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A magical Christmas Eve cruise between Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava

Main features
Boat type: river boat
Number of cabins: 88
Maximum capacity: 176 travelers
Crew members: 33

Cabins

Double Cabin - Cat A - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Spacious and comfortable cabin featuring a French balcony with large panoramic sliding window, two separate beds, a bathroom (sink, shower, and private toilet, towels provided), hairdryer, television, safe, and radio. Located on the upper deck, it offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Double Cabin - Cat B - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Spacious and comfortable cabin featuring a French balcony with large panoramic sliding window, two separate beds, a bathroom (sink, shower, and private toilet, towels provided), hairdryer, television, safe, and radio. Located on the upper deck, it offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Double Cabin - Cat C - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Spacious and comfortable cabin featuring a French balcony with a large sliding panoramic window, a large bed, a bathroom (sink, shower, and private toilet, towels provided), hairdryer, television, safe, and radio. Located on the upper deck, it offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Double Cabin - Cat C - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Spacious and comfortable cabin featuring a French balcony with large panoramic sliding window, two separate beds, a bathroom (sink, shower, and private toilet, towels provided), hairdryer, television, safe, and radio. Located on the upper deck, it offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
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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.
Accommodation: Night 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. 
Optional services: Visit to Schoenbrunn Palace, Guided tour of Vienna (Christmas season), more+
Accommodation: Night on board
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). 
Accommodation: Night on board
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. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Budapest, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
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. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Bratislava, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
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

included

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
Wi-Fi
The Christmas gift
New Year's Eve dinner and wine
Bed linen, towels, shower gel and shampoo
French-speaking and English-speaking guides
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
Transfer from the airport to the port
Transfer from the port to the airport
Guides speaking Spanish and Italian for groups only
Possible fuel price increases
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Filovent cancellation cover (4.5% of the cruise price) more+
Filovent comprehensive cover (4.8% to 5.5% of the cruise price) more+
Additional information
Excursions must be added at least two weeks before the cruise departure date. Any changes made after the reservation has been confirmed will incur a €50 change fee per booking
Optional excursions are subject to availability and must be booked in advance before departure
Languages spoken on board: English and French
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request
Activities and excursions upon request more+

Activities

Visit to Schoenbrunn Palace
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 86 € / people
Guided tour of Vienna (Christmas season)
You will begin the tour by taking the famous Ring, which was one of Emperor Franz Joseph's personal projects. In 1857, he decided to dismantle the ramparts surrounding the city center and build a boulevard lined with beautiful buildings. Along the Ring, you... more+ will admire this architectural showcase of the former Austro-Hungarian monarchy, including the State Opera House, the Hofburg Palace, the Natural History Museum, City Hall, and the Burgtheater. In the MVI/MVI_PP/NVI/NVI_PP program: At the end of the tour, you will return to City Hall Square to enjoy some free time to explore the Christmas market or Christkindlmarkt. Clustered around a huge wreath twelve meters in diameter, some 150 chalets offer gifts, Christmas tree decorations, and more. All around, the decorated trees in City Hall Park sparkle with a thousand lights. You will have the opportunity to admire these small handcrafted items in a magical setting while enjoying a cone of roasted chestnuts or a glass of mulled wine. NOTES The order of visits may be changed. Times are given as a guide only. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.  
Not included 49 € / people
Guided tour of Budapest
Depart by coach, accompanied by your guides, and leave the pier for a panoramic tour of Budapest, known as the Pearl of the Danube.Your tour will begin on the Buda side, the hilly part of the city, which you will reach by crossing one of the famous bridges... more+ over the Danube.You will then climb the castle hill to reach the Royal Palace (exterior), where you will enjoy a breathtaking view of the city. In the distance, you will see the Fisherman's Bastion, a monument that pays tribute to the origins of the Hungarians, with seven towers symbolizing the seven tents of the seven Magyar tribes.Your tour will then take you to Pest, the flatter and more modern part of the city. You will discover the majestic Heroes' Square, dominated by its imposing central monument, erected for the millennium of Hungary. It depicts the leader Árpád and the seven leaders of the founding tribes.You will pass by the famous Széchenyi Baths, the zoological park—a true architectural gem—and Vajdahunyad Castle, which evokes Hungarian architecture through the centuries.As you walk along the prestigious Andrássy Avenue, you will see St. Stephen's Basilica, whose construction began in 1851 and was completed in 1905. Finally, as you walk along the Danube, you will admire the Hungarian Parliament, a majestic building with Byzantine and Neo-Gothic influences, which dominates the river with its striking silhouette.Return to the boat at the end of the tour.NOTESPanoramic bus tour with photo stops.Entrance fees to the monuments mentioned are not included.The order of visits may be changed.Times are given as a guide only. 
Not included 37 € / people
Guided tour of Bratislava
Before becoming the capital of independent Slovakia in 1993, Bratislava was first the capital of Hungary from 1536 to 1784 under the name Pressburg. It then belonged to Czechoslovakia and became the capital of the "Slovak Socialist Republic," part of... more+ Czechoslovakia between 1969 and 1992. Accompanied by your guides, you will begin the tour with a panoramic tour of the city that will take you to Bratislava Castle ( exterior), dating from 1811, as the previous castle burned down. From there, you will have a stunning view of the Danube and the city. The main historical monuments are located in the old town, where the bus will drop you off to continue the tour on foot. You will enter through Michael's Gate, the only remaining gate dating back to the Middle Ages. Then you will head to the central square lined with elegant buildings, some of which are Art Nouveau in style, dominated by the old Bratislava City Hall . You will continue the tour by discovering the Primatial Palace ( exterior), completed in 1781 for Archbishop Jozef Bathyány. As you wander the streets, you may come across some amusing statues that populate the capital. After the tour, you will have some free time and then return to the boat on foot or by bus, depending on the sailing schedule. NOTES Wear comfortable shoes: the streets are paved. The order of visits may be changed. Times are given as a guide only.  
Not included 38 € / people

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