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Hungarian parliament, Budapest
from $4,349
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Iconic Christmas Markets - Cruise Only

Budapest - Nuremberg - 8 Day Itinerary aboard AmaSonata
  • Visit the Great Market Hall
  • Tour Vienna by Night
  • Explore Melk Abbey
  • Take a guided bike ride
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Enjoy the Iconic Christmas Markets on this 8-day journey along the Danube River aboard the MS Amasota. Travel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and historic towns bedecked with twinkling Christmas trees and lined with wooden huts gleaming with handcrafted treasures.
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Wander a cozy Christmas Market
from $4,249
$2500
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Iconic Christmas Markets - Cruise Only

Nuremberg - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard AmaReina
  • Explore Nuremberg’s medieval charm
  • Wander Regensburg’s Old Town
  • Stroll Passau’s cobbled streets
  • Visit Thurn Christmas Market
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Nuremberg / Budapest
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Biking, Christmas Market Visits
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Experience an 8-day cruise on the MS Amareina, visiting charming towns and stunning cities adorned with Christmas decorations. Enjoy festive markets in Nuremberg, Regensburg, Vienna, and Budapest, filled with handmade crafts, mulled wine, and holiday delights.
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Explore the charming Austrian town of Linz
from $4,249
$2500
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Legendary Danube - Cruise Only

Nuremberg - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard 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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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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Take a ride on the ferris wheel or take a stroll through the Christmas Market
from $4,599
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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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Wine Tasting
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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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Enjoy a quiet moment on the banks of the Danube
from $12,690
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Splendours of Europe

Budapest - Amsterdam - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Dawn
  • Explore Budapest’s grand landmarks
  • Discover Bratislava’s Old Town
  • Tour Vienna’s imperial highlights
  • Visit Melk Abbey’s ancient library
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Budapest / Amsterdam
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Variable
Embark on a 14-day river cruise on the Emerald Dawn, starting in Budapest and exploring cities like Vienna, Wurzburg, and Cologne along the Danube, Rhine, and Main rivers. Experience guided tours and unique cultural highlights, culminating in Amsterdam's vibrant atmosphere.
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Explore Cologne
from $11,590
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Splendours of Europe

Amsterdam - Budapest - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sun
  • Explore Amsterdam’s canals
  • Admire Rhine Gorge castles
  • Tour Rudesheim’s music museum
  • Wander Miltenberg’s medieval street
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Amsterdam / Budapest
Activities
Local Market Visits
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Variable
Experience a 15-day river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest on the Emerald Sun, visiting cities like Cologne, Vienna, and Bratislava. Enjoy guided tours, local encounters, and stunning sights along the Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers, ending in Budapest.
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Explore historic Bamberg
from $6,545
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Splendours of Europe

Amsterdam - Budapest - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Luna
  • Visit Amsterdam Dutch countryside
  • Walk Cologne stunning cathedral
  • Discover Wertheim Bronnbach Abbey
  • Tour Wurzburg Bishop's Residence
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Amsterdam / Budapest
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Urban Exploration, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking
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Variable
Enjoy a 15-day cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest on the Emerald Luna, exploring the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers through five countries. Discover historic sites, charming towns, and experience local culture with activities like wine tastings and a visit to Bronnbach Abbey.
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Christmas Market in Prague
from $5,834
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Iconic Christmas Markets

13 Day Itinerary aboard AmaLea
  • Visit The Great Synagogue
  • Explore Rathaus
  • Take a guided bike ride
  • Sample Bavaria’s specialties
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Iconic Christmas Markets are plentiful and are on full display for your pleasure. Start your journey with 2 nights in Budapest, followed by a 7-night cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg & finishing with 3 nights in Prague.
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Evening in Vienna, Austria
from $5,834
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Iconic Christmas Markets

13 Day Itinerary aboard AmaSonata
  • Visit the Great Synagogue
  • Tour the vibrant Great Market Hall
  • Travel through the Austrian Alps
  • Explore Prague’s Christmas Markets
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Start your 13-day journey with 2 nights in Budapest, followed by a 7-night cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg & ending with 3 nights in Prague. Iconic Christmas Markets are plentiful and are on full display for your pleasure along the Danube River aboard the MS Amasonata.
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Nuremberg
from $6,034
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Iconic Christmas Markets

Budapest - Prague - 13 Day Itinerary aboard AmaVerde
  • Explore Nuremberg’s Christmas glow
  • Visit Vienna’s festive Town Hall
  • Walk Passau’s historic old town
  • Bike through Melk’s serene paths
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Budapest / Prague
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration
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Variable
Embark on a 13-day cruise with stays in Budapest and Prague aboard the MS Amaverde. Experience enchanting Christmas markets in Nuremberg, Regensburg, Vienna, and Budapest, filled with handcrafted treasures, seasonal delights, and a warm holiday spirit.
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Sunset over Passau
from $9,390
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Danube Delights

Munich - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Star
  • Experience Regensburg’s Old Town
  • Explore Passau’s old town
  • Visit Gottweig Abbey
  • Discover Vienna’s art legacy
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Munich / Budapest
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Variable
Set sail on an 8-day cruise from Munich to Budapest on the Emerald Star, exploring Germany's charm through guided walks and city tours. Discover how Austria and Hungary blend historic sites with modern development, highlighting the Danube's importance to European culture.
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Take a quiet moment in Passau
from $8,590
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Danube Explorer

Budapest - Munich - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Star
  • Explore Budapest’s Grand Market
  • Discover Bratislava’s Gothic charm
  • Tour Vienna’s Ringstrasse
  • Visit Melk Abbey’s Baroque halls
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Budapest / Passau
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Variable
Enjoy an 8-day Danube cruise from Budapest to Munich on the Emerald Star, exploring rich cultural landmarks. From Budapest's grand architecture to Vienna's imperial Ringstrasse and Melk Abbey, experience immersive tours and regional flavors along the way.
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Seamless connections. Excellent guides. Fulfilled every request. Very nice hotels.
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Its a beautiful country, very friendly people, and everything went like clockwork. The local guide/driver was one of the best we've had: knowledgeable, always on time, had good ideas for what to see. Khiri Travel (the local travel agency) is terrific. Second trip we've taken with them. Recommend them and Adventure Life 100%
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