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Danube Christmas Delights

  • Accommodation aboard Viking river ships Viking Gymir, Viking Embla and 10 sister ships
  • Visits to 6 destinations across 4 countries
  • Scenic cruising past the Wachau Valley and Danube Bend
From
$3,395 pp twin share
7 nights · Was $7,795pp
Cruise Snapshot
7 Nights

Discover the magic of the Danube on a 7-night Viking river cruise, visiting 6 destinations across 4 countries

  • 7-night Viking river cruise from Passau to Budapest
  • Visit 6 destinations across 4 countries, including Passau, Linz, Krems, Vienna and Bratislava
  • Scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley and Danube Bend

Trip Details

Departs
9 December 2026
Returns
19 December 2028
Embarks
Ship
Viking
Operator
Viking Cruises

7-night Viking river cruise from Passau to Budapest aboard Viking Gymir, Viking Embla and 10 sister ships.

Along the way you'll visit Passau, Linz, Krems, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest.

You'll sail aboard the Viking river ships Viking Gymir, Viking Embla and 10 sister ships.

When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs
9 December 2026
Returns 19 December 2028
Returns
19 December 2028
Duration
7 nights
From pp twin share
$3,395 pp
Was $7,795 pp
  • 09 Dec 2026 - 16 Dec 2026 · Viking Gymir
    from $4,095 pp twin share *
  • 13 Dec 2026 - 20 Dec 2026 · Viking Embla
    from $3,395 pp twin share *
  • 15 Dec 2026 - 22 Dec 2026 · Viking Vilhjalm
    from $4,595 pp twin share *
  • 27 Nov 2027 - 04 Dec 2027 · Viking Rota
    from $7,395 pp twin share *
  • 27 Nov 2027 - 04 Dec 2027 · Viking Vidar
    from $7,395 pp twin share *
  • 28 Nov 2027 - 05 Dec 2027 · Viking Bragi
    from $7,595 pp twin share *
  • 28 Nov 2027 - 05 Dec 2027 · Viking Skadi
    from $7,395 pp twin share *
  • 29 Nov 2027 - 06 Dec 2027 · Viking Gymir
    from $7,995 pp twin share *
  • 30 Nov 2027 - 07 Dec 2027 · Viking Ingvi
    from $7,995 pp twin share *
  • 30 Nov 2027 - 07 Dec 2027 · Viking Vilhjalm
    from $13,595 pp twin share *
  • 01 Dec 2027 - 08 Dec 2027 · Viking Lif
    from $8,295 pp twin share *
  • 02 Dec 2027 - 09 Dec 2027 · Viking Aegir
    from $8,295 pp twin share *
  • 03 Dec 2027 - 10 Dec 2027 · Viking Vili
    from $8,295 pp twin share *
  • 04 Dec 2027 - 11 Dec 2027 · Viking Rota
    from $8,295 pp twin share *
  • 04 Dec 2027 - 11 Dec 2027 · Viking Vidar
    from $8,295 pp twin share *
  • 05 Dec 2027 - 12 Dec 2027 · Viking Bragi
    from $8,295 pp twin share *
  • 05 Dec 2027 - 12 Dec 2027 · Viking Skadi
    from $8,295 pp twin share *
  • 06 Dec 2027 - 13 Dec 2027 · Viking Gymir
    from $8,295 pp twin share *
  • 07 Dec 2027 - 14 Dec 2027 · Viking Ingvi
    from $8,295 pp twin share *
  • 07 Dec 2027 - 14 Dec 2027 · Viking Vilhjalm
    from $8,295 pp twin share *
  • 08 Dec 2027 - 15 Dec 2027 · Viking Lif
    from $8,295 pp twin share *
  • 09 Dec 2027 - 16 Dec 2027 · Viking Aegir
    from $8,295 pp twin share *
  • 10 Dec 2027 - 17 Dec 2027 · Viking Vili
    from $8,295 pp twin share *
  • 11 Dec 2027 - 18 Dec 2027 · Viking Rota
    from $8,295 pp twin share *
  • 11 Dec 2027 - 18 Dec 2027 · Viking Vidar
    from $8,295 pp twin share *
  • 12 Dec 2027 - 19 Dec 2027 · Viking Bragi
    from $8,295 pp twin share *
  • 12 Dec 2027 - 19 Dec 2027 · Viking Skadi
    from $8,295 pp twin share *
  • 13 Dec 2027 - 20 Dec 2027 · Viking Gymir
    from $8,295 pp twin share *
  • 14 Dec 2027 - 21 Dec 2027 · Viking Ingvi
    from $7,995 pp twin share *
  • 14 Dec 2027 - 21 Dec 2027 · Viking Vilhjalm
    from $7,995 pp twin share *
  • 15 Dec 2027 - 22 Dec 2027 · Viking Lif
    from $7,995 pp twin share *
  • 16 Dec 2027 - 23 Dec 2027 · Viking Aegir
    from $6,995 pp twin share *
  • 17 Dec 2027 - 24 Dec 2027 · Viking Vili
    from $6,995 pp twin share *
  • 18 Dec 2027 - 25 Dec 2027 · Viking Rota
    from $6,995 pp twin share *
  • 18 Dec 2027 - 25 Dec 2027 · Viking Vidar
    from $6,995 pp twin share *
  • 28 Nov 2028 - 05 Dec 2028 · Viking Gefjon
    from $8,295 pp twin share *
  • 28 Nov 2028 - 05 Dec 2028 · Viking Ingvi
    from $8,295 pp twin share *
  • 28 Nov 2028 - 05 Dec 2028 · Viking Vilhjalm
    from $8,295 pp twin share *
  • 05 Dec 2028 - 12 Dec 2028 · Viking Gefjon
    from $8,595 pp twin share *
  • 05 Dec 2028 - 12 Dec 2028 · Viking Ingvi
    from $8,595 pp twin share *
  • 05 Dec 2028 - 12 Dec 2028 · Viking Vilhjalm
    from $8,595 pp twin share *
  • 12 Dec 2028 - 19 Dec 2028 · Viking Gefjon
    from $8,295 pp twin share *
  • 12 Dec 2028 - 19 Dec 2028 · Viking Ingvi
    from $8,295 pp twin share *
  • 12 Dec 2028 - 19 Dec 2028 · Viking Vilhjalm
    from $8,295 pp twin share *

* Fares are per person, twin share, in AUD and are subject to change and availability.

Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Life in transit

Your transports

Viking Vilhjalm
Details · Viking

Viking Vilhjalm

Viking Vilhjalm is one of Viking's Longships — the line's fleet of near-identical, Scandinavian-designed river vessels on the rivers of Europe, with an indoor–outdoor Aquavit Terrace at the bow.

Guests
190
Crew
50
Length
135 m
Staterooms
95
Decks
3
Deck plans
4
Viking Vilhjalm · Deck plans

Sun Deck

Viking Vilhjalm — Sun Deck deck plan

Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Viking Ingvi
Details · Viking

Viking Ingvi

Viking Ingvi is one of Viking's Longships — the line's fleet of near-identical, Scandinavian-designed river vessels on the rivers of Europe, with an indoor–outdoor Aquavit Terrace at the bow.

Guests
190
Crew
50
Length
135 m
Staterooms
95
Decks
3
Deck plans
4
Viking Ingvi · Deck plans

Sun Deck

Viking Ingvi — Sun Deck deck plan

Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Viking Gymir
Details · Viking

Viking Gymir

Viking Gymir is one of Viking's Longships — the line's fleet of near-identical, Scandinavian-designed river vessels on the rivers of Europe, with an indoor–outdoor Aquavit Terrace at the bow.

Guests
190
Crew
50
Length
135 m
Staterooms
95
Decks
3
Deck plans
4
Viking Gymir · Deck plans

Sun Deck

Viking Gymir — Sun Deck deck plan

Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Viking Rota
Details · Viking

Viking Rota

Viking Rota is one of Viking's Longships — the line's fleet of near-identical, Scandinavian-designed river vessels on the rivers of Europe, with an indoor–outdoor Aquavit Terrace at the bow.

Guests
190
Crew
50
Length
135 m
Staterooms
95
Decks
3
Deck plans
4
Viking Rota · Deck plans

Sun Deck

Viking Rota — Sun Deck deck plan

Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Viking Vidar
Details · Viking

Viking Vidar

Viking Vidar is one of Viking's Longships — the line's fleet of near-identical, Scandinavian-designed river vessels on the rivers of Europe, with an indoor–outdoor Aquavit Terrace at the bow.

Guests
190
Crew
50
Length
135 m
Staterooms
95
Decks
3
Deck plans
4
Viking Vidar · Deck plans

Sun Deck

Viking Vidar — Sun Deck deck plan

Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Viking Aegir
Details · Viking

Viking Aegir

Viking Aegir is one of Viking's Longships — the line's fleet of near-identical, Scandinavian-designed river vessels on the rivers of Europe, with an indoor–outdoor Aquavit Terrace at the bow.

Guests
190
Crew
50
Length
135 m
Staterooms
95
Decks
3
Deck plans
4
Viking Aegir · Deck plans

Sun Deck

Viking Aegir — Sun Deck deck plan

Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Viking Bragi
Details · Viking

Viking Bragi

Viking Bragi is one of Viking's Longships — the line's fleet of near-identical, Scandinavian-designed river vessels on the rivers of Europe, with an indoor–outdoor Aquavit Terrace at the bow.

Guests
190
Crew
50
Length
135 m
Staterooms
95
Decks
3
Deck plans
4
Viking Bragi · Deck plans

Sun Deck

Viking Bragi — Sun Deck deck plan

Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Viking Gefjon
Details · Viking

Viking Gefjon

Viking Gefjon is one of Viking's Longships — the line's fleet of near-identical, Scandinavian-designed river vessels on the rivers of Europe, with an indoor–outdoor Aquavit Terrace at the bow.

Guests
190
Crew
50
Length
135 m
Staterooms
95
Decks
3
Deck plans
4
Viking Gefjon · Deck plans

Sun Deck

Viking Gefjon — Sun Deck deck plan

Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Viking Lif
Details · Viking

Viking Lif

Viking Lif is one of Viking's Longships — the line's fleet of near-identical, Scandinavian-designed river vessels on the rivers of Europe, with an indoor–outdoor Aquavit Terrace at the bow.

Guests
190
Crew
50
Length
135 m
Staterooms
95
Decks
3
Deck plans
4
Viking Lif · Deck plans

Sun Deck

Viking Lif — Sun Deck deck plan

Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Viking Skadi
Details · Viking

Viking Skadi

Viking Skadi is one of Viking's Longships — the line's fleet of near-identical, Scandinavian-designed river vessels on the rivers of Europe, with an indoor–outdoor Aquavit Terrace at the bow.

Guests
190
Crew
50
Length
135 m
Staterooms
95
Decks
3
Deck plans
4
Viking Skadi · Deck plans

Sun Deck

Viking Skadi — Sun Deck deck plan

Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Viking Vili
Details · Viking

Viking Vili

Viking Vili is one of Viking's Longships — the line's fleet of near-identical, Scandinavian-designed river vessels on the rivers of Europe, with an indoor–outdoor Aquavit Terrace at the bow.

Guests
190
Crew
50
Length
135 m
Staterooms
95
Decks
3
Deck plans
4
Viking Vili · Deck plans

Sun Deck

Viking Vili — Sun Deck deck plan

Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Viking Embla
Details · Viking

Viking Embla

Viking Embla is one of Viking's Longships — the line's fleet of near-identical, Scandinavian-designed river vessels on the rivers of Europe, with an indoor–outdoor Aquavit Terrace at the bow.

Guests
190
Crew
50
Length
135 m
Staterooms
95
Decks
3
Deck plans
4
Viking Embla · Deck plans

Sun Deck

Viking Embla — Sun Deck deck plan

Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Passau, Germany

  2. 2

    Passau, Germany

  3. 3

    Linz, Austria

  4. 4

    At Sea

    Scenic Sailing: Wachau Valley, Austria.

  5. 5

    Krems, Austria

  6. 6

    Vienna, Austria

  7. 7

    Bratislava, Slovakia

  8. 8

    At Sea

    Scenic Sailing: Danube Bend, Hungary.

  9. 9

    Budapest, Hungary

  10. 10

    Budapest, Hungary

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • 7 nights aboard the Viking river ships Viking Gymir, Viking Embla and 10 sister ships
  • Visits to 6 destinations across 4 countries, including Passau, Linz, Krems, Vienna and Bratislava and more
  • Scenic cruising past Scenic Sailing: Wachau Valley and Scenic Sailing: Danube Bend
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Accommodation is aboard the Viking river ships Viking Gymir, Viking Embla and 10 sister ships.

Choose from 8 stateroom categories, spanning outside staterooms, balcony staterooms and suites.

Cabin options include outside staterooms with a view, staterooms with a private balcony or veranda and suites with a separate sitting area.

From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 8 days and 7 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 09 Dec 2026 and 19 Dec 2028, subject to live availability.
Are there different departure options?
Yes, multiple departures may be available depending on your preferred travel period.
What is generally included?
Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.
What style of accommodation is used?
Accommodation is pre-arranged as part of the journey, with specific properties shown in the trip details.
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