Danube Christmas Markets Cruise
Enjoy an over-50s festive river cruise of the Danube, and visit beautiful cities hosting wonderful Christmas markets. Cinnamon, mulled wine and lebkuchen… What better way to embrace the festive spirit than by visiting some of Europe’s most popular Christmas markets. Enjoy time to relax on board Spirit of the Danube before stepping ashore in Linz, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest where you can experience the festive atmosphere and browse stalls laden with unique handicrafts and tempting culinary delights, from Linzer torte and lebkuchen to mulled wine and Weihnachtspunsch.
Your Tour Includes
TRAVEL
VIP door-to-door travel service from anywhere on the UK mainland
Included travel insurance
Return flights and transfers
ACCOMMODATION
All gratuities on board
Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
EXPERIENCES
Cruise Host
4 included Christmas market visits
FOOD & DRINK
14 meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners
Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner
Day 1 - 15/12/2022 UK - Linz
Fly to Vienna and transfer to Linz to embark your ship, Spirit of the Danube. Enjoy dinner on board and remain moored here overnight.
Day 2 - 16/12/2022 Linz
Every year the charming city of Linz hosts a major Christmas market on it’s main square.
Return to ship for dinner and depart this evening to cruise overnight towards Vienna.
Day 3 - 17/12/2022 Vienna
In Vienna, you can transfer by coach to the city centre to visit the Krippenmarkt, December market.
In the heart of Vienna, at the Freyung square, you’ll find a small traditional Viennese Christmas market.
Your ship sets sail just before midnight, bound for Bratislava.
Day 4 - 18/12/2022 Bratislava
Arrive this morning in Slovakia's capital, and visit the city’s Christmas market.
Return to your ship for dinner on board. Spirit of the Danube will begin sailing towards Budapest shortly before midnight.
Day 5 - 19/12/2022 Budapest
This morning you arrive in Budapest and visit the city’s oldest and largest Christmas market. This venue is popular with Hungarian musicians who can often be heard entertaining the shoppers.
Your ship remains moored overnight in Budapest.
Day 6 - 20/12/2022 Budapest - UK
Disembark after breakfast and travel to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
