Passau to Budapest

Experience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry along the enchanting Danube

Four countries—Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany—await your arrival for one unique, festive party after another. From the large Christmas Markets of Vienna to the more intimate Christmas Markets of Bratislava, Passau, and Salzburg or Linz—each combines timeless traditions with elegant pageantry.

Discover the Baroque splendor of the Habsburg Empire with visits to Göttweig, Salzburg, Passau, Vienna, and Linz on this enchanting holiday extravaganza along the Danube. Uncover the heart and soul of Slovakia as you tour Bratislava and explore its Christmas Market. Participate in a gingerbread-baking demonstration in Passau and be enchanted by a festive classical concert in a famous Viennese concert hall.

Enjoy the cheerful sight of holiday décor and the merry sound of Christmas caroling while onboard your ship, and cherish all the glory and magic of the season in grand European style as you cruise along the Danube during this festive time of the year.

Who will enjoy this cruise: Music afi cionados will rejoice in the “sounds of the season” from a classical concert in Vienna to a traditional onboard Christmas caroling evening to an exclusive organ recital at Göttweig Abbey. Everyone will delight in discovering the unique gifts and collectables found in Christmas Markets along the way.

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