New Year on the Danube

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 Trip Length
8 Days
 Trip Starts
Munich
 Trip Finishes
Budapest
8 Day New Year on the Danube Itinerary (Travelmarvel)
Countries Explored: Germany, Austria, Hungary
Ship
Departures
Passengers
182
Crew
44
Launched
2020
Cruise Code
EUTCN08

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Travelmarvel's 8 Day New Year on the Danube. See in the new year in Central Europe. Embark on a premium seven-night river cruise beginning in Munich, exploring Regensburg’s historic streets, celebrating New Year’s Eve in Passau, touring Melk Abby and Dürnstein then experiencing the splendour of Vienna before arriving in the captivating city of Budapest.

Itinerary

Arrive in Munich, where you will be met and transferred to your river ship in Nuremberg. Stay Seven Nights: aboard your Travelmarvel river ship (D)

Explore Nuremberg, the site of Hitler's infamous rallies. Wander the cobblestone streets, discovering hidden boutiques and artisan stores. Finish your day cruising through the Main-Danube Canal, crossing Europe's Continental Divide thanks to the canal's 16 stair-step locks. (B/L/D)

Dock in Regensburg this morning. Here, wander along its cobblestone lanes, taking a journey through the ages as you explore the historic streets, medieval buildings and cultural sites on your guided walking tour. (B/L/D)

Insider Experience: Tonight, bid farewell to 2025 and enjoy an authentic Bavarian experience on board as you sample local beer and snacks, accompanied by traditional folk music, song and dance.

On this New Year's Day morning, arrive in the ‘Three Rivers City' of Passau, where the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. 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, enjoy a relaxing sailing day to Linz. (B/L/D)

Dock in Melk and join a local guide for a tour through Melk Abbey, an active Benedictine monastery since 1089. This magnificent abbey is home to around two dozen practising monks.

Later, cruise through the Wachau Valley to Durnstein, the town overlooked by the hilltop ruins of the castle where King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned back in 1192. (B/L/D)

Embrace the splendour and elegance of Vienna today on a walking tour that takes you past St Stephen's Cathedral, the Graben, Hofburg Palace and the Albertina.

This evening, celebrate your river cruise with a Captain's Farewell Dinner. (B/L/D)

Arrive in the heart of Budapest, where the history and beauty of the city is illuminated by a local guide. You may wish to join an optional tour to discover the Hospital in the Rock Bunker Museum. (B/L/D)

Disembark your ship and transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Enjoy a festive Bavarian evening on your ship with traditional food and entertainment
  • Celebrate New Years Eve in Germany

  • Seven nights cruising on a Travelmarvel river ship
  • Services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director and local guides
  • Explore seven towns, villages and cities
  • Transfers, port charges and tipping

  • 20 meals - 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
  • Onboard water stations, plus tea and coffee, soft drink, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
  • Prices are for land and cruise only. Flights not included, unless specified
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Deck Plans

 
Category LD
Window Stateroom
Lower Deck (Level 1)
 
Category MD
French Balcony
Main Deck (Level 2)
 
Category UD
French Balcony
 
Owners Suite
Upper Deck (Level 3)
Sun Deck (Level 4)

Cabins

Category LD (Window Stateroom)

  • 153 sq ft/ 14.2 sq m
  • Ensuite with a shower, air-conditioning, a hair-dryer, a safe and flatscreen TV
  • Superior queen or twin bedding with plush linen
  • Each room has windows that offer stunning views
  • Seating area with a chair and small desk

Category MD (French Balcony)

  • 167 sq ft/ 15.5 sq m
  • Ensuite with a shower, air-conditioning, a hair-dryer, a safe and flatscreen TV
  • Superior queen or twin bedding with plush linen
  • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door with french balcony
  • Seating area with a chair and small desk

Category UD (French Balcony)

  • 167 sq ft/ 15.5 sq m
  • Ensuite with a shower, air-conditioning, a hair-dryer, a safe and flatscreen TV
  • Superior queen or twin bedding with plush linen
  • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door with french balcony
  • Seating area with a chair and small desk

Owners Suite

  • 258 sq ft/ 24 sq m
  • Ensuite with a shower, air-conditioning, a hair-dryer, a safe and flatscreen TV
  • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door with french balcony and windows that offer stunning views
  • Seating area with chair

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Category MD $ 1,395
Category MDE $ 1,395
Category UD $ 1,545
Owners Suite $ 2,195
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