* ALL TYPES INCLUDED * - 4* SUPERIOR MS VIVIENNE SHIP WITH CHRISTMAS MARKETS and THE DANUBE RIVER & 3 COUNTRIES - 2026
Tour details
Day 2 December 9, 2026 Vienna - Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens
After breakfast onboard, we visit Schönbrunn Palace, the summer residence of the Habsburg Dynasty and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
One of the grandest examples of Baroque architecture, the palace features magnificent salons, formal reception rooms, and lavish interiors that will give us a glimpse into imperial life. After the palace visit, we enjoy a pleasant walk and photo opportunity in the expansive Schönbrunn Gardens, known for their symmetry and sculptures. Guests can also explore the gardens freely or enjoy views of Vienna from viewpoints.
We return to our ship at the specified time. Our ship departs from Vienna Port at 18:30.
Dinner and overnight on the ship.
Day 3 December 10, 2026 Budapest
Our ship will arrive in Budapest at 10:30 am. After breakfast onboard, we start our Budapest city tour. The tour will include panoramic views of Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, Chain Bridge, Parliament Building, and Heroes’ Square, with informational highlights about Budapest’s history and architecture.
After the tour, guests will have free time at the Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market, one of the most charming Christmas markets in Europe. Here, guests can enjoy traditional Hungarian flavors, mulled wine, handcrafted gifts, and holiday decorations.
We return to our ship at the specified time. Our ship will depart from Budapest at 21:00, and we will spend the night onboard.
Day 4 December 11, 2026 Bratislava
Our ship will arrive in Bratislava at 14:00. After arrival, we begin our tour of Bratislava, one of the most charming capitals in Central Europe.
During the tour, we will see Bratislava Castle, St. Martin’s Cathedral, Michael’s Gate, Old Town Square, and historic streets. After the city tour, guests will have free time at the Bratislava Christmas Market, which adds a special atmosphere to the city during the holiday season. Here, guests can enjoy local Slovak delicacies, hot drinks, handcrafted gifts, and holiday decorations.
We return to our ship at the specified time. Dinner and overnight onboard.
Day 5 December 12, 2026 Vienna – Istanbul
Our ship will arrive in Vienna in the morning. After breakfast onboard, we disembark from the ship.
Guests will have personal activities, free time in the city, and shopping opportunities until transfer to the airport. Those who wish can visit Parndorf Outlet with a complimentary transfer organized by us. The outlet transfer will be provided by us.
Transfer to the airport at the specified time.
Depature to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK1888 at 19:05.
Arrival in Istanbul at 23:30 local time, end of the tour.
Day 1 December 8, 2026 Istanbul – Vienna
We transfer to Istanbul Airport International Departure Terminal. Meeting with our guide at 05:30, completing baggage and passport procedures, then departing with Turkish Airlines flight TK1883 at 08:30 for Vienna. Arrival in Vienna at 08:35 local time, then passport and customs procedures are completed. Afterwards, we begin our Vienna city tour. We start our tour with a photo break of approximately 20 minutes at Hundertwasserhaus, a work by the famous architect Hundertwasser. Then, we take a short walk around Belvedere Palace and head to the city center.
In the city center, our panoramic tour along Ringstrasse, where Vienna's magnificent buildings are located, continues; at this point, we will see Vienna State Opera, Parliament Building, Burg Theater, and Votive Church. We then move to the Old Town area and have a short stop at St. Stephen's Cathedral Square.
During the tour, also included are Graben and Kohlmarkt streets, Michaeler Square, Hofburg Palace, Albertina Square (home to the Spanish Riding School), Opera House, and the historic Hotel Sacher.
Time will be given for a free lunch in the city center (lunch is at the guests' expense). In the afternoon, transfer to our ship and settle into the cabins.
Onboard, after a welcoming cocktail introducing the captain and crew, dinner will be served.
Night on the ship, which will be anchored in Vienna Port.
We transfer to Istanbul Airport International Departure Terminal. Meeting with our guide at 05:30, completing baggage and passport procedures, then departing with Turkish Airlines flight TK1883 at 08:30 for Vienna. Arrival in Vienna at 08:35 local time, then passport and customs procedures are completed. Afterwards, we begin our Vienna city tour. We start our tour with a photo break of approximately 20 minutes at Hundertwasserhaus, a work by the famous architect Hundertwasser. Then, we take a short walk around Belvedere Palace and head to the city center.
In the city center, our panoramic tour along Ringstrasse, where Vienna's magnificent buildings are located, continues; at this point, we will see Vienna State Opera, Parliament Building, Burg Theater, and Votive Church. We then move to the Old Town area and have a short stop at St. Stephen's Cathedral Square.
During the tour, also included are Graben and Kohlmarkt streets, Michaeler Square, Hofburg Palace, Albertina Square (home to the Spanish Riding School), Opera House, and the historic Hotel Sacher.
Time will be given for a free lunch in the city center (lunch is at the guests' expense). In the afternoon, transfer to our ship and settle into the cabins.
Onboard, after a welcoming cocktail introducing the captain and crew, dinner will be served.
Night on the ship, which will be anchored in Vienna Port.
Day 2 December 9, 2026 Vienna - Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens
After breakfast onboard, we visit Schönbrunn Palace, the summer residence of the Habsburg Dynasty and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
One of the grandest examples of Baroque architecture, the palace features magnificent salons, formal reception rooms, and lavish interiors that will give us a glimpse into imperial life. After the palace visit, we enjoy a pleasant walk and photo opportunity in the expansive Schönbrunn Gardens, known for their symmetry and sculptures. Guests can also explore the gardens freely or enjoy views of Vienna from viewpoints.
We return to our ship at the specified time. Our ship departs from Vienna Port at 18:30.
Dinner and overnight on the ship.
Day 3 December 10, 2026 Budapest
Our ship will arrive in Budapest at 10:30 am. After breakfast onboard, we start our Budapest city tour. The tour will include panoramic views of Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, Chain Bridge, Parliament Building, and Heroes’ Square, with informational highlights about Budapest’s history and architecture.
After the tour, guests will have free time at the Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market, one of the most charming Christmas markets in Europe. Here, guests can enjoy traditional Hungarian flavors, mulled wine, handcrafted gifts, and holiday decorations.
We return to our ship at the specified time. Our ship will depart from Budapest at 21:00, and we will spend the night onboard.
Day 4 December 11, 2026 Bratislava
Our ship will arrive in Bratislava at 14:00. After arrival, we begin our tour of Bratislava, one of the most charming capitals in Central Europe.
During the tour, we will see Bratislava Castle, St. Martin’s Cathedral, Michael’s Gate, Old Town Square, and historic streets. After the city tour, guests will have free time at the Bratislava Christmas Market, which adds a special atmosphere to the city during the holiday season. Here, guests can enjoy local Slovak delicacies, hot drinks, handcrafted gifts, and holiday decorations.
We return to our ship at the specified time. Dinner and overnight onboard.
Day 5 December 12, 2026 Vienna – Istanbul
Our ship will arrive in Vienna in the morning. After breakfast onboard, we disembark from the ship.
Guests will have personal activities, free time in the city, and shopping opportunities until transfer to the airport. Those who wish can visit Parndorf Outlet with a complimentary transfer organized by us. The outlet transfer will be provided by us.
Transfer to the airport at the specified time.
Depature to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK1888 at 19:05.
Arrival in Istanbul at 23:30 local time, end of the tour.
What's included
- Economy class air ticket and taxes with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul / Vienna / Istanbul
- Full-board accommodation on the 4* Superior MS Vivienne ship. (Full-board service starts with dinner on embarkation day and ends with breakfast on disembarkation day.)
- City tours of Vienna, Budapest, and Bratislava.
- Tour of Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens in Vienna with entrance tickets.
- Outlet tour to Parndorf in Vienna.
- All transfers specified in the program.
- Professional Turkish-speaking guide services.
- Mandatory travel & health insurance.
Not included
- Schengen visa fee (Multiple-entry Schengen visa required)
- Exit fee for international travel
- Personal expenses
- All alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on the ship
- Comprehensive travel insurance covering cancellations (covered up to 5000 Euros – applicable for emergencies and accidents; surcharges apply for those over 65. Insurance cost varies with the tour fee. Please inquire)
Need to Know
Cancellation and Refund Conditions; Based on the travel date;
- Cancellable without penalty up to 120 days prior to the tour date
- 119 – 90 days: 30% fee
- 89 – 60 days: 50% fee
- 59 – 30 days: 70% fee
- Between 29 days and the tour date: 100% penalty applies!
Note: The above cancellation terms apply only to the cruise part. Any airline ticket and visa fees, if applicable, will be deducted separately!