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7 Night Iconic Christmas Markets

Ship: AmaSonata   
Departure: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Nights: 7 nights
Departs: Nuremberg
Returns: Budapest
One Way Trip
One
way trip
Duration
7
Nights
Days at Sea
0
Sea Days
Ports
7
Ports
Countries Visted
4
Countries
  • Itinerary

    7 Night Iconic Christmas Markets

    Ports of call

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    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Nuremberg, Germany Embark
    View of Nuremberg, Germany

    Nuremberg, is a city in the German state of Bavaria, situated on the Pegnitz River and the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal. In the Middle Ages the city expanded and increased in importance due to its location on a key trade route from Italy to Northern Europe. Nuremberg held great significance during the Nazi Germany era, as the site of huge Nazi Party conventions, and an important site for military production, including airplanes, submarines and tanks. Read more about Nuremberg, Germany

    2 Thursday, December 18, 2025 Nuremberg, Germany
    View of Nuremberg, Germany

    Nuremberg, is a city in the German state of Bavaria, situated on the Pegnitz River and the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal. In the Middle Ages the city expanded and increased in importance due to its location on a key trade route from Italy to Northern Europe. Nuremberg held great significance during the Nazi Germany era, as the site of huge Nazi Party conventions, and an important site for military production, including airplanes, submarines and tanks. Read more about Nuremberg, Germany

    3 Friday, December 19, 2025 Regensburg, Germany
    View of Regensburg, Germany

    Regensburg is a city in Bavaria, Germany, situated at the junction of the Danube and Regen rivers. The large medieval centre of the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Home to two thousand years of living history with some of Europe's most important architectural and cultural monuments, plus fascinating museums and art collections, make this an attractive place to spend some time. Read more about Regensburg, Germany

    4 Saturday, December 20, 2025 Passau, Germany
    View of Passau, Germany

    Passau is a town in Lower Bavaria, Germany, at the junction of three Rivers: the Danube, the Inn from the South, and the Ilz coming out of the Bavarian Forest to the North. During the Renaissance and early modern period it became one of the most prolific centres of sword and bladed weapon manufacture in Germany. Today it is notable for its gothic and baroque architecture. Read more about Passau, Germany

    5 Sunday, December 21, 2025 Melk , Austria
    View of Melk , Austria

    Melk is a city in the federal state of Lower Austria next to the Wachau Valley along the Danube. It takes around 15 minutes to cross town, so don’t be afraid to wander and explore every street and laneway. One of the world's most famous Benedictine sites, the Melk Abbey, is located above the town on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube River. Read more about Melk , Austria

    5 Sunday, December 21, 2025 Vienna, Austria
    View of Vienna, Austria

    Vienna, Austria's capital city, has a population of around two million and is located to the east of the Alps in the Vienna Basin. Architectural styles range from classic to modern, and include some of the world’s best known examples of Art Nouveau. Fascinating features are the few high-rise buildings, and numerous parks and gardens, with many statues of famous people such as Mozart and Strauss. Read more about Vienna, Austria

    5 Sunday, December 21, 2025 Vienne, France
    View of Vienne, France

    Vienne is a town in the Rhône-Alpes region in SE France, located on the north bank of the Rhône River, and 30 km south of Lyon. Vienne became a major urban centre, ideally located along the river which was at that time a major means of communication. Originally a Gaullic capital, it was transformed into a Roman colony in 47 BC under Julius Caesar. Read more about Vienne, France

    6 Monday, December 22, 2025 Vienna, Austria
    View of Vienna, Austria

    Vienna, Austria's capital city, has a population of around two million and is located to the east of the Alps in the Vienna Basin. Architectural styles range from classic to modern, and include some of the world’s best known examples of Art Nouveau. Fascinating features are the few high-rise buildings, and numerous parks and gardens, with many statues of famous people such as Mozart and Strauss. Read more about Vienna, Austria

    6 Monday, December 22, 2025 Vienne, France
    View of Vienne, France

    Vienne is a town in the Rhône-Alpes region in SE France, located on the north bank of the Rhône River, and 30 km south of Lyon. Vienne became a major urban centre, ideally located along the river which was at that time a major means of communication. Originally a Gaullic capital, it was transformed into a Roman colony in 47 BC under Julius Caesar. Read more about Vienne, France

    7 Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Budapest, Hungary
    View of Budapest, Hungary

    Budapest is the capital and largest city of Hungary, situated on both banks of the river Danube, with its 346 river cruise ships (2019). Originally with the cities of Buda on the west bank and Pest on the east bank, it became a single city with their unification in 1873. The city’s rich and colourful history, its extensive World Heritage Site including the Danube River banks, the Buda Castle Quarter, Andrássy Avenue, and the Millennium Underground Railway, have resulted in its becoming an important tourist centre in Central Europe. Read more about Budapest, Hungary

    8 Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Budapest, Hungary Disembark
    View of Budapest, Hungary

    Budapest is the capital and largest city of Hungary, situated on both banks of the river Danube, with its 346 river cruise ships (2019). Originally with the cities of Buda on the west bank and Pest on the east bank, it became a single city with their unification in 1873. The city’s rich and colourful history, its extensive World Heritage Site including the Danube River banks, the Buda Castle Quarter, Andrássy Avenue, and the Millennium Underground Railway, have resulted in its becoming an important tourist centre in Central Europe. Read more about Budapest, Hungary

  • Ship

    AmaSonata Overview

    AmaSonata

    AmaSonata accommodates up to 162 guests and features Ama signature twin-balcony staterooms and suites, heated swimming pool, salon, and massage services, fitness room, and a stunning glass elevator.

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    AmaSonata Cabins

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    Size: 300 sq. ft. French Balcony amp; Outside Balcony. Located on deck Violin. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.

    Balcony

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    Size: 170 sq. ft. French Balcony. Located on deck Violin amp; Cello. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.

    Outside

    Outside

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    E, D

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    Size: 160 sq. ft. Fixed Window. Located on deck Piano. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.

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    • Beer & wine with lunch & dinner & Sip and Sail Cocktail hour daily
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    • Dedicated wellness hosts on select itineraries & Enriching onboard entertainment
    • Complimentary Wi-Fi - up to 4 devices

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  • 7 Night Iconic Christmas Markets

    Cruiseline: AmaWaterways Ship: AmaSonata Departure: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Nights: 7 nights Departs: Nuremberg Returns: Budapest

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