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Overview
A festive extravaganza celebrating two holidays in a truly extraordinary fashion across four countries. Cruise the mighty Danube, visiting classic capitals like Budapest and Vienna. Spend Christmas Eve in Passau, then ring in the New Year in elegant style in Budapest. Festive celebrations are plentiful during this cruise - what better way to create perfect holiday memories?
Commemorate a splendid musical heritage as you lift your voice and sing 'Silent Night' in Oberndorf, where the beloved Christmas carol was composed. Meet the Count of Castle Clam. Spend Christmas Day in Salzburg and enjoy a holiday lunch within the walls of St. Peter’s Abbey. Discover the seasonal delicacies of Slovakia in Bratislava’s picturesque downtown and enjoy the merriment of traditional hospitality in an Austrian wine village. Ring out the old year and ring in the new with art, wine, and song as you cruise through four nations during this enchanting season.
Package Information
Shared group transfers on the first and last day of the cruise
Ten nights' accommodation in a riverview stateroom on board the S.S. Maria Theresa
All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
Captain's welcome and farewell receptions
Unlimited beverages on board, including fine wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, mineral water, speciality coffee and tea
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Eight days' of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all shore excursions
Use of nordic walking sticks
Visit four UNESCO World Heritage sites
Services of an experienced Uniworld cruise manager
Captivating onboard local entertainment
Cultural enrichment, including a signature lecture: 'Christmas traditions in Germany'
Nuremberg city tour with Christmas Market
Bamberg walking discovery tour with Christmas Market
Wurzburg Residence with Christmas Market
Port charges
Cruise itinerary:
- Day 1: Passau (embark)
- Day 2: Passau
- Day 3: Linz (Salzburg)
- Day 4: Grein
- Day 5: Melk, cruising the Wachau Valley, Durnstein
- Day 6: Vienna
- Day 7: Vienna
- Day 8: Bratislava
- Day 9: Budapest
- Day 10: Budapest
- Day 11: Budapest (disembark)
Book by 31 October 2025. Excludes flights, travel insurance, visas, and anything of a personal nature not mentioned above. Prices start from the advertised price and are based on a per-person rate, sharing a double room, unless otherwise stated. Advanced purchases, peak season surcharges, block-out periods and minimum stay conditions may apply. Prices are subject to change due to airfare increases, currency fluctuations, and availability. Terms and Conditions apply.
Pricing
Uniworld - Enchanting Christmas and New Year's Cruise, 10 nights from R67 000 pps
Cruise only - R67 000 pps
Terms & Conditions
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Travel Dates: Selected departure dates: 23 December 2025 and 02 January 2026.
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