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Detailed ornament at a Christmas Market
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Danube Christmas Markets

Budapest - Munich - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Amber
  • Explore Budapest’s vibrant markets
  • Discover Bratislava medieval charm
  • Visit Vienna’s Schonbrunn Palace
  • Tour Melk’s grand abbey
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Budapest / Regensburg
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Join an 8-day cruise from Budapest to Munich on the Scenic Amber, where you can experience enchanting Christmas markets along the Danube River. Enjoy exclusive events, such as a private concert at the historic Palais Liechtenstein, while soaking in Central Europe's rich history and festive spirit.
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Hungary's Parliament building in Budapest
from $2,999
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Christmas on the Danube

Regensburg to Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking
  • Visit Regensburg's medieval town
  • Stroll the romantic market stalls
  • See Europe's largest pipe organ
  • Explore Vienna's Christmas markets
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Regensburg / Budapest
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Festival Visits
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Discover the wonders of Hungary, Austria, and Germany on an 8-day Christmas on the Danube cruise. Explore grand cities, medieval towns, & quaint villages, & enjoy the lively festivities of three countries. Experience the holiday atmosphere of Budapest's Christmas markets, Vienna's delightful handmade decorations, and Regensburg's fairy-tale beauty.
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Wander a cozy Christmas Market
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Danube Christmas Delights

Budapest - Passau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking
  • 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
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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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Admire the artistry of Linz
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Danube Dreams (Eastbound)

Vilshofen to Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Impression
  • Hike Passau scenic trails
  • Stroll Vienna gilded landmarks
  • Discover Melk ornate abbey
  • Explore the city of Passau
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Vilshofen / Budapest
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Local Market Visits
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Sail the Danube on an 8-day cruise from Vilshofen to Budapest aboard Avalon Impression. Discover Passau, Vienna and Bratislava while exploring castles, hiking or cycling scenic landscapes, and enjoying guided cultural tours and breathtaking river views.
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Frauenkirche church in Nuremberg
from $4,449
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Legendary Danube - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard AmaSonata
  • Enjoy traditional Bavarian delights
  • Bike along the Danube River
  • Visit Melk's Benedictine Abbey
  • Discover the elegant city of Vienna
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Board the luxurious MS Amasonata on this exclusive 8-day cruise of the Danube River. From Nuremberg, you will sail through Germany and Austria before arriving in the vibrant city of Budapest, Hungary. Ride bicycles along the Danube on daily guided tours and taste fine wines from the Wachau wine region in Austria.
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Discover the art and culture of Vienna
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Vineyards & Palaces along the Danube

Vienna to Nuremberg - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Emilie
  • Explore Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace
  • Walk Spitz medieval streets
  • Hike Tausendeimerberg vineyards
  • Tour Regensburg Thurn & Taxis
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Vienna / Nuremberg
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Wine Tasting, Urban Exploration
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Embark on an 8-day Danube journey aboard S.S. Emilie from Vienna to Nuremberg. Explore Schönbrunn Palace, Spitz vineyards, Bavarian Forest, and Regensburg’s medieval streets. Visit Passau’s three rivers, sample local wines and schnapps, and experience Nuremberg’s WWII history and art bunker on this cultural and scenic cruise.
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Saint Stephens Cathedral in Vienna
from $4,249
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Melodies of the Danube - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard AmaBella
  • Visit the historic Buda Castle
  • Walk through Bratislava
  • Enjoy a wine & music evening
  • Sample food & beer in Vilshofen
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Sail down the Danube River through Europe on this 8-day river cruise aboard the MS Amabella. Experience the different cultures, customs, and history as you travel through Hungary, Austria, Slovakia, and Germany. Explore castles and cathedrals, go wine tasting, tour medieval towns, and more on this European cruise.
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Hungarian parliament, Budapest
from $4,049
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Romantic Danube - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard AmaReina
  • Explore Vilshofen’s charming street
  • Discover Passau’s picturesque hills
  • Tour Linz’s cultural landmarks
  • Hike Durnstein’s historic trails
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Vilshofen / Budapest
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Sail aboard the MS Amareina for an 8-day river cruise through Europe’s heart, where empires rose and legends like Mozart thrived. Explore timeless cities, hilltop fortresses, and UNESCO treasures along the romantic Danube.
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A quiet autumn morning in Bratislava
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Danube Dreams (Westbound)

Budapest to Vilshofen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Impression
  • Explore Budapest’s Heroes Square
  • Walk Bratislava’s Old Town
  • Marvel at Melk Abbey
  • See Passau’s three rivers
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Budapest / Vilshofen
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Biking, Hiking, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
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Experience an 8-day Danube River cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard Avalon Impression. Discover Budapest’s grand landmarks, Bratislava’s Old Town, Vienna’s imperial treasures, and the Wachau Valley’s vineyards and abbeys. Explore Linz, Salzburg, or Cesky Krumlov, and witness Passau where three rivers meet, before ending in charming Vilshofen.
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Christmas Market Square at night
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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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Hungarian parliament, Budapest
from $2,199
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Danube Waltz

Budapest to Passau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking
  • Walk along Castle Hill
  • Explore the medieval Bratislva
  • Visit the Viennese Opera House
  • Discover the Abbey of Göttweig
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Budapest / Passau
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View the beauty of five different European countries and explore lesser-known Central European cities like Bratislava and Passau during this 8-day Danube River cruise with Viking River Cruises.
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Explore the charming Austrian town of Linz
from $4,249
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Romantic Danube - Cruise Only

Vilshofen - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard AmaBella
  • Discover Passau’s historic allure
  • Admire Linz’s cultural vibrance
  • Experience Vienna’s elegance
  • Stroll Bratislava’s regal streets
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Vilshofen / Budapest
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Sail the Danube on an 8-day river cruise from Vilshofen to Budapest aboard the MS Amabella. Explore timeless cities, majestic abbeys, and UNESCO sites, discovering the romance and history of Old World Europe.
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