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Christmastime from Frankfurt to Budapest 2026

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From Frankfurt-am-Main to Budapest
4.6
231 traveler reviews
Christmastime from Frankfurt to Budapest 2026 - Avalon Waterways

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Avalon Waterways
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Age range 8 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Frankfurt-am-Main
    Frankfurt-am-Main
  • Rothenburg ob der Tauber
    Rothenburg ob der Tauber
  • Wurzburg
    Wurzburg
  • Nuremberg
    Nuremberg
  • Munich
    Munich
  • Regensburg
    Regensburg
  • Passau
    Passau
  • Salzburg
    Salzburg
  • Linz
    Linz
  • Melk
    Melk
  • Vienna
    Vienna

Highlights

  • Board your Suite Ship in Frankfurt
  • Tour picturesque villages along the Main
  • Explore Würzburg's festive Christmas markets
  • Discover medieval Bamberg and its nativity scenes
  • Sample Bavarian delights at Nuremberg's market

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 FRANKFURT, GERMANY (EMBARKATION)
  2. Day 2 MAIN RIVER VILLAGE
  3. Day 3 WÜRZBURG
  4. Day 4 BAMBERG
  5. Day 5 NUREMBERG
  6. Day 6 NUREMBERG EXCURSION TO MUNICH
  7. Day 7 NUREMBERG
  8. Day 8 REGENSBURG
  9. Day 9 PASSAU
  10. Day 10 MELK–WACHAU VALLEY
  11. Day 11 VIENNA
  12. Day 12 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
  13. Day 13 BUDAPEST (DISEMBARKATION)
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Avalon Waterways

4.6
(231 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

480

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

94%

Introduced in 2003, Avalon Waterways sets the standard in river and small-ship cruising with a young fleet, the most included shore excursions, the widest range of choices and extraordinary itineraries. Our Suite Ships® feature one-of-a-kind Panorama SuitesSM, with the widest opening windows in...

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Sustainability Initiatives

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Panorama
    Avalon Panorama
    A unique Suite Ship®, the Avalon Panorama features unmatched cabin views as the first of its kind in the industry with two full decks… Read more
    Built
    2011
    Guests
    84 - 166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    66
    Staterooms
    17
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

Customer Reviews

  • Klaus
    · July 28th, 2024
    ship was excellent, food and drinks were great, adventures perfectly organized,all crew members were extremely...
  • Laurence
    · June 18th, 2024
    Although we did not actually do the river cruise because of high water levels, we were taken on excursions by coach.
  • Lindsay
    · April 30th, 2024
    Great service, good guides, excellent food

Dates & Availability

13 days
Christmastime from Frankfurt to Budapest 2026
From Frankfurt-am-Main to Budapest

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Tour ID: 288129

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    Hungary
  • Plugs & Adapters

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    Austria, Germany and Hungary
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    Type F
    Austria, Germany and Hungary
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria, Germany and Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before May 3rd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 3rd, 2025, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Avalon Waterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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