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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
  • 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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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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Golden sunset lights the famous Fisherman's Bastion in Budapest
from $4,951
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Active & Discovery on the Danube (Westbound)

Budapest to Vilshofen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Impression
  • Vienna Ringstrasse Bike
  • Belvedere Palace Tour
  • Wachau Valley Vineyards
  • Mauthausen Memorial Visit
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Budapest / Vilshofen
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Hiking
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Explore the Danube on an 8-day cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard Avalon Impression. Hike to Dracula’s Tower, bike Vienna’s Ringstrasse, and see Belvedere Palace. Experience Wachau Valley vineyards, Grein’s historic theater, Mauthausen Memorial, and Engelhartszell Abbey.
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Explore the Bulgarian city of Veliko Tarnovo
from $6,145
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Eastern Europe & Balkans Unveiled

Budapest - Bucharest - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Amber
  • Visit Mohacs historic battlefield
  • Wander Vukovar The Hero Town
  • Walk Osijek grand Baroque buildings
  • Explore Bucharest Ceausescu Palace
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Budapest / Bucharest
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Urban Exploration, Village Visits, Wine Tasting, Archaeological Site Visits
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Experience a 9-day Lower Danube River cruise on the Scenic Amber, from Budapest to Romania, exploring charming historical towns and stunning Balkan landscapes. Engage with locals, savor home-cooked meals, and immerse yourself in the rich history of Eastern Europe.
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from $4,999
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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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Parliament Building, Budapest
from $4,579
$2500
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Romantic Danube - Cruise Only

Vilshofen - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard AmaVerde
  • Explore charming Vilshofen town
  • Visit Salzburg's historic center
  • Wander through Linz's old city
  • Tour magnificent Melk Abbey
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Vilshofen / Budapest
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Festival Visits
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Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Vilshofen to Budapest on the MS Amaverde, exploring timeless cities like Vienna and Bratislava. Discover stunning landscapes, grand abbeys, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites that embody the rich heritage of Old World Europe.
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Explore Budapest from the serene Danube
from $8,390
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Christmas Markets on the Danube

Budapest to Munich - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sky
  • Tour Budapest city
  • Vienna art museum
  • Tour Gottweig Abbey
  • Tour Passau's cathedral and markets
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Budapest / Munich
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Local Market Visits, Christmas Market Visits
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Explore the festive season on an 8-day cruise from Budapest to Munich aboard Emerald Sky. Visit Christmas markets in Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Dürnstein, Linz, and Passau. Guided tours, cultural experiences, and seasonal tastings provide a clear view of Central Europe’s winter holiday traditions.
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Christmas Market Square at night
from $6,399
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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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Admire the architecture of Belgrade
from $5,487
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The Danube from Romania to Budapest

Oltenita to Budapest - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Passion
  • Bike Tour in Rousse
  • Visit Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi
  • See Belogradchik rock formations
  • See Golubac Fortress in Iron Gates
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Oltenita / Budapest
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Biking
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Embark on a 9-day cruise from Romania to Budapest aboard Avalon Passion. Explore Rousse, Veliko Tarnovo, Vidin, Belgrade, Novi Sad, Ilok, and Mohacs through guided tours, bike rides, cultural sites, and historic towns along the Danube River.
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Gorgeous evening view of Prague
from $5,024
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Romantic Danube

Prague - Budapest - 11 Day Itinerary aboard AmaVerde
  • Discover Prague’s medieval charm
  • Taste iconic Czech craft beers
  • Explore Passau’s historic streets
  • Stroll Regensburg’s old town
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Prague / Budapest
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Embark on an 11-day river cruise with stays in Prague aboard the MS Amaverde, exploring historic cities like Prague, Vienna, and Budapest. Experience the Danube’s charm with visits to UNESCO sites and enchanting towns like Salzburg and Cesky Krumlov.
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St. Stephen's Church, Prague
from $5,124
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Romantic Danube

Prague - Budapest - 11 Day Itinerary aboard AmaLea
  • Explore Prague’s castle complex
  • Stroll Regensburg’s Old Town
  • Tour Passau’s historic streets
  • Wander Salzburg’s Old Town
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Prague / Budapest
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Land & Sea Exploration
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Experience the vibrant heart of Europe on an 11-day cruise along the Danube River aboard the MS Amalea, with stops in historic cities like Prague, Vienna, and Budapest. Discover rich cultural heritage, breathtaking architecture, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites while tracing the paths of legendary composers like Mozart and Beethoven.
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Enjoy a quiet moment on the banks of the Danube
from $10,390
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Gems of the Danube

Budapest - Munich - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Amber
  • Explore Budapest’s architecture
  • Visit Durnstein vineyards
  • Discover Melk, magnificent abbey
  • Explore Regensburg, medieval town
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Budapest / Munich
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Join an 8-day cruise from Budapest to Munich on the Scenic Amber, exploring historic cities along the Danube River. Experience Budapest's architecture, Vienna's musical heritage, and Germany's UNESCO-listed Regensburg while enjoying Central Europe's scenic beauty.
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Budapest Cityscape
from $8,390
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Danube Delights

Budapest to Regensburg - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sky
  • Visit Vienna’s top museum
  • Tour Gottweig Abbey, Austria
  • Taste sausage in Regensburg
  • Hike to Dürnstein Castle
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Budapest / Regensburg
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Explore Central Europe on an 8-day cruise from Budapest to Regensburg aboard Emerald Sky. Discover cities like Bratislava, Vienna, and Passau with guided tours, active hikes, and bike rides. Enjoy regional culture with local tastings, folklore performances, and UNESCO-listed sites along the Danube River.
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