Itinerary
- Day 1
Vienna
You'll arrive in Vienna and get settled into your cabin on the M/S Vivaldi before the 6:00 p.m. boarding time. After dropping off your bags, head to the welcome cocktail reception to meet the crew and other passengers. Dinner with Austrian specialties is on the menu tonight.
- Meals
- Dinner (Austrian flair dinner)
Included Activities
- Board M/S Vivaldi ship
- Welcome cocktail reception with crew introduction
Landmarks/POIs Vienna - Day 2
Vienna to Budapest
There's an optional guided tour available to check out Vienna's Christmas markets and historic sites like the Old City, Hofburg Palace, and the Sisi Museum. You can browse handcrafted gifts and seasonal treats at the medieval Christmas Market if you join the tour. The ship departs Vienna in the afternoon, and you'll cruise toward Budapest as the day winds down.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Access to Vienna Christmas Market
- Cruise towards Budapest with scenic Danube views
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Vienna including Old City, Hofburg (former Imperial Palace of the Habsburg dynasty), and Sisi Museum
Landmarks/POIs Hofburg Palace Sisi Museum Vienna Christmas Market - Day 3
Budapest
You'll arrive in Budapest, known as the 'Paris of the East,' and can join an optional guided tour covering the hilly Buda side and the flat Pest expanse, both recognized as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites. The afternoon is free for exploring museums or wandering through local markets on your own. Later this evening, the ship leaves for Bratislava, cruising through the scenic Danube Bend.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Lavish dinner and evening entertainment onboard)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Danube Bend towards Bratislava
- Lavish dinner and entertainment onboard
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Budapest including Buda and Pest districts
- Visit city museums
- Explore local markets
Landmarks/POIs Budapest Danube River - Day 4
Bratislava
Starting early, you'll cruise through beautiful Danube passages with snow-covered hills and valleys surrounding you. Once you arrive in Bratislava, there's an optional guided tour of the well-preserved Baroque Old Town and White Fortress, followed by time at the Christmas Market. You'll have free time for shopping and dinner before the gala dinner this evening, then the ship departs late for Vienna.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner onboard)
Included Activities
- Scenic morning cruise on Danube
- Access to Bratislava Christmas Market
- Gala dinner onboard
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bratislava historic sights and churches
- Explore Christmas Market stalls and local cuisine
Landmarks/POIs Bratislava Old Town White Fortress Main Square Hviezdoslavovo Square Bratislava Christmas Market - Day 5
Vienna to Prague
The ship reaches Vienna early, and you'll have breakfast onboard before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. From there, you'll transfer to Prague, the 'City of a Hundred Spires.' After settling in, spend the rest of the day exploring at your own pace, whether that's wandering through Mala Strana toward Prague Castle, checking out St Nicholas Church, finding hip cafes in Vinohrady, or walking around Old Town Square with its medieval buildings and famous Astronomical Clock.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on M/S Vivaldi before disembarkation)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on M/S Vivaldi before disembarkation
- Transfer from Vienna to Prague
Optional Activities
- Walk through Mala Strana district
- Visit Prague Castle
- Explore St Nicholas Church
- Discover Vinohrady neighborhood cafes and eateries
- Visit Old Town Square
- Climb Old Town Hall Tower for bird's eye city view
- Stroll along Charles Bridge to Hradcany District
Landmarks/POIs Prague Castle St Nicholas Church Old Town Square Old Town Hall Astronomical Clock Church of Our Lady Before Tyn Stone Bell House Kinsky Palace Charles Bridge Mala Strana Vinohrady Hradcany District Prague Christmas Market - Day 6
Prague
There's an optional guided tour of Prague's main attractions if you want all the highlights covered. Later, spend time at the festive Christmas Markets hunting for puppets, toys, hand-woven clothes, and garnet rings, plus pernik (special Czech gingerbread cookies). In the evening, join other travelers for a farewell dinner to wrap up your trip and share memories from the cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Access to Prague Christmas Market
- Farewell dinner with fellow travelers
Optional Activities
- Exclusive guided tour of Prague highlights
- Shopping at Christmas Markets
- Sample pernik (Czech gingerbread)
Landmarks/POIs Prague Christmas Market - Day 7
Prague to Home
Have breakfast and finish up your Christmas cruise adventure. You can arrange your own airport transfer or head out to your next destination from here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
