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2027 Iconic Christmas Markets

Dec 13 - 20, 2027

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Kate Newland

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Overview

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.

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Essential Phrases for Your Trip to Central Europe

Hungary (Budapest) Hello: Szia (informal) / Jó napot (formal) Please: Kérem Thank you: Köszönöm Yes: Igen No: Nem Cheers: Egészségedre! Do you speak English?: Beszél angolul? I don't understand: Nem értem How much is this?: Mennyibe kerül? Goodbye...

A Winter Journey Through Central Europe

Destination Overview Embark on a captivating journey through Central Europe, where history, culture, and stunning landscapes converge. From the romantic streets of Budapest to the imperial elegance of Vienna, the serene beauty of Melk, and the cha...

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Day 1 · Mon, Dec 13 · Budapest, Hungary

Embarkation

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Budapest

Dec 13

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – EMBARKATION. Board the ship in Budapest for your Iconic Christmas Markets cruise. (D) 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 ...

Day 2 · Tue, Dec 14 · Budapest, Hungary

Budapest

Dec 14

BUDAPEST. Home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Buda Castle quarter in Castle Hill and Heroes’ Square, Budapest offers an unmatched combination of culture and tradition. Today you have the opportunity to visit the Buda (hilly)...

Day 3 · Wed, Dec 15 · Vienna, Austria

Vienna

Dec 15

VIENNA, AUSTRIA. 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...

Day 4 · Thu, Dec 16 · Melk, Austria

Melk

Dec 16

MELK, AUSTRIA. 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 ...

Day 5 · Fri, Dec 17 · Passau, Germany

Passau

Dec 17

PASSAU, GERMANY. 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 ...

Day 6 · Sat, Dec 18 · Regensburg, Germany

Regensburg

Dec 18

REGENSBURG, GERMANY. 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 Praet...

Day 7 · Sun, Dec 19 · Nuremberg, Germany

Nuremberg

Dec 19

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 a...

Day 8 · Mon, Dec 20 · Nuremberg, Germany

Nuremberg

Dec 20

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...

Disembarkation

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Dec 20

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