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Discover Linz in December 2025 on one of these 16 tours hand-selected by the travel experts at Adventure Life. Explore the best of during December 2025 as you enjoy Wine Tasting, Biking, Christmas Market Visits, Hiking, and Village Visits. Prices for trips in December 2025 range from $2,799 to $16,123 for a vacation of 8 to 15 days. Choose any of the below 16 itineraries in December 2025 and customize it when you contact one of Adventure Life's expert Linz trip planners.
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Visit charming Passau
from $4,239
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Magna on the Danube - Budapest to Vilshofen

Budapest to Vilshofen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMagna
  • Experience Melk Abbey
  • Explore Passau
  • Discover Salzburg
  • Visit Vienna
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Budapest / Vilshofen
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Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard MS AmaMagna. Enjoy captivating architecture, music, and culinary experiences. Explore Vienna's Baroque gems, savor epicurean delights, and discover vibrant cultures in Budapest and Bratislava.
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Wander a cozy Christmas Market
from $4,439
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Christmas Markets on the Danube - Cruise Only

Budapest - Vilshofen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMagna
  • Explore Budapest’s Christmas Market
  • Visit Bratislava’s Coronation sites
  • Stroll Vienna's Schönbrunn Markets
  • Discover Linz’s old town
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Budapest / Vilshofen
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Sail the Danube on an 8-day cruise aboard the MS AmaMagna, exploring festive capitals like Budapest and Vienna. Discover charming Christmas markets, savoring mulled wine and gingerbread amid Europe’s holiday magic.
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Admire the artistry of Linz
from $4,139
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Melodies of the Danube - Cruise Only

Budapest - Vilshofen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaverde
  • Explore Budapest’s vibrant charm
  • Hike Bratislava Castle’s path
  • Admire Vienna’s regal landmarks
  • Visit Melk Abbey’s Baroque beauty
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Budapest / Vilshofen
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Wine Tasting, Festival Visits
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Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard the MS Amaverde, exploring the enchanting Danube River. Discover the rich history and stunning architecture in Budapest, Bratislava, and Vienna, and enjoy the musical beauty of Salzburg and the scenic Strudengau Valley.
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Hungarian parliament, Budapest
from $4,039
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Legendary Danube - Cruise Only

Nuremberg - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amareina
  • Discover Nuremberg’s medieval charm
  • Wander Regensburg’s Old Town
  • Admire Passau’s scenery
  • Stroll Salzburg’s Mirabell Gardens
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Nuremberg / Budapest
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Biking, Hiking, Archaeological Site Visits
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Embark on an 8-day cruise on the MS Amareina, starting in historic Nuremberg and ending in vibrant Budapest. Enjoy scenic biking and hiking while exploring medieval towns, elegant Vienna, and the stunning Wachau Valley.
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Wander a cozy Christmas Market
from $2,799
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Danube Christmas Delights

Budapest - Passau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises
  • Wander through Bratislava
  • Taste Linz's famous Linzer Torte
  • Explore Christkindlmarkt
  • Discover Passau's history
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Budapest / Passau
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Christmas Market Visits, Village Visits, Local Market Visits
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Embark on an 8-day Danube Christmas Delights cruise aboard Viking Cruises. Explore Budapest's art nouveau beauty and Christmas markets. Experience winter wonderlands in Bratislava and Vienna. Sail through Wachau Valley's vineyards. Discover Linz's baroque charm and enjoy Linzer Torte. Explore Passau's history at the river confluence.
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Budapest
from $5,624
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Melodies of the Danube

13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amasonata
  • Tour Buda Castle in Budapest
  • Experience wine and music in Vienna
  • Take a guided bike tour in Passau
  • Spend 4 days exploring Prague
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Join the MS Amasonata on a fascinating 13-day cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen. Conclude your Danube River adventure with a 3-night stay in Prague.
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from $4,399
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European Holiday Markets

Nuremberg to Vienna - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Beatrice
  • Visit Nuremberg’s Christmas Market
  • Cruise the scenic Wachau Valley
  • Explore Vienna’s historic landmarks
  • Stroll through historic Regensburg
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Nuremberg / Vienna
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Wildlife Viewing
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Experience an 8-day European Holiday Market cruise along the Danube River from Nuremberg to Vienna aboard the S.S. Beatrice. Discover festive cities and charming villages with holiday lights. Visit Nuremberg’s grand Christmas Market, the romantic Thurn and Taxis Castle market, and savor mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, and handcrafted treasures.
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Morning view on Bratislava city
from $7,379
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Grand Danube Cruise - Cruise Only

Vilshofen - Giurgiu - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amabella
  • Stroll Vilshofen’s charming streets
  • Cruise Passau’s scenic rivers
  • Explore Linz’s cultural mile
  • Tour Belgrade’s ancient fortress
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Vilshofen / Giurgiu
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Embark on a 15-day cruise aboard the MS Amabella through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Austria, and Germany. Explore historic capitals, medieval frescoes, and vibrant traditions while savoring Eastern Europe’s rich heritage.
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Christmas Market in Prague
from $6,124
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Christmas Markets on the Danube

13 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMagna
  • Explore Budapest’s grand landmarks
  • Discover Buda and Pest’s wonders
  • Visit Bratislava’s festive market
  • Wander Vienna’s Christmas magic
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Budapest / Prague
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Land & Sea Exploration
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Sail the Danube on a 13-day cruise aboard the MS AmaMagna through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic. Explore festive cities and enchanting Christmas markets, savoring seasonal treats and timeless traditions.
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Take a ride on the ferris wheel or take a stroll through the Christmas Market
from $4,199
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Danube Holiday Markets

Budapest to Passau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Maria Theresa
  • Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market
  • Experience a Slovakian Christmas
  • Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Discover Vienna Art History Museum
  • Step into Benedictine Monastery
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Budapest / Passau
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Experience the Danube Holiday Markets on this 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Passau aboard the S.S. Maria Theresa. Music lovers enjoy special holiday treats, from onboard caroling to an exclusive organ recital. Shoppers delight in picking out unique gifts at Christmas markets in Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Melk, Salzburg, and Passau.
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Panoramic view of Vilshofen
from $4,439
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Magna on the Danube - Cruise only

Vilshofen to Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMagna
  • Explore Passau
  • Discover Salzburg
  • Experience Melk Abbey
  • Visit Vienna
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Vilshofen / Budapest
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Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Vilshofen to Budapest aboard MS AmaMagna. Enjoy captivating architecture, music, and culinary experiences. Explore Vienna's Baroque gems, savor epicurean delights, and discover vibrant cultures in Budapest and Bratislava.
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Historic Nuremberg
from $7,899
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Grand Christmas & New Year's

Nuremberg to Budapest - 13 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Beatrice
  • Tour to the Regensburg old city
  • Visit the Bavarian Forest village
  • Walk through the beautiful Passau
  • Enjoy a private concert in Vienna
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Nuremberg / Budapest
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Celebrate the holiday season on a 13-day river cruise from Nuremberg to Budapest aboard the S.S. Beatrice. Immerse yourself in festive Christmas markets, charming medieval towns, and iconic cities along the Danube River. Savor mulled wine, traditional gingerbread, and local delicacies as you journey through Germany, Austria, and Hungary.
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Christmas Market Square at night
from $6,299
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Enchanting Christmas & New Year's

Passau to Budapest - 11 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Maria Theresa
  • Fancy a Artstetten Castle reception
  • Spend Christmas Day in Salzburg
  • Discover the delicacies of Slovakia
  • Enjoy a Mozart and Strauss concert
  • Warm up with mulled wine tasting
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Passau / Budapest
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Embark on a captivating 11-day Christmas & New Year's river cruise from Passau to Budapest aboard the S.S. Maria Theresa. Explore historic Grein, Melk Abbey’s baroque treasures, and the storybook village of Dürnstein. Savor wine tastings, festive Christmas markets, and evening concerts featuring Mozart and Strauss.
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Lights brighten the evening at this bustling Christmas Market
from $4,799
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Danube Holiday Markets

Budapest to Passau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard River Princess
  • Visit Vörösmarty Christmas Market
  • Experience a Slovakian Christmas
  • Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Discover Vienna Art History Museum
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Budapest / Passau
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Urban Exploration
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Celebrate the holiday season on this 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Passau aboard the River Princess. Explore Bratislava’s Christmas Market and discover its unique traditions. Enjoy breathtaking views while cruising through the Wachau Valley to Krems and Melk. In Passau, stroll through vibrant Christmas markets framed by baroque architecture.
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Vienna
from $4,039
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Melodies of the Danube - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amasonata
  • Discover Budapest
  • Take a guided bike ride
  • Enjoy wine tasting
  • Delight in a walking tour
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Savor the expertly vinted local wines of the Strudengau Valley, indulge your passion for music, art, and architecture in each of the stunning cities you visit as you sail from Budapest to Vilshofen. Board the MS Amasonata, visiting Bratislava, Vienna, Linz, and Passau along the way.
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Take a ride on the ferris wheel or take a stroll through the Christmas Market
from $4,139
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Christmas Markets on the Danube - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amabella
  • Explore Budapest’s Castle District
  • Discover Bratislava’s streets
  • Visit Melk Benedictine Abbey
  • Wander Budapest Christmas Markets
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Budapest / Vilshofen
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Embark on an 8-day river cruise through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany aboard the MS Amabella. Discover festive capitals and enchanting Christmas Markets while enjoying the season's magic along the scenic Danube.
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