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Danube Christmas Delights Budapest to Passau

8 days

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From Budapest to Passau

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Operator: Viking Cruises
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 930
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Budapest
Optional Activities
- Explore art nouveau buildings
- Visit historic castles and palaces
- Soak in thermal spas
- Walk across the Chain Bridge
- Stroll along the Danube
Landmarks
Chain Bridge
Buda Castle
Day 2
Budapest
Included Activities
- One complimentary shore excursion
Optional Activities
- Browse Vörösmarty Square Christmas market
- Visit St. Stephen's Basilica market with mulled wine
- Attend nightly light shows at St. Stephen's Basilica
- Explore Fő Square in Buda
- Ice skating at Fő Square outdoor rink
Landmarks
Vörösmarty Square
St. Stephen's Basilica
Fő Square
Day 3
Bratislava
Included Activities
- One complimentary shore excursion
Optional Activities
- Visit Bratislava Castle
- Browse Hlavné Námestie Square Christmas market
- Ride the decorated Christmas tram
- Explore Old Town Christmas fairs
Landmarks
Bratislava Castle
Hlavné Námestie Square
Bratislava Old Town
Day 4
Vienna
Included Activities
- One complimentary shore excursion
Optional Activities
- Browse Schönbrunn Christmas market
- Explore Freyung market
- Attend seasonal music and choral singing at Am Hof Square
- Visit Belvedere Square market
- View Belvedere Palace and adjacent lake
Landmarks
Schönbrunn Palace
Belvedere Palace
Am Hof Square
Freyung Market
Day 5
Krems
Included Activities
- Sail through Wachau Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site
- One complimentary shore excursion
Optional Activities
- Explore Krems cobblestone streets
- Visit wine bars and taverns
- Tour vineyards in the Wachau Valley
Landmarks
Wachau Valley
Krems an der Donau
Day 6
Linz
Included Activities
- One complimentary shore excursion
Optional Activities
- Browse Old Town Christmas market
- Sample Linzer Torte at cafés and market stalls
- Visit Volksgarten nativity scene with classical music
Landmarks
Linz Old Town Square
Volksgarten Linz
Day 7
Regensburg
Included Activities
- One complimentary shore excursion
Optional Activities
- Browse Christkindlmarkt stalls
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Attend yuletide concerts at the cathedral
- Explore narrow streets of old town
- Purchase artisan handmade gifts
Landmarks
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Christkindlmarkt
Day 8
Passau
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore graceful arcades and colorful houses
- Visit baroque St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Walk along the rivers
Landmarks
Passau
St. Stephen's Cathedral, Passau

Landmarks
Chain Bridge
Buda Castle

Landmarks
Vörösmarty Square
St. Stephen's Basilica
Fő Square

Landmarks
Bratislava Castle
Hlavné Námestie Square
Bratislava Old Town

Landmarks
Schönbrunn Palace
Belvedere Palace
Am Hof Square
Freyung Market

Landmarks
Wachau Valley
Krems an der Donau

Landmarks
Linz Old Town Square
Volksgarten Linz

Landmarks
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Christkindlmarkt

Landmarks
Passau
St. Stephen's Cathedral, Passau

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Viking Cruises

(11 reviews)

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18 to 90 years old

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within 3 days

Response rate

100%

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Viking Cruises Ship

Viking Gymir
Gymir is a wealthy Jötunn (a race of giants in Norse mythology) who, by some accounts, is said to be the same mythological figure as Aegir,… Read more
Capacity
Built
2022
Guests
190
Crew
53
Length
135 m / 443 ft
Width
12 m / 39 ft
Suites
Staterooms
Registry
Gross Tonnage
3140 gt
Electricity
Beam
Cruising Speed
15 kn / 28 km/h / 17 mph
Generators
Engines
Draft
Cabin
95
Deck
4
Deck with Cabins
3
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Reviews from other tours by Viking Cruises

Tour Operator
4.0

Joe
January 23rd, 2026
5.0
We love Viking. We have done 15 Vikings, both river and ocean. (The 16th is in June). Viking is for a particular...
We love Viking. We have done 15 Vikings, both river and ocean. (The 16th is in June). Viking is for a particular traveler. The tours are all about art, architecture, history. There are no beaches in sight, and no water slide, and no kids. So for many they are too quiet (go take Carnival) . But every day we are up and out visiting and enjoying a new city. Their tour guides are excellent. Viking seems a little more expensive, but they include a free tour in every port**, free beer & wine at lunch and dinner, free wifi. And if you buy their air package, free transport. A high crew to passenger ratio. The crews are great, they are extremely friendly and helpful. They are cleaning freaks, the ship is immaculate. We find Vikings very relaxing. Sorry, there isn't something going on every minute. So sit on your balcony, with a beverage, and watch the beautiful river scenery go by (free coffee, tea, & cookies, always available). Or go down to the "living room" and play a board game or a puzzle with other passengers. ** There are also several optional tours (for an extra cost) in each port, so one can enjoy special things to them.Show more
Jennifer
June 13th, 2024
5.0
Our Rhine Getaway cruise was impacted by the flooding on the Rhine River, but the Viking team went out of their way...
Our Rhine Getaway cruise was impacted by the flooding on the Rhine River, but the Viking team went out of their way to make our holiday the best that it could be under the circumstances, and we had a marvelous time. In fact, we have already booked another Viking cruise for 2025. We had the cheapest cabin option but there was nothing cheap about it. It was lovely and the cleaning crew were in there twice a day keeping it spotless. The food on board was incredible. I have never been so well fed. The staff were all cheerful and friendly and they worked very hard to make us all happy. Billy, our cruise director had a massive task presented by the flooding. He had to transfer all the guests from the Alruna to the Tialfi which involved a bus trip from Koblenz to Breisach. He travelled with us and made sure that it all went smoothly, then he remained on the Tialfi until the end of the cruise. He arranged busses to take us to the excursions that we were supposed to go to on the cruise and came along each time. On top of all that he had to deal with the guests some of which were not easy, but he remained calm and collected throughout. So top marks to Billy for a difficult job well done. The team on board the Tialfi did a great job of making us feel better about our altered itinerary. When we arrived from the Alruna they served mocktails at the door and had put a welcome card and bag of chocolates in every cabin. Every time we came back from one of our bus excursions, they would be waiting with either mocktails or macarons. Viking are simply amazing, and I am recommending them to all my friends.Show more
Cheryl
April 9th, 2024
5.0
This was our first Viking cruise and loved the River Cruise as there are less than 200 guests on board. The staff...
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Danube Christmas Delights Budapest to Passau

Itinerary

Budapest

Optional Activities

Budapest

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Bratislava

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Vienna

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Krems

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Linz

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Regensburg

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Passau

Optional Activities

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