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Christmas Markets on the Danube


  • Budapest river cruise piers Danube embankment, Pest side Budapest Hungary (map)

Budapest’s lights, Vienna’s palace markets and Nuremberg’s famous Christkindlesmarkt, all in one week on the Danube.

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Christmas Markets on the Danube

Christmas markets from Budapest to Nuremberg
Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt with the Church of Our Lady

Three of Europe's great Christmas cities in one week: Budapest's Basilica market, Vienna's Rathausplatz and the palace market at Schönbrunn, and the finale at Nuremberg's Christkindlesmarkt, the most famous Christmas market in Germany. This departure reaches every market after it opens, with bike and hike options along the way.

Day by Day

Day 1Budapest, Hungary · Embark
Day 2BudapestBasilica and Vörösmarty markets
Day 3Vienna, AustriaSchönbrunn and Rathaus markets
Day 4Melk, AustriaMelk Abbey · Strudengau cruising
Day 5Passau, GermanyOr a full day in Salzburg
Day 6Regensburg, GermanyThurn und Taxis palace market
Day 7Nuremberg, GermanyChristkindlesmarkt
Day 8Nuremberg · Disembark

Sailing With Aurévia

  • Booked and serviced by your Aurévia travel consultant
  • Twin-balcony staterooms on a 156-guest ship
  • Guided excursions in every port, with active options
  • Wine and beer with lunch and dinner, Wi-Fi included
Includes Shore Secrets, our port guide for every stop, with offline street maps you can use ashore.

Christmas market sailings are among the first of the year to fill, and many 2027 dates are already filling. Tap "Request This Sailing" and your Aurévia travel consultant will reply within one business day with cabin options, today's best price and current promotions. Or email info@aureviavoyages.com. Let us hold your cabin.

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