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Christmas Time on the Danube & Budapest 2025|2026 - 7 Days (from Vienna to Budapest)

7 days
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From Vienna to Budapest
4.4
26 traveler reviews
Christmas Time on the Danube & Budapest 2025|2026 - 7 Days (from Vienna to Budapest) - Emerald Cruises
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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
Age range 12 to 90

Places You’ll See

  • Vienna
    Vienna
  • Bratislava
    Bratislava
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Highlights

  • Explore Vienna's magical Christmas markets
  • Tour Vienna's iconic sights along the Ringstrasse
  • Stroll through Bratislava's festive streets
  • Experience a traditional folklore show in Budapest
  • Discover Budapest's Christmas markets and crafts

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Vienna
  2. Day 2 Vienna 
  3. Day 3 Bratislava
  4. Day 4 Budapest
  5. Day 5 Budapest
  6. Day 6 Budapest
  7. Day 7 Budapest
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Emerald Cruises

4.4
(26 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

440

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

95%

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    · May 8th, 2024
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Dates & Availability

7 days
Christmas Time on the Danube & Budapest 2025|2026 - 7 Days (from Vienna to Budapest)
From Vienna to Budapest

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 279616

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    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.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before September 10th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 10th, 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.
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