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River Cruise

Magnificent Europe with Christmas and New Years Eve

2025

River Cruise

Magnificent Europe with Christmas and New Years Eve

Magnificent Europe with Christmas and New Years Eve

Experience Christmas in Europe as you cruise in luxury on our most popular river cruise, and for good reason. Start in Amsterdam before heading along the Rhine, stopping at quaint German towns on the way. Enter Austria, and explore Vienna, then culminate in Budapest.

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15 Days River Cruise

Itinerary

To view the itinerary in greater depth, simply click on your preferred day from the interactive list to unveil its details. Discover daily activities, immersive experiences and insider local tips that make your travel unforgettable.

Amsterdam to Budapest

15 days / 14 night River Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Amsterdam, Embark Ship

Day 2

Amsterdam

Freedom of Choice

Day 3

Andernach

Signature Experience

Day 4

Rüdesheim

Freedom of Choice

Day 5

Miltenberg

Day 6

Würzburg (Christmas Eve)

Freedom of Choice

Day 7

Bamberg (Christmas Day)

Day 8

Nuremberg

Freedom of Choice

Day 9

Regensburg

Day 10

Passau, Salzburg, Linz

Signature Experience

Day 11

Melk, Durnstein

Day 12

Vienna

Signature Experience

Day 13

Vienna (New Year's Eve)

Freedom of Choice

Day 14

Budapest

Freedom of Choice

Day 15

Disembark Ship, Depart Budapest

Cruise
Coach/Vehicle
Cruise Stay (no. of nights)

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Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change 

  • Prices are for land/cruise only. Flights not included unless specified. 

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