Itinerary
- Day 1
River Cruise Embarkation
You'll board the MS Albertina at the river port starting at 16:00. Get your cabin sorted and take time to settle in, soaking up the Christmas atmosphere on deck or in the ship's public spaces. You'll spend your first night on board.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome buffet on the embarkation day)
- Day 2
Vienna
After breakfast, you can either join a guided panoramic tour of Vienna's iconic landmarks or wander through the city on your own. Later in the afternoon, there's another optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace if you're interested. By evening, the ship departs for Budapest. You'll sleep on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early-riser breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Panoramic guided tour of Vienna including Opera House, City Hall, Parliament, Burgtheater, and Hofburg Palace
- Optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site and summer residence of the Imperial House of Austria)
Landmarks/POIs Vienna State Opera House Vienna City Hall Austrian Parliament Building Burgtheater Hofburg Palace Schönbrunn Palace - Day 3
Budapest
Budapest sits on both sides of the Danube, with traditional Buda on one bank and the more modern Pest across the water. You can take an optional guided tour hitting the main attractions or explore at your own pace throughout the day. At 18:00, the ship heads toward Bratislava. Overnight stays on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early-riser breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Budapest including Parliament, Opera House, Heroes' Square, Market, Chain Bridge, and Fisherman's Bastion with views over the city
Landmarks/POIs Hungarian Parliament Building Budapest Opera House Heroes' Square Great Market Hall Chain Bridge Fisherman's Bastion - Day 4
Bratislava
An optional guided tour walks you through Bratislava's imperial highlights like the National Theater, St. Martin's Cathedral, Michael's Gate, the old town hall, and the fortress overlooking the city. After the tour finishes, you'll sail back to Vienna. Later, there's the Captain's Dinner in the evening. You'll stay on board that night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early-riser breakfast), Lunch, Dinner (Welcome and farewell captain's dinner with special menu)
Included Activities
- Captain's Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bratislava including National Theater, St. Martin's Cathedral, Michael's Gate, old town hall, and rock fortress
Landmarks/POIs Slovak National Theater St. Martin's Cathedral Michael's Gate Bratislava Old Town Hall Bratislava Castle - Day 5
Disembarkation
You'll disembark after breakfast, and that's where the tour ends. If you need a transfer from Vienna port to the airport or vice versa, that's available for an extra fee.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early-riser breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Transfer from Vienna port to Vienna airport or reverse (available for extra cost)
