Celebrate Eid al-Adha with Viva Enjoy on the Danube River with Turkish Airlines
MS VIVA ENJOY on the TIDAL RIVER during the FEAST OF SACRIFICE
HUNGARY – SLOVENIA – AUSTRIA - GERMANY
Budapest (1) – Bratislava – Vienna – Dürnstein – Melk – Passau – Regensburg - Kelheim – Nuremberg
The ship (*) marked cannot dock at the ports. (*) The cities and towns marked with an asterisk can be reached by private vehicle.
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FLIGHT INFORMATION |
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DIRECTION |
DATE |
FLIGHT CODE |
ROUTE |
DEPARTURE |
ARRIVAL |
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DEPARTURE |
26.05.2026 |
TK1035 |
IST – BUD |
07:10 |
08:05 |
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RETURN |
02.06.2026 |
TK1506 |
NUE- IST |
18:45 |
22:35 |
1. Day ISTANBUL – BUDAPESTE May 26, 2026 / Tuesday
Meeting at the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport, International Terminal at the specified time, after check-in and passport procedures, we will depart to Budapest with Turkish Airlines flight TK 1035 at 07:10. After arriving at 08:05 local time, we will proceed to the port with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. After boarding procedures and taking our cabins on the ship, we will optionally carry out an extra Budapest City Tour organized by our guide. Our ship will remain anchored at the Budapest port this night.
2. Day BUDAPESTE May 27, 2026 / Wednesday
After breakfast on the ship anchored in Budapest, guests wishing to join the full-day optional tour to Esztergom Castle & Visegrad & Szentendre will depart from the ship by our private vehicle. First, we will visit the historic Estergon Castle, which was one of the most important strongholds of the Ottoman Empire along the Danube for approximately 130 years during the 16th and 17th centuries. We will visit the Estergom Basilica and its surroundings, which is built within the castle walls, making Estergom the religious center of Hungary. Afterwards, we will travel along the Danube (25 km) to reach Visegrad, where we will have lunch at a local and famous restaurant with medieval themes and dishes. After the meal, we will visit Szentendre, a typical Hungarian village (30 km). Here you will have the chance to shop for famous Hungarian wine, lace, handicrafts, Hungarian paprika, and leather products. Guests who are not interested in shopping will find many cafes where they can enjoy their time, and those who wish can take a walk along the Danube. After our tour, we will return to our ship anchored at Budapest and have free time. Our ship will depart from Budapest port at 18:00 this evening. Overnight on the ship.
3. Day BRATISLAVA May 28, 2026 / Thursday
Our ship will dock at Bratislava port at 12:00. Guests wishing to join the extra Bratislava City Tour organized by our guides can do so. Bratislava, one of the oldest cities in Central Europe, is located at the confluence of 3 countries and along the banks of the Danube. This tour will be conducted on foot, passing by the old St. Michael's Gate, the Opera House, the City Hall, and the squares where historical buildings from the medieval period are located. After free time, return to the ship. Our ship will depart at 19:00.
4. Day VIENNA May 29, 2026 / Friday
Our ship will dock at Vienna port around 02:30 in the morning. In the morning, we wake up at the Vienna port. After our breakfast, guests wishing to join the extra Vienna City Tour organized by our guides can participate. The Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens, Hundertwasser Houses, the Parliament Building, and Hofburg Palace will be among the places to see. After the tour, free time and return to the ship. Additionally, guests wishing can also purchase tickets for an extra Vienna Classical Music concert. Our ship will depart at 23:59.
5. Day DÜRNSTEIN – MELK May 30, 2026 / Saturday
Our ship will dock at Dürnstein port at 07:00. After breakfast, we will depart for the extra Dürnstein – Melk tour organized by our guide for those guests wishing to join. Guests who do not wish to join will find that our ship will depart at 10:30. Dürnstein, known as a wine-producing village in the Wachau Valley, will be explored during our city tour, followed by leisure time before we continue by bus to Melk. Upon arrival in Melk, we will visit the magnificent Benedictine Monastery, one of the largest Baroque structures in the world and inspired Umberto Eco’s novel "The Name of the Rose." This structure, built in the 12th century, has a rich history and is a remarkable cultural heritage that is still actively used today. The ship departs at 14:30.
(For guests who will not join the tour, our ship will depart from Dürnstein port at 10:30 and dock at Melk port at 12:30)
6. Day PASSAU May 31, 2026 / Sunday
Our ship will dock at Passau port at 08:30. After breakfast on the ship, guests wishing to join the extra Český Krumlov Tour can do so. We will depart for Český Krumlov, the jewel of Bohemia and the only town with a medieval atmosphere in Central Europe (80 km). The town, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992, is traversed by the famous Vltava River, which gives life to Central Europe and leaves unique memories for all its visitors. All visitors experience an emotional journey back in time when they visit this town. During our tour, we will see St. Vitus Cathedral, one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in Central Europe, the Castle area, the City Hall, and the incredible medieval streets interwoven together. We also recommend testing the famous Czech beers in the wonderful cafes during our free time. After the tour, return to the ship. Our ship will depart at 14:30.
7. Day REGENSBURG – KELHEIM June 1, 2026 / Monday
Our ship will dock at Regensburg port at 08:00. After a half-hour break, guests who do not wish to join the extra tour will depart for Kelheim port at 08:30. Guests wishing to join can participate in our extra Regensburg & Weltemburg Monastery & Kelheim tours. After the tour, return to the ship. Our ship will dock at Kelheim port at 13:30 and, after a half-hour stop, depart at 14:00.
8. Day NÜRNBERG – ISTANBUL June 2, 2026 / Tuesday
Our ship will dock at Nuremberg port at 07:00. After breakfast, we will proceed with disembarkation procedures. Since our flight is in the evening, we will drop off those guests who wish to go to the airport and optionally conduct our extra Nuremberg city tour for those guests wishing to join. During this tour, we will see Kaiserburg Castle, first mentioned in historical records in the 11th century, reflecting the Romanesque and Late Gothic styles of the medieval period, as well as Nuremberg Church, a significant architectural structure that houses the city's medieval collection, and Saint Lorenz Church, one of the important buildings reflecting the Gothic architecture of the city. After the tour, free time. At the end of the tour, we will transfer to the airport. After check-in and passport control, we will depart for Istanbul Airport on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1506 at 18:45. We will arrive at 22:35 local time, and our tour will conclude.
CANCELLATION & REFUND CONDITIONS
The following deduction amounts or rates will be applicable based on the date requested for cancellation from the date of reservation.
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FROM RESERVATION DATE TO DEPARTURE DATE |
APPLICABLE DEDUCTION RATE |
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180 days prior |
%10 |
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179 – 159 days prior |
%15 |
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158 – 120 days prior |
%25 |
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119 – 90 days prior |
%30 |
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89 – 60 days prior |
%50 |
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59 – 45 days prior |
%60 |
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44 – 30 days prior |
%75 |
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29 – 10 days prior |
%90 |
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9 days or less prior |
%100 |
Information about Viva Enjoy
MS VIVA ENJOY is the third new ship of VIVA Cruises, aiming to provide enjoyable moments at sea for 190 passengers with its 95 cabins. On the Diamond deck, there are eight suites sized 24 m² with French balconies, allowing you to enjoy the stunning views. On the Diamond and Ruby decks, there are 2-bed cabins sized 15 m² with French balconies. The 2-bed cabins on the Emerald deck have non-opening windows. All cabins are fully equipped with a flat-screen TV, minibar, Nespresso® machine, RITUALS® beauty products, hairdryer, safe, air conditioning, shower, and toilet, leaving no deficiencies. With its unique ship design reflecting the river worlds it travels in with natural materials and bright colors; warm-hearted crew always prioritizing high service standards; culinary delights that vary from gourmet dinner to live cooking; and moments where excitement and relaxation beautifully intertwine, you are ready for an extraordinary river cruise journey!
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OUR RIVER CRUISES;
There is no minimum participant requirement for our tour. Our tour is guaranteed to operate and will be conducted with a Turkish guide when the number of participants is 20 or more.
Guests with Umumi (Bordo) Passport are required to obtain a visa. Multiple-entry Schengen visa is necessary.
Guests holding a Green Passport and Service Passport do not need a visa.
You must have a passport that is valid for 6 months beyond your travel date and is not older than 10 years.
It is recommended to obtain currency in Euros prior to your travel, as it will facilitate your cash payments during shopping.
For purchases of 100 Euros and above, you can request a tax refund form. You can complete your tax refund procedures at customs or similar processes after leaving the last point of the European Union, where you will finalize your trip.
There are no doctors or medical personnel on river ships. In case of emergencies, the reception will call health teams from the nearest health facility very quickly. However, for any health needs, our ship will assist in getting guests who fall ill quickly to hospitals or similar institutions by stopping at the closest medical facility. We also recommend that you carry your regularly used medications with prescriptions and obtain a comprehensive travel health insurance.
Health services provided on the ship and at health facilities are charged.
We do not anticipate any issues that would threaten your health with the meals you will have during your cruise. However, we advise you to be careful when eating and drinking while you are not on the ship, make sure to consume bottled water, avoid ice, milk, and dairy products, eat meat and fish products that you are sure have been well-cooked, and eat fruits that have peels, such as bananas and pineapples.
During your trip, since you may enter multiple countries, the valid hours for each port will be specified by the ship. Please arrange your disembarkation and embarkation according to these hours.
During the cruise, if your mobile phone line is enabled for international calls (roaming), it will be in use, especially during country transitions. Sometimes, you may experience signal loss due to the lack of cell towers in forested areas.
We recommend that male guests bring formal suits and female guests bring evening dresses for the Captain's Welcome & Farewell Cocktail nights. If you are traveling in the summer season, it is advisable to bring clothes that can be easily worn and removed, such as t-shirts, short and long-sleeved shirts, cotton trousers, shorts, comfortable walking shoes, a light jacket, and a light sweater for the evenings. In addition, you may also bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, earplugs for possible noise, camera, video camera, and their chargers and spare memory cards. In the winter season, we suggest wearing clothes that allow for comfortable movement and keep you warm. The open areas of the ship may be cool in every season during the cruise.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in the main restaurant of the ship. Additionally, five o'clock tea and light snacks are served in the upper lounge area.
The electrical outlets in the cabins are the same as those in Turkey.
Accommodations in hotels before or after our river cruise program may not be of the same standard as our river boat. It should not be expected that they provide the same services. During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be located more than the specified kilometers away. Triple rooms can be provided depending on the hotel's availability, and the bed offered to the 3rd person in such rooms may be smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed and 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are made up of folding and coach beds, the participant approves that they accept the possible crowding and bed type in the rooms for the 3rd person and/or child reservations. Child discounts apply to one (1) child who qualifies for the age group specified in the pricing section and stays with 2 adults.
SOME TECHNICAL INFORMATION ABOUT OUR RIVER CRUISES;
The times specified in the program are taken from Turkish Airlines and the Viva Cruise company. Otto Cruise is not responsible for any changes that may occur in the times. Therefore, Otto Cruise may make adjustments in the days without altering the content of the program and the services due to any changes in hours.
The durations, places to be visited, and sequences of excursions at the ports are determined by the operating company, and changes may be made or completely removed if necessary.
Otto Cruise will not be responsible for any force majeure situations such as natural disasters affecting the river levels or strikes in level pools / canals, or for being unable to dock at the planned port.
In such situations, Otto Cruise will not be responsible for any program-related issues such as port changes or changes in arrival and departure times.
During the flight, each passenger is allowed to bring one piece of luggage with dimensions of 36 cm (height) x 23 cm (width) x 56 cm (length) into the cabin. Additionally, each passenger has the right to bring 1 suitcase weighing between 20 and 23 kilos, provided it is checked in.
One of the dinners you will have during the cruise is a formal dinner, and guests are expected to bring formal attire for that evening.
During check-in at the ship, each guest will hand over their passport and receive their cabin key. For the ship's manifest and local procedures, passports may be collected in some cases. Passports will be returned on the same day.
Guests who will make their expenses on board with credit cards must register their credit cards at the reception within 5 days of the beginning of the trip. No charges or specific amounts will be blocked from your credit card during the registration process.
Departure times of the ship must be strictly adhered to. Guests must embark the ship at least 45 minutes prior to the ship’s departure time at the ports. Otherwise, you may not be able to board the ship. Otto Cruise will not be responsible for such situations. Passengers missing their flight or ship bear the transportation costs necessary to reintegrate into the tour.
It is strictly forbidden to bring alcohol, irons, hairdryers, kettles, bottle warmers, electric blankets, etc. into the ship. Each cabin is equipped with a hairdryer, and many cabins have a kettle.
At the beginning of our cruise, luggage will be tagged with specific colored labels. It is crucial to fill out these tags completely to ensure your luggage arrives correctly in your cabins.
Your luggage may not arrive in your cabin immediately on the first day of the cruise. Therefore, it is advisable to pack your essential items in a small handbag to keep with you.
In case of an emergency, a security drill and presentation will be conducted on the first day of your trip so you can familiarize yourself with the evacuation procedures. Participation is extremely important. Your guides and the ship staff responsible for your room will direct you to the meeting point during the drill.
Every evening, a detailed program for the next day will be left in your cabin. This program will include all activities, entertainment organizations, and important notes on board.
During the entire duration of the tour, we kindly ask you to take care of all your personal belongings. There is a safe available in all cabins for your valuable items. Our agency will not be responsible for the loss or theft of money and valuable belongings forgotten in the cabin or luggage. Assistance will be provided concerning sending your lost belongings via cash-on-delivery cargo service from the country where they were found.
What's Included
Round-trip economy class flight ticket with Turkish Airlines from Istanbul Airport (IST) - Budapest (BUD) // Nuremberg (NUE) - Istanbul Airport (IST)
Airport taxes & Port taxes
7-night full board accommodation on the Deluxe River cruise ship starting its voyages in 2024 (Full board starts with dinner on the boarding day and ends with breakfast on the disembarkation day)
Airport transfers (on the boarding day and disembarkation day)
* Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Drinks (Including Mini Bar) (beverage package worth 350 Euro)
* Free Wi-Fi Internet Service (internet package worth 115 Euro)
* Staff Tips (totaling 105 Euro per person)
Live music and activities on the ship
All-day coffee & tea station and afternoon tea offerings
Welcome Cocktail
Captain’s Gala Cocktail, Gala Special Menu
Luggage handling service on the first and last day of the cruise
Professional Turkish guiding services (provided if the group is 20 people)
Tourist city taxes
TURSAB mandatory professional liability insurance
Not Included
Domestic flight connection ticket
All personal expenses
Entrance fees for museums and historical sites not specified in the program
Covid-19 Travel & Health Insurance and premium (for guests aged 65 and over)
Tips for the driver and guide
International departure tax
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