- Length
- 7 nights
- Region
- Danube
- Countries
- Germany, Austria, Hungary
This sailing runs from Nuremberg to Budapest by the Main-Danube Canal and the Danube, through Germany, Austria and Hungary. Christmas market visits are offered in Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Salzburg, Vienna and Budapest.
Nuremberg · Regensburg · Passau · Melk · Vienna · Budapest
Highlights
- Nuremberg's Christkindlesmarkt
- Melk Abbey museum and library
- Schönbrunn Palace Christmas market in Vienna
Day by day
Shown from Nuremberg to Budapest. Direction and ports can vary by sailing.
- Day 1
Nuremberg: boarding
Nuremberg, Germany
Arrive in Nuremberg and board the ship.
- Day 2
Nuremberg: Christkindlesmarkt
Nuremberg, Germany
A city tour covers World War II sites, the Imperial Castle and the city ramparts, or spend the morning at the Christkindlesmarkt. A food tour samples sausages, beer and lebkuchen, and the ship later uses the Main-Danube Canal to cross the Continental Divide.
Tours: Nuremberg Christmas Market Visit, City Tour and Christmas Markets, Tastes of Franconia
- Day 3
Regensburg: Old Town and Christmas markets
Regensburg, Germany
Walking tour with the Porta Praetoria and Old Town Hall, plus the Old Town Christmas market. Other options are a Bavarian food tour, a bike ride to Walhalla and the Thurn and Taxis Christmas market.
Tours: UNESCO City Tour and Christmas Market, Tastes of Bavaria, Walhalla Bike Tour, Thurn and Taxis Christmas Markets
- Day 4
Passau: Christmas market or Salzburg
Passau, Germany
Walking tour of Passau with its Christmas market, a fitness hike, or a full-day trip to Salzburg's Old Town, cathedral and markets.
Tours: Full Day Salzburg Excursion with Christmas Markets, “City of Three Rivers” Walking Tour and Christmas Market, Passau Fitness Hike
- Day 5
Melk: abbey
Melk, Austria
Visit Melk Abbey with its museum and library, or take a bike ride around the town. A Rathaus Christmas market outing by night is also listed for this day.
Tours: Melk Abbey Visit, Melk Wellness Bike Ride, Rathaus Christmas Market by Night
- Day 6
Vienna: Christmas markets and Schönbrunn
Vienna, Austria
Tour the former Imperial Palace and the Opera House with Christmas markets, or take a Danube bike ride followed by the Schönbrunn Palace market.
Tours: “Imperial Vienna” Tour with Christmas Markets, Vienna Wellness Bike Ride, Schönbrunn Christmas Markets
- Day 7
Budapest: Buda and Pest
Budapest, Hungary
Castle District tour with Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church and a Christmas market, or a hill hike. The afternoon tour of Pest covers Parliament, Heroes' Square and the Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial.
Tours: Buda City Tour and Christmas Markets, City Tour Late Starter, Gellert Hill Hike
- Day 8
Budapest: disembark
Budapest, Hungary
Leave the ship in Budapest.
Dates
Availability changes. Ask us to confirm.
2026
- November 25Budapest to Nuremberg · AmaSonata
- November 25Nuremberg to Budapest · AmaReina
- November 28Budapest to Nuremberg · AmaLea
- November 28Nuremberg to Budapest · AmaMora
- December 2Nuremberg to Budapest · AmaSonata
- December 5Budapest to Nuremberg · AmaMora
- December 5Nuremberg to Budapest · AmaLea
- December 7Budapest to Nuremberg · AmaVerde
- December 9Budapest to Nuremberg · AmaSonata
- December 9Nuremberg to Budapest · AmaReina
- December 12Budapest to Nuremberg · AmaLea
- December 12Nuremberg to Budapest · AmaMora
- December 14Nuremberg to Budapest · AmaVerde
- December 16Budapest to Nuremberg · AmaReina
- December 16Nuremberg to Budapest · AmaSonata
- December 19Nuremberg to Budapest · AmaLea
2027
- November 24Budapest to Nuremberg · AmaReina
- November 27Budapest to Nuremberg · AmaLea
- November 27Nuremberg to Budapest · AmaMora
- November 29Nuremberg to Budapest · AmaBella
- December 1Budapest to Nuremberg · AmaSonata
- December 1Nuremberg to Budapest · AmaReina
- December 4Budapest to Nuremberg · AmaMora
- December 4Nuremberg to Budapest · AmaLea
- December 8Budapest to Nuremberg · AmaReina
- December 8Nuremberg to Budapest · AmaSonata
- December 11Budapest to Nuremberg · AmaLea
- December 11Nuremberg to Budapest · AmaMora
- December 13Budapest to Nuremberg · AmaVerde
- December 13Nuremberg to Budapest · AmaBella
- December 15Budapest to Nuremberg · AmaSonata
- December 15Nuremberg to Budapest · AmaReina
- December 20Budapest to Nuremberg · AmaBella
- December 20Nuremberg to Budapest · AmaVerde
2028
- November 22Budapest to Nuremberg · AmaReina
- November 25Budapest to Nuremberg · AmaLea
- November 25Nuremberg to Budapest · AmaMora
- November 27Budapest to Nuremberg · AmaVerde
- November 27Nuremberg to Budapest · AmaBella
- November 29Budapest to Nuremberg · AmaSonata
- December 2Budapest to Nuremberg · AmaMora
- December 2Nuremberg to Budapest · AmaLea
- December 4Budapest to Nuremberg · AmaBella
- December 6Nuremberg to Budapest · AmaSonata
- December 9Budapest to Nuremberg · AmaLea
- December 11Nuremberg to Budapest · AmaBella
- December 13Budapest to Nuremberg · AmaSonata
- December 13Nuremberg to Budapest · AmaReina
- December 16Nuremberg to Budapest · AmaLea
- December 18Budapest to Nuremberg · AmaBella
- December 18Nuremberg to Budapest · AmaVerde
What's included
Stay
- Choice of suites, staterooms and connecting rooms
- Daily housekeeping and turn-down service
- Bathrobe, slippers and bathroom amenities
- Refillable water bottle
- Onboard WiFi
Dining
- All onboard meals
- The Chef's Table specialty restaurant
- Wine, beer and soft drinks with meals
- Specialty coffee and tea
- Daily Sip & Sail cocktail hour
Excursions
- Up to six expert-led experiences each day
- Gentle, regular and active options for most activities
- Onshore experiences
Also included
- Cruise Manager for the whole route
- Regional music and performances
- Experiences for solo travelers
- Wellness Host and daily classes on most sailings
- Port charges
Virtuoso benefits
Dedicated Onboard Host
A personal Virtuoso host sails with your group, present throughout the voyage to answer questions and ensure every detail runs exactly as planned.
Private Welcome Reception
An exclusive cocktail reception at the start of each sailing, arranged solely for Virtuoso Voyages guests with introductions facilitated by your host.
Shipboard Credit
$100 per stateroom on voyages under 14 nights; $200 per stateroom on voyages of 14 nights or more, to spend freely on dining, spa, or excursions.
Exclusive Shore Experience
A private shore excursion, VIP tour, or private car and driver whose itinerary is shaped entirely around your interests and pace — never a group schedule.
Specialty Dining
Complimentary reservations at specialty restaurants on select sailings, including chef's tastings and curated wine pairings on participating vessels.
Spa & Wellness Access
Select spa treatments, wellness credits, and onboard amenities included on participating voyages across our preferred cruise partners.
Ships
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