Christmas on the Danube
- calendar_today 17 Dec 2027
- bedtime 7 nights
- directions_boat Viking Tor
- location_on Depart from Regensburg
- Outside price from $6,689*/person
- Balcony price from $7,389*/person
- Suite price from $11,389*/person
Discover grand cities, medieval towns and quaint villages along the “Blue Danube,” highlighting three countries: Hungary, Austria and Germany. Stroll among the stalls at Budapest’s Christmas market and immerse yourself in the cheerful atmosphere of Vienna as you shop for handmade decorations. Visit the fairy-tale village of Regensburg, one of Europe’s best-preserved cities, and delight in the city’s joyful festivities. Plus, for a limited time only enjoy Viking’s fly free up to $5,000 per couple offer.
INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE
- Fly free up to $5,000 per couple*
- 7 night luxury river voyage from Regensburg to Budapest or vice versa
- One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
- Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
- Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
- 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
- Port taxes & fees
- Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
- Onboard gratuities
YOUR ITINERARY
Embark your ship and settle into your stateroom. Having escaped major damage during World War II, the picturesque town of Regensburg is one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities, the oldest city along the Danube and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Old Stone Bridge, constructed in the 12th century, is a masterpiece of medieval engineering with its 16 arches. St. Peter’s Cathedral is widely considered Bavaria’s best Gothic architectural work. The old town’s Neupfarrplatz square is a cross section of history—it was once a thriving Jewish quarter, a bustling marketplace and the site of Nazi book burnings.
...The UNESCO World Heritage city of Regensburg is transformed during the holiday season as its medieval streets are donned with festive cheer. Narrow passageways open to hidden courtyards with stalls laden with handcrafted wares, including dolls, pottery and silk paintings. The scent of home-baked spiced gingerbread, cinnamon and glühwein fills the air. The world-famous boys’ choir, the Regensburger Domspatzen, was formed at the city’s cathedral in 975 and travels the globe, performing to admiring audiences internationally.
...Centred around the beautiful St. Stephen’s Cathedral, home to Europe’s largest pipe organ, the romantic market stalls of the Christkindlmarkt are a delight to explore. An array of handmade goods, from tasty treats to ornaments, offer a wealth of opportunity to take home a unique artisan gifts created by local craftsmen. Periodically throughout the festive season, the cathedral hosts yuletide concerts; the sound of choirs singing can be heard as their voices echo through the courtyard and the town’s narrow streets.
...Sail through a scenic tapestry of hillside vineyards, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the river courses through idyllic countryside hamlets. Gaze upon the hibernating, wine-producing villages—the legacy of vintners that stretch as far back as Celtic and Roman times and an echo of the more than 30 monasteries that served as vineyards in Renaissance days. A small university town at the eastern end of the Danube’s Wachau Valley, Krems is surrounded by terraced vineyards. In its heyday, during the 12th century, Krems held even more importance than Vienna for its iron, grain, salt and wine trade. As to the latter, the city has played a long and celebrated part in the popularity of the Wachau’s wine culture; the valley’s south slopes in Krems are bathed in sunlight all day and create some of the best Riesling and Veltliner wines in the world. The city’s cobblestone streets, taverns, wine bars and coffeehouses have a timeless appeal. Renowned as the “City of Waltzes,” Austria’s capital city of Vienna is Europe’s centre of classical music. Strauss and Mozart composed many of their finest pieces here. Vienna’s musical history is matched by the elegant, graceful architecture that lines the Ringstrasse, the wide boulevard encircling the Inner City. Baroque, neo-Renaissance, Gothic-Romanesque and other splendidly styled structures, from the Hofburg Palace to the Vienna State Opera, take the breath away with their grand facades. Vienna has a more intimate side too: inviting footpaths lead through green parks and its famed Viennese cafés sweeten any stay with coffee and the city’s delectable Sachertorte.
...The yuletide season transforms Vienna’s beautiful squares into delightful Christmas markets. Festive lights illuminate the Old Town. The Schönbrunn market, set in front of the baroque Hapsburg summer palace, and Freyung market, nestled in the city centre, are the perfect destinations for unique handmade decorations. Seasonal music and choral singing provide a merry ambience to holiday festivities in Am Hof Square, while the market at Belvedere Square mixes excellent shopping opportunities with views of the stately palace and adjacent lake to create a fairytale atmosphere.
...Vienna is considered one of Europe’s greatest cultural hubs. Its art scene has long been established with the Hapsburg’s collection of fine art, now housed at the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Today, Vienna’s modern side showcases street art murals that don the side of buildings along the banks of the Danube. Ingrained in local life is the long-embraced tradition of coffeehouses; UNESCO includes Viennese coffeehouse culture on its list of Intangible Cultural Heritages. It is considered one of life’s pleasures to while away an afternoon over an Einspänner coffee and a pastry.
...Take in the natural beauty of the fabled “Blue Danube” as you pass through the Danube Bend, considered one of the most beautiful sections of the river. Cruising this 40-mile stretch through northern Hungary, you will see peaceful farmland and an ancient castle that once served as hunting grounds for royals and visiting dignitaries. As you sail the passage between the Börzsöny and Pilis Ranges, you will marvel at the steep hills draped with bucolic forests. And delight in the majestic church domes peering at the waterway from inviting villages and historic cities. The Christmas season adds another layer of beauty to the already romantic charms of Budapest. Nestled in the heart of Pest lies Vörösmarty Square, home to the city’s largest yuletide market. The enticing aroma of national specialties permeates the air as vendors display traditional and contemporary handicrafts. At the cozy St. Stephen’s Basilica market, mulled wine keeps revellers warm as nightly light shows illuminate the church’s facade. Across the Danube in Buda, Old-World allure mingles with festivities in Fő Square, where seasonal events and an outdoor ice rink entertain.
...Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home. Or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one of the available extensions.
...YOUR SHIP - The Viking Tor
Tor, a version of the name Thor, is a son of Odin and god of the sky and thunder. Strong and powerful, he is the protector of gods and people and is usually depicted wielding his mighty hammer, Mjolnir.
Tor, a version of the name Thor, is a son of Odin and god of the sky and thunder. Strong and powerful, he is the protector of gods and people and is usually depicted wielding his mighty hammer, Mjolnir.
Library
Putting Green
Bar
Lounge
Raffles Court & Terrace
Veranda
Boutique
Elevator
Laundry Service
Walking Track
Interactive TV
Internet Cafe
Description
Tor, a version of the name Thor, is a son of Odin and god of the sky and thunder. Strong and powerful, he is the protector of gods and people and is usually depicted wielding his mighty hammer, Mjolnir.
Recreational
Library
Putting Green
Food and Drink
Bar
Lounge
Raffles Court & Terrace
Veranda
Other
Boutique
Elevator
Laundry Service
Walking Track
Technology
Interactive TV
Internet Cafe
Launched
2013
Tonnage
5,000
Length
443
Capacity
190
AVAILABLE STATEROOMS
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![Standard Stateroom – [F]](https://www.cruiseabout.com.au/volume/images/original/1581084350.jpg)
Standard Stateroom – [F]
![French Balcony – [D]](https://www.cruiseabout.com.au/volume/images/original/1597411018.jpg)
French Balcony – [D]
![Veranda Suite – [AA]](https://www.cruiseabout.com.au/volume/images/original/1597411038.jpg)
Veranda Suite – [AA]
Outside from $6,689*
![Standard Stateroom – [E]](https://www.cruiseabout.com.au/volume/images/original/1581084326.jpg)
Standard Stateroom – [E]
Standard Stateroom – [F]
Balcony from $7,389*
![Veranda Stateroom – [A]](https://www.cruiseabout.com.au/volume/images/original/1597411027.jpg)
Veranda Stateroom – [A]
![Veranda Stateroom – [B]](https://www.cruiseabout.com.au/volume/images/original/1597411032.jpg)
Veranda Stateroom – [B]
![French Balcony – [C]](https://www.cruiseabout.com.au/volume/images/original/1597411012.jpg)
French Balcony – [C]
French Balcony – [D]
Suite from $11,389*
![Explorer Suite – [ES]](https://www.cruiseabout.com.au/volume/images/original/1597411073.jpg)
Explorer Suite – [ES]
Veranda Suite – [AA]
ALTERNATIVE DATES
View our alternative dates and durations below for this cruise. Prices based on twinshare cabin.
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DateTripCruise ShipNightsPrice per person
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27th Nov ‘26Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to RegensburgViking Var- 7Nights7
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27th Nov ‘26Christmas on the Danube – Regensburg to BudapestViking Tor- 7Nights7
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28th Nov ‘26Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to RegensburgViking Gullveig- 7Nights7
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28th Nov ‘26Christmas on the Danube – Regensburg to BudapestViking Egil- 7Nights7
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29th Nov ‘26Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to RegensburgViking Jarl- 7Nights7
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29th Nov ‘26Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to RegensburgViking Magni- 7Nights7
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29th Nov ‘26Christmas on the Danube – Regensburg to BudapestViking Atla- 7Nights7
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1st Dec ‘26Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to RegensburgViking Ve- 7Nights7
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3rd Dec ‘26Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to RegensburgViking Vali- 7Nights7
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4th Dec ‘26Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to RegensburgViking Tor- 7Nights7
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4th Dec ‘26Christmas on the Danube – Regensburg to BudapestViking Var- 7Nights7
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5th Dec ‘26Christmas on the Danube – Regensburg to BudapestViking Gullveig- 7Nights7
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6th Dec ‘26Christmas on the Danube – Regensburg to BudapestViking Jarl- 7Nights7
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6th Dec ‘26Christmas on the Danube – Regensburg to BudapestViking Magni- 7Nights7
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8th Dec ‘26Christmas on the Danube – Regensburg to BudapestViking Ve- 7Nights7
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10th Dec ‘26Christmas on the Danube – Regensburg to BudapestViking Vali- 7Nights7
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11th Dec ‘26Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to RegensburgViking Var- 7Nights7
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11th Dec ‘26Christmas on the Danube – Regensburg to BudapestViking Tor- 7Nights7
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12th Dec ‘26Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to RegensburgViking Gullveig- 7Nights7
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12th Dec ‘26Christmas on the Danube – Regensburg to BudapestViking Egil- 7Nights7
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13th Dec ‘26Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to RegensburgViking Jarl- 7Nights7
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13th Dec ‘26Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to RegensburgViking Magni- 7Nights7
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13th Dec ‘26Christmas on the Danube – Regensburg to BudapestViking Atla- 7Nights7
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15th Dec ‘26Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to RegensburgViking Ve- 7Nights7
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17th Dec ‘26Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to RegensburgViking Vali- 7Nights7
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18th Dec ‘26Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to RegensburgViking Tor- 7Nights7
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18th Dec ‘26Christmas on the Danube – Regensburg to BudapestViking Var- 7Nights7
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26th Nov ‘27Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to RegensburgViking Tor- 7Nights7
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26th Nov ‘27Christmas on the Danube – Regensburg to BudapestViking Var- 7Nights7
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27th Nov ‘27Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to RegensburgViking Gullveig- 7Nights7
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27th Nov ‘27Christmas on the Danube – Regensburg to BudapestViking Egil- 7Nights7
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30th Nov ‘27Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to RegensburgViking Ve- 7Nights7
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3rd Dec ‘27Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to RegensburgViking Var- 7Nights7
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3rd Dec ‘27Christmas on the Danube – Regensburg to BudapestViking Tor- 7Nights7
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4th Dec ‘27Christmas on the Danube – Regensburg to BudapestViking Gullveig- 7Nights7
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7th Dec ‘27Christmas on the Danube – Regensburg to BudapestViking Ve- 7Nights7
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10th Dec ‘27Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to RegensburgViking Tor- 7Nights7
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10th Dec ‘27Christmas on the Danube – Regensburg to BudapestViking Var- 7Nights7
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11th Dec ‘27Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to RegensburgViking Gullveig- 7Nights7
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11th Dec ‘27Christmas on the Danube – Regensburg to BudapestViking Egil- 7Nights7
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14th Dec ‘27Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to RegensburgViking Ve- 7Nights7
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17th Dec ‘27Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to RegensburgViking Var- 7Nights7
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17th Dec ‘27Christmas on the Danube – Regensburg to BudapestViking Tor- 7Nights7
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18th Dec ‘27Christmas on the Danube – Regensburg to BudapestViking Gullveig- 7Nights7
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