Christmas Markets of the Danube: Budapest to Vienna
Browse stalls laden with tempting treats and local handicrafts at leisure as you experience the magical atmosphere at the most popular Christmas markets in Europe. Visit Budapest where Vörösmarty Square hosts the city’s oldest and largest Christmas market and then spend a relaxing day on board Spirit of the Danube en route to Bratislava.
Here, the Christmas market is usually held at the Main Square and Hviezdoslav Square, and numerous stalls sit against a scenic backdrop of historic buildings. Continue overnight to Vienna and the Krippenmarkt, December market, to browse the stalls independently.
This all-inclusive festive river cruise to Europe in 2025 is the perfect prelude to Christmas, with the opportunity to do some last-minute Christmas shopping.
This river cruise operates a reverse itinerary: Christmas Markets of the Danube: Vienna to Budapest. Timings will differ.
Leaving from:
Budapest
Cruise ship:
Spirit of the Danube
Visiting:
Budapest •
Budapest •
Budapest •
Bratislava •
From
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Saga Cruises
Saga’s ships have redefined British boutique cruising with their contemporary and stylish aesthetic, and impressive feat of engineering.
More akin to boutique hotels than cruise ships, vessels offer an intimate, relaxed and luxurious style of cruising that will no doubt appeal to its mature clientele - who value sumptuous public spaces, exquisitely appointed cabins and excellent cuisine over cutting-edge, high-tech facilities.
182
Passengers
40
Crew
2022
Launched
135m
Length
11m
Width
4
Decks
EUR
Currency
Cruise Itinerary
Days 1 - 2
Budapest, Hungary
Day 3
River travel
Day 3
Budapest, Hungary
Day 4
Bratislava, Slovakia
Days 5 - 6
Vienna, Austria
Days 1 - 2
Budapest, Hungary
Day 3
River travel
Day 3
Budapest, Hungary
Day 4
Bratislava, Slovakia
Days 5 - 6
Vienna, Austria
Ship Details
Saga Cruises
Spirit of the Danube
Spirit of the Danube is our second purpose-built river cruise ship and promises the same levels of comfort, service and value as her sister-ship Spirit of the Rhine. With the addition of the latest engine technology to significantly reduce emissions, ensuring that our ship is one of the greenest on the rivers.
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