Join us for a cruise in the heart of the major capitals along the Danube and discover the most enchanting Christmas markets in Europe. Stroll through beautiful squares and enchanting Christmas markets in Vienna, enjoying the scents of mulled wine and gingerbread perfuming the aisles between the wooden cabins. You can also visit the Christmas markets of Bratislava and Budapest where the local artisanship and culinary delights will bring the magic of Christmas to your heart.
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight's dinner will have an Austrian flair.
Meal: Dinner
Join us for an optional guided tour of Vienna, passing through the Christmas market located in front of the city hall. The afternoon will be spent cruising towards Budapest.
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
Join us on an optional guided tour of Budapest. This amazing city is separated by the Danube into two entities: Buda on one side with its hills and valleys, and Pest on the other with its flat expanse offering such a wonderful panoramic view of the Danube that it was listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO. Enjoy some free time this afternoon. We'll start sailing towards Bratislava this evening as you enjoy onboard entertainment.
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
The morning will be spent cruising, reaching Bratislava in the afternoon. Join us on an optional guided tour of the Slovakian capital and discover its Christmas market. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening. We'll start sailing towards Vienna in the evening.
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
We'll reach Vienna early this morning. Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9.00 a.m. End of our services.
Meal: Breakfast
Your cruise with all meals from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 5 - double-occupancy cabin with shower in private bathroom - drinks with meals (1/4 wine or 1 mineral water and 1 coffee per person and per meal) - onboard entertainment - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - gala dinner - all port fees - travel assistance and repatriation insurance.
Transfers to/from departure/arrival points - cancellation and baggage insurance - optional excursions (must be reserved and paid for on board or at travel agency) - personal expenses.
*Price based on double occupancy.
Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20% (On request).
Several ships available for this cruise.
No shore excursion on the non listed days (Rates available on request).
Valid national identity card or passport required. Non-EU nationals are advised to consult their embassy or consulate.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- Exploring(1):
- Imperial Vienna
- Budapest, the two thousand year old city
- Bratislava and its unique charm
THE Donna Phillips Travel DIFFERENCE
- All meals included - DRINKS PACKAGE INCLUDED with meals
- Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
- Free Wi-Fi onboard
- Headsets are included for excursions
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
- Onboard activities
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees included
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