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A magical Christmas Eve cruise between Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava

Main features
Boat model: River boat
Type: Yacht / Motoryacht > 24 m
Number of cabins: 55
Maximum capacity: 106 travelers
Crew members: 26

Cabin

CatA - Double - Upper Deck
Cabins with French balconies and panoramic sliding windows. Premium location cabins.
Cat A - Single - Upper Deck
Cabins with French balconies and panoramic sliding windows. Premium location cabins.
Cat B - Double - Upper Deck
Cabins with French balconies and panoramic sliding windows. Cabins with an "intermediate" location.
Cat B - Single - Upper Deck
Cabins with French balconies and panoramic sliding windows. Cabins with an "intermediate" location.
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NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice for technical reasons (captain's decision).

Itinerary

Vienne
Boarding at 6pm. Introduction to the crew and welcome cocktail. Austrian-themed dinner on board.
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Vienne
In the morning, optional excursion: Schönbrunn Palace. A prestigious center of the court in the... more+ 18th century, the palace features an ochre façade closely linked to the Austro-Hungarian dual monarchy. This magnificent building houses an eminently refined imperial furnishing, and the spirit of the Habsburgs watches over the dazzling residence. Return to the boat. In the afternoon, optional excursion: Vienna and its Christmas market. During this panoramic tour, you will discover the famous boulevard known as "the Ring." It was created over 150 years ago. You will see architectural gems built during the historicist period between 1830 and 1890, including the opera house, the Museum of Fine Arts, palaces, and the Votive Church. These diverse buildings give the area a unique atmosphere, and "the Ring" is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful boulevards in the world. At Christmas, Vienna’s most beautiful squares transform into enchanting Christmas markets. The scent of Christmas cookies, hot punch, and roasted almonds fills the air. The old town and shopping streets don their festive attire, and the Christmas spirit hovers over the city. You will reach the Town Hall Square, where you will have free time to enjoy the Christmas market. 
Activities: Optional services: Visit to Schoenbrunn Palace, Vienna and its Christmas market, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Vienne Budapest
Day of sailing towards Budapest. Take this opportunity to admire the banks of the Danube. It... more+ originates in Germany, in the heart of the magnificent mountain range of the Black Forest. Formed by the confluence of two streams, the Brigach and the Breg, the river flows for 2,860 km, connecting the German forest to the Black Sea. As the only European river that flows from west to east, it passes through legendary cities such as Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, and Belgrade. The beauty of its banks has inspired many composers, such as Johann Strauss, as well as writers.

Arrival in Budapest in the late afternoon. New Year's Eve dinner. Christmas Mass in Budapest (The Christmas Mass will be conducted in Hungarian. The location may vary depending on seat availability.) (Transfer option: €25 per person, reservation and payment on board. The transfer is only available when the ship is not docked near the place of worship). 
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Budapest
Morning, optional excursion: Budapest. Budapest reveals its splendor around the Danube. The... more+ architecture, designed by humans century after century, has given rise to Baroque, Neoclassical, and Art Nouveau buildings. Panoramic tour between the hills of Buda and the plains of Pest. Then you will follow the river, where you can admire the Parliament overlooking the Danube. Budapest lights up as Christmas approaches and invites you to discover its winter charm at one of the Christmas and Advent markets. In a festive and friendly atmosphere, Vörösmarty Square shines with a thousand lights and offers you the best of Hungarian craftsmanship. Do not miss the magnificent Advent calendar created on the façade of the Gerbeaud Café. Return on board.

Afternoon free in Budapest. Take the opportunity to discover the city and its Christmas markets at your own pace. In the winter chill, warm up with a glass of mulled wine, "puncs," or pálinka (local brandy), taste traditional pastries such as "kürtoskalács" (chimney cake) or Bejgli (rolled cake with poppy seeds or walnuts).

Return on board and night sailing to Bratislava. Hungarian-themed dinner on board. 
Activities: Optional services: Guided tour of Budapest, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Budapest Bratislava
Morning sailing towards Bratislava. You will pass through the Gabcíkovo dam, one of the largest on... more+ the Danube. You will follow the protected landscaped park of Dunajské luhy. This marshland is a crucial environment for rare bird species, being one of the most important nesting areas, an exceptional ornithological territory extending to the gates of Bratislava.

Upon arrival, optional excursion: Bratislava. A panoramic tour will take you to Bratislava Castle, where you will enjoy a magnificent view of the Danube and the city. Then, a walking tour of the old town. You will stroll along Michalská Street, one of the oldest and most famous in Bratislava, perfect for a leisurely walk. The houses, formerly merchants' homes, are mostly Renaissance-style. The impressive Michael’s Gate, a symbol of Bratislava, is the only remaining of the four original city wall gates. You will also see the Primate's Palace with its neoclassical façade. The most impressive building remains the old town hall with its large tower. The square is a popular meeting point for locals who come here in summer to enjoy a bit of coolness. In winter, it hosts the Christmas market, where you can stroll among the scents of mulled wine and gingerbread. You can wander between small chalets offering Slovak handicrafts, such as pottery or blown glass, as well as local products.

Return to the boat. Gala evening.

Night sailing towards Vienna. 
Activities: Including: Guided tour of Bratislava, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Bratislava Vienne
Early morning arrival in Vienna. Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9am. End of our... more+ services. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Possibility to privatize the boat on request
The price includes
Assistance / repatriation insurance
Port taxes
Drinks included on board (excluding special cards)
Onboard entertainment
Assistance from the onboard entertainment team
Welcome cocktail
Refined French cuisine
WIFI
The Christmas gift
New Year's Eve dinner and wine
Bed linen, towels, shower gel and shampoo
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Cancellation/luggage insurance
Drinks on special menus
Beverages taken with meals during excursions or transfers
Routing
Personal expenses
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request
Activities and excursions upon request more+

Activities

Bratislava, before becoming the capital of independent Slovakia in 1993, was first of all the capital of Hungary from 1536 to 1784 under the name of Presburg. It then belonged to Czechoslovakia before becoming the capital of the "Slovak Socialist... more+ Republic" as part of Czechoslovakia between 1969 and 1992. With your guides, you will begin the visit with a panoramic tour of the city which will take you to Bratislava Castle, which dates from 1811, after the previous castle burned down, and from where you will enjoy a breathtaking view over the Danube and the city. The main historical monuments are in the Old Town and the coach will drop you off at the entrance to the Old Town to continue the visit on foot. You will enter the city through Michael's Gate, which is the only gate still surviving from the Middle Ages. Then you will head for the central square surrounded by elegant buildings, some in Art Nouveau style, and dominated by the old Bratislava Town Hall. The tour will continue with the Primate's Palace completed in 1781 for Archbishop Jozef Bathyány. As you stroll through the streets, you may come across some of the amusing statues that are dotted around the capital. In the programs MVI/MVI_PP/NVI/NVI_PP : After the guided tour, you will have some free time to enjoy the Christmas market located in the Main Square in front of the City Hall. We will return to the boat on foot or by coach depending on sailing times. PLEASE NOTE The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. Good walking shoes are recommended.  
included £35 / people
You will begin the tour by taking the famous Ring to reach Schoenbrunn Palace. When you arrive at Schoenbrunn Palace, you will be guided through the numerous rooms of the Hapsburgs' summer residence, which bear witness to the splendor of the Court at the... more+ time of Maria Theresa. You will also have some time to wander through the Palace gardens. Return on board by coach. PLEASE NOTE The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. Good walking shoes are recommended.  
Not included £73 / people
Not included
In the company of our guides, we will leave for a panoramic tour of Budapest, the Pearl of the Danube. First we will head for the hills of Buda by crossing the Elizabeth Bridge and we will go up to the Castle quarter, from where we'll enjoy a fantastic... more+ panoramic view of the city. We will walk round the castle quarter and on to the Fisherman's Bastion, built in neo-Roman style in 1902 for the simple pleasure of offering a panoramic view over the city and the Danube. Behind the Bastion, we will find Matthias Church which notably was the venue for the coronation of Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife "Sissi". Our coach will then take us down to the plains of Pest. There, we will visit Heroes' Square whose central monument depicting Prince Arpad and the chieftains of seven Magyar tribes was built for the millennium of Hungary. We will pass by the famous Szechenyi thermal baths, the zoo - a true piece of architecture - Vajdahunyad Castle and more. We will walk through the famous Andrassy Avenue and pass by St. Stephen's Basilica whose construction began in 1851 and was only completed in 1905. We will walk along the river and see the famous Parliament building overlooking the Danube with its white silhouette in the Byzantine and neo-Gothic styles. Return on board.  PLEASE NOTE Panoramic tour with stops to take pictures. Entrance tickets for these monuments are not included. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included £32 / people

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Cat C - Double - Main Deck
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