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Trip Namechristmas on the danube
DepartsNov 282025
Duration7Nights
Cruise Typeriver cruises
Fares From$3,999 PP
Cruise CodeCW2025100320
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Itinerary & Excursions

A list of all excursions and itineraries.
DayDatePortArriveDepart
1Nov 28FriBudapest, Hungary--
2Nov 29SatBudapest, Hungary--
3Nov 30SunVienna, Austria--
4Dec 1MonVienna, Austria--
5Dec 2TueKrems, Austria--
6Dec 3WedPassau, Germany--
7Dec 4ThuRegensburg, Germany--
8Dec 5FriRegensburg, Germany--

Discover grand cities, medieval towns and quaint villages along the “Blue Danube,” highlighting three countries: Hungary, Austria and Germany. Stroll among the stalls at Budapest’s Christmas market and immerse yourself in the cheerful atmosphere of Vienna as you shop for handmade decorations. Visit the fairy-tale village of Regensburg, one of Europe’s best-preserved cities, and delight in the city’s joyful festivities.

What's Included

Hotel-style Accomodation

Hotel-style Accomodation

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner with Snacks

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner with Snacks

Soft Drinks & Water

Soft Drinks & Water

World-Class Shows & Entertainment

World-Class Shows & Entertainment

Sail Away Parties & Theme Nights

Sail Away Parties & Theme Nights

Pool & hot tubs

Pool & hot tubs

Gym & Fitness Center

Gym & Fitness Center

Spa & 5-star Amenities

Spa & 5-star Amenities

Port taxes & charges

Port taxes & charges

Shuttle from Port to city where applicable

Shuttle from Port to city where applicable

Guided Excursions

Guided Excursions

Drinks Package

Drinks Package

Free Wifi

Free Wifi

INCLUDED

6 Guided Tours led by Experts

One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call

Visit 5 top Christmas market from Budapest, Vienna to Munich

All onboard meals, featuring regional specialties

Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner

24-hour specialty coffees, teas  & bottled water

Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances

Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)

Port taxes & fees

Fall Sale: FREE Airfare | Reduced Fares | $50 Deposit 2025-2028 Voyage

Suites, Fares & Availability

Viking River Cruise Explorer Suite

Explorer Suite

Suite | Queen Bed | 445 Sq ft

River-view suite with private wrap around balcony offering 270-degree views off a spacious, separate sitting room, and French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door) in sleeping quarters

    Early Embarkation and priority stateroom access (12pm)

    Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows

    Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)

    Flat-screen TV with selection of live TV channels, Movies On Demand

    Additional flat-screen TV in sitting area

    110/220 volt outlets & USB ports

    Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor & hair dryer

    Premium Freyja® toiletries with Plush robes & slippers

    Telephone, safe, refrigerator, Binoculars

  • Welcome champagne; mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily); daily fruit plate
  • Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • Complimentary in-room breakfast service
  • Complimentary laundry & shoe shine services
  • Silver Spirits beverage package included
  • Private arrival/departure transfer in destination
  • Under-bed storage space with roomy wardrobe
  • Complimentary Viking Air Plus (US & CA only)

Vikin River AA Verandah Suite

Veranda Suite (AA, AB)

Suite | Queen Bed | 302 sq ft

The most spacious and luxury suite you will find on the ship, beautifully designed with larger balcony for stunning river view, comes with array of amenities

  • River-view suite with full-size veranda off a spacious, separate sitting room, and French Balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door) in sleeping quarters
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
  • Additional flat-screen TV in sitting area
  • 110/220 volt outlets
  • Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries, Plush robes & slippers
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator and Individual climate control
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • Welcome champagne; mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily); daily fruit plate
  • Binoculars
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • Complimentary laundry & shoe shine services
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
  • Complimentary Viking Air Plus (US & CA onl
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Veranda Stateroom (A, B)

Balcony | Queen Bed | 185 sq ft

Spacious River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda size: 185 sq ft (includes private veranda), Daily house keeping and turn down service. In room Amenities including mini bar

  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
  • 110/220 volt outlets
  • Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • Individual climate control
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
Viking river French Balcony

French Balcony Stateroom (C, D)

River View Room | Queen Bed | 150 sq ft

  • River-view stateroom with French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door) with attached bath. Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
    • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
    • Free Wi-Fi
    • Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
    • 110/220 volt outlets
    • Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
    • Premium Freyja® toiletries
    • Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
    • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
    • Individual climate control
    • Bottled water replenished daily
    • Under-bed suitcase storage space
    • Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
    Vikin standard room

    Standard Stateroom (E, F)

    Sealed Window | Queen Bed | 155 Sq Ft

    Spacious River-view stateroom with half-height picture window comes with abundance of extra perks and amenities, there is no finer way to travel.

    Stateroom Features:

    • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
    • Free Wi-Fi
    • Flat-screen TV with a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
    • 110/220 volt outlets
    • Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
    • Premium Freyja® toiletries
    • Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
    • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
    • Individual climate control
    • Bottled water replenished daily
    • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
    • Under-bed suitcase storage space
    • Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers

    Land Programs & Hotels

    Ship Details

    Viking Hemming River Ship

    The Viking River Ship Hemming is a stunning vessel designed for intimate river cruising. As part of Viking’s Longship fleet, it features sleek, modern design with Scandinavian-inspired interiors. Hemming offers 95 guests a comfortable and elegant experience, with all ocean-view staterooms, spacious public areas, and a relaxing sun deck. Perfectly built to navigate the rivers of Europe, it provides a luxurious yet cozy atmosphere, allowing guests to enjoy both the beauty of the landscapes and the rich cultural experiences of the regions visited.

    Occupancy106
    Length262 ft (80 m)
    Year built2014
    RouteEurope Rivers and Douro
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    Onboard Activities

    Vienna Christmas market river cruise

    Panoramic Vienna & Christmas Market

    Immerse in the fairytale atmosphere of Vienna’s markets and shop for unique gifts. Discover the magnificent architectural highlights of Vienna, Austria’s elegant capital, during a festive tour.
    Mozart & Strauss Concert - Viking Vienna Residence Orchestra

    Vienna - Mozart & Strauss Concert

    The classical music never stops in Vienna, as you will hear firsthand during this special concert, as the Vienna Residence Orchestra Serenades You, even the elegant architecture along the famed Ringstrasse seems to sing. On a daily basis, the city celebrates its long musical tradition with concerts in high-style venues.
    Budapest Xmas Market St. Stephen’s Basilica

    Budapest Xmas Market St. Stephen’s Basilica

    Delight in the twinkling lights of Budapest during the Christmas season and sample traditional Hungarian treats. Meet your guide and embark on a short drive to the illuminated St. Stephen’s Basilica, the city’s stunning neoclassical cathedral
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    Göttweig Abbey at Christmas

    Experience a Benedictine abbey where monks work and worship during a Privileged Access visit to Göttweig Abbey. Enjoy the vistas of the splendid Wachau Valley and the Danube River during a scenic drive, before arriving at the abbey, standing in all its majesty atop a hill.
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    Christmas Traditions in Passau

    Stroll historic Passau, watch an Advent wreath demonstration and sample a yuletide treat—gingerbread. Known as “the city of the three rivers” and founded more than 2,000 years ago, Passau is one of the oldest cities in Bavaria.
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    Salzburg at Christmas

    Spend the day in one of Austria’s most scenic alpine cities, Salzburg, and visit its renowned Christmas market. The setting of the beloved film The Sound of Music, Salzburg is also the birthplace of renowned classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

    All rates are quoted in USD and represent cost per person, based on double occupancy. Please contact us for the Single suplement rate.

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