk. Once in Melk, you’ll visit its magnificent Benedictine Abbey. (B,L,D)
Choose a full-day visit to Salzburg where you’ll enjoy a walking tour of the UNESCO-designated Old Town, its magnificent cathedral and its Christmas Markets.
Alternatively, you can choose a morning walking tour through Linz’s old city center and by the Mozart House, as well as visit Linz’s Christmas Markets. Or you can go on a guided bike tour through Linz and along the city’s famed “Culture Mile” and the Danube.
During the afternoon, you can join a half-day excursion to Salzburg or visit the charming mountain town, Český Krumlov, located just over the Czech-Austrian border. (B,L,D)
During the season of Advent, beautiful Passau dresses in her Bavarian holiday splendor, which you will discover on your walking tour through the city and at its Christmas Market at St. Stephen’s Square—also home to its magnificent cathedral. Go in search of unique crafts, including Bavarian-style houses and glass ornaments. If you prefer a more active adventure, join a guided bike ride along the Danube. Later, sail for Vilshofen, where you’ll be treated to an exclusive Oktoberfest celebration. (B,L,D)
This morning, disembark your ship in Vilshofen. (B)
Embark Date | Start City | Ship Name | Cruise | Promotion |
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Nov-22-2020 | Vilshofen | AmaCerto | 3,099 | Triple Savings |
Nov-27-2020 | Vilshofen | AmaSerena | 3,199 | Triple Savings |
Nov-27-2020 | Budapest | AmaSonata | 3,199 | Triple Savings |
Nov-29-2020 | Vilshofen | AmaMagna | 3,399 | 250 |
Nov-29-2020 | Budapest | AmaPrima | 3,199 | Triple Savings |
Dec-04-2020 | Vilshofen | AmaSonata | 3,299 | 250 |
Dec-04-2020 | Budapest | AmaSerena | 3,299 | 250 |
Dec-06-2020 | Vilshofen | AmaPrima | 3,299 | 500 |
Dec-06-2020 | Budapest | AmaMagna | 3,499 | 500 |
Dec-11-2020 | Vilshofen | AmaMagna | 3,299 | Triple Savings |
Dec-11-2020 | Budapest | AmaSonata | 3,299 | Triple Savings |
Dec-12-2020 | Budapest | AmaLea | 3,299 | Triple Savings |
Dec-13-2020 | Vilshofen | AmaMagna | 3,499 | Triple Savings |
Dec-13-2020 | Budapest | AmaPrima | 3,299 | Triple Savings |
Dec-18-2020 | Vilshofen | AmaSonata | 3,299 | Triple Savings |
Dec-18-2020 | Budapest | AmaSerena | 3,299 | Triple Savings |
Dec-20-2020 | Vilshofen | AmaPrima | 3,299 | Triple Savings |
Dec-20-2020 | Budapest | AmaMagna | 3,499 | Triple Savings |
Nov-27-2021 | Vilshofen | AmaSonata | 3,299 | Triple Savings |
Nov-28-2021 | Budapest | AmaBella | 3,299 | Triple Savings |
Nov-29-2021 | Vilshofen | AmaLea | 3,399 | Triple Savings |
Dec-05-2021 | Vilshofen | AmaBella | 3,399 | Triple Savings |
Dec-06-2021 | Budapest | AmaLea | 3,399 | Triple Savings |
Dec-12-2021 | Budapest | AmaBella | 3,399 | Triple Savings |
Dec-13-2021 | Vilshofen | AmaLea | 3,399 | Triple Savings |
Dec-19-2021 | Vilshofen | AmaBella | 3,399 | Triple Savings |
Price Per Person in USD
Cabin Upgrade | Sq. ft. | Premium |
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Suite Violin Deck French & Outside Balcony | 300 | 3,599 |
Category AA+ Violin Deck French & Outside Balcony | 290 | 2,799 |
Category AA Violin Deck French & Outside Balcony | 235 | 2,199 |
Category AB Cello Deck French & Outside Balcony | 235 | 1,999 |
Category BA Violin Deck French & Outside Balcony | 210 | 1,799 |
Category BB Cello Deck French & Outside Balcony | 210 | 1,599 |
Category C Violin & Cello Deck French Balcony | 170 | 999 |
Category CB Violin Deck French Balcony | 155 | 699 |
Category D Piano Deck Fixed Window | 160 | 299 |
Category E Piano Deck Fixed Window | 160 | - |
Vilshofen Departures
Budapest Departures
Notes:
Embark Date | Start City | Ship Name | Cruise | Promotion |
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Nov-27 | Vilshofen | AmaLea | 3,399 | EBR |
Nov-28 | Vilshofen | AmaBella | 3,399 | EBR |
Dec-02 | Budapest | AmaViola | 3,499 | EBR |
Dec-05 | Budapest | AmaBella | 3,499 | EBR |
Dec-09 | Vilshofen | AmaViola | 3,499 | EBR |
Dec-12 | Vilshofen | AmaBella | 3,499 | EBR |
Dec-16 | Budapest | AmaViola | 3,499 | EBR |
Dec-19 | Budapest | AmaBella | 3,499 | EBR |
Dec-23 | Budapest | AmaSonata | 3,499 | EBR |
Price Per Person in USD
Cabin Upgrade | Sq. ft. | Premium |
---|---|---|
Suite Violin Deck French & Outside Balcony | 300 | 3,599 |
Category AA+ Violin Deck French & Outside Balcony | 290 | 2,899 |
Category AA Violin Deck French & Outside Balcony | 235 | 2,299 |
Category AB Cello Deck French & Outside Balcony | 235 | 2,099 |
Category BA Violin Deck French & Outside Balcony | 210 | 1,899 |
Category BB Cello Deck French & Outside Balcony | 210 | 1,699 |
Category C Violin & Cello Deck French Balcony | 170 | 1,099 |
Category CB Violin Deck French Balcony | 155 | 799 |
Category D Piano Deck Fixed Window | 160 | 299 |
Category E Piano Deck Fixed Window | 160 | - |
Cabin Upgrade | Sq. ft. | Premium |
---|---|---|
Suite Violin Deck French & Outside Balcony | 300 | 3,599 |
Category AA+ Violin Deck French & Outside Balcony | 290 | 2,899 |
Category AA Violin Deck French & Outside Balcony | 235 | 2,299 |
Category AB Cello Deck French & Outside Balcony | 235 | 2,099 |
Category BA Violin Deck French & Outside Balcony | 210 | 1,899 |
Category BB Cello Deck French & Outside Balcony | 210 | 1,699 |
Category C Violin & Cello Deck French Balcony | 170 | 1,099 |
Category CB Violin Deck French Balcony | 155 | 799 |
Category D Piano Deck Fixed Window | 160 | 299 |
Category E Piano Deck Fixed Window | 160 | - |
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