Christmas Markets of the Danube 2023
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Cinnamon, mulled wine and lebkuchen…
Embrace the festive spirit and visit some of the most popular Christmas markets in Europe. Enjoy time to relax on board Spirit of the Danube before stepping ashore in Linz, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest where you can experience the festive atmosphere and browse stalls laden with unique handicrafts and tempting culinary delights, from Linzer torte and lebkuchen to mulled wine and Weihnachtspunsch.
Itinerary
Spirit of the Danube

Travel to Vienna and transfer to Linz to embark your ship, Spirit of the Danube.

Depart 1900.
Every year the city of Linz hosts a major Christmas market on its main square, surrounded by elegant Baroque-style buildings.
Look forward to browsing stalls brimming with all sorts of handicrafts and culinary delights, such as spicy gingerbread and the traditional Austrian pastry, Linzer torte. Glühwein, a warming mix of red wine, cinnamon, oranges and cloves is another speciality sold here.

Arrive 1300. Depart 2300
This afternoon your ship arrives on the outskirts of Vienna and you can transfer by coach to the city centre to visit the Krippenmarkt, December market.
The stalls at the Spittelberg quarter in the Neubau district, home to Biedermeier-style buildings occupied by bars and restaurants, sell various objets d’art, silver jewellery, enamel and ceramics.

Arrive 0800. Depart 2000.
Arrive this morning in Slovakia's capital where the streets will be adorned with twinkling lights and Christmas trees.
The city’s Christmas market, usually held at the Main Square and Hviezdoslav Square, has numerous stalls laden with tempting goodies. Treat yourself to a mug of mead or steaming mulled wine while enjoying the festive atmosphere.

Arrive 1100.
Budapest is a city made up of two parts: Buda and Pest, built on opposite banks of the Danube. The cities have been officially united since 1873, but they are still very different in character.
Buda is the older and more graceful, with its cobbled streets, medieval architecture and UNESCO-listed Buda Castle, while Pest is the administrative and commercial centre, with wide avenues and 19th-century public buildings.
Vörösmarty Square hosts the city’s oldest and largest Christmas market where countless food merchants and craft vendors sell their wares. This venue is popular with Hungarian musicians who can often be heard entertaining the shoppers.
Disembark and travel to the airport for your return flight.
Including...
All Inclusive†
Cruise Director
Plus...
- Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner
- Entertainment and activities on board
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
- All gratuities on board
- Return flights and transfers
Included visits
- Linz Christmas market
- Vienna Christmas market
- Bratislava Christmas market
- Budapest Christmas market
Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration available in selected ports.
†The included drinks are available on board from 9am to midnight and include non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Excludes branded spirits.