Itinerary | 7 Nights - 7-Day Christmas Markets Danube Cruise


7 Nights - 7-Day Christmas Markets Danube Cruise

from $3499 pp

Aquafest Hosted Group of LGBT Travelers

Departs from Budapest, Hungary on December 02, 2020 returning December 09, 2020

Crystal Cruises - Crystal Mahler

Departs from Budapest visiting Bratislava, Slovakia, Durnstein Austria, Melk, Austria, Linz Austria, Krems, Austria and Vienna Austria

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Day
Ports of Call
Arrival
Departure
Day:1
Port:Budapest, Hungary
Arrival:3:00 PM
Departure:---

Budapest, Hungary

This enchanting and exotic capital of Hungary straddles the banks of the Danube and is divided into two distinct parts, traditional Buda and more modern Pest. Budapest is aptly called "Paris of the East

Day:2
Port:Budapest, Hungary
Arrival:---
Departure:6:00 PM

Budapest, Hungary

This enchanting and exotic capital of Hungary straddles the banks of the Danube and is divided into two distinct parts, traditional Buda and more modern Pest. Budapest is aptly called "Paris of the East

Day:3
Port:Bratislava, Slovakia
Arrival:2:00 PM
Departure:6:00 PM

Bratislava, Slovakia

Bratislava is situated in the centre of Europe in the southwestern part of Slovakia. It shares borders with Hungary in the south and with Austria in the west. The town spreads on both banks of the Danube River, close to the Low Carpatians mountains. For information on trips through the area see our guiding service.
Bratislava is the largest city in Slovakia, and the state capital with population of 450.000. Furthermore, Bratislava is the seat of the Government of the Slovak Republic, the National Council of the Slovak Republic (Slovakia's Parliament), ministries and the other central bodies of the state administration. Bratislava is also the business center of the nation featuring top quality hotels and related services.

Day:4
Port:Durnstein, Austria
Arrival:9:00 AM
Departure:12:00 PM

Durnstein, Austria

Here in the heart of the beautiful Wachau wine region, where vineyards lace softly rolling hills, lies Durnstein. See the ruins of Kuenringer Castle, where Richard the Lionheart was reputedly held prisoner. You'll also visit the former Collegiate Church. A stroll through medieval cobblestone streets reveals old burgher houses, wine taverns, and quaint 16th- and 18th-century townhouses.

Day:4
Port:Melk, Austria
Arrival:3:00 PM
Departure:8:00 PM

Melk, Austria

Lower Austria province, N central Austria, on the Danube River. A noted tourist spot, it was one of the earliest residences of the Austrian rulers. The large Benedictine abbey there, founded in 1089, has a library whose holdings include about 2,000 old manuscripts and 80,000 volumes. The abbey was completely rebuilt by the architect J. Prandtauer in the 18th cent. and is a splendid example of the baroque style. The area is well-known for its wines.

Day:5
Port:Linz, Austria
Arrival:7:00 AM
Departure:11:00 PM

Linz, Austria

Like most cities of Austria, the city of Linz is based on the Roman expansion to the North. The bending of the River Danube made this territory a strategic point and a small castle fortified it. The castle and its settlements where named Lentia. Linz was first mentioned in 799 AD, when the Bavarians expanded to the South and this area was transformed into a trading hot spot.

Starting in the beginning of the 16th century the ideas of Reformation reached Linz and where happily welcomed. By 1542, the first protestant major was elected and the Landhaus was erected. In 1600 the Habsburgers initiated the Counter Reformation. By 1700 the cityscape was formed to this day, with Baroque buildings and the erecting of different monasteries. A wool fabrication plant was built, giving work to up to 50.000 people, making Linz to Austrian's main textile fabrication and trade center.

Day:6
Port:Krems, Austria
Arrival:11:00 AM
Departure:11:00 PM

Krems, Austria

Krems an der Donau is a town of 23,992 inhabitants in Austria, in the federal state of Lower Austria. It is the fifth-largest city of Lower Austria and is approximately 70 kilometres (43 miles) west of Vienna. Krems is a city with its own statute (or Statutarstadt), and therefore it is both a municipality and a district.

Day:7
Port:Vienna, Austria
Arrival:8:00 AM
Departure:---

Vienna, Austria

This capital city of Austria is filled with green parks, elegant stores, theatres and gracious boulevards. Known as the "City of Waltzes

Day:8
Port:Vienna, Austria
Arrival:---
Departure:9:00 AM

Vienna, Austria

This capital city of Austria is filled with green parks, elegant stores, theatres and gracious boulevards. Known as the "City of Waltzes

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Cancellation Policy:


  • 121 days to Sailing- $500pp administration fee

  • 120-91 days prior to sailing 25% of Gross Fare

  • 90-61 days prior to sailing 50% of Gross Fare

  • 60-31 days prior to sailing 75% of Gross Fare

  • 30 days or less 100% of Gross Fare