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Christmas Markets on the Danube

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EARLY BOOKING OFFER EXTENDED - ENDS 31 DECEMBER 2024 
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A short break during the weeks of Advent, this tour combines the history of the Habsburg Empire with the traditions of the Christmas Markets, cruising the Danube to a trio of riverside capitals, from elegant Vienna to beautiful Budapest and medieval Bratislava

Enjoy the contemporary elegance of the MS Vivaldi as you sail to the capitals of Austria, Hungary, and Slovakia, cruising mostly overnight to maximise your time ashore. A leisurely passage through past and present, this delightful Danube journey highlights the Habsburg blend of Austro, Slav, and Magyar culture, from magnificent palaces to medieval streets; and adds the atmosphere of the cities’ Christmas Markets, a feast for the senses, with artisan crafts, nativity scenes, twinkling lights and warming wines.  Vienna showcases the grandeur of royal architecture, and holds its atmospheric market in front of the striking City Hall façade, where stallholders feed the Christmas spirit with strudel, hot chestnuts, and fruity punch. The Danube divides Budapest, the bastions of Buda’s fortress crowning the west bank; Pest hemming the east with boulevards, and home to the Vörösmarty Square venue of their festive market, focused on a huge fir tree, and famed as one of Europe’s best. Bratislava’s Main Square tells its history with Baroque, Gothic, and Art Nouveau buildings circling a Renaissance fountain; and hosts the cosy, authentic market with its soundtrack of folk songs and scents of sweet pancakes and honey wine.

Overview

  • Days 1 & 2  - Vienna
  • Day 3  - Budapest
  • Day 4  - Bratislava
  • Day 5  - Return flight
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Tour Highlights

  • Cruise during festive Advent season
  • See the market at Vienna Town Hall
  • Time to explore Christmas Markets
  • Explore Vienna
  • Discover Budapest
  • Wander through Bratislava

A short break during the weeks of Advent, this tour combines the history of the Habsburg Empire with the traditions of the Christmas Markets, cruising the Danube to a trio of riverside capitals, from elegant Vienna to beautiful Budapest and medieval Bratislava

Notes:

Beer, house wine, fruit juice, tea, coffee and water are included during lunch and dinner on board.

Cabins are available from 5pm on arrival and until 9am on departure (before/after this, luggage storage on board is possible).

Whilst the vessel carries more, the group size specified refers to transfers and excursions.

The programme may be altered due to navigational factors with locks, water levels or congestion at certain sites.

Vessels

MS Vivaldi

A Premium vessel launched in 2009, MS Vivaldi is registered in France with a mainly European crew and announcements in French and English. For 20 years Jules Verne has been the main UK partner of the innovative French cruise company, CroisiEurope established over 40 years ago, now boasting the largest European river fleet (over 40 ships), yet still operated by the same family.

Enjoy International and French cuisine in an elegant one-sitting dining room. Breakfast is a buffet, lunch and dinner waiter service. The vessel does sail at night.

Reception, lounge bar with small dance floor, sun deck, lift and WiFi (free/limited). 88 air-conditioned cabins with private facilities, hairdryer, safe and satellite TV. 41 twin/double cabins with picture windows and French balcony (145 sq. ft.) on the Upper Deck, 21 twin/double cabins with picture windows (145 sq. ft.) on the Middle Deck And 26 twin/double cabins with porthole (145 sq. ft.) on the Main Deck.

Extension Options

Vienna Extension

Spend more time in the magnificent Austria's capital to explore the imperial heritage which is housed in a fine array of museums and palaces. Stay at the Lindner Hotel am Belvedere (2025 - Hotel Regina). Breakfast daily. 

Hotel Regina - Vienna

A historic 4-star hotel located in the centre of Vienna next to the Votive Church and a few steps away from the Ringstraße boulevard and the University of Vienna. Restaurant, bar and WiFi (free). 165 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer. safe, minibar and satellite TV.

Dates & Prices

per person in a twin/double Main Deck cabin

Sat 29 Nov 2025
From London Heathrow

Was £1595

£ 1560

Price Includes:

Air travel and taxes, all port charges, transfers, 4-night cruise, full board and drinks on cruise vessel, excursions, Jules Verne Representative, local expert guides and representatives. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.

Not Included:

Travel insurance, optional excursions, tipping, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.

Notes:

Selected drinks are included on board the cruise vessel and not limited to meals.

Supplements per person

Single Supplement
  • Single Supplement
  • £315
Upgrades
  • MS Vivaldi (AT) - Middle Deck Standard Twin/Double Cabin from £95
  • MS Vivaldi (AT) - Upper Deck Standard Twin/Double Cabin from £105
  • MS Vivaldi (AT) - Middle Deck Standard Single Cabin from £410
  • MS Vivaldi (AT) - Upper Deck Standard Single Cabin from £420
Flight Options
  • Austrian Airlines Business Class
  • On request, please call
Tour Only
  • Save
  • up to £200
  • Arrival or departure transfer
  • £48
Extension Options
  • Christmas Markets on the Danube - Vienna Extension 2025 (2 nights)
  • £365
  • Single Supplement
  • £235

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