* ALL TOURS INCLUDED * 4* SUPERIOR MS VIVIENNE CRUISE CHRISTMAS MARKETS & DANUBE RIVER & 3 COUNTRIES - 2026
8 December 2026 – 12 December 2026
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4 Nights, 5 Days
Tour details
Day 2 December 09, 2026 Vienna - Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens
After breakfast on board, we visit Schönbrunn Palace, the summer residence of the Habsburg Dynasty and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In this palace, one of the most magnificent examples of Baroque architecture, we will visit opulent salons, official reception rooms, and luxurious interiors where we will witness the life of the imperial family. After the palace tour, we will have the opportunity to enjoy a pleasant walk and take photos in the spacious Schönbrunn Gardens, famous for their symmetrical layout and statues. Guests who wish may spend free time in the gardens or explore points offering views over Vienna.
Return to our ship at the scheduled time. Our ship will depart from Vienna Port at 18:30.
Dinner and overnight on our ship.
Day 3 December 10, 2026 Budapest
Our ship will arrive in Budapest at 10:30 in the morning. After breakfast on board, we begin our city tour of Budapest, a city spread across both banks of the Danube River that takes on a completely different atmosphere during the Christmas season.
During our city tour; Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, Chain Bridge, Parliament Building, and Heroes’ Square will be seen panoramically, and information about Budapest’s history and architecture will be provided.
After our tour, free time will be given at Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market, considered one of Europe’s most enjoyable Christmas markets. At this magical market, there will be opportunities to enjoy traditional Hungarian flavors, mulled wine, handmade souvenirs, and Christmas decorations.
Return to our ship at the scheduled time. Dinner will be served on our ship.
Our ship will depart from Budapest Port at 21:00, and we will spend the night on board.
Day 4 December 11, 2026 Bratislava
Our ship will arrive in Bratislava at 14:00 noon. Upon arrival, we begin our city tour of Bratislava, one of the cutest capitals of Central Europe.
During our tour; Bratislava Castle, St. Martin’s Cathedral, Michael Gate, Old Town Square, and historic streets will be seen. After our tour in the city center, free time will be given at Bratislava Christmas Markets, which add a special atmosphere to the city during the Christmas season. At these markets, there will be opportunities to enjoy local Slovak flavors, hot drinks, and handmade souvenirs.
Return to our ship at the scheduled time. Dinner and overnight on our ship.
Day 5 December 12, 2026 Vienna – Istanbul
Our ship will arrive in Vienna in the morning hours. After breakfast on board, we complete our disembarkation procedures.
Until the airport transfer time, free time will be provided for personal activities, free time in the city, and shopping. Guests who wish can visit Parndorf Outlet via the free transfer organized by us. The outlet transfer will be provided by us.
Transfer to the airport at the scheduled time.
Departure for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1888 at 19:05.
Arrival in Istanbul at 23:30 local time and end of our tour.
Day 1 December 08, 2026 Istanbul – Vienna
We transfer to Istanbul Airport International Terminal. We meet with our guide at 05:30, and after baggage and passport procedures, we depart for Vienna on Turkish Airlines flight TK1883 at 08:30. Upon arrival in Vienna at 08:35 local time, passport and customs procedures are completed. Afterwards, we begin our city tour of Vienna. Our tour starts with an approximately 20-minute photo stop at Hundertwasserhaus (The House of Hundred Waters), a work by the famous architect Hundertwasser. Then, we take a short walk around Belvedere Palace and proceed to the city center.
In the city center, our panoramic tour continues along Ringstrasse, where Vienna’s magnificent buildings are located; Vienna State Opera House, Parliament Building, Burg Theatre, and Votiv Church will be seen. We move to the Old Town area and take a short break at St. Stephen’s Square, where St. Stephen’s Cathedral is located.
During our tour, other sights include Graben and Kohlmarkt streets, Michaeler Square, Hofburg Palace, Albertina Square (home of the Spanish Riding School), the Opera House, and the historic Hotel Sacher.
Free time will be provided in the city center for lunch (lunch is at guests’ expense). In the afternoon, we transfer to our ship and settle into our cabins.
On board, after the welcome cocktail where the captain and crew will be introduced, dinner will be served.
Overnight on our ship, which will remain anchored at Vienna Port.
We transfer to Istanbul Airport International Terminal. We meet with our guide at 05:30, and after baggage and passport procedures, we depart for Vienna on Turkish Airlines flight TK1883 at 08:30. Upon arrival in Vienna at 08:35 local time, passport and customs procedures are completed. Afterwards, we begin our city tour of Vienna. Our tour starts with an approximately 20-minute photo stop at Hundertwasserhaus (The House of Hundred Waters), a work by the famous architect Hundertwasser. Then, we take a short walk around Belvedere Palace and proceed to the city center.
In the city center, our panoramic tour continues along Ringstrasse, where Vienna’s magnificent buildings are located; Vienna State Opera House, Parliament Building, Burg Theatre, and Votiv Church will be seen. We move to the Old Town area and take a short break at St. Stephen’s Square, where St. Stephen’s Cathedral is located.
During our tour, other sights include Graben and Kohlmarkt streets, Michaeler Square, Hofburg Palace, Albertina Square (home of the Spanish Riding School), the Opera House, and the historic Hotel Sacher.
Free time will be provided in the city center for lunch (lunch is at guests’ expense). In the afternoon, we transfer to our ship and settle into our cabins.
On board, after the welcome cocktail where the captain and crew will be introduced, dinner will be served.
Overnight on our ship, which will remain anchored at Vienna Port.
Day 2 December 09, 2026 Vienna - Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens
After breakfast on board, we visit Schönbrunn Palace, the summer residence of the Habsburg Dynasty and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In this palace, one of the most magnificent examples of Baroque architecture, we will visit opulent salons, official reception rooms, and luxurious interiors where we will witness the life of the imperial family. After the palace tour, we will have the opportunity to enjoy a pleasant walk and take photos in the spacious Schönbrunn Gardens, famous for their symmetrical layout and statues. Guests who wish may spend free time in the gardens or explore points offering views over Vienna.
Return to our ship at the scheduled time. Our ship will depart from Vienna Port at 18:30.
Dinner and overnight on our ship.
Day 3 December 10, 2026 Budapest
Our ship will arrive in Budapest at 10:30 in the morning. After breakfast on board, we begin our city tour of Budapest, a city spread across both banks of the Danube River that takes on a completely different atmosphere during the Christmas season.
During our city tour; Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, Chain Bridge, Parliament Building, and Heroes’ Square will be seen panoramically, and information about Budapest’s history and architecture will be provided.
After our tour, free time will be given at Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market, considered one of Europe’s most enjoyable Christmas markets. At this magical market, there will be opportunities to enjoy traditional Hungarian flavors, mulled wine, handmade souvenirs, and Christmas decorations.
Return to our ship at the scheduled time. Dinner will be served on our ship.
Our ship will depart from Budapest Port at 21:00, and we will spend the night on board.
Day 4 December 11, 2026 Bratislava
Our ship will arrive in Bratislava at 14:00 noon. Upon arrival, we begin our city tour of Bratislava, one of the cutest capitals of Central Europe.
During our tour; Bratislava Castle, St. Martin’s Cathedral, Michael Gate, Old Town Square, and historic streets will be seen. After our tour in the city center, free time will be given at Bratislava Christmas Markets, which add a special atmosphere to the city during the Christmas season. At these markets, there will be opportunities to enjoy local Slovak flavors, hot drinks, and handmade souvenirs.
Return to our ship at the scheduled time. Dinner and overnight on our ship.
Day 5 December 12, 2026 Vienna – Istanbul
Our ship will arrive in Vienna in the morning hours. After breakfast on board, we complete our disembarkation procedures.
Until the airport transfer time, free time will be provided for personal activities, free time in the city, and shopping. Guests who wish can visit Parndorf Outlet via the free transfer organized by us. The outlet transfer will be provided by us.
Transfer to the airport at the scheduled time.
Departure for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1888 at 19:05.
Arrival in Istanbul at 23:30 local time and end of our tour.
What's included
- Turkish Airlines economy class airfare and taxes for Istanbul / Vienna / Istanbul
- Full board accommodation on the 4*Superior MS Vivienne Gemisi. (Full board service begins with dinner on the day of boarding the ship and ends with breakfast on the day of disembarkation.)
- City tours of Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava.
- Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens tour and entrance tickets in Vienna
- Parndorf Outlet tour in Vienna
- All transfers specified in the program
- Professional Turkish guide services
- Mandatory Travel & Health insurance
Not included
- Schengen visa fee. (Multiple-entry Schengen visa required)
- Exit tax from the country
- Personal expenses
- All alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on board.
- Comprehensive travel insurance with cancellation coverage (Coverage up to a maximum of 5000 Euro – Cancellation coverage applies in case of acute illness or accident. SURPRIM applies for those over 65 years old. Insurance fee varies according to tour price. Please inquire)
Need to Know
NOTE: The cancellation conditions above apply only to the cruise portion. Airfare and visa fees, if applicable, will be deducted separately!
Cancellation and Refund Conditions;
Relative to the tour departure date;
Relative to the tour departure date;
- Cancellation without penalty up to 120 days
- Between 119 days – 90 days: 30%
- Between 89 days – 60 days: 50%
- Between 59 days – 30 days: 70%
- Between 29 days and the tour departure day: 100% penalty applies!
NOTE: The cancellation conditions above apply only to the cruise portion. Airfare and visa fees, if applicable, will be deducted separately!