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14 Night Christmastime from Budapest to Frankfurt with 2 Nights in Budapest Cruise and Land Tour

From Budapest, (Hungary) to Frankfurt, (Germany)

Avalon Illumination
Avalon Waterways
3.5 Stars
Cruise #: 13949850
Sail Date: Friday, Dec 4, 2026
Return Date: Friday, Dec 18, 2026
Room Types & Rates:
Riverview
$7,293
Suite
$10,292
*Prices are per person based on double occupancy
Includes taxes & fees

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14 Night Christmastime from Budapest to Frankfurt with 2 Nights in Budapest Cruise and Land Tour

Land Segment of Itinerary

Friday - Dec 4, 2026
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Budapest, Hungary
  • Budapest, Hungary
Welcome to Budapest-Hungary's Captivating Capital. The day is yours to relax and enjoy Eastern Europe's shining city on the Danube.

Land Segment of Itinerary

Saturday - Dec 5, 2026
Day
2
Budapest, Hungary
  • Budapest, Hungary
The Pearl of the Danube in the Heart of Europe. Take in the beauty of Budapest while enjoying a free afternoon exploring such famous sights as the Chain Bridge and picturesque Christmas market. Get to know the city's cafes and pubs, or take a hike through the hills above the Danube. (Breakfast)

Land Segment of Itinerary

Sunday - Dec 6, 2026
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Budapest, Hungary
  • Budapest, Hungary

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Day 3 - Sunday - Dec 6, 2026
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3
Cruise Begins
  • Cruise Begins
  • Budapest, Hungary
Time for Coffee and Confections. With a free day to explore before your cruise, take time to take photographs on the Royal Palace grounds in this treasure trove of historical architecture. Try Budapest's famous thermal bath spas, then lunch in a garden or rooftop eatery before boarding your Suite Ship. (Breakfast, Dinner) ...
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Monday - Dec 7, 2026
Day
4
Vienna, Austria
  • Vienna, Austria
Viennese Waltzes on the Blue Danube. Enjoy sailing the Danube, which shares dozens of miles with Hungary and Slovakia, and see the rolling landscape and red rooftops of the Slovakian capital of Bratislava come into view. This evening in Vienna, you may choose to join an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert for an unforgettable evening of music in an elegant hall. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Tuesday - Dec 8, 2026
Day
5
Vienna, Austria
  • Vienna, Austria
Royal Collections and Amusing Attractions. Spend free time on your own enjoying the Christkindlesmarkt, or relaxing by the fire's glow in a Viennese cafe. Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schonbrunn Palace- summer home of the Habsburg Empire. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Wednesday - Dec 9, 2026
Day
6
Krems, Austria
  • Krems, Austria
  • Melk, Austria
Christmas Magic in the Austria's Wine Country. During lunchtime, sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Melk. MELK: Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Thursday - Dec 10, 2026
Day
7
Passau, Germany
  • Passau, Germany
Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet. Later spend some free time in Passau's charming Christkindlmarkt near magnificent St. Stephan's Cathedral. Alternatively, join a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg-the city of Mozart and learn how Austrians celebrate Christmas. Meet your ship back in Passau after your full-day selected activity for sailing. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Friday - Dec 11, 2026
Day
8
Regensburg, Germany
  • Regensburg, Germany
Christmas Magic in Bavaria. This evening, enjoy live entertainment after dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Saturday - Dec 12, 2026
Day
9
Nuremberg, Germany
  • Nuremberg, Germany
Legends and History Lessons. Spend free time on your own browsing the spruce stalls of the Christmas markets of Nuremberg. Sample favorite Bavarian fare-from dozens of bratwurst varieties, to gingerbread, mulled blueberry wine, and countless other culinary delights of the Christkindlmarkt. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Sunday - Dec 13, 2026
Day
10
Nuremberg, Germany
  • Nuremberg, Germany
  • Bus Travel
  • Munich, Germany
  • Bus Travel
  • Nuremberg, Germany
Beer Songs and Bavarian Kings. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Monday - Dec 14, 2026
Day
11
Nuremberg, Germany
  • Nuremberg, Germany
Living Heritage and History Lessons. A day to relax and enjoy Nuremberg at your own pace. Stroll through the festively lit streets, buy those last-minute Christmas gifts, or ask your cruise director for suggestions of things to do. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Tuesday - Dec 15, 2026
Day
12
Bamberg, Germany
  • Bamberg, Germany
Christmas Customs and Cradle Scenes. Take free time to enjoy the quaint Christmas markets, and warm up with traditional German dumplings, sausage, and a glass of hearty Bavarian ale. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Wednesday - Dec 16, 2026
Day
13
Wurzburg, Germany
  • Wurzburg, Germany
Old Saint Nick and Nutcrackers Sweet. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Rothenburg. Visit the Kathe Wohlfahrt German Christmas museum-the world's most extensive collection of traditional German Christmas decorations. Spend free time enjoying the festive, warm glow of Wurzburg's Christmas markets. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Thursday - Dec 17, 2026
Day
14
Miltenberg, Germany
  • Miltenberg, Germany
Hidden Gifts and Holiday Delights. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Friday - Dec 18, 2026
Day
15
Frankfurt, Germany
  • Frankfurt, Germany
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Frankfurt Airport before 10 am. (Breakfast)
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