Danube Holiday Markets (2025)

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duration 8 days
tour type Cruise
age requirement 2-99 yrs
max group size 20
Tour Code BM-24010
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Budapest, Hungary
Ends Passau, Germany

TOUR OVERVIEW

In this cruise trip you will start in Budapest and end in Passau. With the tour "Danube Holiday Markets (2025)" you will be cruising through Vienna, Salzburg, Passau and 3 other destinations in 4 different countries. The "Danube Holiday Markets (2025)" tour takes 8 days and includes cabin accommodation and more, per the package includes section further below.

Budapest has celebrated Christmas for a thousand years, since the reign of St. Stephen, the king who founded Hungary and encouraged the spread of Christianity throughout his realm. As you ramble through the Christmas Market on Vörösmarty Square, admiring the handmade porcelain, stop to watch as kürtos kalács (a pastry) is baked on rods over an open fire and then coated with sugar before it’s handed to you.

In Bratislava, where a lively young art scene is revitalizing the compact city core, stalls abound with traditional Slovakian Christmas items such as medovníky (spiced ginger cookies) and šúpolie (figurines made from corn husks). Experience Uniworld’s exclusive “Taste of Christmas” program in the heart of Vienna during the day.

Glorious baroque architecture, delightful concerts and ravishing scenery will make this Christmas season unforgettable as you sail through the holidays on the Danube.

Please note that most Christmas Markets in Europe end their season on the 23rd of December and will not be available after that date.

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Day 1: Budapest (Embark)
Day 2: Budapest
Day 3: Cruising the Danube River, Bratislava
Day 4: Vienna
Day 5: Krems, Melk
Day 6: Linz (Salzburg)
Day 7: Passau
Day 8: Passau (Disembark)

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the stately S.S. Maria Theresa or the elegant River Princess
Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, high thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options
Free Wi-Fi

Meals

All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions
Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water

Transport

Cruise Ship

Excursions

6 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
Guided “Taste of Christmas” program
State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
Use of Nordic walking sticks

Experiences

4 countries: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
4 UNESCO World Heritage sites
Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
Group Transfers are included on arrival and departure days (please see terms and conditions for transfer guidelines)
Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour
Cultural enrichment, including captivating onboard local entertainment

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Budapest and from Passau are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Danube Holiday Markets (2025) tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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