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Iconic Christmas Markets 2026

8 days
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From Nuremberg to Budapest
4.5
30 traveler reviews
  • Boats on a river with Budapest Parliament building at sunrise.
  • A large, beautifully lit building by the river with a boat passing by.
  • A historic building with a sunset sky in the background.
  • Aerial view of a large historic building by the river.
  • A grand building with a reflecting pool in front.
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  • Colorful, artistic building facade with trees growing on it.
  • A grand palace with a vibrant sunset sky.
  • Historical street with trams and grand buildings.
  • Equestrian statue with a historical building at dusk.
  • Elegant building with horse-drawn carriages.
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Operator
AmaWaterways
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 30 - 162
Ages 12+

Places You’ll See

  • Nuremberg
    Nuremberg
  • Regensburg
    Regensburg
  • Passau
    Passau
  • Melk
    Melk
  • Vienna
    Vienna
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Highlights

  • Explore Budapest's iconic Christmas markets
  • Tour Vienna's historic sites and festive markets
  • Visit the Baroque Melk Abbey and its library
  • Discover Salzburg's Old Town and Christmas markets
  • Experience Nuremberg's WWII sites and Christkindlesmarkt

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Nuremberg, Germany – Embarkation
  2. Day 2 Nuremberg
  3. Day 3 Regensburg, Germany
  4. Day 4 Passau, Germany
  5. Day 5 Melk, Austria – Vienna, Austria
  6. Day 6 Vienna
  7. Day 7 Budapest, Hungary
  8. Day 8 Budapest – Disembarkation
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

AmaWaterways

4.5
(30 reviews)

Number of tours

158

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

60%

AmaWaterways operates the finest fleet and provides all-inclusive river...

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Cancellation Policy

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AmaWaterways Ship

  • AmaVerde
    AmaVerde
    One of AmaWaterways’ remarkable twin-balcony river ships, the inviting AmaVerde is full of light and love. Comfortably elegant staterooms… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2011
    Guests
    160
    Crew
    51
    Length
    443 ft
    Width
    38 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    80
    Registry
    Switzerland
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

Customer Reviews

  • Sue
    · April 27th, 2025
    For an inaugural cruise AMA came through
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  • Charurat
    · November 22nd, 2023
    I've been on three Amawaterways ship and the cruise experience has not failed me a bit. Am recommending it to more friends.
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  • Warren
    · September 8th, 2022
    Really enjoyed the cruise. The food was exceptional, the excursions fun and enlightening and the entire crew was exceptional, fun, and professional. Bully for the Captain and Hotel Manager for setting the tone onboard. The Amabella experience must be the best! P.S. Cruise Manager Stefan is is star.
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Dates & Availability

8 days
Iconic Christmas Markets 2026
From Nuremberg to Budapest

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Tour ID: 277259

  • Currencies
    €
    Euro
    Austria and Germany
    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 December 20th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 20th, 2025, a minimum payment of $575 is required to confirm your booking with AmaWaterways. 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 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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