Tour Danube Holiday Markets (2023) (Budapest To Passau, 2023)

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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 Captivating onboard local entertainment Excursions included: - Bratislava walking tour with Christmas market - “Morning with the Masters” at the Vienna Art History Museum - Melk village stroll - Passau walking tour with Christmas market Additional excursions to choose from: - “Do as the Locals Do” Budapest walking tour with Christmas market - Budapest city tour with Christmas market - Vienna city tour with Christmas market - “Taste of Christmas” Vienna walking tour - Dürnstein village stroll with spiced wine tasting and organ concert in a monastery - Krems town visit - Full-day Salzburg walking tour with Christmas market - Linz Town & Country: cider farm visit and Christmas markets

Accommodation

7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the stately S.S. Maria Theresa 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 Internet and Wi-Fi access

Meals

All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients

Transport

All transfers on arrival and departure days Cruise ship

Guide

Services of an experienced Uniworld Tour Manager

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Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included

Others

Excursions not included: - Cave Church with home hosted coffee and cake €59 EUR EUR - Private Mozart and Strauss Concert €109 EUR EUR - Schönbrunn Palace with Christmas Market €69 EUR EUR

Flights

International flights are not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Budapest (Embark)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Budapest (Embark)

Arrive at the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer, or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.
Day 2 Day 2: Budapest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Budapest

Located on opposite sides of the Danube, Buda and Pest each have their own distinctive character and allure. You’ll get a taste of this dynamic capital city with your choice of tours, and visit Budapest’s celebrated Christmas Market—one of the largest in Europe. Christmas has been celebrated in Budapest for a thousand years, since the time of St. Stephen, the king who founded the nation of Hungary and encouraged the spread of Christianity throughout his realm, but the city began as a Roman encampment almost a millennium before that. Over the centuries it was controlled by Germans, Austrians, Ottomans and Communists, all of whom have left traces.

Excursions to choose - pick 1:
- “Do as the Locals Do” Budapest walking tour with Christmas market
- Budapest city tour with Christmas market

Excursions not included:
- Cave Church with home hosted coffee and cake €59 EUR EUR
Day 3 Day 3: Cruising The Danube River, Bratislava
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Cruising The Danube River, Bratislava

Once hidden from the world behind the “Iron Curtain,” Slovakia retains an air of mystery and intrigue, and its small capital city has an unexpectedly colorful history. You’ll learn more about Bratislava’s past from a local expert and also visit the local Christmas Market—a relatively new (and thoroughly delightful) tradition for Slovakians. How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Slovak? “Veselé Vianoce!” The heart and soul of Slovakia, Bratislava is full of surprises. The city straddles the mighty Danube and has played a leading role in the politics and culture of the region for many centuries. Unlike cities with venerable Christmas Markets, Bratislava just established its first holiday market in 1993. But the Slovakians have quickly embraced the seasonal traditions of their Austrian and Hungarian neighbors—and you’ll get to embrace them as well.

Excursions included:
- Bratislava walking tour with Christmas market
Day 4 Day 4: Vienna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Vienna

Renowned for its art and architecture, its classical music, its decadent pastries and its lengthy list of famous former residents, the refined city of Vienna is a cultural treasure trove. Experience the city with your choice of tours, as well as something extra special—VIP access to an extraordinary collection of art.

Excursions included:
- “Morning with the Masters” at the Vienna Art History Museum

Excursions to choose - pick 1:
- Vienna city tour with Christmas market
- “Taste of Christmas” Vienna walking tour

Excursions not included:
- Private Mozart and Strauss Concert €109 EUR EUR
- Schönbrunn Palace with Christmas Market €69 EUR EUR
Day 5 Day 5: Krems, Melk
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Krems, Melk

Enjoy a handful of delightful excursions that inspire the holiday spirit in this beautiful millennium-old town and surrounding valley—both of which have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Excursions included:
- Melk village stroll

Excursions to choose - pick 1:
- Dürnstein village stroll with spiced wine tasting and organ concert in a monastery
- Krems town visit
Day 6 Day 6: Linz (Salzburg)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Linz (Salzburg)

Your ship docks at Linz, a modern yet historic city that extends across the shimmering waters of the Danube. From there, you’ll head to Mozart’s birthplace of Salzburg, which is nestled in a glorious alpine setting that sparkles like a winter wonderland this time of year. Fans of “The Sound of Music” may recognize locations from the Oscar-winning film in the city’s Old Town, the site of the grand cathedral and absolutely enchanting Christmas Market.

Excursions to choose - pick 1:
- Full-day Salzburg walking tour with Christmas market
- Linz Town & Country: cider farm visit and Christmas markets
Day 7 Day 7: Passau
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Passau

Passau is a crossroads in more ways than one—three rivers meet here and three nations nearly do, making for a fascinating cultural mosaic. Get to know the town with a guided stroll, then visit the local Christmas Market on the square in front of the cathedral. You’ll find a lot to enjoy here—from miniature houses and blown-glass ornaments to spun-sugar confections—in more than 70 stalls.

Excursions included:
- Passau walking tour with Christmas market
Day 8 Day 8: Passau (Disembark)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Passau (Disembark)

Disembark the ship in Passau. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer, or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Munich Airport for your flight home.

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Danube Holiday Markets (2023) (Budapest To Passau, 2023)

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Itinerary of your trip Danube Holiday Markets (2023) (Budapest To Passau, 2023)

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)

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