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Cruising the Danube

From £3,249
Duration 8 Days
Departures from: Jun 2026 - Jul 2026
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From £3,249
Duration 8 Days
Departures from: Jun 2026 - Jul 2026

Tour Overview

Bustling cities and beautiful countryside where you visit the most unmissable destinations along the Danube, make this river cruise one to remember. Spend a full day in the beautiful city of Vienna, famed for it's musical history and opulent architecture. Visit the old town of Bratislava, on the border to two neighbouring countries, and the Hungarian capital of Budapest, this is a journey of cultural highlights and stunning landscapes. This cruise is an authentic way to experience Europe’s second-longest river.

Your Holiday Includes

  • Just You Holiday Director
  • Return flights from London
  • Overseas transfers, other transportation and porterage
  • 7 nights onboard Nicko cruises
  • 20 included meals 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
  • Unlimited drinks package*
  • All gratuities and WIFI on the cruise
  • All port fees

Included Holiday Highlights

 
  • Enjoy a walking city tour of Vienna, see St Stephen's Cathedral and the Imperial Palace of Hofburg
  • Tour of glamorous Budapest
  • City tour of Bratislava; seeing the iconic castle and the beautifully restored Old Town
  • Visit the double city of Krems – Stein

Itinerary

Day 1 UK - Vienna

Fly to Vienna where we will then transfer you to the river dock. Join your Nicko Cruises ship and after time to settle into your cabin, meet your travelling companions over a welcome drink prior to dinner this evening. Meals included: D

Day 2 Budapest

Today you will have a tour of stunning Budapest and its impressive architecture. A bus tour will allow a beautiful view of the Buda Castle, Fishermen's Bastion and Matthias Church. You will also have the opportunity to visit the famous market. You may have lunch on board the ship, and the afternoon is yours to explore at leisure, you could perhaps visit a thermal spa. Meals included: B,L,D

Day 3 Budapest

You have time this morning to explore Budapest at your leisure before casting off after lunch. You’ll have the opportunity to relax on board this afternoon and evening. Meals included: B,L,D

Day 4 Bratislava

Arrive into Bratislava this morning. Enjoy a morning city tour starting with a scenic drive to the most iconic landmarks in the Slovakian capital, the Castle, or Hrad which has some wonderful views across the city. The beautifully restored Old Town of Bratislava has some wonderful Baroque buildings to discover, such as the Redoubt, the National Theatre, the Town Hall, alongside palaces dating from the city's Imperial and Royal era. Meals included: B,L,D

Day 5 Krems

The double city of Krems-Stein offers its visitors a wealth of cultural and historical attractions. The more than thousand years old history of the city is present everywhere, be it on the streets and squares, in old churches and monasteries or even the town houses and fortified buildings. A visit to the Augustinian Canons' Monastery of Herzogenburg will send you on a journey back in time to the monastery's more than 900 years of history. This baroque jewel offers a wealth of valuable art treasures and also provides an interesting insight into monastery life.
The ship will continue its journey after lunch.
Meals included: B,L,D

Day 6 Linz

You’ll have the day to explore Linz at your leisure, 2009s European Capital of Culture. You could stroll through the alleys of the Old Town and see the magnificent inner courtyards and baroque main square with the imposing Holy Trinity Column. Meals included: B,L,D

Day 7 Vienna

Today the traditional Danube metropolis Vienna is on the program. From the pier you will pass the 'New Vienna' with the Uno-City and the Danube Island. See imposing magnificent buildings such as the State Opera, the Burgtheater, the Hofburg, the Parliament, the City Hall and the Votivkirche during the trip along the famous Ringstrasse. During a guided tour afterwards, you will experience this charming city first hand. You will have some free time before you return to your ship. Meals included: B,L,D

Day 8 Vienna - UK

After breakfast, disembark from the cruise and transfer to Vienna airport for your flight to the UK. Meals included: B
  1. Unlimited Drinks Package

    Enjoy unlimited drinks on your cruise - including selected house wine, house sparkling wine, draught and bottled beers, non-alcoholic beer, Cocktails and long drinks, house spirits, bottled water for the cabin and daily excursions, all specialty coffees (non-alcoholic), hot chocolate and tea

  1. Life Onboard

    Discover more about river cruising with Nicko Cruises and Just You, from what's included to additional information to make the most of your experience.

Accommodation (as specified or similar)

Further Information

Deposit information

When you book a holiday, you will be asked to pay a deposit, this will be made clear at the time of booking. In most cases we will charge the following deposit amount;

  • UK Holidays - £150 per person
  • European Holidays - £200 per person
  • Worldwide Holidays - £400 per person
  • Ocean and River Cruise - £400 per person


On some holidays we may charge a slightly higher deposit, to cover any costs we have to pay immediately to secure your booking with our suppliers. This will be made clear at the time of booking.

If you choose a tour that is within 84 days of departure you will need to pay the full balance when you book.

Our cancellation policy

If you decide to cancel your confirmed booking you must notify us (or your travel agent) in writing, as soon as possible. Since we incur costs in cancelling your arrangements, you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges up to the maximum shown below.

  • More than 75 days before departure - Loss of deposit only
  • 43 - 74 days - 50% of tour price
  • 29 - 42 days - 75% of tour price
  • 15 - 28 days - 90% of tour price
  • Day of Departure - 14 days - 100% of tour price

Our full cancellation policy can be found in our booking terms and conditions, section 8.

How do I find out Entry and Health Requirements for my holiday?

We have partnered with Sherpa, an on-line self service tool that allows you to search up-to-date information regarding travel entry requirements for all countries and also allows you to apply for eVisas or eTAs via their on-line portal. Just click on this link to find out more – Travel requirement & Visa Service.

You can also refer to the Foreign Travel Advice section on the gov.uk website: Foreign travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Click on your destination and then click on 'Entry Requirements'. For Health Requirements, the Department of Health also offers travellers health advice on www.travelhealthpro.org.uk, click on country information to locate your destination.

It is important to remember that passport, visa and health requirements can change before departure; therefore, we recommend you regularly familiarise yourself with the latest requirements before you travel. If you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport/entry/immigration requirements, we are unable to accept any responsibility.

For some destinations, it is not always discernable that a visa is required for entry at the border.  For example, for some customers, to travel to the United States, an ESTA may be required. For Canada, an ETA and to India, an e-visa may be needed. Please do check your requirements to avoid any unnecessary cost and delays.

 

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