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River Cruise

Magnificent Europe with Christmas and New Year's Eve

2026

River Cruise

Magnificent Europe with Christmas and New Year's Eve

Magnificent Europe with Christmas and New Year's Eve

Embark on a festive 16-day river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest, enjoying luxurious dining and unique cultural experiences along the way. Celebrate a magical Christmas Day in Nuremberg and soak up the atmosphere of New Year's Eve in Bratislava.

16 Days River Cruise

Itinerary

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Amsterdam to Budapest

16 days / 15 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

Freedom of Choice

Day 6

Würzburg

Freedom of Choice

Day 7

Bamberg (Christmas Eve)

Day 8

Nuremberg (Christmas Day)

Day 9

Regensburg (Boxing Day)

Day 10

Passau, Salzburg, Linz

Signature Experience

Day 11

Melk, Dürnstein

Day 12

Vienna

Signature Experience

Day 13

Vienna

Day 14

Bratislava (New Year's Eve)

Day 15

Budapest (New Year's Day)

Freedom of Choice

Day 16

Disembark Ship, Depart Budapest

Cruise

Frequently Asked Questions

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change

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

  • 2025 - Magnificent Europe with Christmas and New Years Eve, trip available - refer tour code EUMCX15

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