5-day Danube Christmas Markets cruise
Highlights
5 Days 4 Nights Danube Christmas Markets ALBERTINA Superior Cruise
- Sail aboard the elegant MS ALBERTINA – enjoy 5 days/4 nights of full-board comfort on a scenic Danube cruise
- Experience three capital cities – Vienna, Budapest, and Bratislava, each dressed in festive lights and decorations
- Explore world-famous Christmas markets – shop for handmade gifts, savour mulled wine, and taste seasonal delicacies
- Optional guided city tours – discover Vienna’s imperial landmarks, Budapest’s architectural treasures, and Bratislava’s charming Old Town
- Cruise through Europe’s winter wonderland – soak in river views framed by snow-dusted landscapes and historic skylines
- All meals on board included – from welcome cocktails to hearty breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
- Seamless travel experience – transfers on arrival and departure, port taxes, and basic travel insurance included
- Free time for personal exploration – wander at your own pace or simply relax on deck as the Danube carries you to your next festive stop
Description
Imagine gliding along the Danube in the heart of winter, where each port brings you face-to-face with centuries-old traditions and twinkling Christmas magic. This 5-day Danube Christmas Markets cruise aboard the elegant MS ALBERTINA whisks you from Vienna’s imperial grandeur to Budapest’s spellbinding lights and Bratislava’s storybook charm—all while immersing you in the warmth of Europe’s most enchanting festive markets.
Between sips of mulled wine and bites of gingerbread, you’ll wander historic squares aglow with fairy lights, browse handcrafted treasures, and soak in the festive spirit that has charmed travellers for generations. With full-board comfort, seamless travel, and the gentle rhythm of the river as your constant backdrop, this journey is a moving postcard of Christmas in its most romantic form.
Departure Date : 04DEC, 08DEC, 12DEC, 16DEC, 20DEC
Land cost Fee: SGD 1588/pax
(children from 3 to 12year old Discount 15%)
A single supplement is available at SGD 2288/pax
* include return airport transfer (from airport to Cruise terminal on 1st & the last day)
*Pricing is based on twin or double-sharing accommodation combined with combining a cruise in full board
Exclusions:
- Airfare
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tipping for cruise ( (€50 per person/cruise is recommended)
Included in the price
Europamundo General Services: combining a cruise in full board (first service of the cruise: dinner and last: breakfast) depending on the circuit it can include coach tour, hotel and breakfast included, assisted by the Europamundo team. Port taxes and basic travel insurance included.
Boat: Cruise MS ALBERTINA 4 or similar - 5 days/ 4 nights, on selected deck and full board according to itinerary.
Itinerary
Day 1. VIENNA - Thu 04 Dec 2025
Embarkation. Dinner on board.
You will be welcomed on board the MS ALBERTINA. Check-in begins at 4:00 p.m. However, if you arrive earlier, you may leave your luggage at reception and explore the city on your own. Welcome cocktail and dinner. Overnight in VIENNA.
Day 2. VIENNA - BUDAPEST - Fri 05 Dec 2025
Cruise. Full board included.
After breakfast, we will enjoy an optional tour of VIENNA, exploring its main attractions: theRingstrasse, the Vienna State Opera (the most famous in the world), the Museum of Fine Arts, the Natural History Museum, the Hofburg Palace (former imperial winter residence), the Votive Church, and the National Theater, among others.
You will have free time until late afternoon to enjoy the city’s Christmas markets. Overnight sailing.
Day 3. BUDAPEST - BRATISLAVA - Sat 06 Dec 2025
Cruise. Full board included.
In the morning, after breakfast, we will enjoy an optional guided tour of the Hungarian capital, BUDAPEST, visiting its main highlights such as Heroes’ Square, the Central Market, the Synagogue, and the Opera House, among others.
You will have free time until late afternoon to explore the city’s Christmas markets. Overnight sailing.
Day 4. BRATISLAVA - VIENNA - Sun 07 Dec 2025
Cruise. Full board included.
We arrive in BRATISLAVA early in the morning, and after breakfast, we will enjoy an optional walking tour of SLOVAKIA’S capital city, Bratislava, exploring the main sights and monuments of its historic center: the Old Town Hall, Hlavné Námestie Square, the Ganymedova Fountain, the Slovak National Theater, and St. Martin’s Cathedral, among others.
The afternoon is free to enjoy the city’s Christmas markets. Overnight sailing.
Day 5. VIENNA - Mon 08 Dec 2025
VIENNA
Disembarkation. Breakfast.
After breakfast, we will proceed with disembarkation. At 9:00 a.m., guests must vacate their
cabins, but they may leave their luggage on board and remain in the common areas or go
out to enjoy the city until their transfer time. End of services.
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