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Christmas Markets Cruise

Dec 15 - 22, 2027

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Travel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and historic towns bedecked with twinkling Christmas trees and lined with wooden huts gleaming with handcrafted treasures. Iconic Christmas Markets are plentiful and are on full display for your pleasure. Nuremberg’s festive Christkindlesmarkt, the largest and oldest Christmas Market in Germany; Regensburg’s Artisan Christmas Market at Thurn and Taxis Castle, considered one of Bavaria’s most beautiful and romantic; Vienna with its impressive Christmas Markets that seem to majestically appear around every corner; and Budapest, where products sold in the market are traditionally handmade. Revel in a feast for the senses: sparkling lights; festive sounds of children dressed as angels singing carols; and enticing smells of hot-mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, sausages and sweet treats of every kind.

Day 1 · Wed, Dec 15 · Budapest, Hungary

About Your Cruise Line - AmaWaterways

With over two decades of experience on the world’s rivers, our family-owned and operated company has remained focused on what we do best: providing our guests with innovative and unforgettable travel experiences. When you step aboard AmaWaterways, each day brings a genuine smile that warms the heart, every river a new culture that inspires, and each course a moment to savor and share.

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About Your Ship - AmaSonata

Our award-winning AmaSonata sings her melodious tune down Europe’s great rivers. Most accommodations have twin balconies, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish, along with amenities like Entertainment-On-Demand, high-speed Internet access and English-language TV stations.

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AmaWaterways Room Options

Dec 15 - 22, 2027

5 room options

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Budapest

Dec 15

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – EMBARKATION Budapest is the capital city of Hungary and is located over the River Danube. It is one of the largest cities in the European Union and much of its historical sites have been awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site statu...

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Day 2 · Thu, Dec 16 · Budapest, Hungary

Budapest Excursions

Dec 16

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY Enjoy the best of Budapest, from Castle Hill’s fairytale turrets to the glittering Christmas markets along the Danube Explore both the Buda and Pest sides of Budapes, starting in the Castle District to admire Fisherman’s Bastion,...

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Day 3 · Fri, Dec 17 · Vienna, Austria

Vienna Excursions

Dec 17

VIENNA, AUSTRIA Explore Vienna’s imperial splendors and festive markets, where music, history, and holiday magic intertwine The “City of Waltzes” offers a treasure trove of gems just waiting to be discovered. Join a tour showcasing its regal splen...

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Day 4 · Sat, Dec 18 · Melk, Austria

Melk Excursions

Dec 18

MELK, AUSTRIA Marvel at Melk Abbey’s soaring Baroque splendor and wander its storied halls 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 ...

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Day 5 · Sun, Dec 19 · Passau, Germany

Passau Excursions

Dec 19

PASSAU, GERMANY Roam Passau’s historic streets or savor the magic of Salzburg 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 Ch...

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Day 6 · Mon, Dec 20 · Regensburg, Germany

Regensburg Excursions

Dec 20

REGENSBURG, GERMANY Stroll Regensburg’s medieval streets, savor Bavarian flavors, and bask in the glow of its enchanting Christmas markets Regensburg is one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Join...

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Day 7 · Tue, Dec 21 · Nuremberg, Germany

Nuremberg Excursions

Dec 21

NUREMBERG, GERMANY 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 an...

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Day 8 · Wed, Dec 22 · Nuremberg, Germany

Nuremberg

Dec 22

NUREMBERG – DISEMBARKATION. Disembark the ship and bid farewell to Nuremberg and prepare for your flight home. (B) Nuremberg is a medieval city located in northern Bavaria in Germany. It is Bavaria's second largest city and is noted for its iconic...

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