Example sailing
Nuremberg → Budapest · 8 nights · December
The sailing
Scenic's Danube Christmas sailing is ultra-inclusive: butler service for every guest, a Scenic Sun Lounge balcony that converts to an enclosed sunroom at the push of a button, an e-bike fleet, and every drink, excursion, and gratuity covered. The Sun Lounge is the killer feature in December — you can enjoy the river view in any weather.
Best for travelers who want everything included plus butler service and a tech-forward suite.
The ports of call
From Nuremberg to Budapest — the Christmas markets on this Danube sailing.
Germany
The Christkindlesmarkt is the world's most famous Christmas market, set in Nuremberg's medieval main square and dating back to the mid-1600s.
Late Nov – Dec 24
ExploreGermany
Regensburg's Romantic Christmas Market sits in the medieval Neupfarrplatz, in a UNESCO old town with the world's oldest sausage kitchen (since 1146).
Late Nov – Dec 23
ExploreGermany
Passau, where three rivers meet, hosts a small Christmas market in its cathedral square, home to the world's largest cathedral organ.
Late Nov – Dec 23
ExploreAustria
Vienna hosts three major Christmas markets: the vast Rathausplatz, the baroque Schönbrunn, and the cultural Belvedere — all framed by imperial architecture.
Mid-Nov – Dec 26
ExploreSlovakia
Bratislava's old town hosts three compact Christmas markets — Hlavné námestie, Hviezdoslavovo námestie, and the castle — between Vienna and Budapest.
Late Nov – Dec 22
ExploreHungary
Budapest's Vörösmarty Square market is the eastern anchor of most Danube Christmas sailings, set against the illuminated Parliament and Chain Bridge.
Mid-Nov – Jan 1
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Nuremberg → Budapest · 8n · December
$2,599
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