12-night Christmastime From Budapest To Frankfurt Cruise From Budapest, Hungary

Avalon Waterways

Hofburg Palace illuminated at dusk in Vienna, Austria.
Avalon Waterways Illumination river cruise ship exterior
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Sailing Dec 6, 2026

from $7,344 per person* taxes and fees included

Your 12-night Europe Cruise at a Glance

Sailings aboard Avalon Illumination depart from Budapest, Hungary with 9 stops in ports-of-call including Regensburg, Miltenberg, and Frankfurt. The Cruise Web can help you find the best deals and stateroom prices on the next sailing December 6, 2026.

Departure Port

Budapest, Hungary

With a mix of architecture, scenic river views, and a thriving culinary and arts scene, Budapest is a captivating destination for travelers. Before you depart Budapest, Hungary, we can help you plan travel and accommodations for your Europe cruise.

Destination

Europe

Stops on your Europe voyage will include Nuremberg on day 7 and Bamberg on day 10. We can help you with excursions and making the most of any itinerary.

Avalon Illumination, built in 2014, carries 166 passengers with a crew of 47.

Avalon's Suite Ships feature the largest staterooms in river cruising, with most offering open-air balconies. We can help you maximize deals on Europe cruises aboard Avalon Illumination or 17 of Avalon Waterways’s other ships.