Legendary Danube - Taste of Christmas
Central Europe dresses for the holidays along the Legendary Danube route. From Nuremberg's fairy-tale Christkindlesmarkt, one of the world's oldest, to Vienna's imperial markets and Bratislava's cozy holiday stalls, the season shows itself square by square.
Why travelers choose AmaWaterways
“We've been fortunate to sail multiple journeys with AmaWaterways on the Danube River, but we particularrly enjoyed this itinerary because it includes a visit to Nuremberg. It is a fascinating German city with a castle and beautiful town square and our excursion covered a lot of history.”
“We particularly enjoyed this itinerary because it includes a visit to Nuremberg. It is a fascinating German city with a castle and beautiful town square and our excursion covered a lot of history.”
“She said it was the best food she has ever had! She was so happy and insisted that we put down a deposit on a future cruise and we recently selected Rhine Castles Swiss and Alps for June 2026. In conclusion: AmaWaterways made our honeymoon so wonderful and we can’t wait to travel again with them!”
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