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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

  • 2 for 1 Sale: your companion cruises free on this premium river cruise

  • 7 nights cruising on a premium river ship

  • A total of 20 meals

  • Transfers, port charges and tipping

  • Experience Europe’s magical Christmas Markets

  • A festive evening with traditional Bavarian food and entertainment

Offer ends in: 01/10/2026 3:00am

YOUR ITINERARY

Day 1
1st Dec 2026
Budapest

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

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Day 2
2nd Dec 2026
Budapest

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

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Day 3
3rd Dec 2026
Vienna

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

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Day 4
4th Dec 2026
Durnstein, Melk

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

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Day 5
5th Dec 2026
Aschach, Passau

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

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Day 6
6th Dec 2026
Regensburg

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

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Day 7
7th Dec 2026
Nuremberg

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

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Day 8
8th Dec 2026
Nuremberg

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.

The following product terms and conditions apply in addition to our Booking Terms and Conditions (available on our website) and terms and conditions of the relevant travel service provider. Prices quoted are valid for sale until 30 Sep 2026 for travel during the period specified (if applicable) unless otherwise stated or sold out prior. All prices are per person, twin share (unless otherwise stated), subject to availability and may be withdrawn or varied without notice. All savings are included in the advertised price. Some categories may have obstructed views. Airfare (including internal flights) is not included unless otherwise stated and, if included, is economy class unless otherwise stated. Airfares require full payment in order to ticket. Airfares if included are based on specific dates and routings. Flights may be altered up to the package value which your Cruise Travel Advisor will be able to advise. Components of the total price including local payments, “resort fees”, “national park fees”, “trip kitties” and food funds (if applicable) may be payable direct to the supplier on arrival or to your travel consultant prior to your departure. Where applicable, these payments are included in the total price quoted. Onboard spending money is not included unless otherwise stated. If included it is per stateroom unless stated otherwise, is non-transferable, non-refundable and has no cash value. Onboard spending money/credit may not be used in the medical centre or casino and expires at the end of the cruise. Gratuities are not included unless otherwise stated. Prices shown are fully inclusive of taxes, levies and government charges current at the time of publication. Additional supplier conditions and travel restrictions may apply. Prices shown are for payments made by cash in store or by BPAY. Payments made in store by credit card will incur a surcharge (see Booking Terms and Conditions for further details). Prices quoted are accurate as of 10 Sep 2026 and may be higher depending on date of purchase and date of travel. Cruiseabout cannot guarantee that any particular product will still be available at the following prices, or for your exact dates of travel.  At the time of making your booking, prices may differ to the price displayed on the website. Terms and exclusions apply. Member tier determines benefit access. Some earn exclusions apply (incl service, change/cancellation & merchant fees, gift card purchases and bookings with brand credit). Some products redeemable in store only and min and max point redemption values apply. Ask in store or visit https://rewards.cruiseabout.com.au/world360-rewards for full details. Please contact your Cruiseabout Travel Advisor to obtain the latest up to date information regarding applicable prices, fees and charges, taxes, availability, blackout dates (such as school holidays), seasonal surcharges and other terms and conditions which may apply. View our full Terms and Conditions(APTJUN02) 

 

 

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