New Year on the Danube
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.
What’s Included:
- Booking advice from your Travel Escapes travel advisor
- 7 nights onboard the Travelmarvel Capella river cruiser based on two sharing
- 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
- Complimentary soft drinks, beer and local wine with all meals
- Gratuities and local taxes included
- Excursions as per itinerary
- Return flights from Dublin with 20kg check-in bag per person
- All Airport taxes, charges, and transfers
Single occupancy lower deck cabin reduced to €545. All other deck single supplements €700
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
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Bavarian Evening on Board
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.
Holiday Highlights
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Booking Remarks
Optional insurance (conditions apply)A non-refundable, non-transferable booking deposit of 15% is required. Full payment if departure within 16 weeks.
Holidays & offers are subject to availability at the time of booking
These prices are guidelines only and are subject to change and availability. Pricing will be confirmed at time of booking.
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Good to Know
Note ships may differ on various dates.Itinerary maybe in reverse depending on departure date.
Itinerary
Munich, Germany
Fly from the Dublin and arrive in Munich, where you will be met and transferred to your river ship in Nuremberg
Nuremberg, Germany
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.
Regensburg, Germany
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.
Passau, Germany
Linz, Austria
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.
Melk, Austria
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.
Vienna, Austria
Embrace 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.
Budapest, Hungary
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.
Budapest, Hungary
After breakfast, disembark your river ship and transfer to the airport for your return flight to Dublin
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