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Christmas on the Danube
From £2,095 pp
Enjoy a magical journey immersing yourself in the spirit of Christmas. Delight in the festive atmosphere of Christmas markets along the Danube and indulge in local treats and cultural traditions. The festive season in Europe is nothing short of magical.
What’s Included:
- Return scheduled flights from the UK (fight supplements may apply)
- Christmas Eve in Vienna
- A selection of tours, excursions & Insider Experiences
- Enjoy an authentic Bavarian experience on board
- Complimentary soft drink, beer and local wine with lunch and dinner on board
- 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 7 Dinners
- Travelmarvel River Cruise Director and expert local guides
- Overseas transfers, port charges and tipping
Fly from the UK and arrive in the enthralling city of Budapest, where your river ship awaits on the Danube River. Enjoy a Welcome Reception and meet your fellow travellers and Cruise Director.
Day 2 - Budapest
Awake to views of one of the Danube’s most enchanting cities this morning. Disembark and learn the vibrant history of Budapest as your local guide takes you to a host of impressive sights.
Afterwards, get into the festive spirit with a visit to two of the city’s charming Christmas markets.
Back on board this evening, enjoy a delightful Gala Welcome Dinner while you cruise.
Day 3 - Vienna (Christmas Eve)
Take in Vienna’s Ringstrasse, plus enjoy a visit to St Stephen’s Cathedral.
Afterwards, wander through the Christmas markets and perhaps pick up a souvenir or two. As the scent of mulled wine and gingerbread fills the wintry air, you’ll come to realise that the festive season in Europe is nothing short of magical
Day 4 - Dürnstein & Melk (Christmas Day)
Celebrate a magical Christmas Day in the town of Durnstein and enjoy a stroll past rustic town houses and taverns.
Along the way, gaze up to the hilltop ruins of the castle where King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned. Cruise through the Wachau Valley to Melk.
Later tour through Melk Abbey, an active Benedictine monastery since 1089.
Day 5 - Aschach & Passau
Perhaps join an optional tour to Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic, or travel to Salzburg and enjoy the sights from ‘The Sound of Music’. Alternatively, stay on board and enjoy a relaxing sailing day to Passau. This evening, enjoy a Captain’s Farewell Dinner.
Insider Experience
Tonight, enjoy a traditional Bavarian experience on board. Sample delicious local beer and snacks, accompanied by traditional folk music, song and dance.
Day 6 - Regensburg
Continue along the Danube River to Regensburg, located in the Bavarian region of southern Germany. Here, join a guided tour of the city’s historic streets, medieval buildings, and cultural sites.
Day 7 - Nuremberg
Take a city tour this afternoon, which includes sights such as the Zeppelin Field and the Palace of Justice. Afterwards explore Nuremberg further at leisure.
Day 8 - Nuremberg, Disembark Ship
After breakfast today, disembark your ship in Nuremberg and be transferred to the airport in Munich for your onward flight to the UK.
Travelmarvel Polaris, and her sister ships Vega and Capella, offer stylish contemporary design and a host of modern facilities and amenities to make your journey truly memorable.
Multiple dining styles are available on your trip. Choose from a more formal Dining experience in the Constellations Restaurant, where regional specialties are always featured. For more relaxed dining, lighter, buffet options are available in the True North Lounge, or head to McGeary’s Bar, an Irish pub serving traditional pub fare. Wherever you dine, lunch and dinner is always accompanied with complimentary local wine and beer, as well as soft drinks.
The large Sun Deck offers space to relax and unwind whilst enjoying the passing scenery. Perhaps take a dip in the whirlpool, practice your putting or take a drink at the outdoor Bar. One great new feature of these ships is the large Sky Deck Terrace. At half a deck lower than the rear Sun Deck this area is accessible even when passing through locks and under bridges – particularity useful on cruises that pass along the Main river and Main Danube Canal.
Staterooms and suites on the middle and upper decks feature floor to ceiling windows, that drop down to create a French (Juliette) balcony at the touch of a button. All have personal climate control, en-suite bathrooms, double or twin beds and TV, safe and mini-fridge.
Onboard Features & Facilities
- Comfortable outside cabins and suites, most with opening floor to ceiling windows and french Balcony
- Sun deck with 360-degree views, shaded sitting area, putting green & whirlpool
- Lower level Sky Deck Terrace & Bar
- Open seating Constellation Restaurant with tables for 4 to 8 guests
- Panoramic views from the True North Lounge and open-air Alfresco Lounge
- McGeary’s Bar offering drinks and pub style meals
- Lift to all internal decks
- Fitness room, walking track & bicycles for use on shore
- Air conditioned throughout
- Onboard shop *
- Laundry service*
* Payable locally.
Accommodation & Amenities
91 spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms and suites range in size from 153 – 258 ft² .
Most accommodations featuring floor to ceiling glass sliding doors opening to a French Balcony, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish.
Such is the attention to detail on this vessel that all guest accommodation has specially designed blackout curtains and blinds to keep out the light until you choose to open them.
Owners Suite
258 ft² – Upper Deck
- Floor to ceiling window dropping down to a French balcony with two chairs and a table
- Enhanced sitting area with sofa and armchair
- Larger private bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with quality bath products and fluffy bathrobes
- Hotel Queen size beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen HD television
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Cat P, A & A+
167 ft² – Upper Deck
- Floor to ceiling window dropping down to a French balcony
- Private marble bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with quality bath products
- Hotel Queen size beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen HD television
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Cat B+, B & C
167 ft² – Middle Deck
- Floor to ceiling glass doors opening to a French balcony
- Private marble bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with quality bath products
- Hotel Queen size beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen HD television
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Cat D & E
153 ft² – Lower Deck
- High-level fixed twin windows
- Private marble bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with quality bath products
- Hotel Queen size beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen HD television
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Travelmarvel Polaris – Deck Plan
| Depart | Ship | Embark | From |
|---|
| Dec 22 | Travelmarvel Polaris | Amsterdam | £2095 | Save £500pp | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat LD | Lower Deck | 153 ft², Fixed Windows | £2095 | Was £2595 | |
| Cat MD | Middle Deck | 167 ft², French Balcony | £2695 | Was £3195 | |
| Cat UD | Upper Deck | 167 ft², French Balcony | £2845 | Was £3345 | |
| Owner's Suite | Upper Deck | 258 ft², French Balcony | £3345 | Was £3845 |
Christmas on the Danube
What a lovely destination for Christmas.
Enjoy European hospitality and traditions along the Danube, it really is a wonderful trip.
