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Trip Namedanube christmas market cruise

DepartsNov 282026

Duration7Nights

Shipviking egil

Cruise Typeriver cruises

Fares From$3,999 PP

Cruise CodeCW202510030

itinerary
what's included
cabins & suites
land programs
ship details
onboard activities

Itinerary & Excursions

A list of all excursions and itineraries.
Day	Date	Port	Arrive	Depart
1	Nov 28Sat	Regensburg, Germany	-	-
2	Nov 29Sun	Regensburg, Germany	-	-
3	Nov 30Mon	Passau, Germany	-	-
4	Dec 1Tue	Scenic Sailing: Wachau Valley – Krems – Vienna	-	-
5	Dec 2Wed	Vienna, Austria	-	-
6	Dec 3Thu	Vienna, Austria	-	-
7	Dec 4Fri	Scenic Sailing: Danube Bend & Budapest	-	-
8	Dec 5Sat	Budapest, Hungary	-	-

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season as you sail the legendary “Blue Danube” through Hungary, Austria, and Germany. Discover grand capitals, medieval towns, and storybook villages, each aglow with festive charm. Browse Budapest’s twinkling Christmas market, where stalls overflow with local crafts and seasonal treats. In Vienna, immerse yourself in the cheerful spirit as you shop for handmade ornaments and sip warm mulled wine. Journey to Regensburg, one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities, and experience its enchanting Christmas festivities. This festive river cruise is the perfect way to enjoy timeless traditions, cultural treasures, and the joy of the holidays.

What's Included

Hotel-style Accomodation

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner with Snacks

Soft Drinks & Water

World-Class Shows & Entertainment

Sail Away Parties & Theme Nights

Pool & hot tubs

Gym & Fitness Center

Spa & 5-star Amenities

Port taxes & charges

Shuttle from Port to city where applicable

Guided Excursions

Drinks Package

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

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Suites, Fares & Availability

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)

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

Veranda Stateroom (A, B)

Balcony | Queen Bed | 205 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

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

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 Egil

The Viking Egil is a modern Viking Longship launched in 2016, offering an intimate and elegant river cruise experience along Europe's scenic rivers. With a capacity of 190 guests, the ship features 95 comfortable outside staterooms, including Veranda Suites and Explorer Suites. Guests can enjoy panoramic views from the Sun Deck, dine al fresco at the Aquavit Terrace & Lounge, and relax in the Lounge & Bar with floor-to-ceiling windows. The ship also boasts eco-friendly hybrid engines, ensuring a smooth and sustainable journey.

Occupancy190

Tonnage3140 tons

Length443 ft (135 m)

Year built2016

RouteRhine River

Viking ship Durnstein Danube Wachau Valley

Ship Facilities

Ship Dining

Vikings culinary experience, sea day dinning

Ship Entertainment

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Onboard Activities

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

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

Wachau Valley, Göttweig Abbey Danube river

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.

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.

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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