Top Passau Trips & Tours in December 2025

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Magna on the Danube - Cruise only

Vilshofen to Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMagna

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

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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.

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from $4,239

EBD $4000

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Magna on the Danube - Budapest to Vilshofen

Budapest to Vilshofen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMagna

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

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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.

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from $4,439

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Christmas Markets on the Danube - Cruise Only

Budapest - Vilshofen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMagna

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

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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.

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from $4,139

EBD $4000

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Melodies of the Danube - Cruise Only

Budapest - Vilshofen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaverde

• 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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Budapest / Vilshofen

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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.

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from $6,799

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Grand Danube Cruise - Cruise Only

Vilshofen - Giurgiu - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amabella

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

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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.

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from $4,199

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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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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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from $2,799

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Danube Christmas Delights

Budapest - Passau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises

• 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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Village Visits, Local 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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from $3,579

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Christmastime on the Danube (Westbound)

Vienna to Nuremberg - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Impression

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

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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.

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from $6,124

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Christmas Markets on the Danube

13 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMagna

• 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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Budapest / Prague

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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.

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from $4,139

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Iconic Christmas Markets - Cruise Only

Nuremberg - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalea

• Visit the Great Market Hall
• Explore Vörösmarty Square
• Join a guided bike ride
• Join a walking tour of Passau

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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. Enjoy an 8-day cruise of Iconic Christmas Markets aboard MS Amalea!

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from $4,139

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Iconic Christmas Markets - Cruise Only

Budapest - Nuremberg - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaverde

• Discover Budapest’s festive charm
• Hike Budapest’s scenic Castle Hill
• Visit Vienna’s festive Town Hall
• Explore Nuremberg’s Christmas glow

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Budapest / Nuremberg

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Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg aboard the MS Amaverde, exploring festive Christmas Markets in stunning cities and charming towns. Enjoy the season's sights, sounds, and tastes, from handcrafted treasures to delightful holiday treats.

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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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Iconic Christmas Markets - Cruise Only

Budapest - Nuremberg - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS 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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from $4,039

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Legendary Danube - Cruise Only

Nuremberg - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS 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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Iconic Christmas Markets - Cruise Only

Nuremberg - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS 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, Hiking, 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.

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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

• 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

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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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from $5,624

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Melodies of the Danube

13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amasonata

• Tour Buda Castle in Budapest
• Experience wine and music in Vienna
• Take a guided bike tour in Passau
• Spend 4 days exploring Prague

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Join the MS Amasonata on a fascinating 13-day cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen. Conclude your Danube River adventure with a 3-night stay in Prague.

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from $5,834

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Iconic Christmas Markets

13 Day Itinerary aboard MS 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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