![Atrium architecture and artwork on board Oceania's Vista](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/portrait_quarter/102096-best-art-cruises.jpg)
21-22 December
Setting sail from Nuremberg
Nuremberg, Bavaria's second city, first pops up in the history books in 1050 as a stronghold of the Franks, and later became the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire. Nuremberg was also the centre of the German Renaissance, although in the 20th century it became associated with the Nazis; huge rallies were held here, and Nazi officials were later tried and convicted at the Nuremberg Trials. Happily Nuremberg has bounced back from those dark days, and nowadays the city is a tourist magnet thanks to the beautifully restored old town, Christmas markets and excellent beer.
![Christmas markets in Nuremberg, Germany](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_half/65940-nuremberg-christmas-markets.jpg)
![Court Room 600, Nuremberg](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/related_video/15408-court-room-600-nuremberg.jpg)
Don't miss
Schwurgerichtssaal 600 (Court Room 600) of the still-working courthouse is where the Nuremberg Trials took place. It forms part of an extraordinary exhibit detailing the history of the trials.
23 December
Germany: Regensburg
![Christmas market in Regensburg, Germany](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/66089-regensburg-christmas-market.jpg)
Originally founded by the Celts and later an important Roman settlement, Regensburg is one of Bavaria’s lesser known gems. Situated on the northernmost bend of the Danube, it’s a friendly and laid back city, with an exceptionally well preserved medieval centre.
24 December
Germany: Passau
![Passau, Germany](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/12802-passau-germany-low.jpg)
The pretty Bavarian town of Passau, situated close to Germany’s border with Austria, enjoys a unique setting at the confluence of three rivers: the Inn, the Ilz and the Danube. The narrow cobbled streets of the handsome old town, the Altstadt, are quite delightful.
25 December
Austria: Melk
![Melk Abbey, Austria](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/65282-melk-abbey-austria.jpg)
The riverside village of Melk is best known for its spectacular abbey, a Baroque masterpiece that dominates the landscape. A Benedictine abbey was first established here in 1089, and the 18th century reconstruction that you can see today is still a working monastery.
25-26 December
Austria: Vienna
![Vienna Christmas market](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/64400-vienna-christmas-market.jpg)
Vienna is jam packed full of thrusting, bombastic buildings that stand as a reminder of Austria’s glorious imperial heyday. From mid-November the city's squares are transformed into magical Christmas markets, where fairy lights twinkle and the air is heady with aromas of sizzling sausage, gingerbread and Glühwein.
27-28 December
Arriving in Budapest
Budapest is one of Eastern Europe's most appealing cities, a vibrant and welcoming capital that straddles the Danube. The history of Budapest has been somewhat turbulent - ransacked by the Mongols in 1241, occupied by the Ottoman Turks for over a century, and almost flattened by the Soviets in 1945 - but plenty of older buildings survive, including the imposing Parliament and iconic St Stephen's Basilica. Although a pedant might point out that Budapest has only really existed since 1873; up until then the city's two distinct halves, Buda and Pest, were separate towns.
![Christmas tree outside St Stephen's Basilica, Budapest, Hungary](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_half/66010-christmas-tree-st-stephens-basilica-budapest.jpg)
![Hungarian goulash](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/related_video/18045-hungarian-goulash.jpg)
Our tip
Hungarian cuisine is vastly underrated; don’t visit Budapest without trying goulash, the paprika-infused national dish.
Your home from home
![AmaWaterways - AmaCerto on the Danube in Bratislava](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/lanscape_half/61029-amawaterways-amacerto-danube-bratislava.jpg)
![AmaKristina - Chef's Table restaurant](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/61030-amakristina-chefstable-1.jpg)
![AmaKristina pool](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/61031-amakristina-pool.jpg)
What we love
These innovative ships feature a heated sun deck swimming pool with swim up bar and large 'twin balconies' in many staterooms. Enjoy the informal style during the day whilst relaxing on the Sundeck, and in the evening indulge in the gourmet cuisine in the main dining room or The Chef's Table.
Capacity | 156 - 162 Guests |
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Crew | 49 European Staff |
Style | Relaxed and informal during the day, giving way to an elegant evening atmosphere. |
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Tailor-make your trip
![Hotel Drei Raben, Nuremberg](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/related_video/15411-hotel-drei-raben-nuremberg.jpg)
Where to stay in Nuremberg
We like the Drei Raben (Three Ravens) in the rebuilt old town.
![Kaiserburg castle, Nuremberg](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/related_video/15414-kaiserburg-castle-nuremberg.jpg)
Explore Nuremberg's rich history
Nuremberg's medieval might and significance as part of the Holy Roman Empire becomes clear in a visit to the Kaiserburg.
![Hotel Palazzo Zichy, Budapest](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/related_video/15399-hotel-palazzo-zichy-budapest.jpg)
Our favourite hotel in Budapest
We like the Hotel Palazzo Zichy on the Pest side of the river, which used to be the residence of Count Nándor Zichy.
![Tokaji aszú wine, Hungary](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/related_video/15402-tokaji-wine.jpg)
A taste of Hungary
If you’re a wine lover, you really should visit the world’s oldest classified wine region, known for its sweet Tokaji aszú dessert wine.