5D Christmas Cruise

Make the Christmas holidays a special experience and come aboard! Christmas cruises are an amazing way to spend the holidays, making it a festive occasion to remember. Visit the charming Christmas markets in Vienna and Budapest, be enchanted by the local Christmas spirit.

 

Passau - Vienna - Bratislava - Wachau – Passau

Itinerary

Day 1

Passau (D)

Arrive at the port. Overnight cruise to Vienna.

 

Day 2

Vienna (B/L/D)

Arrive in Vienna and take a half-day tour, starting with the downtown area - visit Albertina, the Hofburg Palace, the Michaelerplatz and the Kohlmarkt, as well as the Graben in the old city centre, the final visit will be of Stephansplatz followed by a visit to Schonbrunn Palace. Overnight cruise to Bratislava.

Day 3

Bratislava (B/L/D)

Arrive in Bratislava and proceed for a half-day tour visiting St. Martin Cathedral, along the medieval city walls on to Grassalkovich Palace - the residence of the president and up the castle hill to the breathtaking view of the city. Later visit the Castle Bratislava. Overnight cruise to Wachau.

Day 4

Wachau (B/L/D)

Arrive in Wachau, proceed for a half-day tour of Wachau including wine tasting session. Your first stop is the 900 years old Baroque monastery Melk with its one of a kind monastery park with its baroque pavilion. Benedictine monks inhabit the monastery since the inception. Later drive to wine village Dürnstein. After a little tour, you will enjoy a wine tasting. Overnight Cruise to Passau.

Day 5

Passau (B)

Disembarkation after breakfast.

Category  Cabin Price is based on twin sharing basis in NZ $ Per person including Excursions & Beverage Package
  23.12.2020 - 27.12.2020  
M3 3-bed Main deck 4381
M4A 2-bed Main deck rear 4998
M4V 2-bed Main deck front 5203
M1 2-bed Main deck 5820

Services included

  • Cruise with DCS Amethyst.
  • Accommodation in the booked category.
  • Full board, including buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner.
  • Afternoon tea/coffee/cake alternating with midnight snack.
  • Excursions as per the program.
  • Welcome cocktail.
  • Soup at embarkation.
  • Welcome dinner.
  • Welcome by the captain and his crew.
  •  Show cooking, for example "Kaiserschmarrn"
  • Gala evening with "Ice Parade" à la DCS Amethyst.
  • Farewell cocktail.
  • Entertainment on board (crew show, pirate evening, quiz...).
  • Daily music program at the panorama bar.
  • DCS Cruise director.
  •  Porterage.

Beverage Package included as below:

  • 09:00 until 24:00
  • Mineral water
  • Soft drinks and juices
  • Draft beer and alcohol free 
  • House wine (white, rose, red)
  • Selection of cocktails
  • Coffee and selection of coffee specialties
Not included: Arrival and departure transfers, insurance, tip and personal expenses, flights, visas. Cost is based on per person on twin sharing basis. Subject to change due to fluctuation in exchange rates. Please read T&C before booking. Call 09 410 5060 or 0508 EXOTIC (0508 396 842) or email info@exoticholidays.co.nz for more information.