Premium 7 Night Budapest to Nuremberg Christmas Markets River Cruise
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- Outside price from $2,599*/person
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Christmas comes early on the Danube and Main. Departing Budapest on 1 December 2026, this 7-night premium river cruise threads through Central Europe’s festive markets, ending in Nuremberg, home to one of the continent’s oldest and most celebrated Christkindlesmarkt. With meals, transfers, port charges and tipping all included, this is a compact, atmospheric way to see the region at its most festive. With the 2 for 1 Sale, the cabin fare covers two guests, bringing this premium river cruise to $2,599pp, twin share. Book now, available until sold out.
INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE
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2 for 1 Sale: your companion cruises free on this premium river cruise
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7 nights cruising on a premium river ship
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A total of 20 meals
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Transfers, port charges and tipping
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Experience Europe’s magical Christmas Markets
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A festive evening with traditional Bavarian food and entertainment
YOUR ITINERARY
Arrive in Budapest and embark your premium river ship. Hungary’s grand capital sets an unforgettable scene for departure, with the Parliament building and Castle District reflected in the Danube as evening falls.
Accommodation: 7 nights, premium river ship
A full day in Budapest. The thermal baths, the Great Market Hall, the Chain Bridge and the Castle District are all within easy reach. The city’s Christmas Market in Vorosmarty Square is among the most beautiful in Europe.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Dock in Vienna for a day in the Imperial capital. The Christmas Markets around the Rathaus and Schonbrunn Palace are legendary – mulled wine in hand, surrounded by Baroque architecture and the sound of carol singers.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cruise the scenic Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape of vineyards and medieval villages. Visit Durnstein and the magnificent Melk Abbey perched high above the river.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Continue through the Austrian countryside before arriving in Passau, the City of Three Rivers. The old town’s narrow lanes and Italian Baroque architecture look especially striking in the winter light.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Dock in Regensburg, one of Germany’s most intact medieval cities. The Christmas Market here, held in the shadow of the Gothic cathedral, is among the oldest and most atmospheric in Bavaria.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive in Nuremberg for a full day at the Christkindlesmarkt, one of Germany’s most famous Christmas Markets, established in 1628. This evening, enjoy an included festive evening with traditional Bavarian food and entertainment.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a final breakfast on board before disembarking in Nuremberg and transferring to Munich for your onward journey home.
Meals: Breakfast
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Important Notice
Terms and Conditions apply. Price based on: 1 December 2026 departure (Cat LD – Window Stateroom). Available until sold out. Prices are per person (pp), AUD, twin share and include port charges and savings. 2 for 1 offer. Price now from $2,599pp, twin share, based on 1 December 2026 departure. Alternative departure: 8 December 2026, reverse route (Nuremberg to Budapest). Prices and offers are correct as at 28 August 2026, but may fluctuate if surcharges, fees, taxes or currency change. Offer not combinable with any other offer. Full payment is due within 3 days of booking. Available on new bookings only and subject to availability. Valid only on the first itinerary if multiple itineraries are booked. A limited number of offers are valid on set departures. Offers are strictly limited and may be withdrawn at any time. Member/Loyalty Club benefits do not apply. No amendments to your booking will be allowed after full payment has been made. Cancellations received after full payment has been made will incur 100% cancellation fees. Seasonal surcharges may apply on select departures. Prices quoted are valid for sale until 30 Sep 2026 for travel during the period specified. Prices quoted are accurate as of 10 Sep 2026.
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