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Christmastime from Budapest to Vienna

Experience this incredible Christmastime from Budapest to Vienna cruise as you sail along the Danube River.

Enjoy an odyssey with nothing but iconic destinations and excellent excursions to suit every guest, including a visit to Schönbrunn Palace.

Embark on your Avalon Waterways river cruise today and see Europe in all its splendour.

  • Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
  • Ship: Avalon Expression + 3 more
  • Duration: 5 Nights
  • Departure: Nov - Dec
AVG PER PERSON*
£1,961
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Christmastime from Budapest to Vienna Cruise Prices

Starting price per person
Nov 24, 2025
£2,751 pp
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Nov 29, 2025
£3,247 pp
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Dec 17, 2025
£2,936 pp
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Nov 24, 2026
£1,961 pp
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Nov 24, 2026
£1,961 pp
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Nov 27, 2026
£2,261 pp
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Christmastime from Budapest to Vienna Itinerary

Experience a Christmas like no other with our festive itinerary.

Day 1

Budapest

Enjoy some free time before boarding your ship.

Note: Flights into Budapest must arrive by 3:30 PM and passengers must be on board the ship by 5 PM

Day 2

Budapest

Embark on a Guided Sightseeing Tour, the Bites & Highlights of Budapest excursion, or the Art & Architecture of Budapest excursion. Free time this afternoon. Live entertainment on board tonight.

Day 3

Bratislava

Go on a Guided Sightseeing Tour. Use your free time however you wish.

Day 4

Vienna / Melk

Experience a Guided Tour of Melk’s Benedictine Abbey. Try an Austrian Cookie Tasting on board while sailing. Tonight, consider an Optional Excursion to a Royal Waltz Concert.

Day 5

Vienna

Experience a Guided City Tour. Enjoy free time or a Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace.

Day 6

Vienna

You have the option for guided sightseeing in Bratislava; pay a visit to St. Martin’s Cathedral or hike up to Bratislava Castle alongside your Aventure Host.

CHRISTMASTIME FROM BUDAPEST TO VIENNA CRUISE SHIPS

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CHRISTMASTIME FROM BUDAPEST TO VIENNA CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Enjoy your every picturesque port of call as you sail along the Danube River

Vienna

Budapest

Bratislava

Melk

Christmastime from Budapest to Vienna Deals

Explore more of the beautiful Danube River with our other cruises

Avalon Waterways
Departure: Nov to Dec
VISITING: Budapest Bratislava Vienna / Melk Vienna
AVG PER PERSON* £ 1,961
Avalon Waterways
Departure: December
VISITING: Budapest (EMBARK) Vienna Krems / Melk Passau Regensburg Nuremberg Nuremberg (excursion to Munich) Bamberg Würzburg Miltenberg Frankfurt - excursion to Rudesheim Speyer - excursion to Heidelberg Strasbourg Breisach (excursion to Black Forest) Basel (DISEMBARK)
AVG PER PERSON* £ 10,195
Avalon Waterways
Departure: December
VISITING: Nuremberg Bamberg Würzburg Main River Village Frankfurt (excursion to Rudesheim) Heidelberg (excursion to Speyer) Strasbourg Breisach (excursion to Black Forest) Basel (DISEMBARK)
AVG PER PERSON* £ 4,304
Avalon Waterways
Departure: January
VISITING: Vienna (EMBARK) Vienna Krems / Melk Bratislava Budapest Budapest (DISEMBARK)
AVG PER PERSON* Price on Request
Avalon Waterways
Departure: Nov to Dec
VISITING: Basel (EMBARK) Breisach (excursion to Black Forest) Strasbourg Speyer (Heidelberg excursion) Frankfurt (DISEMBARK)
AVG PER PERSON* £ 2,096
Avalon Waterways
Departure: December
VISITING: Frankfurt (EMBARK) Speyer (excursion to Heidelberg) Strasbourg Breisach (excursion to Black Forest) Speyer (Heidelberg excursion) Basel (DISEMBARK)
AVG PER PERSON* £ 1,916
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Christmastime from Budapest to Vienna FAQs

Which countries will we be visiting during the cruise?

You’ll be stopping in Hungary, Slovakia and Austria during your cruise.

Will there be any differences between the 2025 itinerary and the 2026 itinerary?

There may be changes between this cruise’s 2025 and 2026 itineraries. For more information, check out Avalon Waterways’ website.

What currency should I bring on my cruise?

The Hungarian forint is the national currency of Hungary. The Euro is the national currency of Slovakia and Austria.

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