Christmas and New Year on the Danube
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£3,866pp
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£3,866pp
Christmas and New Year on the Danube
Celebrate Christmas and the New Year amid the beautiful wintery riverscapes of Austria, Germany, Slovakia and Hungary. Enjoy the festive atmosphere, mulled wine and traditional Christmas dinner on board Spirit of the Danube, ringing in the New Year with on-board celebrations.
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Itinerary
✓ 21/12/2025: UK to Vienna, Austria
Travel to Vienna and embark Spirit of the Danube.
✓ 22/12/2025: Vienna, Austria
Vienna is the capital of Austria: home to the waltz, coffee houses, the Prater wheel and one of the world's finest opera houses.
✓ 23/12/2025 Melk, Austria
The historic town of Melk features architectural styles from across the centuries. Continue overnight towards Passau.
✓ 24/12/2025 Christmas Eve in Passau, Germany
Passau is located at the confluence of the Danube, the Ilz and the Inn. The surrounding wooded hills create a photogenic backdrop to the city's towers, spires and red-roofed houses.
✓ 25/12/2025: Christmas Day - Passau to Regensburg
Following an early departure from Passau Spirit of the Danube will spend the day cruising towards Regensburg. Look forward to spending a relaxing Christmas Day on board enjoying the festivities and traditional Christmas dinner.
✓ 26/12/2025: Boxing Day in Regensburg, Germany
Join an included walking tour directly from your ship and into the city to see highlights such as the UNESCO-listed Old Town with its examples of Romanesque and Gothic architecture, and the Stone Bridge, which completed in 1146 and influenced bridge-building elsewhere, including the Charles Bridge in Prague.
Sail overnight.
✓ 27/12/2025: Vilshofen, Germany
Join a brief orientation walk of Vilshofen, then head to a historic hall nearby where you can enjoy a performance of authentic Bavarian music accompanied by beer, pretzels and other traditional Bavarian food. Sail overnight.
✓ 28/12/2025: Linz, Austria
Linz is a diverse city where the modern architecture and creative arts scene blends with the quaint Old Town of baroque-style buildings. The city is known for its Linzer torte, said to be the world’s oldest cake recipe. Take time to explore Linz independently. Sail overnight.
✓ 29/12/2025: Krems, Austria
Cruise through the scenic Wachau Valley this morning before arriving in the historic town of Krems. Join an included excursion to see some of Krems attractions on foot before you travel by coach through the wine-growing landscape to visit Göttweig Abbey, a huge Benedictine monastery founded in 1083. Sail overnight
✓ 30/12/2025: Bratislava, Slovakia
JThe old town of Slovakia’s capital is easily explored on foot. The cobbled streets lead to Bratislava Castle, which offers a bird’s-eye view of the city. Sail overnight.
✓ 31/12/2025: New Year's Eve in Budapest, Hungary
Budapest is a city made up of two parts: Buda and Pest, built on opposite banks of the Danube. The cities have been officially united since 1873, but they are still very different in character. Spirit of the Danube will remain moored here overnight and you can welcome in the New Year with celebrations on board.
✓ 01/01/2026: New Year's Day - Budapest to Esztergom
Relax and enjoy the facilities on board as Spirit of the Danube continues through the scenic Danube Bend to Esztergom. This small town is home to Hungary's largest basilica, the dome of which can be seen for miles.
✓ 02/01/2026: Vienna, Austria
Enjoy a leisurely day on board as Spirit of the Danube navigates the Danube River to arrive in the Austrian capital this evening and mooring here overnight.
✓ 03/01/2026: Vienna, Austria
This morning an included tour begins by coach, passing the iconic Ferris Wheel and highlights of the historic Ringstrasse, before stopping for a guided walk through the oldest part of the city, where you can see St Stephen’s Cathedral.
✓ 04/01/2026 Vienna to UK
Disembark Spirit of the Danube and begin your return journey.
- Guests: 2 Adults
- Duration: 14 nights
- Board: All Inclusive
- Departing: UK to Vienna
- Offer Date: 21st December 2025
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Spirit of the Danube
Constructed at the Vahali Shipyards in Serbia, Spirit of the Danube was built in 2022 and set sail on her inaugural cruise in the same year. Using their three decades of experience in the cruise industry, Saga designed Spirit of the Danube with our customers in mind. She has four passenger decks, can accommodate 172 passengers and is one of the most eco-friendly ships on the European waterways.
Free Chauffeur Service
With Saga, your holiday starts a few hours earlier.
Your own private chauffeur will pick you up from your door, so you can sit back and relax. They'll be there to meet you when you return to the UK, too.
Room Facilities
Over 75% of Spirit of the Danube’s cabins have French balconies, looking out from the Middle and Upper decks. With floor-to-ceiling windows, they offer personal, private views of every destination. Cabins on the Lower deck are smaller and feature a small picture window, so they also have natural light. All are equipped with a flat-screen television, a Bluetooth speaker with USB, tea and coffee-making facilities, a small fridge, hairdryer, telephone, safe, seating area bathrobes and slippers.
Entertainment
The large sun deck at the top of the ship is the perfect place to relax as you glide from one riverside gem to another. Admire the ever-changing view from a sun lounger or even from the hot tub and enjoy waiter-served drinks and deck games. Inside, the Belvedere Lounge offers a light, sociable space where you can relax and watch the passing scenery through panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows. Other facilities include a small but well-stocked library, a bar and gym.
Food and Drink
Spirit of the Danube offers freshly prepared menus using local ingredients. Buffet breakfasts, lunch and dinner are waiter-served in the Panorama restaurant. Guests may dine in the more intimate Delta speciality restaurant at no extra cost.
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