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Festive Danube Delights

Spend this Christmas season venturing along the Rhine, on an experience packed with opportunities to tour and explore through some of Austria and Slovakia’s most alluring sights.

Join TUI on a selection of shore excursions – available for booking via your Cruise Director. Tour popular attractions and wander across festive markets – enjoying a wealth of free time to sample local treats.

TUI Cruises presents the TUI Maya – your home for the five nights of this adventure. Guests recline in generous suites, enjoying access to a range of luxury features and five-star customer service.

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  • Cruise Line: TUI
  • Ship: TUI Maya
  • Duration: 5 Nights
  • Departure: Nov - Dec
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£1,218 pp
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Festive Danube Delights Cruise Prices

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Nov 27, 2026
£1,218 pp
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Dec 07, 2026
£1,298 pp
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Festive Danube Delights Cruise Itinerary

Set sail on a five-night adventure across some of Austria and Slovakia’s most festive ports. Enjoy treats, tastings and a wealth of opportunities to shop and explore.

Day 1

Arrive Vienna

Your getaway begins in Vienna, Austria’s capital city – home to the biggest christmas market in the world. Spend the afternoon settling into your ship.

Day 2

Vienna

Kick off your adventuring with some free time to wander Vienna’s array of festive markets and food stalls – including the impressive Rathausplatz Christkindlmarkt. Alternatively, join TUI on a pre-booked city tour of Vienna.

Day 3

Linz

Wake up in Linz for a day of exploration. Enjoy the wonders offered by this sparkling riverside city – brought alive during the yuletide season. Venture through bustling markets and towering cathedrals during your time at leisure.

Day 4

Melk > Krems

You’ll split your time today between breathtaking Melk and medieval Krems. Spend your free time exploring each city’s respective Christmas markets and historic sights. You may wish to join a shore excursion with TUI:
Melk Abbey
Walking tour of Krems

Day 5

Bratislava

Today, we move out of Austria and into Slovakia. Explore the city’s amazing vineyards and lively restaurants. If you wish, join TUI on a shore excursion:
Bratislava City Train Tour

Day 6

Depart Vienna

You’ve reached the end of your journey. Disembark and begin following your travel arrangements home.

FESTIVE DANUBE DELIGHTS CRUISE SHIPS

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FESTIVE DANUBE DELIGHTS RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Enjoy a cultivated selection of festive attractions along the Danube:

Melk

Linz

Bratislava

Vienna

Festive Danube Delights Deals

Explore a range of festive sights along the Danube

TUI
Departure: Nov to Dec
VISITING: Vienna Linz Melk > Krems Bratislava
BENEFITS: Return Flights Inc.Full Board PlusAirport Transfers Inc.
FROM £ 1,218 pp
TUI
Departure: January
VISITING: Arrive to Passau Linz Melk > Krems Vienna Budapest Bratislava Depart Vienna
BENEFITS: Return Flights Inc.Full Board PlusAirport Transfers Inc.
FROM Price on Request
TUI
Departure: January
VISITING: Mainz (EMBARK) Bonn Cologne Düsseldorf Koblenz Mainz
BENEFITS: Return Flights Inc.Full Board PlusAirport Transfers Inc.
FROM Price on Request
TUI
Departure: Nov to Dec
VISITING: Vienna Budapest Bratislava
BENEFITS: Return Flights Inc.Full Board PlusAirport Transfers Inc.
FROM £ 1,268 pp

Festive Danube Delights Cruise Review

“I had a really nice time on this cruise, there was a lot of time to explore, but it was also nice to have the opportunity to book excursions and learn about popular destinations.”

Benny Dawnson, Lichfield

Festive Danube Delights FAQ

Are meals included in the price?

Yes. The TUI Maya features Full Board Plus, which means that three meals per day and drinks at mealtimes are included in your price.

Where can I find assistance on board?

The Atrium acts as the main hub for TUI’s ships. Here you’ll find reception as well as your Cruise Director – who will be available to help with questions and the booking of excursions.

What are the highlights of this cruise?

TUI recommends you check out Vienna’s famously-large christmas market, Krem’s sparkling old town and the Melk Abbey Church.

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