Rothenberg Christmas night markets, Germany

Evening Christmas markets in downtown Salburg city square, Austria

View of German Christmas gingerbread heart hanging

River Cruise

Magnificent Europe with Christmas

Budapest to Amsterdam

2023
2024

15 Days Request Quote

Trip Code: EUMCRX15

Trip Highlights
Map & Itinerary
Travel & Accommodation

Your Vacation Includes

Experiences in 14 destinations
14 nights on a luxury river ship with the services of an expert APT Cruise Director
Freedom of Choice inclusions
A total of 41 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
Expert cruise director
Butler, room service and laundry (select suites)
Transfers, porterage, port charges and gratuities
Exclusive - Visit Vienna’s City Palace for a cocktail party and private classical concert

Map & Itinerary

Budapest to Amsterdam

Signature Experiences

Designed Exclusively for APT guests

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

These once-in-a-lifetime moments allow you to experience an unforgettable world of exclusive moments, incredible cultures and charming surprises

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™

Give your holiday a personal touch with a choice of included sightseeing or dining options

Day 1

Budapest, Embark Ship

We’ll meet you on arrival in Budapest and transfer you to your luxurious floating home for the next 15 days. Unpack, relax and get acquainted with your ship.

Stay: 14 Nights, a Concerto River Ship

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Dinner

Day 2

Budapest

Start the day with a guided discovery of Budapest and delve into its most fascinating sights. You’ll also have the chance to get into the festive spirit with a visit to the city’s charming Christmas markets.

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Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 3

Vienna

Take in Vienna’s Ringstrasse, plus enjoy a visit to St Stephen’s Cathedral. Afterwards, wander through the Christmas markets and perhaps pick up a souvenir or two. As the scent of mulled wine and gingerbread fills the wintry air, you’ll come to realise that the festive season in Europe is nothing short of magical.

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Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 4

Vienna

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

After dinner, head to the princely family of Liechtenstein’s City Palace in the heart of Vienna, where we have arranged an exclusive cocktail party and private recital, just for you. A full orchestra will perform classical masterpieces by Mozart and Strauss. You will also be enchanted by an operatic recital and a performance by some members of the Mozart Boys’ Choir.

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™

Perhaps visit the 1,441-room Schonbrunn Palace and its gardens, including the traditional Christmas market in the Parade Court. Or tick another country off your list and journey to Slovakia’s Bratislava.

Spend this morning on your preferred activity and this evening on a Signature Experience.

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Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 5

Durnstein, Melk (Christmas Eve)

Enjoy free time to explore Durnstein, before sailing through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Melk. Here, visit the statuary-adorned Melk Abbey, one of the finest Baroque buildings in the world.

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Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

River meets city and mountains in Durstein, Austria

Day 6

Linz, Passau (Christmas Day)

Celebrate a magical Christmas Day as you enjoy a relaxing morning sailing towards Passau, where you’ll disembark for a special guided walking tour. Later, enjoy a traditional Christmas feast on board your ship with all the trimmings.

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Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 7

Regensburg

Discover Regensburg today. Explore its atmospheric World Heritage-listed city centre. With a history dating back to the Roman times, this incredible city was the first capital of Bavaria.

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Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 8

Nuremberg

Set out on a guided exploration to discover Nuremberg’s history, with its Gothic churches and World War II sites. Afterwards, enjoy free time at the Market Square.

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Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 9

Bamberg

On arrival into Bamberg, join an exploration with a local expert to uncover everything this World Heritage-listed city has to offer. Otherwise, take it easy and relax on board.

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Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 10

Wurzburg

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™

Embark on a tour of Wurzburg Residence. Perhaps journey to Rothenburg. Or meet the locals with a visit to a family-owned farm, where a home-baked morning tea is on the menu.

Choose from three exciting activities today.

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Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 11

Miltenberg

Step ashore in Miltenberg today and set out on a guided exploration. Wander through cobblestone streets and admire the town’s enchanting half-timbered houses before time at leisure to explore on your own.

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Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Town set on the banks of a river, Germany

Day 12

Rudesheim, Koblenz (New Year's Eve)

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™

Enjoy a gondola ride or a visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum

Dock in Rudesheim, where you’ll choose your activity, followed by free time to enjoy the festive atmosphere or perhaps sample a local Rudesheimer coffee in a cosy cafe. Later, cruise through the Rhine Valley to Koblenz. Tonight, bid farewell to 2024 in style with New Year’s Eve celebrations in full swing courtesy of your onboard entertainment.

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Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 13

Koblenz

On this New Year’s Day morning, enjoy Koblenz at your leisure. The afternoon will be spent sailing onwards to The Netherlands.

Daily :

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 14

Utrecht, Amsterdam

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

Visit Castle de Haar, a medieval fortress with towers, ramparts and a moat. Rich in history, the castle is the largest in The Netherlands. Take a guided tour of the castle and enjoy morning tea.