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Christmas Markets on the Danube River Cruise 2026

Dec 13 - 20, 2026

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Maiken Pickton

Golden Pear Travel

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Day 1 · Sun, Dec 13 · Budapest, Hungary

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  • Owner's Suite

    Dec 13, 2026

    All Rooms are Priced at Double Occupancy. Want to travel solo? No problem! Please send an inquiry to info@gogoldenpear.com for more information.

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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 - AmaMagna

The extraordinary AmaMagna is redefining the river cruise experience while sailing on the Danube River. Experience the ultimate in luxury, whether you’re exercising in the expansive Zen Wellness Studio or enjoying the views from the full balcony in your stylish suite. With five bars, four unique restaurants – including the Al Fresco restaurant and Jimmy’s, offering a warm family atmosphere – a heated sun-deck pool and whirlpool, the AmaMagna has quickly become the most luxurious cruise...

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Budapest

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – EMBARKATION. Arrive in Budapest and board the luxurious AmaMagna. This evening, meet your fellow travelers at the Welcome Dinner. (D) Budapest is the capital city of Hungary and is located over the River Danube. It is one of the l...

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Day 2 · Mon, Dec 14 · Budapest, Hungary

Budapest

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Buda Castle quarter in CastleHill and Heroes’ Square, Budapest offers an unmatched combination of culture and tradition. Your city tour begins with a visit to the vibrant G...

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Day 3 · Tue, Dec 15 · Bratislava, Slovakia

Bratislava

BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA - VIENNA, AUSTRIA. Host to the crowning ceremonies of 11 Hungarian kings and queens between 1536 and 1830, Bratislava certainly has earned the title “Coronation City of Kings,” as you’ll discover during your walking tour. You’ll ...

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Day 4 · Wed, Dec 16 · Vienna, Austria

Vienna

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 V...

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Day 5 · Thu, Dec 17 · Krems, Austria

Krems

KREMS – SPITZ, AUSTRIA. Krems, gateway to the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley, is your starting point for a visit to the lovely Baroque village of Dürnstein. Stroll along Dürnstein’s cobblestone streets to the Baroque Stiftskirche, with its famed chu...

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Spitz

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Dürnstein

Dürnstein is a town located in the Northeast of Austria, situated on the Danube river. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site and wine region of Wachauer. It is a popular destination for wine lovers as many wineries offer accommodation. In addi...

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Day 6 · Fri, Dec 18 · Linz, Austria

Linz

LINZ, AUSTRIA. Linz is known for being the city of Christmas crèches and its ever-popular Linzer torte. While here, you have a choice of excursions. The first is a full-day visit to Salzburg where you’ll enjoy a walking tour of the UNESCO-designated ...

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Day 7 · Sat, Dec 19 · Passau, Germany

Passau

PASSAU – VILSHOFEN. During the season of Advent, beautiful Passau dresses in her Bavarian holiday splendor, which you will discover on your walking tour through the city and at its Christmas Market at St. Stephen’s Square—also home to its magnificent...

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Vilshofen

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