4* SUPERIOR MS VIVIENNE SHIP WITH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ON THE DANUBE - 2026

Tour details
Day 1 — 08 December 2026 — Istanbul – Vienna We transfer to Istanbul Airport International Terminal. At 05:30, we meet our guide and, after baggage and passport procedures, depart for Vienna at 08:30 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1883. Upon arrival in Vienna at 08:35 local time, passport and customs procedures are completed. We then begin our Vienna city tour. We start with a photo stop of approximately 20 minutes at Hundertwasserhaus, the work of the famous architect Hundertwasser (House of the Hundred Waters). Afterwards, we take a short walk around Belvedere Palace and continue to the city center. Our panoramic tour along Ringstrasse, where Vienna’s magnificent buildings are located, will continue through the city center; Vienna State Opera House, Parliament Building, Burgtheater, and Votive Church will be seen. We then proceed to the old city area and take a short break at St. Stephen’s Square, where St. Stephen’s Cathedral is located. During our tour, Graben and Kohlmarkt streets, Michaelerplatz, Hofburg Palace, Albertina Square where the Spanish Riding School is located, the Opera House, and the historic Hotel Sacher are among the places to be seen. Free time will be given in the city center for lunch (lunch is at guests’ own expense). In the afternoon, transfer to the ship and check-in to our cabins. After the welcome cocktail where the captain and crew will be introduced, dinner will be served on board. Overnight on our ship, which will remain docked in Vienna Port. Day 2 — 09 December 2026 — Vienna - Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens After breakfast on board, we visit Schönbrunn Palace, the summer residence of the Habsburg Dynasty and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At this most splendid example of Baroque architecture, we will visit the ornate halls, formal reception rooms, and magnificent interiors that bear witness to the imperial family’s life. After the palace tour, we will enjoy a pleasant walk and photo opportunity in the vast Schönbrunn Gardens, famous for their symmetrical layout and statues. Guests who wish may spend free time in the gardens or explore viewpoints overlooking Vienna. Return to our ship at the designated time. Our ship will depart from Vienna Port at 18:30. Dinner and overnight on board. Day 3 — 10 December 2026 — Budapest Our ship will arrive in Budapest at 10:30 in the morning. After breakfast on board, we begin our Budapest city tour in this city spread across the two banks of the Danube and transformed into a whole different atmosphere during the Christmas season. During our city tour, Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, Chain Bridge, the Parliament Building, and Heroes’ Square will be seen panoramically, with information provided about Budapest’s history and architecture. After the tour, free time will be given at Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market, considered one of Europe’s most enjoyable Christmas markets. In this magical market, you will have the opportunity to enjoy traditional Hungarian delicacies, mulled wine, handmade gifts, and New Year decorations. Return to our ship at the designated time. Dinner will be served on board. Our ship will depart Budapest Port at 21:00, and overnight on board. Day 4 — 11 December 2026 — Bratislava Our ship will arrive in Bratislava at 14:00. Upon arrival, we begin our city tour in Bratislava, one of Central Europe’s most charming capitals. During our tour, Bratislava Castle, St. Martin’s Cathedral, Michael’s Gate, the Old Town Square, and historic streets will be seen. After our tour in the city center, free time will be given at Bratislava Christmas Markets, which add a special atmosphere to the city during the Christmas season. At these markets, you will have the opportunity to enjoy local Slovak delicacies, hot drinks, and handmade gifts. Return to our ship at the designated time. Dinner and overnight on board. Day 5 — 12 December 2026 — Vienna – Istanbul Our ship will arrive in Vienna in the morning. After breakfast on board, we complete our disembarkation procedures. Until the airport transfer time, time will be given for personal activities, free time in the city, and shopping. Guests who wish may visit Parndorf Outlet with a free arranged transfer. The outlet transfer will be provided by us. Transfer to the airport at the designated time. Depart for Istanbul at 19:05 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1888. Arrival in Istanbul at 23:30 local time and end of our tour.
What's included
- Turkish Airlines round-trip economy class flight tickets and taxes for Istanbul / Vienna / Istanbul - Accommodation with full board on the 4* Superior MS Vivienne ship. (Full board service starts with dinner on the embarkation day and ends with breakfast on the disembarkation day.) - City tours of Vienna, Budapest, and Bratislava - Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens tour in Vienna and entrance tickets - Parndorf Outlet tour in Vienna - All transfers mentioned in the program - Professional Turkish-speaking guiding services - Mandatory travel and health insurance
Not included
Schengen visa fee. (Multiple-entry Schengen visa required) Exit tax Personal expenses All alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on board Travel insurance
Need to Know
CANCELLATION AND REFUND CONDITIONS * CALCULATED BASED ON THE TOTAL AMOUNT* Cancellation and Refund Conditions; Based on the tour departure date: Free cancellation up to 120 days 119 days – 90 days: 30% 89 days – 60 days: 50% 59 days – 30 days: 70% 29 days to the tour departure date: 100% penalty applies! NOTE: The cancellation conditions above apply only to the cruise portion. Airline tickets and, if applicable, visa fees will be charged separately!