Magical Markets on the Danube 2027
November 24 to
December 1, 2027
Embark on a 7-night river cruise on the Danube, from Budapest to Nuremberg, timed to the greatest Christmas markets in Europe — hosted by Lauren and Justin of WanderLux Travel.
The smell of cinnamon and clove. Glühwein (mulled wine) warm in your hands, a soft pretzel in the other. More Christmas lights overhead than you've ever seen in one place.
Then you walk back to your floating hotel — and wake up somewhere new.
Join WanderLux Travel for an "Iconic Christmas Markets” River Cruise with AmaWaterways
TOTAL SAVINGS
$1,500 OFF
PER STATEROOM
What You Get When You Book with WanderLux
AmaWaterways Savings: $500 off per person ($1,000 off per stateroom)
WanderLux Group Discount: $250 off per person ($500 off per stateroom)
Upgrade Rewards: Complimentary one cabin category upgrade (like-to-like category only, subject to availability) – Category C and above. (Offer valid through December 31, 2026)
Complimentary prepaid gratuities for every balcony stateroom.
For Suites: Complimentary Prepaid Gratuities + $50 per person onboard credit + One Complimentary Bag of Laundry per stateroom per week
7 NIGHTS
BUDAPEST → NUREMBURG
HUNGARY - AUSTRIA - GERMANY
YOUR JOURNEY
Budapest | Hungary
Arrive and check into your hotel. Two nights before the ship, so you land ahead of the jet lag instead of inside it.
Pre-Cruise Land Add-On
Nov. 22
Add-On
Budapest
"Hidden Budapest" guided tour — the city past the postcard shots.
Nov. 23
Add-On
Cruise Itinerary
Budapest
Embarkation. Welcome aboard the AmaReina.
Nov. 24
Day 1
Budapest
Buda city tour and Christmas markets — or trade it for a hike up Castle Hill.
Nov. 25
Day 2
Vienna | Austria
Buda city tour and Christmas markets — or trade it for a hike up Castle Hill.
Nov. 26
Day 3
Melk | Austria
Imperial Vienna tour, Schönbrunn, and the illuminated Rathaus markets after dark.
Nov. 27
Day 4
Passau | Germany
The "City of Three Rivers" on foot, with its market — or a full-day excursion to Salzburg.
Nov. 28
Day 5
Regensburg | Germany
UNESCO Old Town tour and the Thurn & Taxis Artisan Christmas Market in the palace courtyard.
Nov. 29
Day 6
Nuremberg | Germany
Cruise the Main–Danube Canal, then the Christkindlesmarkt — the one every other market is measured against.
Nov. 30
Day 7
Nuremberg | Germany
Disembarkation. Fly home — or continue with the land add-on in Prague.
Dec. 1
Day 8
Post-Cruise Land Add-On
Nuremberg → Prague
Markets in the morning, then a transfer to Prague.
Dec. 1
Add-On
Prague | Czechia
"Golden City" tour and the Old Town Square Christmas markets.
Dec. 2
Add-On
Prague | Czechia
Czech beer tasting.
Dec. 3
Add-On
Prague | Czechia
Depart for home.
Dec. 4
Add-On
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Almost All of It, Actually
Included in your cruise fare
7 nights aboard the AmaReina
All shore excursions
All onboard meals
Wine and beer with lunch and dinner
Daily onboard entertainment
Wi-Fi
Services of a professional cruise manager
Pre-paid gratuities (on certain room categories)
Not Included
Airfare, unless you add AirPlus (more on this below)
Travel insurance - we recommend it and can quote it
Optional land packages in Budapest and Prague
Premium spirits and specialty purchases
Stateroom Category
Fare
AA+
French balcony & outside balcony
290 sq ft
WAITLISTED
AA
French balcony & outside balcony
235 sq ft
$14,356
$13,856
per stateroom
AB
French balcony & outside balcony
235 sq ft
$13,596
$13,096
per stateroom
BA
French balcony & outside balcony
210 sq ft
$13,556
$13,056
per stateroom
BB
French balcony & outside balcony
210 sq ft
$13,156
$12,656
per stateroom
D | Fixed Windows
160 sq ft
WAITLISTED
E | Fixed Windows
160 sq ft
WAITLISTED
$17,156
$16,656
per stateroom
SS · Suite
French balcony & outside balcony
300 sq ft
$11,956
$11,456
per stateroom
C
French balcony
170 sq ft
Fares are per stateroom in USD, double occupancy, and include port charges.
Traveling solo? The single supplement is 50% of the fare — 100% on AA+, A+ and Suites. Prices and availability are subject to change until your deposit is received.
Land Add-Ons
Pre-Cruise
2 Nights in Budapest
$680
per person, double occupancy.
Includes:
2 nights hotel accommodation
“Hidden Budapest” guided tour
Transfers, including to the ship on embarkation day
Post-Cruise
3 Nights in Prague
$1,080
per person, double occupancy.
Includes:
Transfer from Nuremberg to Prague
3 nights hotel accommodation
“Golden City” guided tour and a Czech beer tasting
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Lauren & Justin of WanderLux Travel, plus a small group of travelers who are excited about celebrating the holiday season in some of the most iconic Christmas markets in Europe. You do not need to know anyone — most of our group won't, until night one.
WHO
A 7-night AmaWaterways river cruise aboard the MS AmaReina, hosted by us, with a group rate you can't book on your own.
WHAT
November 24 – December 1, 2027. Add two nights in Budapest before, three nights in Prague after — both optional, both priced below.
WHEN
Budapest, Hungary → Vienna & Melk, Austria → Passau, Regensburg & Nuremberg, Germany.
WHERE
WHY
RIVER?
You dock in the center of town, not a container port an hour out. The markets are a walk from your stateroom, and you unpack once for six cities worth of glühwein.
HOW DO I JOIN?
Read the details below, then fill out the interest form. We'll call you, answer everything, and hold your stateroom with a deposit through AmaWaterways.
Add roundtrip airfare to Europe from $999
AmaWaterways' AirPlus program lets you add roundtrip economy airfare to your booking rather than hunting flights yourself — and if the ship is delayed, the cruise line owns getting you to it.
$999 per person for 2027 departures.
Combines with the Summer Savings offer.
Offer available for bookings made before September 30, 2026.
Not sure whether to use AirPlus or book your own? Ask us — sometimes points beat it, and we'll tell you when they do.
Questions?
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Fill out the interest form linked throughout this page. We'll reach out, walk you through the stateroom categories, and take your deposit directly through AmaWaterways. Your booking lives with the cruise line, but to get the group rate, you will book through us.
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The deposit is $400 per person. 50% of it is non-refundable. The deposit is due within 7 days of stateroom reservation. Final payment is due August 26, 2027.
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The single supplement is 50% of the cruise fare on most categories, and 100% on AA+, A+ and Suites. We're also happy to try to match you with another solo traveler in our group if you'd rather share.
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It isn't required, but for a trip at this price point, booked this far out, we strongly recommend it. You also may want to have protection in case of low water levels. We can quote a policy alongside your cruise so you can compare.
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The opposite. Multiple categories on this sailing are already waitlisted, and the current savings won't last. Booking early gets you the better stateroom at the lower price — and your fare is protected once you deposit.
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Do it. We'll build the extra nights, flights, and transfers around the cruise — the Budapest and Prague packages above are just the easy version.
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No, it actually saves you money — with the group discount and offers like prepaid gratuities on certain stateroom types. Plus, we can help you with pre- and post-cruise bookings if you don’t want to do the land add-ons.