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Danube Christmas Delights Budapest to Passau

8 days

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From Budapest to Passau

3.9 (12 reviews)

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Operator: Viking Cruises
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for 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

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Budapest
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Rating: 3.9 (12 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 85%
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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

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3.9

Joe5.0•January 2026
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
Cheryl5.0•April 2024
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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Plan your adventure:

Danube Christmas Delights Budapest to Passau

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