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Christmas Markets on the Danube 2025 - 8 Days

8 days
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From Munich to Budapest
4.3
28 traveler reviews
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Emerald Cruises
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 - 182
Ages 12+

Places You’ll See

  • Munich
    Munich
  • Regensburg
    Regensburg
  • Passau
    Passau
  • Durnstein
    Durnstein
  • Vienna
    Vienna
  • Bratislava
    Bratislava
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Highlights

  • Explore Regensburg and taste Bavarian sausages
  • Visit Thurn and Taxis Palace Christmas market
  • Tour Passau and its festive Christkindlmarkt
  • Discover Göttweig Abbey's historic charm
  • Experience Vienna's art at Kunsthistorisches Museum

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Munich - Regensburg Embarkation
  2. Day 2 Regensburg 
  3. Day 3 Passau
  4. Day 4 Melk-Dürnstein
  5. Day 5 Vienna
  6. Day 6 Bratislava
  7. Day 7 Budapest
  8. Day 8 Budapest
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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Emerald Cruises

4.3
(28 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

548

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

81%

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Customer Reviews

  • Lynn
    · July 23rd, 2025
    This is the best river cruise we have had. The itinerary, staff, and organisation was excellent. The atmosphere was friendly and warm. We made some new, life-long friends. What a shame it had to end.
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  • Yuri
    · August 24th, 2023
    Excellent! The best tour guide was a lady in Bratislave, and above all Petr in Prague
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Dates & Availability

8 days
Christmas Markets on the Danube 2025 - 8 Days
From Munich to Budapest

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Tour ID: 284050

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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    Hungary and Slovakia
    Type E
    Hungary and Slovakia
    Type F
    Hungary and Slovakia
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria, Germany, Hungary and Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary and Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary and Slovakia. 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 November 21st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 21st, 2025, a minimum payment of $1,000 is required to confirm your booking with Emerald Cruises. 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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