During this beautiful Christmas cruise you will experience four different countries onboard your luxury vessel.
Sailing from Budapest, discover some of the Danube's most celebrated cities at this wonderful time of year as the Christmas markets are in full swing, providing you with the opportunity to browse the stalls for local gifts and, of course, sample the festive fare.
Music lovers will enjoy the sounds of the season with an organ recital in Krems and carol singers in the markets.
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River Danube Festive Markets Itinerary
Day 1 - UK - Budapest (Hungary)
Fly from the UK to Budapest. Meet your representative on arrival and transfer to the port to embark your ship. (D)
Day 2 - Budapest
Explore Budapest, known as the Queen of the Danube. Visit the UNESCO-listed Castle Hill and the 19th-century Fisherman's Bastion on a city tour (2018 only). Take the opportunity to shop for traditional treats including spiced wine at the Christmas Market. This evening, enjoy a Captain's Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Bratislava (Slovakia)
Discover the treasures of Bratislava on a walking tour which ends at the Christmas Market, a relatively new tradition in Bratislava, with stalls selling unique handicrafts, art and indulgent holiday treats. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Vienna (Austria)
In 2018, see the highlights of Vienna on a panoramic city tour before venturing inside Price Eugene's Winter Palace. Explore the Christmas markets in front of the City Hall. Alternatively stroll through Old Town Vienna on a 'Taste of Christmas' walking discovery tour. In 2019, spend the morning at the Vienna Art History Museum, before choosing from a "Taste of Christmas" walking tour or city tour with visit to the Christmas Market. (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Krems
Gottweig Abbey is located on the eastern edge of the beautiful Wachau Valley. Enjoy a private organ concert in the abbey church. After lunch, cruise through the breathtaking Wachau Valley between Krems and Melk. (B,L,D) Please note: The organ concert may take place in a different location if the Gottweig visit falls on a Catholic holiday.
Day 6 - Linz
Spend the day in Salzburg with highlights including the impressive Salzburg cathedral. Visit the Christmas Market at the foot of Hohensalzburg Castle, a feast for the senses. Alternatively head to the charming towns of Steyr and Linz (2018 only). (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Passau (Germany)
Your guided walk starts in the Medieval section of Passau and takes you past St. Stephan's Cathedral, the New Residence and Town Hall. At Passau's Christmas Market you will find unique crafts, including Bavarian-style houses and glass ornaments. As an added treat, enjoy a gingerbread-making and floral-decorating demonstration (2018 only). In 2019, there is an alternative excursion to a family-owned farm restaurant for a hearty dinner with drinks and music. Festive Captain’s Farewell Reception and Gala Dinner on board tonight. (B,L,D)
Day 8 - Passau - UK
Disembark the ship and transfer to Munich Airport for your return flight to the UK.
For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary