Danube River Cruise (Christmas Markets): Vienna and Bratislava — Swiss Splendor, 5 Nights

About Danube River Cruise (Christmas Markets): Vienna and Bratislava — Swiss Splendor, 5 Nights

A 5-night, 6-day Danube River cruise aboard the Swiss Splendor. Fly from Istanbul and board the ship at the port in Nuremberg. The ship calls at Nuremberg, Linz, Bratislava, and Vienna. Itinerary summary: Day 1 Istanbul – Nuremberg; Day 2 Nuremberg; Day 3 Linz; Day 4 Bratislava; Day 5 Vienna; Day 6 Vienna – Istanbul. Cabin options: Outside Cabin (Category B), Lower Deck; Outside Cabin (Category A), Lower Deck; French Balcony Cabin (Category B), Middle Deck; French Balcony Cabin (Category A), Middle Deck; French Balcony Cabin (Category B), Upper Deck; French Balcony Cabin (Category A), Upper Deck; Mini Suite Cabin, Upper Deck. The cabin supplement is added according to the cabin you select when booking. Departure date: 5 December 2026. Prices start at €1.490 per person. Included: Round-trip economy-class airfare with Turkish Airlines from Istanbul (IST) to Nuremberg (NUE) // Vienna (VIE) to Istanbul (IST); 1 night of accommodation with breakfast at a 4* hotel in Nuremberg; All tours listed in the itinerary; Home-airport-home transfers; Airport taxes; Airport transfers (on embarkation and disembarkation days).

Departure Dates

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Istanbul – Nuremberg

Flight from Istanbul; upon arrival, transfer to the port of Nuremberg, embarkation, and cabin check-in. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 2 — Nuremberg

Stopover at the port of Nuremberg. Sightseeing and free time around St. Stephen's Cathedral during the day. Overnight stay on board.

Day 3 — Linz

The ship docks at Linz port at 06:30. Sightseeing around St. Vitus Church and the Castle District, followed by free time during the day. Overnight on board.

Day 4 — Bratislava

The ship docks at Bratislava port at 14:00. Sightseeing and free time around Bratislava Castle and St. Martin's Cathedral during the day. The ship departs from the port at 23:00; overnight stay on board.

Day 5 — Vienna

Port call in Vienna. Sightseeing and free time during the day around Vienna State Opera and Hofburg Palace. Overnight on board.

Day 6 — Vienna – Istanbul

Disembarkation after breakfast at Vienna port. Transfer to the airport and return flight to Istanbul.

Places to Visit

What’s Included

What’s Not Included

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days does the Danube River cruise with Swiss Splendor last?

The tour is 5 nights and 6 days.

Which ports does the ship visit?

Nuremberg, Linz, Bratislava, Vienna, respectively.

Which ship operates this tour?

Aboard Swiss Splendor.

Where is the departure, and how is the transportation?

Fly from Istanbul to the Port of Nuremberg to board the ship; return is also by air.

What are the departure dates and how much does it cost?

Departure dates: December 5, 2026. Prices start from €1,490 per person.

What cabin types are available?

Outside Cabin (Category B), Lower Deck (base price), Outside Cabin (Category A), Lower Deck (+€50), French Balcony Cabin (Category B), Middle Deck (+€250), French Balcony Cabin (Category A), Middle Deck (+€300), French Balcony Cabin (Category B), Upper Deck (+€350), French Balcony Cabin (Category A), Upper Deck (+€400), Mini Suite Cabin, Upper Deck (+€650). The supplement is per person.

What is included in the price?

Economy-class round-trip airfare with Turkish Airlines on the Istanbul (IST) – Nuremberg (NUE) // Vienna (VIE) – Istanbul (IST) route; 1 night at a 4* hotel in Nuremberg, including breakfast; All tours listed in the itinerary; Home-airport-home transfers; Airport taxes; Airport transfers (on embarkation and disembarkation days); Entertainment and activity package (Turkish Music Group, Professional Sports Instructor); All-day coffee & tea station and afternoon tea service onboard; Welcome Cocktail; Captain’s Gala Cocktail and special gala menu; Luggage handling service on the ship’s first and last days; Travel & Health Insurance (valid from the time the trip begins outside Türkiye.); Professional Turkish-speaking guide service; TURSAB compulsory professional liability insurance.

What is not included in the price?

Visa fee and service charge; domestic connecting flight ticket; ship crew service charge (calculated at 14 Euro per person per night, a total of 56 Euro per person, and added to your room account); city taxes (a total of 50 Euro, to be collected in cash on the ship by your guide); optional excursions organized by the ship or guide; all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on board; all personal expenses; admission to museums and archaeological sites not specified among the included services; driver gratuities 5-10 Euro / per person (optional).

Is a visa required?

Since the itinerary calls at ports in the Schengen area, Turkish citizens travelling with an ordinary (burgundy) passport are required to obtain a Schengen visa. As the ship leaves the Schengen area and re-enters, the visa must be multiple-entry.

Is there a Turkish-speaking guide?

Yes, Turkish-speaking tour leader service is included in the price.