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Vienna
Explore Vienna's beautiful gardens while touring through Europe
Melk
Visit the ornately decorated Melk Abbey
Krems
Cruise down the charming Wachau valley
Durnstein
Durnstein
Salzburg
Salzburg
Weissenkirchen
Explore the winemaking regions of Austria
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Select one of the below 6 best Wachau Valley trips for 2025 and 2026. Your local English-speaking guide will lead your small group or personalized private tour on an extraordinary adventure exploring . Our Wachau Valley trips for 2025 feature Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Village Visits, Christmas Market Visits, and Urban Exploration, and start from $2,799 for trips of 8 to 13 days. Contact Adventure Life's Wachau Valley trip planning experts to start planning your next seamless trip.
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Hungary's Parliament building in Budapest
from $2,799
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Christmas on the Danube

Regensburg to Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises
  • 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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Christmas Market Visits, 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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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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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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Budapest Cityscape
from $4,449
$2500
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Best of the Danube - Cruise Only

Roundtrip Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amareina
  • Explore Bratislava’s medieval charm
  • Marvel at Wachau Valley’s scenery
  • Discover Melk’s rich history
  • Wander Linz’s vibrant streets
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Budapest / Budapest
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Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits
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Sail the Danube on this 8-day cruise aboard MS Amareina, exploring imperial capitals, UNESCO treasures, and architectural gems. Discover Vienna, Bratislava, and Salzburg, where history, music, and Old-World charm come to life.
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Visit the ornately decorated Melk Abbey
from $4,030
Save $1500
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Danube Dreams (Eastbound)

Vilshofen to Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Passion
  • Visit the Benedictine Abbey of Melk
  • Tour Vienna's landmarks
  • Hike to Bratislava Castle
  • Guided tour in Budapest
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Vilshofen / Budapest
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Village Visits, Hiking, Biking
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This 8-day river cruise aboard Avalon Passion begins in Vilshofen, Germany, and ends in Budapest, Hungary. Explore Passau, Linz, Melk, Dürnstein, Vienna, and Bratislava with guided tours, hikes, and biking options. Discover abbeys, castles, and city landmarks while sailing through scenic stretches of the Danube, including the Wachau Valley.
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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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Urban Exploration, Wine Tasting
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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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