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 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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