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Trip Namedanube christmas market cruise
DepartsNov 282026
Duration7Nights
Cruise Typeriver cruises
Fares From$3,999 PP
Cruise CodeCW202510030
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Itinerary & Excursions

A list of all excursions and itineraries.
DayDatePortArriveDepart
1Nov 28SatRegensburg, Germany--
2Nov 29SunRegensburg, Germany--
3Nov 30MonPassau, Germany--
4Dec 1TueScenic Sailing: Wachau Valley – Krems – Vienna--
5Dec 2WedVienna, Austria--
6Dec 3ThuVienna, Austria--
7Dec 4FriScenic Sailing: Danube Bend & Budapest--
8Dec 5SatBudapest, 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

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

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Suites, Fares & Availability

Viking 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 & pillowsFree Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)Flat-screen TV with selection of live TV channels, Movies On DemandAdditional flat-screen TV in sitting area110/220 volt outlets & USB portsLarge private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor & hair dryerPremium Freyja® toiletries with Plush robes & slippersTelephone, safe, refrigerator, BinocularsWelcome champagne; mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily); daily fruit plate Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selectionsStateroom steward & twice-daily housekeepingComplimentary in-room breakfast serviceComplimentary laundry & shoe shine servicesSilver Spirits beverage package includedPrivate arrival/departure transfer in destinationUnder-bed storage space with roomy wardrobeComplimentary Viking Air Plus (US & CA only)

Vikin river Veranda 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 & pillowsFree 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 programmingAdditional flat-screen TV in sitting area110/220 volt outletsLarge private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, anti-fog mirror & hair dryerPremium Freyja® toiletries, Plush robes & slippersTelephone, safe, refrigerator and Individual climate controlBottled water replenished dailyWelcome champagne; mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily); daily fruit plateBinocularsStateroom steward & twice-daily housekeepingComplimentary laundry & shoe shine servicesUnder-bed suitcase storage spaceRoomy wardrobe with wooden hangersComplimentary Viking Air Plus (US & CA onl

Vikin Mani river ship french balcony

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 & pillowsFree Wi-Fi Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming110/220 volt outletsPrivate bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, anti-fog mirror & hair dryerPremium Freyja® toiletriesPlush robes & slippers (upon request)Telephone, safe, refrigeratorIndividual climate controlBottled water replenished dailyStateroom steward & twice-daily housekeepingUnder-bed suitcase storage spaceRoomy 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 & pillowsFree Wi-Fi Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming110/220 volt outletsPrivate bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, anti-fog mirror & hair dryerPremium Freyja® toiletriesPlush robes & slippers (upon request)Telephone, safe, refrigeratorIndividual climate controlBottled water replenished daily Under-bed suitcase storage spaceRoomy wardrobe with wooden hangers

Viking standard Cabin - river view

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 & pillowsFree Wi-Fi Flat-screen TV with a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming110/220 volt outletsPrivate bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, anti-fog mirror & hair dryerPremium Freyja® toiletriesPlush robes & slippers (upon request)Telephone, safe, refrigeratorIndividual climate controlBottled water replenished dailyStateroom steward & twice-daily housekeepingUnder-bed suitcase storage spaceRoomy 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
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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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