Experience the real essence of the festive season with a Danube River Cruise that stops at Europe’s most iconic Christmas markets in Budapest, Bratislava, Melk and Vienna.
Soak up the atmosphere and stroll amongst stalls with pretty handmade gifts, toys, and unique crafts. Taste delicious seasonal fare, including fragrant mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, spicy gingerbread and traditional Lebkuchen. All this and more rolled into one spellbinding Saga River Cruise.
Cruise Line: Saga 
Ship: Spirit of the Danube 
Duration: 5 Nights
Departure: December This 5-day festive cruise drops anchor at some of Europe’s most famous capital cities. Adorned in their winter finery, this is a chance to explore the culture and architecture of iconic locations with all the atmosphere and excitement of the Christmas season. Enjoy picturesque river views, award-winning international cuisine and luxurious accommodation.
Embark in Budapest.
Known as the ‘Queen of the Danube’, Budapest is a city in two parts, Buda and Pest, built on opposite sides of the Danube. United as one whole, the two halves are still very distinct, with Buda the older and more historic part featuring cobbled streets and medieval architecture. Pest is more commercial and is graced with elegant 19th-century buildings. Your cruise includes a transfer to Budapest’s oldest Christmas market, held in Vörösmarty Square, a location also popular with Hungarian musicians. Enjoy browsing around the different stalls with traditional music and warm Hungarian hospitality.
Stroll through Slovakia’s capital, with streets adorned with twinkling lights and Christmas trees. Explore the Main Square and Hviezdoslav Square, the location of Bratislava’s Christmas market with rows of tempting stalls selling all types of gifts. Treat yourself to some hot mulled wine or a mug of mead and enjoy the festivities.
This historic Austrian town is famous for its Abbey, which is located above the town and has been widely regarded as Austria’s cultural and spiritual centre for over one thousand years. Enjoy a tour of this iconic baroque building and then visit Melk’s traditional Christmas market.
Sip Viennese coffee as you browse one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Europe in one of the most famous capitals in the world. The day starts with a guided tour around some of Vienna’s most famous landmarks, including the Opera House and the Ringstrasse, following which guests are free to visit the Krippenmarkt, December market. Choose festive gifts from stalls selling silver jewellery, ceramics, handmade gifts and objets d’art.
Disembarkation.
Embark in Vienna.
Sip Viennese coffee as you browse one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Europe in one of the most famous capitals in the world. The day starts with a guided tour around some of Vienna’s most famous landmarks, including the Opera House and the Ringstrasse, following which guests are free to visit the Krippenmarkt, December market. Choose festive gifts from stalls selling silver jewellery, ceramics, handmade gifts and objets d’art.
This historic Austrian town is famous for its Abbey, which is located above the town and has been widely regarded as Austria’s cultural and spiritual centre for over one thousand years. Enjoy a tour of this iconic baroque building and then visit Melk’s traditional Christmas market.
Stroll through Slovakia’s capital, with streets adorned with twinkling lights and Christmas trees. Explore the Main Square and Hviezdoslav Square, the location of Bratislava’s Christmas market with rows of tempting stalls selling all types of gifts. Treat yourself to some hot mulled wine or a mug of mead and enjoy the festivities.
Known as the ‘Queen of the Danube’, Budapest is a city in two parts, Buda and Pest, built on opposite sides of the Danube. United as one whole, the two halves are still very distinct, with Buda the older and more historic part featuring cobbled streets and medieval architecture. Pest is more commercial and is graced with elegant 19th-century buildings. Your cruise includes a transfer to Budapest’s oldest Christmas market, held in Vörösmarty Square, a location also popular with Hungarian musicians. Enjoy browsing around the different stalls with traditional music and warm Hungarian hospitality.
Disembark in Budapest.
As our second purpose-built river cruise ship, this vessel promises comfort and elegance during your stay on board. With the addition of the latest engine technology, this ship is also one of the greenest cruising the rivers.
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All meals on board are prepared using fresh local produce and chosen to make the most of regional and seasonal fare in the areas we sail through. Our daily menus always include vegetarian and vegan options, so it’s easy for our gourmet chefs to prepare other dishes to accommodate special diets and allergies. Just let the reservation team know your restrictions when you book.
The weather will be colder than in the UK but make the most of the white stuff for some really stunning photos. Our expert reservation team can discuss the usual temperatures for each port stop so you know what to pack. The Spirit of the Danube is always warm and welcoming after a long day’s sightseeing.
The Danube Christmas Market River Cruise 2024 travels through three European countries, so passengers will need visas and must arrange these themselves before travelling. Our friendly booking team can chat through some of the requirements with you, just remember to allow enough time in case of delays and don’t leave your visa applications until the last minute.
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