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New Year on the Danube
Operated by Travel Marvel
Tripcode: EUTCN08
Overview
Destination:
Germany,
Hungary,
Start:Nuremberg, Germany
Finish:Budapest, Hungary
Finish:Budapest, Hungary
Duration:8 days
Type:Group tour (max 45)
Travel Period
December 2026 - December 2026
Munich → Budapest
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 Durnstein then experiencing the splendour of Vienna before arriving in the captivating city of Budapest.
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Standard inclusions
- Seven nights cruising on a Travelmarvel river ship
- Services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director and local guides
- 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
- Explore seven towns, villages and cities
- Transfers, port charges and tipping
- Enjoy a festive Bavarian evening on your ship with traditional food and entertainment
- Celebrate New Years Eve in Germany
Itinerary
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Collapse allDay 1 - Arrive Munich, Nuremberg, Embark Ship
Arrive in Munich, where you will be met and transferred to your river ship in Nuremberg.
Day 2 - Nuremberg
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.
Day 3 - Regensburg - New Years Eve
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.
Insider Experience – Bavarian 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.
Day 4 - Passau, Linz – New Years Day
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 Český 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. Enhance your Journey - Český Krumlov Enjoy a fascinating day excursion to the city of Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic, home to more than 300 historical buildings.
Enhance your Journey – ‘The Sound of Music’ Sights Depart from Passau to Salzburg and enjoy a tour of the sights from ‘The Sound of Music’, including the famous Wedding Church.
Day 5 - Melk, Dürnstein
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 Dürnstein, the town overlooked by the hilltop ruins of the castle where King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned back in 1192.
Day 6 - Vienna
mbrace 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.
Day 7 - Budapest
Spend a relaxing morning onboard as you sail through Hungary. After lunch onboard, you'll arrive in the heart of Budapest, where the history and beauty of the city is illuminated by a local guide.
Day 8 - Disembark Ship, Budapest
Disembark your ship and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Departure dates
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Operator
Travelmarvel
Travelmarvel delivers premium journeys at exceptional value. We are part of Australia’s largest locally-owned travel company, with a commitment to service and innovation, and a focus on the safety and wellbeing of our guests.
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