Christmastime from Vienna to Budapest 2024 - 6 Day River Cruise Vienna to Budapest

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Christmastime from Vienna to Budapest 2024

6 Day River Cruise Vienna to Budapest



Tour Description:

Make your holiday wishes come true with special departures for the festive season in Europe’s most beautiful Christmas markets and festivities. Enjoy the jolly atmosphere on our decorated Suite Ships® as you delight in the sights, smells, and tastes of local Christmas traditions along your Danube River cruise. Enjoy stunning winter views on the Danube with the warm glow of Christmas markets, beautifully adorned with ageless traditions.

Begin your cruise Vienna—the “City of Music.” Enjoy guided sightseeing and the glow of sparkling Christmas markets while exploring the Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Glide through the winter wonderland of the Wachau Valley and visit Austria’s majestic Benedictine Abbey in Melk. Next, you’ll sail to the centuries-old Slovakian city of Bratislava with guided sightseeing and time to browse the beautiful Christmas markets. Take a guided tour of its cobblestone streets and Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral.

Continue your festive Danube River to Budapest, the capital of Hungary, with guided sightseeing and free time to explore one more Christmas market and buy one-of-a-kind gifts.

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Dates & Pricing



Destination & Sightseeing

Day 1 Vienna (Embarkation): Onboard welcome reception
Day 2 Vienna: City sightseeing; free time for Christmas market
Day 3 Krems–Wachau Valley–Melk: Guided city walk in Krems; scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley; guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk
Day 4 Bratislava: Guided city sightseeing; free time for Christmas market
Day 5 Budapest: Guided tour, see Heroes’ Square; free time for Christmas market
Day 6 Budapest (Disembarkation): Your cruise ends this morning
Notes:
•In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
•Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
•Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler
•Christmas markets generally operate from late November until the third week of December.

ITINERARY

Day 1
VIENNA, AUSTRIA (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Austria. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Vienna must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Indulge in traditional holiday fare and hot libations to warm your heart and soul before boarding. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VIENNA VIENNA-STRAUSS-STATUE-WINTER.jpg

Day 2
VIENNA Royal Collections and Festive Confections CLASSIC Explore the Habsburg empire this morning on a Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex—the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Spend free time on your own to enjoy the Christkindlesmarkt or relax by the fire’s glow in a Viennese café this evening. Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace—summer home of the Habsburg Empire. This evening, you may choose to attend an Optional Excursion to a Royal Waltz Concert for an unforgettable evening of music in an elegant hall. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO KREMS VIENNA-FESTIVE-CHRISTMAS-MARKET.jpg
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Day 3
KREMS Christmas Magic in the Austria’s Wine Country CLASSIC Join a Guided Walk to explore this small valley town, seemingly untouched by the new world. During lunchtime, sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Melk. MELK Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ. This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA MELK-ABBEY-STAIRCASE.jpg
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Day 4
BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Old Town’s cobblestone streets to Town Hall. Visit the Gothic halls of St. Martin’s Cathedral—Hungary’s centuries-old coronation church. Spend free time browsing the spruce stalls of the Christmas Markets of Bratislava. AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST BRATISLAVA-FESTIVE.jpg
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Day 5
BUDAPEST Christmas Lights and Classic Sights CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour to see majestic Heroes’ Square and Budapest’s classic sites. Take in the beauty of Budapest while enjoying a free afternoon exploring such famous sights as the Chain Bridge. Get to know the city’s cafés and pubs, and don’t miss the unique Christmas markets that Budapest hosts every year during the festive season. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST BUDAPEST-FESTIVE-PARLIAMENT.jpg
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Day 6
BUDAPEST (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. BUDAPEST-FESTIVE-SCENIC.jpg

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