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Christmas on the Danube

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Start and end in Vienna
4.3 (487 reviews)
  • Hofburg Palace in Vienna with horse-drawn carriages.
  • Night view of an illuminated bridge with light trails.
  • Great Market Hall in Budapest with people and taxis.
  • Budapest Parliament Building with a river cruise ship.
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CroisiEurope River Cruises
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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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 30 - 160
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Embarkation

    Embarkation
    Meals
    Dinner (Austrian-themed dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome cocktail and crew introduction
    • Austrian-themed dinner
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  3. Day 2

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Guided tour of Vienna
    • Vienna Christmas market visit
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Vienna Christmas Market
  4. Day 3

    Cruising to Budapest

    Cruising to Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Christmas Eve dinner with cocktail and wine)

    Included Activities

    • Christmas Eve dinner and evening
    • Midnight Mass in Budapest
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  5. Day 4

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Hungarian-themed dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Budapest
    • Hungarian-themed dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Additional activities during free afternoon
  6. Day 5

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bratislava
    • Gala dinner and evening
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  7. Day 6

    Disembarkation

    Disembarkation
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast on board)

    Included Activities

    • Buffet breakfast on board

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  • 2 local currencies

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