Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg aboard the MS Amaverde. Step into a winter wonderland as you stroll cobblestone streets through grand cities and charming towns, aglow with twinkling Christmas trees and lined with wooden stalls brimming with handcrafted treasures. Iconic Christmas Markets await at every turn: Nuremberg’s famed Christkindlesmarkt, Germany’s largest and oldest; Regensburg’s enchanting Artisan Market at Thurn and Taxis Castle, one of Bavaria’s most romantic; Vienna’s magical markets, gracing the city’s elegant squares; and Budapest’s festive fair, where every item is traditionally handmade. Delight your senses with shimmering lights, the joyful sounds of carolers, and the irresistible aromas of mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, savory sausages, and sweet holiday treats.
Highlights
Discover Budapest’s festive charm exploring markets and historic landmarks
Hike Budapest’s scenic Castle Hill for stunning views and rich history
Visit Vienna’s festive Town Hall filled with lights and holiday cheer
Explore Nuremberg’s Christmas glow with markets, history and festive treats
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Budapest is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Buda Castle quarter in Castle Hill and Heroes’ Square, offering a unique blend of culture and tradition. Today, you have the opportunity to explore the hilly Buda side of the Danube River. During your tour, follow your guide through the Castle District, where you can admire the fairytale turrets of Fisherman’s Bastion, enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views below, and visit Matthias Church, known for its striking tower and colorful mosaic roof. Additionally, you can have the chance to explore the city’s famous Christmas Markets. If you prefer a more active experience, consider hiking to Budapest’s Castle Hill.
The “City of Waltzes” offers a treasure trove of gems just waiting to be discovered. Join a tour showcasing its regal splendors, such as the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs before concluding in Vienna’s historic city center. Afterwards, visit the Christmas Markets where you can purchase delightful delicacies and hand-made gifts. If you prefer a more active adventure, then join a guided bike along the Danube River. In the afternoon, visit Schönbrunn Palace Christmas Market and its spectacular festive atmosphere. Cap the day off at the beautifully decorated Town Hall (Rathaus), Vienna’s largest Christmas Market.
High on a rocky outcrop lies the Melk Abbey, one of Europe’s most revered Baroque monasteries. Visit this magnificent and storied abbey, which now houses a museum chronicling its history and a famous library with countless medieval manuscripts. Alternatively, go on a guided bike ride around Melk. During the evening, enjoy a scenic cruise through the Strudengau Valley.
Join a walking tour of this 2,000-year-old city, noted for its Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s. Go in search of Bavarian-style crafts at the Christmas Market. Or, for the active adventurer, join a guided bike tour along the Danube. Alternatively, you can travel through the serene Austrian Alps to Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart. Your full-day excursion in Salzburg includes a walking tour of the UNESCO-designated Old Town, its magnificent cathedral and its Christmas Markets.
Regensburg is one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Join a guided walking tour showcasing the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria, before visiting the Old Town Christmas market. As an alternate option, sample some of Bavaria’s specialties—beer, sausage and pretzels. Or bike to the base of Walhalla where there is a neoclassical white marble temple inspired by the Parthenon in Athens. For those in a more festive mood, spend the afternoon at Bavaria’s most beautiful and romantic Christmas markets at Thurn and Taxis, where you can watch artisans make their unique arts and crafts.
Enjoy a scenic morning cruise as the ship crosses the Continental Divide via the Main-Danube Canal to Nuremberg. Join a city tour of WWII highlights and then walk through Nuremberg’s cobblestone streets to the Imperial Castle and 900-year-old city ramparts. Alternatively, you can taste your way through the city with a Franconian specialties tour, which introduces you to bratwurst, rotbier (red beer) and lebkuchen (gingerbread). Later, you can visit Nuremberg’s Christkindlesmarkt, one of the world’s largest and most famous Christmas markets.
Day 8: Nuremberg | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Disembark the ship and bid farewell to Nuremberg and prepare for your flight home.
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