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Christmas Markets on the Danube River Cruise

  • 1 December 2025
  • 7 Nights
  • From €3,591 Per Person
  • AmaMagna
Experience timeless holiday traditions in four countries during this Christmas Markets on the Danube river cruise visiting: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany.

Onboard the most innovative ship on the river AmaMagna, you will visit festive Christmas Markets of iconic capitals and cities of Europe such as Budapest’s Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market, the oldest of Budapest; or Bratislava’s, Viena, Regensburg and Salzburg charming Christmas Markets.

Wander through these incredible Christmas markets while you shop handcrafted toys and gifts, savor hot mulled wine, and enjoy a taste of delicious gingerbread and roasted chestnuts. Cherish all the glory and magic of the season in grand European style as you cruise along the Danube during this festive time of the year.

AmaMagna  offers the luxury of more with four included dining venues, exceptional full-balcony suites, five bars, an onboard Wellness Programme, and lots more, making your journey unforgettable. You also have the option to extend your Christmas experience, staying three nights in wonderful Prague after your river cruise.

Talk to your JWT Cruise Team for more information on this festive adventure onboard our Christmas Markets on the Danube River Cruise with AmaWaterways.

Christmas Markets on the Danube River Cruise

Experience timeless holiday traditions in four countries during this Christmas Markets on the Danube river cruise visiting: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany.

Onboard the most innovative ship on the river AmaMagna, you will visit festive Christmas Markets of iconic capitals and cities of Europe such as Budapest’s Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market, the oldest of Budapest; or Bratislava’s, Viena, Regensburg and Salzburg charming Christmas Markets.

Wander through these incredible Christmas markets while you shop handcrafted toys and gifts, savor hot mulled wine, and enjoy a taste of delicious gingerbread and roasted chestnuts. Cherish all the glory and magic of the season in grand European style as you cruise along the Danube during this festive time of the year.

AmaMagna  offers the luxury of more with four included dining venues, exceptional full-balcony suites, five bars, an onboard Wellness Programme, and lots more, making your journey unforgettable. You also have the option to extend your Christmas experience, staying three nights in wonderful Prague after your river cruise.

Talk to your JWT Cruise Team for more information on this festive adventure onboard our Christmas Markets on the Danube River Cruise with AmaWaterways.

Itinerary

Christmas Markets on the Danube Itinerary

DAY 1  – Budapest, Embarkation

DAY 2 – Budapest “Queen of the Danube” tour and Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market or Castle hike

DAY 3 – Bratislava

Coronation city walking tour with Christmas Market visit
OR Tastes of Slovakia
OR Bratislava Castle hike
Rathaus Christmas Market

DAY 4 – Vienna

“Imperial Vienna” tour with Maria Theresa Platz Christmas Market
OR Vienna bike tour
Illuminated Christmas Markets

DAY 5 – Weissenkirchen

Dürnstein walking tour and wine tasting
OR Dürnstein excursion with apricot and sweets tastings
OR Weissenkirchen to Melk bike tour

DAY 6 – Linz

“UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour and Christmas Market
OR “Cultural Mile” bike tour
OR Full-day Salzburg excursion with Christmas Markets
OR Full-day Cesky Krumlov excursion with Christmas Markets

DAY 7 – Passau

“City of Three Rivers” walking tour and Christmas Markets
OR Passau hike
OR River Inn bike tour

DAY 8 – Vilshofen – Disembarkation

 

  • 7-Night Cruise
  • All airport transfers
  • Spacious staterooms
  • An array of amenities
  • Dining and cuisine
  • Flights not included
  • Post-cruise stay in Prague also available, talk to our team
  • Most Christmas Markets open during the last week of November and remain open until approximately 22nd December. Check with each country’s tourist office for more information
  •  Dates, prices & itineraries are subject to change
  • All rates are per person for cruise only, include port fees and are based on double occupancy in an entry level category stateroom unless stated otherwise
  • Stateroom upgrades, optional land programs and round-trip airfare are not included in cruise price

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