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5 Night Christmastime from Budapest to Vienna Cruise from Budapest
Ship: Avalon Expression
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Sailed: Monday, Nov 24, 2025 from Budapest, Hungary
Ended: Saturday, Nov 29, 2025
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Monday, Nov 24, 2025
departure of the Avalon Expression. If Avalon Waterways modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing
, the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Welcome to Hungary. Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. Flights into Budapest must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be onboard ship by 5 pm. With a free day to explore before your cruise, take time to take photographs on the Royal Palace grounds in this treasure trove of historical architecture. Enjoy the warmth and glow of Christmas tradition before boarding your Suite Ship. (Dinner)
Day 2 - Tuesday - Nov 25, 2025
Budapest, Hungary
Christmas Lights and Classic Sights. Take in the beauty of Budapest while enjoying a free afternoon exploring such famous sights as the Chain Bridge. Get to know the city's cafes and pubs, and don't miss the unique Christmas markets that Budapest hosts every year during the Festive season. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3 - Wednesday - Nov 26, 2025
Bratislava, Slovakia
Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle. Spend free time browsing the spruce stalls of the Christmas markets of Bratislava. This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 - Thursday - Nov 27, 2025
Melk, Austria
Vienna, Austria
Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below. VIENNA: Vienna's Winter Wonderland. This evening, you may choose to attend an Optional Excursion to a Royal Waltz Concert for an unforgettable evening of music in an elegant hall. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Friday - Nov 28, 2025
Vienna, Austria
Royal Collections and Christmas Confections. Spend free time on your own to enjoy the Christkindlesmarkt or relax by the fire's glow in a Viennese cafe this evening. Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schonbrunn Palace-summer home of the Habsburg Empire. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - Saturday - Nov 29, 2025
Vienna, Austria
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)