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2023 Season

Christmastime from Vienna to Budapest

cruise: WTB
5 Day River Cruise Vienna to Budapest
Make your holiday wishes come true with special departures for the festive season in Europe’s most beautiful Christmas markets and festivities. Enjoy the jolly atmosphere on our decorated Suite Ships® as you delight in the sights, smells, and tastes of local Christmas traditions along your Danube River cruise. Enjoy stunning winter views on the Danube with the warm glow of Christmas markets, beautifully adorned with ageless traditions.

Begin your cruise Vienna—the “City of Music.” Enjoy guided sightseeing and the glow of sparkling Christmas markets while exploring the Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Glide through the winter wonderland of the Wachau Valley and visit Austria’s majestic Benedictine Abbey in Melk. Next, you’ll sail to the centuries-old Slovakian city of Bratislava with guided sightseeing and time to browse the beautiful Christmas markets. Take a guided tour of its cobblestone streets and Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral.

Continue your festive Danube River to Budapest, the capital of Hungary, with guided sightseeing and free time to explore one more Christmas market and buy one-of-a-kind gifts.

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Day 1 Vienna (Embarkation): onboard welcome reception

Day 2 Vienna: city sightseeing; free time for Christmas market

Day 3 Krems–Wachau Valley–Melk: guided city walk in Krems; scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley; guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk

Day 4 Bratislava: guided city sightseeing; free time for Christmas market

Day 5 Budapest: guided tour, see Heroes’ Square; free time for Christmas market

Day 6 Budapest (Disembarkation): your cruise ends this morning

Avalon has designed included activities with a choice of experiences. We invite you to select the tours, activities, and events that interest you most, so you can experience your cruise your way. Plus, we offer independent exploration options and the use of our exclusive AvalonGO APP on most of our cruises. 

Below are 3 types of included shore excursions for you to experience.

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