Christmas Markets on the Danube 7 night Fly Cruise - from £2914

7 night - Fly Cruise

from £2914pp

Itinerary Prices Ship

Enjoy the magic of the festive season on this River Danube cruise through Germany, Austria, Hungary and Slovakia, calling at iconic capital cities and enchanting Christmas markets. Includes guided shore excursions and complimentary drinks with lunch and dinner

Celebrate the magic of the festive season and experience four different countries along the Danube, Europe's second longest river, on this Christmas Markets cruise.

Sailing from Budapest, discover some of the Danube's most celebrated cities at this wonderful time of year, browse the Christmas markets and sample traditional festive fare. Cruise past the illuminated waterfront at Budapest and onto Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. See the famous Christmas Markets in Vienna, including the Schonbrunn Palace markets, and explore the city on a guided tour.

Cruise through the picturesque Wachau Valley to discover Durnstein and the Austrian city of Linz. In Vilshofen there is a private festive Oktoberfest celebration with beer and traditional folk music. On selected dates shop at Christmas markets - these normally close a few days before Christmas.

F404 Operated by AmaWaterways

Cruise Includes

Port Charges

All local taxes

Complimentary Wi-Fi access

Return flights and transfers

Services of professional Cruise Manager

Bicycles to explore on your own and guided bicycle tours

Tours and excursions daily with personal headset included

Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain's Gala Dinner

7 nights full board deluxe accommodation in an outside cabin - most with revolutionary Twin balconies

Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner plus bottled water in cabins replenished daily

Special highlights including lectures, theme dinners, cooking demonstration, on board music performances and afternoon/evening piano music

State of the art Infotainment System in all cabins with hi-speed internet, Hollywood movies, extensive music library and English TV stations

Itinerary

Day 1 Budapest (Hungary)

Board the ship for your Iconic Christmas Markets cruise. (D)
Day 2 Budapest

Home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Buda Castle quarter in Castle Hill and Heroes’ Square, Budapest offers an unmatched combination of culture and tradition. The remainder of this tour takes you to both the Buda (hilly) and the Pest (flat) sides of the river. Afterwards, you’ll visit Vorosmarty Square, the oldest, richest and the most spectacular of all the Christmas Markets in Budapest. As an alternative, you can hike to Castle Hill, walking along Fishermen’s Bastion and take in all the iconic sites of Budapest with an active exploration. (B,L,D)
Day 3 Bratislava (Slovakia) - Vienna (Austria)

Host to the crowning ceremonies of 11 Hungarian kings and queens between 1536 and 1830, Bratislava certainly has earned the title “Coronation City of Kings,” as you’ll discover during your walking tour. You’ll also have an opportunity to visit Bratislava’s charming Christmas market. Or join a special “Tastes of Slovakia” tour. For a more active adventure, hike up to Bratislava Castle, offering magnificent views of the city. Enjoy a free evening to explore Vienna on your own. (B,L,D)
Day 4 Vienna

The “City of Waltzes” offers a treasure trove of gems just waiting to be discovered. Join a tour showcasing its regal splendors, such as the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs, before concluding in Vienna’s historic city center. If you prefer a more active adventure, then join a guided bike ride through Vienna. During the afternoon, visit the market at Schönbrunn Palace with a giant sparkling Christmas tree. Cap the day off with “Vienna by Night” Christmas Markets at the beautifully decorated Rathaus Christmas Market, Vienna’s largest Christmas Market. (B,L,D)
Day 5 Weissenkirchen - Wachau Valley - Melk

After reaching Weissenkirchen, you’ll have a choice of excursions. Join a walking tour in Dürnstein and then taste some of the village’s distinctive wines. Or visit a local boutique to taste Durnstein’s special apricot treats, such as jams and chocolates. Prefer more active adventures? Join a guided bike tour from Weissenkirchen to Melk. For those not biking to Melk, you’ll sail through the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley to Melk. Once in Melk, you’ll visit its magnificent Benedictine Abbey. (B,L,D)
Day 6 Linz

Linz is known for being the city of Christmas crèches and its ever-popular Linzer torte. While here, you have a choice of three excursions. The first is a morning walking tour through Linz’s old city center and by the Mozart House, where he composed the Linz Symphony in only three days, as well as visit Linz’s Christmas Markets. Or you can go on a guided bike tour through Linz and along the city’s famed “Culture Mile” and the Danube River. Or go on a full-day visit to Salzburg where you’ll enjoy a walking tour of the UNESCO-designated Old Town, its magnificent cathedral and its Christmas Markets, including the Hellbrunn Palace, where its inner courtyard is turned into a romantic backdrop for one of the most beautiful Christmas Markets in Austria. During the afternoon, for those not going on the full-day Salzburg excursion, visit the charming Czech mountain town of Cesky Krumlov. (B,L,D)
Day 7 Passau (Germany) - Vilshofen

During the season of Advent, beautiful Passau dresses in her Bavarian holiday splendor, which you will discover on your walking tour through the city and at its Christmas Market at St. Stephen’s Square—also home to its magnificent cathedral. Go in search of unique crafts, including Bavarian-style houses and glass ornaments. If you prefer a more active adventure, hike to Paulinerkloister Mariahilf or join a guided bike ride along the Danube. Later, sail for Vilshofen, where you’ll be treated to an exclusive Oktoberfest celebration. (B,L,D)
Day 8 Vilshofen

Disembark the ship and bid farewell to Vilshofen as you prepare for your flight home. (B)

Date and Prices

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November 2026 Depatures & Prices	Owners Suite OS	Grand Suite GS	Luxury Suite LS	Cat CA	Cat CB	Cat E	Cat D	Cat C	Cat BB	Cat BA	Cat AB	Cat AA	Suite	Single	Cat C / CA	Cat AA+
Sun 22 Nov AmaLilia	-	-	-	£4565pp	£4257pp	£3412pp	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Mon 23 Nov AmaBella	-	-	-	-	-	£3941pp	£4171pp	£5094pp	£5556pp	£5709pp	£5863pp	£6017pp	£7017pp	-	-	-
Mon 30 Nov AmaBella	-	-	-	-	-	£3941pp	£4171pp	£5094pp	£5556pp	£5709pp	£5863pp	£6017pp	£7017pp	-	-	-

December 2026 Depatures & Prices	Owners Suite OS	Grand Suite GS	Luxury Suite LS	Cat CA	Cat CB	Cat E	Cat D	Cat C	Cat BB	Cat BA	Cat AB	Cat AA	Suite	Single	Cat C / CA	Cat AA+
Sun 06 Dec AmaLilia	-	-	-	£5325pp	£5017pp	£4172pp	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Sun 13 Dec AmaLilia	-	-	-	£5094pp	£4786pp	£3941pp	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Sun 20 Dec AmaLilia	-	-	-	£4144pp	£3836pp	£2991pp	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Mon 21 Dec *Best Price AmaBella	-	-	-	-	-	£2914pp	£3144pp	£4067pp	£4529pp	£4682pp	£4836pp	£4990pp	£5990pp	-	-	-
Wed 23 Dec *Best Price AmaSonata	-	-	-	-	£4067pp	£2914pp	£3144pp	-	£4529pp	£4682pp	£4836pp	£4990pp	£5990pp	-	-	£5452pp
Sat 26 Dec *Best Price AmaLea	-	-	-	-	£3759pp	£2914pp	£3144pp	-	£4529pp	£4682pp	£4836pp	£4990pp	£5990pp	-	£4067pp	-

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