Magna on the Danube - Soulful Experience Christmas Markets

Dec 4 - 14, 2027

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Full Itinerary Daily Overview Pricing

Barbara Ballard-Garner

115TRAVEL, LLC

Trip Details

Optional Pre-Cruise Land Package - Budapest

2 nights in Budapest from $780 per person. Arrive early and explore Budapest before embarking on the AmaRudi. Included: Hotel accommodations with daily breakfast - Budapest city tour - Transfer between hotel and ship. Book this add-on to make the ...

Cruise & Port Destination Guide

Cruise Overview You're sailing aboard AmaWaterways' AmaRudi from Budapest to Vilshofen, December 5-12, 2027, followed by two nights in Munich through December 14. This is the Magna on the Danube: A Soulful Experience — a culturally immersive holid...

Packing List - Danube Christmas Markets Cruise

Packing List — Magna on the Danube: A Soulful Experience December 5-14, 2027 | AmaRudi | Budapest to Munich This is a 10-day winter river cruise through Central Europe. You'll be outdoors at Christmas Markets in near-freezing temperatures, dining ...

What to Know Before You Go

What's Included Your Soulful Experience package covers a lot — here's exactly what's in: 7 nights aboard AmaRudi in your chosen stateroom category All onboard meals — breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily Unlimited hand-selected wine, beer, and soft ...

Flights & Airport Information

Flights & Airport Information Airfare is not included in the Soulful Experience package and should be booked separately. Here's what you need to know to get there and home smoothly. Arrival — Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) Fly i...

Travel Protection

Travel Protection Travel protection is strongly recommended for this trip — and we'd be doing you a disservice if we didn't say so clearly. A 10-day international river cruise in December involves transatlantic flights, multiple countries, winter ...

Day 1 · Sat, Dec 4

Flight to be booked

Day 2 · Sun, Dec 5

About Your Cruise Line - AmaWaterways

At AmaWaterways, we craft immersive river journeys aboard our spacious, custom-designed ships. With heartfelt service and regionally inspired cuisine, we guide our guests through Europe, Asia, Africa and South America, always with warmth, flexibility, and a spirit of authentic discovery. Embark on a different kind of trip with an AmaWaterways river cruise, with sailings on rivers around the world—from European classics like the Rhine and Rhône to adventurous locales along the Nile, Mekong,...

About Your Ship - AmaRudi

Experience the ultimate in river cruise luxury aboard AmaRudi, the newest ship to join our fleet. Named for co-Founder Rudi Schreiner, this next-generation Danube ship combines spacious suites with full balconies, an expansive fitness studio, a heated sun-deck pool and whirlpool, four unique restaurants, and the same warm and personal atmosphere you expect from AmaWaterways.

AmaRudi - Stateroom Selection

Dec 5 – Dec 12

8 room options

7 nights aboard AmaRudi · Dec 5–12, 2027 Choose from 8 stateroom categories, from the cozy Piano Deck fixed-window staterooms to the expansive Owner's Suite on the Violin Deck. All staterooms include in-room temperature control, spacious bathrooms...

Welcome Aboard AmaRudi

Welcome to the Magna on the Danube: A Soulful Experience! Today you board AmaRudi in Budapest and begin your 7-night journey along the Danube River. Check-in typically begins in the early afternoon — your exact boarding time will be provided by Am...

Day 3 · Mon, Dec 6

Budapest - Buda City Tour & Christmas Market

Explore Budapest on embarkation day with a guided Buda city tour taking in the historic sights and festive Christmas Markets. Alternative: Castle Hill hike for those who prefer a more active option.

Day 4 · Tue, Dec 7

Bratislava - Coronation City Walking Tour & Christmas Markets

Explore the charming Slovak capital with a coronation city walking tour through festive Christmas Markets. Alternatives: - Tastes of Slovakia culinary experience or Bratislava Castle hike with Christmas Markets

Day 5 · Wed, Dec 8

Vienna - "Imperial Vienna" Tour & Christmas Markets

A full day in Vienna with a choice of excursions and two iconic Christmas Market experiences. Excursion options: "Imperial Vienna" guided tour with Christmas Markets or Vienna city tour by bike. Evening highlights - Schönbrunn Christmas Markets - ...

Day 6 · Thu, Dec 9

Krems, Dürnstein, Melk & Spitz - Wachau Valley

A scenic day through the Wachau Valley with multiple stops and excursion options. Dürnstein options: Dürnstein walking tour or Dürnstein Apricots and Sweets tour or Dürnstein Fortress hike or Krems bike tour Melk options: Melk Abbey visit or Danub...

Day 7 · Fri, Dec 10

Linz - Full-Day Excursions & Christmas Markets

A full day based in Linz with a choice of excursions, including two UNESCO-recognized destinations. Excursion options:**- Full-day Salzburg excursion with Christmas Markets or Full-day Český Krumlov excursion- "UNESCO City of Media Arts" walking t...

Day 8 · Sat, Dec 11

Passau & Vilshofen - "City of Three Rivers" & Oktoberfest

The final cruise day features stops in both Passau and Vilshofen. Passau excursion options - "City of Three Rivers" walking tour and Christmas Markets or Hike to Paulinerkloister Mariahilf or River Inn bike tour Onboard evening: African-themed din...

Day 9 · Sun, Dec 12

River Cruise Disembarkation & Transfer to Munich

Disembark AmaRudi in Vilshofen and transfer to Munich for a 2-night post-cruise land stay.

Munich Hotel

2 nights in Munich · Dec 12–14, 2027 - Post-cruise land stay included in the Soulful Experience package, featuring a heritage-focused city tour. Hotel accommodations with daily breakfast. Specific hotel to be confirmed by AmaWaterways.

Day 10 · Mon, Dec 13

Munich - Heritage Walking Tour & Bavarian Beer Hall

Explore Munich on a heritage-focused walking tour, then enjoy a classic Bavarian Beer Hall experience with pretzel tasting; the perfect send-off to the Soulful Experience.

Day 11 · Tue, Dec 14

Return Flight Home

Depart Munich for home. Safe travels! Airfare is not included in the package and must be arranged separately.

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