Festive Season on the Blue Danube Discovery with 2 Nights in Budapest 2025

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Description

Summary

Starts
Budapest
Duration
10 days
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy

Description

Embark on a captivating 10-day tour that takes you through the heart of Europe, from the shimmering city of Budapest to the historic charm of Nuremberg. This multi-day tour is a feast for the senses, offering a blend of rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant local cultures. Experience the magic of the festive season in Europe's most iconic cities, with visits to Christmas markets, guided city sightseeing tours, and tastings of local delicacies. Whether you're exploring the gilded landmarks of Vienna, marveling at the frescoed ceilings of Melk's Benedictine Abbey, or strolling through the charming Christkindlmarkt in Passau, this tour promises a unique and unforgettable journey.

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Included

Chef-prepared onboard meals with regional cuisine and familiar favorites

Seasonal cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients

Avalon Fresh® healthy cuisine options at every meal

Spacious, open-seating Panorama Dining Room

Daily breakfast buffet with full range of classic breakfast items, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and daily a la carte specials

Complimentary room service for Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Daily lunch buffet featuring regional specialties, classic dishes, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and rotating chef’s features including carving & pasta stations. Alternatively, you may dine al fresco at our Sky Grill on the Sky Deck (weather and itinerary permitting) or enjoy a light lunch in the Panorama Lounge.

Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, and sweet treats

Four-course dinners with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts or cheese

Linger over several selections from the Panorama Bistro's tasting menu for a less formal "sit-down" atmosphere

Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner

Avalon FlexDining® flexible dining times with menu & venue options

Vegetarian options at every meal, as well as vegan, low calorie, low fat, high fiber, low cholesterol, high energy and allergy-free selections

Panorama Lounge & Bar with premium spirits, cozy seating, panoramic windows & dance floor

Welcome & farewell cocktails with sparkling wine & canapés

New in 2023 - included Happy Hour every evening featuring house beer, wine, cocktails and a drink of the day

Cocktails with a view on the Sky Deck

Specialty coffees, espresso drinks and beWell Essence flavored and infused water available throughout each day

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2 hotel night stays in Budapest

7 nights stateroom accommodation

Comfort Collection BedsSM with choice of mattress firmness

Egyptian super-combed cotton linens

Bathrobes & slippers

Premium L'Occitane bath products

Large bathroom featuring shower with glass door

Flatscreen satellite TV with free movie channels

Individual climate control and in-room safe

USB Ports

And, much more

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Friendly, English-speaking crew & Cruise Director

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Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship

Panoramic windows throughout the ship

Elegant, contemporary design & decor

Sky Deck with whirlpool, shade awnings, game area and premium lounges

Covered Observation Lounge

Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, as well as treats throughout the day

Elevator

Non-smoking interior and staterooms

Avalon Waterways offers a selection of included excursions in every port of call, with something for everyone within their "Classic", "Discovery" and "Active" collections

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Destinations

Krems an der Donau - city in AustriaKrems an der Donau
Photo of scenic summer view of the German traditional medieval half-timbered Old Town architecture and bridge over Pegnitz river in Nuremberg, Germany.Bamberg
Budapest - city in HungaryBudapest
Gemeinde Melk - city in AustriaMelk
Church Heiliger Franz of Assisi at Mexikoplatz, Vienna, Austria.Vienna
Regensburg - city in GermanyRegensburg
Passau - city in GermanyPassau

Map

Attractions

Photo of Vienna, Austria. Hofburg PalaceImperial Treasury Vienna
photo of  view of Monument of the Prinz Eugen (der edle Ritter)  Austria.on Heldenplatz in Hofburg near to the Austrian national library. Vienna, Austria.,Vienna Austrian National Library, State Hall
Photo of Heroes' Square, Hosok Tere or Millennium Monument, major attraction of city, with 36 m high Corinthian column in center, Budapest, Hungary. Heroes' Square
Gellért Thermal Bath, Szentimreváros, 11th district, Budapest, Central Hungary, HungaryGellért Thermal Bath
Weltenburg Abbey
photo of Nuremberg lock,Nuremberg Germany.Nuremberg Lock
Porta Praetoria, Regensburg, Bavaria, GermanyPorta Praetoria
Photo of Széchenyi Chain Bridge in Budapest.Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Austrian Gallery Belvedere, KG Landstraße, Landstraße, Vienna, AustriaAustrian Gallery Belvedere
Melk AbbeyMelk Abbey
photo of view of Gödöllő Palace, Gödöllő, Hungary,Royal Palace of Gödöllő
Photo of aerial view of Schonbrunn Palace is a major tourist attraction in Vienna, Austria.Schönbrunn Palace
photo of view of The Musikverein concert hall in Vienna,Vienna Austria.Vienna Music Society
Photo of entrance of the Budapest Zoo, Budapest, Hungary.Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
Old Town HallOld Town Hall
Photo of St. Stephen's Cathedral. Vienna, Austria.St. Stephen's Cathedral
Statue of king Maximilian in front of the dom St Stephan in Passau - BavariaSt. Stephan's Cathedral

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Budapest

  • Budapest - Arrival day
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Welcome to Budapest, Hungary's captivating capital. The day is yours to relax and enjoy the city's charm on the banks of the Danube.

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Day 2

Day 2 – Day 2: Exploring Budapest

  • Budapest
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  • Heroes' Square
  • Széchenyi Chain Bridge
  • Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
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Enjoy a guided city sightseeing tour, including the iconic Heroes' Square. Spend the afternoon exploring the city's famous sights like the Chain Bridge and don't miss the unique Christmas market that Budapest hosts every year during the festive season.

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Day 3

Day 3 – Day 3: From Budapest to Vienna

  • Budapest
  • Vienna
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  • Royal Palace of Gödöllő
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Spend the day exploring Budapest at your own pace. Take time to photograph the Royal Palace grounds before boarding your Suite Ship for an overnight cruise to Vienna.

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Day 4

Day 4 – Day 4: Vienna and the Beautiful Blue Danube

  • Vienna
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  • Austrian Gallery Belvedere
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Enjoy sailing the Danube, sharing miles with Hungary and Slovakia. See the red-rooftops of the Slovakian capital of Bratislava come into view. Enjoy an Austrian Cookie Tasting while sailing to Vienna. In the evening, you may choose to join an optional excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert.

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Day 5

Day 5 – Day 5: Vienna's Royal Collections and Amusing Attractions

  • Vienna
  • Krems an der Donau
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  • Imperial Treasury Vienna
  • Wilhelmswarte
  • Schönbrunn Palace
  • Vienna Music Society
  • St. Stephen's Cathedral
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Explore the Habsburg empire on a guided city tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex, the iconic Vienna Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen's Cathedral. Spend free time enjoying the Christkindlesmarkt or relaxing in a Viennese café. You may also choose to join a guided optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace.

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Day 6

Day 6 – Day 6: Christmas Magic in Austria's Wine Country

  • Krems an der Donau
  • Melk
  • Passau
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  • Wachau
  • Melk Abbey
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Join a guided walk to explore the small valley town of Krems. During lunchtime, sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Melk. Take a guided tour of Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ.

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Day 7

Day 7 – Day 7: The Confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers

  • Passau
  • Regensburg
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  • St. Stephan's Cathedral
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Join a guided city walk to learn more about the beautiful 'City of Three Rivers', Passau. Spend some free time in Passau's charming Christkindlmarkt near magnificent St. Stephen's Cathedral. Alternatively, join a full-day guided optional excursion to Salzburg, the city of Mozart, and learn how Austrians celebrate Christmas.

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Day 8

Day 8 – Day 8: Christmas Magic in Bavaria

  • Regensburg
  • Bamberg
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  • Weltenburg Abbey
  • Porta Praetoria
  • Old Town Hall
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Join a guided city walk and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria, built in 179 AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortress. Take time to browse Regensburg's sparkling Christmas markets. Enjoy hot-mulled wine, candied almonds, gingerbread, or bratwurst.

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Day 9

Day 9 – Day 9: Legends and History Lessons in Nuremberg

  • Bamberg
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  • Römische Thermen
  • Nuremberg Lock
  • Handwerkerhof Nuremberg
  • Lichtenau Fortress
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Enjoy a Christmas Traditions Lecture onboard. Choose a guided sightseeing of Nuremberg, with its medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, or take a guided tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds. Spend free time browsing the spruce stalls of the Christmas Markets of Nuremberg, sampling favorite Bavarian fare.

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Day 10

Day 10 – Day 10: Farewell to Nuremberg

  • Bamberg - Departure day
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Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. We hope you enjoyed your journey through the heart of Europe and look forward to welcoming you again on your next adventure.

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