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Your Christmas on the Danube Package

Christmas on the Danube

Travelmarvel

  per person

With RCI Exchange (7TP or 20,000 Points) - Inclusive of RCI Exchange Fee*

 
 
 
 
 



Deal Description

Pricing is based on departure date: 22 December 2025

Enjoy a magical journey immersing yourself in the spirit of Christmas. Delight in the festive atmosphere of Christmas markets along the Danube and indulge in local treats and cultural traditions. The festive season in Europe is nothing short of magical. 

Itinerary Map

Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

  • Seven nights cruising on a Travelmarvel river ship
  • Services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director and local guides
  • 20 meals – 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
  • Onboard water stations, plus tea and coffee, soft drinks, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise
  • Transfers, port charges and tipping
  • Explore 7 towns, villages and cities
  • Celebrate Christmas Eve in Vienna
  • Enjoy a festive Bavarian evening on your ship with traditional food and entertainment

Tour Highlights

These are carefully crafted experiences designed to take your holiday from amazing to extraordinary.

Bavarian Evening on Board

Enjoy an authentic Bavarian experience on board as you sample local beer and snacks, accompanied by traditional folk music, song and dance. 

Itinerary Details

Day 1 - Arrive Budapest, Embark Ship

Arrive in the enthralling city of Budapest, where your river ship awaits on the Danube River. Enjoy a Welcome Reception and meet your fellow travellers and Cruise Director.

Stay: Seven Nights, aboard your Travelmarvel river ship

Day 2 - Budapest

Awake to views of one of the Danube’s most enchanting cities this morning. Disembark and learn the vibrant history of Budapest as your local guide takes you to a host of impressive sights. Afterwards, get into the festive spirit with a visit to two of the city’s charming Christmas markets. Back on board this evening, enjoy a delightful Gala Welcome Dinner while you cruise.

Day 3 - Vienna - Christmas Eve

Take in Vienna’s Ringstrasse, plus enjoy a visit to St Stephen’s Cathedral. Afterwards, wander through the Christmas markets and perhaps pick up a souvenir or two. As the scent of mulled wine and gingerbread fills the wintry air, you’ll come to realise that the festive season in Europe is nothing short of magical.

Day 4 - Dürnstein, Melk – Christmas Day

Celebrate a magical Christmas Day in the town of Duürnstein, where you may wish to walk up to the hilltop ruins of the castle where King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned. Later, cruise through the scenic Wachau Valley to Melk. Take a tour through Melk Abbey, an active Benedictine monastery since 1089.

Day 5 - Aschach, Passau

Arrive in the ‘Three Rivers City’ of Passau, where the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. Join an optional tour to Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic, or travel to Salzburg and enjoy the sights from ‘The Sound of Music’. Alternatively, stay on board and enjoy a relaxing sailing day to Passau. This evening, enjoy a Captain’s Farewell Dinner.

Enhance your Journey - Český Krumlov

Enjoy a fascinating day excursion to the city of Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic, home to more than 300 historical buildings.

Enhance your Journey – ‘ The Sound of Music’ Sights

Depart from Passau to Salzburg and enjoy a tour of the sights from ‘The Sound of Music’, including the famous Wedding Church.

Insider Experience – Bavarian Experience

Tonight, enjoy a traditional Bavarian experience on board. Sample delicious local beer and snacks, accompanied by traditional folk music, song and dance. 

Day 6 - Regensburg

Continue along the Danube River to Regensburg, located in the southern region of the Bavarian Forest. Here, wander along its cobblestone lanes, taking a journey through the ages as you explore the historic streets, medieval buildings and cultural sites on your guided walking tour.

Day 7 - Nuremberg

Take a city tour this afternoon, which includes sights such as the Zeppelin Field and the Palace of Justice. Afterwards explore Nuremberg further at leisure.

Day 8 - Nuremberg, Disembark Ship, Depart Munich

After breakfast today, disembark your ship in Nuremberg and be transferred to the airport in Munich for your onward flight.

Your Ship: Travelmarvel Polaris

Representing a revolution in ship design, the Travelmarvel Polaris, Capella, Vega and Rigel are filled with state-of-the-art facilities and fine furnishings, making your journey that much more special.

Owner’s Suites and French-style Balcony Suites feature electronic slide-down windows, allowing you to enjoy the fresh air and ever changing scenery.

Enjoy fine dining in Constellations Restaurant, visit True North Lounge for a relaxed option, or dine on casual pub-style fare at McGeary's Bar.

Every evening of your cruise brings a new experience to treasure – it might be a local performance of Bavarian folk music and dancing. And, of course, local entertainers will elevate your evenings so you can relax with a drink and enjoy some live music.


Budapest, Vienna, Durnstein, Passau, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Munich



All fares are displayed in SGD, and pricing is per person based on twin share occupancy unless stated otherwise. Although all due care is taken to keep information as up-to-date as possible, pricing and availability are subject to change without notice: due to varying timing schedules of supplier automated update processes; currency fluctuations; fuel surcharges or government tax & fee changes and may not be guaranteed until paid in full. Gratuities may be an additional onboard charge depending on particular cruise line selected. Please ask your cruise consultant for any clarification of Terms & Conditions.