7 nights on the Danube · Budapest to Vilshofen or Vilshofen to Budapest · from A$8,049 pp
Christmas Markets on the Danube is a 7-night AmaWaterways river cruise on the Danube, in both directions (Budapest to Vilshofen, or Vilshofen to Budapest), on AmaBella or AmaSofia. There are 5 departures between November 2026 and December 2026, from A$8,049 per person twin share in a Window stateroom, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included.
The Danube is at its most festive on this 7-night Christmas Markets sailing from Vilshofen to Budapest. In Vienna, Dürnstein and Bratislava, the markets fill riverside squares with the scent of mulled wine and gingerbread, hand-crafted ornaments catching the light against centuries of holiday tradition.
| Length | 7 nights |
|---|---|
| River | Danube |
| Starts and ends | Budapest to Vilshofen; Vilshofen to Budapest |
| Countries | Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany |
| Ships | AmaBella, AmaSofia |
| Departures | 5, 23 Nov 2026 to 13 Dec 2026 |
| From | A$8,049 pp, Window |
Itinerary and fares from AmaWaterways, checked 2 November at 7:29am.
| Day | Where | The day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Budapest, Hungary | The wonder of Christmas along the Danube begins in Budapest |
| 2 | Budapest, Hungary | Budapest is home to historic streets, iconic landmarks, and holiday charm |
| 3 | Bratislava, Slovakia | Walk through history and taste Slovak traditions in Bratislava |
| 4 | Vienna, Austria | Vienna dazzles with regal architecture and festive markets enchant travelers |
| 5 | Weissenkirchen, Austria | From Dürnstein delicacies to the splendor of Melk Abbey |
| 6 | Linz, Austria | Historic streets, Christmas markets, and cultural treasures in Upper Austria |
| 7 | Passau, Germany | Christmas splendor, river views, and active adventures in Germany |
| 8 | Vilshofen, Germany | Begin your journey home |
As published by AmaWaterways, in one direction; the reverse sailings visit the same places the other way round. Excursions and timings can change with river levels and local conditions.
Every departure we list, with the lowest fare in each stateroom type, per person for two sharing, in Australian dollars, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included, as listed by AmaWaterways on 2 November at 7:29am. Press Quote on a date and a specialist confirms what is open and the price for two before you pay.
| Departs | Ship | Window | Balcony | Suite | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 2026Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaBella | A$8,049 | A$10,296 | A$14,045 | |
| 29 Nov 2026Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaSofia | A$8,499 | A$10,147 | A$14,495 | |
| 30 Nov 2026Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaBella | A$8,049 | A$10,296 | A$14,045 | |
| 6 Dec 2026Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaSofia | A$8,798 | A$10,446 | A$14,794 | |
| 13 Dec 2026Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaSofia | A$8,349 | A$9,997 | A$14,345 |
The lowest fare in each stateroom type across the departures above, per person twin share. Each type has several categories by deck and size; we quote the one you prefer.
AmaWaterways covers the dining, the guided excursions and the bikes. Drinks come with lunch and dinner and at the nightly cocktail hour, rather than all day.
From A$8,049 per person, twin share (A$16,098 for two), in a Window stateroom. By stateroom type: Window from A$8,049, Balcony from A$9,997, Suite from A$14,045. Fares are in Australian dollars, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included, as listed by AmaWaterways on 2 November at 7:29am. They differ by date, so the table of departures above has each one.
5 times between 23 Nov 2026 and 13 Dec 2026: 5 departures in 2026.
It sails both ways: Budapest to Vilshofen, and Vilshofen to Budapest. The places are the same each way, in the reverse order. Each departure in the table shows its direction.
AmaBella and AmaSofia, depending on the date. Every AmaWaterways ship is small, most carrying fewer than 200 guests, with twin-balcony staterooms above the Window category.
All meals on board, with wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner, guided excursions in most places you stop, Wi-Fi, port charges and gratuities, and bicycles to borrow. Flights, travel insurance, visas and premium drinks are extra.
Choose a date in the table and press Quote, or send the form with any date. A AmaWaterways specialist replies with the staterooms open on your date and the price for two in Australian dollars, before you pay anything. Or call us on 1300 214 840.
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