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14-Night Christmas Markets Cruise

Aboard Scenic Jade (Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours) | Departing Budapest to Amsterdam | 2 Available Departures from $7,758

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Nov 24, 2026
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PORT-BY-PORT TIMELINE

Day-by-Day Cruise Itinerary

Christmas Markets Route Map
Day 1

Budapest (Budapest)

Your journey begins in Budapest, the capital of Hungary and one of Europe’s most diverse and vibrant cities. Divided by the Danube, with Buda on one side and Pest on the other, this city became united in 1873 when a newly built bridge connected the two.  This afternoon, board your all-inc

Day 2

Budapest (Budapest)

Budapest is an architectural treasure trove comprising styles from Gothic to Art Nouveau and everything in between. It is also well known for its hot springs and thermal baths and has a vibrant nightlife scene. The city comes alive during the festive season, with elaborate decorations, charming Chri

Day 3

Vienna (Vienna)

Relax on board this morning as you cruise towards Vienna. You may like to ask your butler to bring coffee to your suite so you can savour it as the beautiful scenery rolls by your window.   Arrive in the Austrian capital this afternoon. A centre of art, music and culture, the city fostered

Day 4

Vienna (Vienna)

Wake this morning with Vienna on your doorstep. A city full of grandeur, Austria’s imperial capital is famous for having the world’s most beautiful boulevard, The Ringstrasse, and for the legacy of the Habsburg monarchy. Slow down and spend a full day exploring Vienna or venture further

Day 5

Krems > Durnstein (Krems > Durnstein)

Your Scenic Space-Ship will dock in the small and picturesque town of Krems, located in Austria’s scenic Wachau Valley.  Scenic Freechoice: This morning offers the following Scenic Freechoice excursions: Göttweig Abbey: Founded in the sixth century, the abbey burned down during the 1

Day 6

Brandstatt > Passau (Brandstatt > Passau)

After a short stop in Brandstatt arrive in Passau. Set at the meeting point of three rivers and close to the border with Austria, it was an important trading point for centuries. It was also a significant town in the Holy Roman Empire and the charming Old Town was mostly built by powerful prince-bis

Day 7

Regensburg (Regensburg)

You will arrive in Regensburg just before lunch today. Boasting a staggering 2,000-year history, Regensburg has one of Germany’s best preserved Medieval town centres, with more than 900 of its Romanesque and Gothic buildings listed as World Heritage sites. Within its narrow laneways, the city

Day 8

Nuremberg (Nuremberg)

Arrive in Nuremberg, Bavaria’s second-largest city, early this afternoon. The Old Town is protected by an ancient city wall and hosts an enchanting Christmas market, one of the oldest and most famous in the world. The city is dominated by one of the most significant imperial forts of the Holy

Day 9

Bamberg (Bamberg)

Dock in picturesque Bamberg early this morning. Built on seven hills, this World Heritage-listed town has surprises at every turn. Intersected by rivers and canals, Bamberg’s Old Town is resplendent with cobblestoned streets and well-preserved medieval buildings. Admire the charming Town Hall

Day 10

Wurzburg (Wurzburg)

With its lavish Baroque and Rococo architecture, you’ll be captivating by glamorous Wüzburg. This city straddles the Main River in the heart of Franconian wine country. Surrounded by undulating vineyards, Würzburg is home to a World Heritage-listed palace, a dominating hilltop fortre

Day 11

Wertheim > Miltenber (Wertheim > Miltenber)

Relax on board this morning as you cruise towards Wertheim. You may like to book a massage in the spaˆ or relax in the theraputic Salt Therapy Lounge, which has natural anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.  This afternoon, dock in Wertheim, on the banks of the Main

Day 12

Rudesheim (Rudesheim)

After lunch you will disembark in Rüdesheim, a pretty town surrounded by steep vineyards. In the historic centre you’ll find half-timbered houses lining cobbled streets, a smattering of wine taverns and open-air beer gardens. During the festive season, a glowing Christmas market takes ove

Day 13

Cologne (Cologne)

Relax on board this morning as you cruise through the picturesque Rhine Gorge, where the landscapes could have been pulled from the pages of a fairytale. This 65-kilometre stretch of the river is dotted with some 40 hilltop castles and fortresses that span a period of 1,000 year.  Arrive in the

Day 14

Amsterdam (Amsterdam)

This afternoon, arrive in picturesque Amsterdam. A labyrinth of narrow laneways adorned with twinkling lights, canals lined with beautifully preserved 17th century buildings and Christmas trees decorating historic squares, Amsterdam is a joy to wander in the festive season.  The Netherlands&rsq

Day 15

Amsterdam (Amsterdam)

Your journey concludes this morning. Farewell your fellow guests and Scenic crew, taking with you a lifetime of memories and Christmas cheer. This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated