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$8,638

NZ $2,622 per person

Christmas time on the Danube 2025|2026 - 5 Days (from Budapest to Vienna)

5 days

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From Budapest to Vienna

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NZ $2,622 per person

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Plan your adventure:

Gold Operator: Emerald Cruises
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+

Places You’ll See

Bratislava
Vienna

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Highlights

Explore Budapest with a guided city tour
Enjoy a traditional dinner and folklore show
Stroll through festive Christmas markets
Discover Vienna's magical Christmas markets
Experience local traditions and yuletide drinks

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Budapest
Day 2 Budapest
Day 3 Bratislava
Day 4 Vienna
Day 5 Vienna

What's Included

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Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport
Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Operated by

Emerald Cruises

4.3

(27 reviews)

Number of tours

550

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

94%

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Emerald Cruises Ship

Emerald Dawn
Built in 2015 and with an accommodation capacity of 182 passengers, Emerald Dawn navigates the waters of the Rhine, Danube, Main and Mose… Read more
Built
2015
Guests
182
Crew
47
Length
135m
Suites
92
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Bad
1.0
Tour Operator
Emerald Cruises
4.3

KD
Kelley
· November 25th, 2023
Would not recommend to a single person. Two days in a row the tours we booked were cancelled. Both trips were in my top three reasons to take this cruise, so am extremely angry. Furthermore, the trip to the Bavarian Forest was cancelled on the basis of A SINGLE PART of the tour being closed. The woman in charge of the activities on the Emerald Destiny should be fired over her handling of that situation. Additionally, none of the Christmas markets, the main advertised feature of the cruise, were open! The food was also awful. Would give 0 stars if I could.
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Trip date: November 2023

Dates & Availability

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Upcoming departures

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Emerald Dawn
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From

$8,638

-70%

NZ $2,622 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 200814

Currencies
€
Euro
Austria
Ft
Forint
Hungary
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
Type C
Hungary and Slovakia
Type E
Hungary and Slovakia
Type F
Hungary and Slovakia
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria, Hungary and Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary and Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary and Slovakia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before November 4th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 4th, 2025, a minimum payment of $1,000 is required to confirm your booking with Emerald Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- The following cards are accepted for "Emerald Cruises" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
- TourRadar can request Emerald Cruises to hold spaces for you for up to 48 hours without any credit card details.
- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Emerald Cruises. Please familiarize yourself with the Emerald Cruises payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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