Top Austria Trips & Tours in December 2025

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European Holiday Markets

Nuremberg to Vienna - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Beatrice

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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.

• Visit Nuremberg’s Christmas Market
• Cruise the scenic Wachau Valley
• Explore Vienna’s historic landmarks
• Stroll through historic Regensburg

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Magna on the Danube - Cruise only

Vilshofen to Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMagna

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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.

• Explore Passau
• Discover Salzburg
• Experience Melk Abbey
• Visit Vienna

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Magna on the Danube - Budapest to Vilshofen

Budapest to Vilshofen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMagna

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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.

• Experience Melk Abbey
• Explore Passau
• Discover Salzburg
• Visit Vienna

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Christmas Markets on the Danube - Cruise Only

Budapest - Vilshofen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMagna

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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.

• Explore Budapest’s Christmas Market
• Visit Bratislava’s Coronation sites
• Stroll Vienna's Schönbrunn Markets
• Discover Linz’s old town

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Melodies of the Danube - Cruise Only

Budapest - Vilshofen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaverde

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Budapest / Vilshofen

Activities

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.

• 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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Legendary Danube - Cruise Only

Nuremberg - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amareina

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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.

• Discover Nuremberg’s medieval charm
• Wander Regensburg’s Old Town
• Admire Passau’s scenery
• Stroll Salzburg’s Mirabell Gardens

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Christmas on the Danube

Regensburg to Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises

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Regensburg / Budapest

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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.

• 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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Danube Christmas Delights

Budapest - Passau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises

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Budapest / Passau

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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.

• Wander through Bratislava
• Taste Linz's famous Linzer Torte
• Explore Christkindlmarkt
• Discover Passau's history

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Christmastime on the Danube (Westbound)

Vienna to Nuremberg - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Impression

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Vienna / Nuremberg

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Enjoy centuries-old Christmas markets and historical landmarks on a 7-day river cruise on the Avalon Impression from Vienna to Nuremberg. At the Christmas markets, you can taste Austria's tastiest holiday delicacies. Tour the beautiful 11th-century Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe's largest monasteries. Discover Nuremberg's medieval castles and gothic churches.

• Be amazed with art
• Get a taste for pastries
• See Nuremberg
• Enjoy visiting markets

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from $6,299

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Enchanting Christmas & New Year's

Passau to Budapest - 11 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Maria Theresa

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Passau / Budapest

Activities

Urban Exploration

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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.

• 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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Grand Christmas & New Year's

Nuremberg to Budapest - 13 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Beatrice

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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.

• 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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Danube Holiday Markets

Budapest to Passau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Maria Theresa

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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.

• 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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Christmastime on the Danube (Eastbound)

7 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Envision

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Nuremberg / Vienna

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Enjoy this magical time of year with a Christmastime river cruise vacation starting in the Nuremberg, on through the heart of Germany, and ending in Austria aboard the magnificent Avalon Envision.

• Admire Imperial Palace complex
• Explore Altes Rathaus
• Enjoy Regensburg’s Christmas market
• Uncover medieval architectures

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Christmastime on the Danube

Eastbound - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Impression

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Nuremberg / Vienna

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Experience this one-of-a-kind Christmas trip by sailing through the Danube river and visit fascinating sights beginning Nuremberg's medieval architectures to Vienna's magical Christmas advent markets.

• Explore the city of Nuremberg
• Have fun exploring Christmas market
• Roam around the city of Passau
• Visit the Benedictine Abbey

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Iconic Christmas Markets - Cruise Only

Nuremberg - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amareina

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Nuremberg / Budapest

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Hiking, Biking, Christmas Market Visits, Archaeological Site 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.

• Explore Nuremberg’s medieval charm
• Wander Regensburg’s Old Town
• Stroll Passau’s cobbled streets
• Visit Thurn Christmas Market

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Christmas & New Year

Budapest - Amsterdam - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Opal

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Budapest / Amsterdam

Activities

Village Visits, Local Market Visits

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Set sail on a 15-day Scenic Opal cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam, celebrating the holidays with visits to festive markets and historic cities. Experience Christmas in Vienna and ring in the New Year in Wurzburg, soaking in Europe’s rich culture and seasonal charm.

• Witness Vienna’s imperial charm
• Discover Cesky Krumlov’s streets
• Visit Nuremberg’s Imperial Castle
• Admire Wurzburg’s vineyards

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Christmas Markets on the Danube

13 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMagna

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Budapest / Prague

Activities

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.

• 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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Grand Danube Cruise - Cruise Only

Vilshofen - Giurgiu - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amabella

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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.

• Stroll Vilshofen’s charming streets
• Cruise Passau’s scenic rivers
• Explore Linz’s cultural mile
• Tour Belgrade’s ancient fortress

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