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2026: Iconic Christmas Markets with AmaWaterways

Dec 4 - 11, 2026

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Cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg 

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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What's Included?

SPACIOUS STATEROOMS 7 nights luxury accommodation in an outside stateroom (most with twin balconies) Entertainment-On-Demand in all staterooms featuring free high-speed internet access, movies, a music library and English language TV stations Mini-fr...

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Day 1 · Fri, Dec 4 · Budapest, Hungary

2-Nights in Budapest Pre-Cruise

See more on your trip to Europe with an optional land package before your cruise. Enjoy an extra 2 nights in Budapest and an included "Hidden Budapest" Tour.

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Budapest

Dec 4

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 of ...

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Day 2 · Sat, Dec 5 · Budapest, Hungary

Budapest

Dec 5

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) side of the ...

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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 - AmaMora

AmaWaterways’ twin balcony ships represent some of the newest vessels in our fleet. Heated pools with a swim-up bar provide a tranquil environment for viewing stunning mountains and spired skylines. Plus, spacious staterooms afford guests comfort and privacy to rejuvenate while still experiencing the magnificent scenery.

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Day 3 · Sun, Dec 6 · Vienna, Austria

Vienna

Dec 6

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 Vienna’s historic c...

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Day 4 · Mon, Dec 7 · Melk, Austria

Melk

Dec 7

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 manuscripts. Alter...

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Day 5 · Tue, Dec 8 · Passau, Germany

Passau

Dec 8

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 bik...

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Day 6 · Wed, Dec 9 · Regensburg, Germany

Regensburg

Dec 9

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 Praetoria, before visiting th...

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Day 7 · Thu, Dec 10 · Nuremberg, Germany

Nuremberg

Dec 10

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 and 900-year-old city ra...

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Day 8 · Fri, Dec 11 · Nuremberg, Germany

Nuremberg

Dec 11

Disembark the ship and bid farewell to Nuremberg and prepare for your flight home, or extend your vacation with a land package. (B)

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Journey onwards to Prague...

Extend your vacation and the Christmas magic with a 3-night land package in Prague: Day 1: Disembark the ship and enjoy the wonder of Nuremberg’s other Christmas Markets before departing for Prague, where you will check into your hotel. (B) Day 2: Di...

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