7-night Cruise | Cruise From: Budapest to Nuremberg
Experience the magic of Europe’s Christmas Markets on a dedicated AmaWaterways cruise. These festive journeys center around the twinkling markets, local traditions, and joyful spirit of Christmas.
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. Nuremberg’s festive Christkindlesmarkt, the largest and oldest Christmas Market in Germany; Regensburg’s Artisan Christmas Market at Thurn and Taxis Castle, considered one of Bavaria’s most beautiful and romantic; Vienna with its impressive Christmas Markets that seem to majestically appear around every corner; and Budapest, where products sold in the market are traditionally handmade. Revel in a feast for the senses: sparkling lights; festive sounds of children dressed as angels singing carols; and enticing smells of hot-mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, sausages and sweet treats of every kind.
- Festive Atmosphere: Return to a ship decorated with Christmas trees, where staff serve warm mulled wine, hot cider, and regional dishes.
- Holiday Activities: Enjoy onboard traditions like tree-trimming, cookie decorating, and caroling.
- Excursions: Guided walking tours and cultural excursions are included at every major stop.
On this river cruise, you will enjoy an extensive lineup of included tours. In many cases, you will have a choice of excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, hikes and special interest tours. No matter your preference, your days will be full of discovery and wonder.
COUNTRIES: Hungary, Austria, Germany
RIVER: Danube
Day 1 | Budapest
Day 2 | Budapest
Day 3 | Vienna
Day 4 | Melk
Day 5 | Passau
Day 6 | Regensburg
Day 7 | Nuremberg
Day 8 | Nuremberg
Optional Pre-Cruise nights in Budapest and Post-Cruise nights in Prague.
Budapest:
Enjoy the best of Budapest, from Castle Hill’s fairytale turrets to the glittering Christmas markets along the Danube
- Buda City Tour and Christmas Markets
- Castle Hill hike
Vienna:
Explore Vienna’s imperial splendors and festive markets, where music, history, and holiday magic intertwine
- “Imperial Vienna” Tour with Christmas Market
- Vienna City Tour by Bike
- Schönbrunn and Illuminated Christmas Markets
- Rathaus Christmas Markets by Night
Melk:
Marvel at Melk Abbey’s soaring Baroque splendor and wander its storied halls
- Melk Abbey Visit
- Melk Bike Tour
- Cruising the Strudengau
Passau:
Roam Passau’s historic streets and savor the magic of Salzburg
- Full Day Salzburg Excursion and Christmas Market
- “City of Three Rivers” Walking Tour and Christmas Market
- Passau Fitness Hike
Regensburg:
Stroll Regensburg’s medieval streets, savor Bavarian flavors, and bask in the glow of its enchanting Christmas markets
- UNESCO City Tour and Christmas Markets
- Tastes of Bavaria and Christmas Markets
- Walhalla Bike Tour
- Thurn and Taxis Artisan Christmas Markets
Nuremberg:
Roam Nuremberg’s cobbled streets, savor festive flavors, and soak in the magic of its storied Christmas markets
- Main Danube Canal
- Nuremberg City Tour and Christmas Markets
- Tastes of Franconia
AN ARRAY OF AMENITIES
- Personalized service from a highly trained Cruise Manager during both cruise and land packages
- Bottled water replenished daily
- Free Internet and Wi-Fi access
- Sun Deck whirlpool and walking track
- Fitness room, massage services and hair salon
- Main Lounge with panoramic views and bar
AWARD-WINNING DINING
- All meals on board are included, along with complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks at lunch and dinner.
- Sip & Sail cocktail hour before dinner.
- Coffee, tea, and bottled water are available around the clock.
- Premium beverages and imported wines are available for purchase.
Group savings of $250 per person.
The Travel Planning Team provides an additional 5% discount.
$50 per person On Board Credit Compliments of The Travel Planning Team
$400 deposit per person to hold cabin. (50% non-refundable)
Final Payment Due: September 14, 2027
Group Price $5,848 per person + 5% discount
Room category available:
C - Group Rate: $5,848 per person
Group Prices from $6,648 - $7,048 per person + 5% discount
Room categories available:
AA - Group Rate: $7,048 per person
AB - Group Rate: $6,848 per person
BA - Group Rate: $6,648 per person
Group Price $8,448 per person + 5% discount
Room category available:
S - Group Rate: $8,448 per person