Are all cruises stay on board? What Amsterdam to Budapest river cruises do you recommend for a couple with some mobility limitations? Getting off each day and staying at a hotel is NOT an option! Are prices quoted for a couple/cabin basis?

This itinerary offers complimentary shore excursions that happen daily, they're not mandatory so you could remain on the ship they days you choose not to participate, but these will be included in the cruise fare. The ship sailing APT Ostara has an elevator except on the sun deck so you will need to take the stairs to access this space. Do you require any mobility devices like a wheelchair?

From

NZ $12,695

Magnificent Europe with Christmas and New Years Eve Amsterdam → Budapest (2025)

15 days

•

From Amsterdam to Budapest

4.1

25 traveler reviews

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Magnificent Europe with Christmas and New Years Eve Amsterdam → Budapest (2025)

15 days

•

From Amsterdam to Budapest

4.1

25 traveler reviews

From

NZ $12,695

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Plan your adventure:

Operator: APT
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 200
Age range 8 to 99

Places You’ll See

Amsterdam
Cologne
Miltenberg
Wurzburg
Nuremberg
Regensburg
Passau
Salzburg
Linz
Melk
Durnstein
Vienna

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Highlights

Explore Amsterdam on arrival with a transfer to your ship
Cruise the scenic Rhine Gorge and visit Rudesheim
Enjoy a guided tour and Christmas feast in Bamberg
Tour Regensburg and taste its historic sausages
Celebrate New Year's Eve with a gala on your ship

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Arrive Amsterdam, Embark Ship
Day 2 Amsterdam
Day 3 Andernach
Day 4 Rüdesheim
Day 5 Miltenberg
Day 6 Würzburg (Christmas Eve)
Day 7 Bamberg (Christmas Day)
Day 8 Nuremberg
Day 9 Regensburg
Day 10 Passau, Salzburg, Linz
Day 11 Melk, Durnstein
Day 12 Vienna
Day 13 Vienna (New Year's Eve)
Day 14 Budapest
Day 15 Disembark Ship, Depart Budapest

What's Included

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport
Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

APT Ostara
Hotel
day 1

Operated by

APT

4.1

(25 reviews)

Number of tours

292

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

86%

A family-owned company since its conception in the 1920s. APT had its...

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

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Customer Reviews

Tour Operator
APT
4.1

Lenore
· July 20th, 2023
The tour was an absolute delight. Everything from the food to the tours to the company, we loved it. The staff were kind and ensured we had everything we needed to make our experience one to remember forever
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BarryOConnor
· September 10th, 2019
We completed the Switzerland by Rail tour followed by the river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest. The land based tour requires a lot of walking. There are no transfers from the station to the hotel, with two exceptions, one transfer is by ferry and the other by bus because the hotel is 10 km out of town. All other transfers from 500 mt up to 900 mt are on foot. For the land based tour you need to carry everything with you for the day as your luggage goes by separate courier to the next hotel. There are certain excursions on the land based tour that will be a challenge for older people, or those with health issues. APT do not disclose the risks associated with these prior to selling you the tour. River cruising first class. Consider the additional cost of a balcony room, as during the second week of the cruise, the ships are moored two and three abreast and your balcony is only 1 mt away from the ship next door.
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Dates & Availability

15 days

Magnificent Europe with Christmas and New Years Eve Amsterdam → Budapest (2025)

From Amsterdam to Budapest

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Heidi
Asked on May 12th, 2024
Are all cruises stay on board? What Amsterdam to Budapest river cruises do you recommend for a couple with some mobility limitations? Getting off each day and staying at a hotel is NOT an option! Are prices quoted for a couple/cabin basis?
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- APTOperator•Written May 2024
  This itinerary offers complimentary shore excursions that happen daily, they're not mandatory so you could remain on the ship they days you choose not to participate, but these will be included in the cruise fare. The ship sailing APT Ostara has an elevator except on the sun deck so you will need to take the stairs to access this space. Do you require any mobility devices like a wheelchair?

From

NZ $12,695

Find this price

Payment plan $1,100 now + easy payments of $3,324 Learn More

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Plan your adventure:

Good to Know

Tour ID: 266229

Currencies
€
Euro
Austria, Germany and Netherlands
Ft
Forint
Hungary
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
Type C
Hungary
Type E
Hungary
Type F
Hungary
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria, Germany and Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 2 months before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before October 16th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 16th, 2025, a minimum payment of $1,100 is required to confirm your booking with APT. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- The following cards are accepted for "APT" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of APT. Please familiarize yourself with the APT payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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