ROCS Guided Holidays Christmas Time on the Danube 2023

CHRISTMAS TIME ON THE DANUBE 23 RD - 29 TH NOVEMBER 2023

HOLIDAY PACKAGES STARTING FROM €1869 PP 7 DAY

VISITING: : BUDAPEST, BRATISLAVA, VIENNA

DAY 6 – VIENNA After breakfast, it is time to say farewell to your fellow guests and disembark the ship for your transfer to hotel taking memories of the delight ful Danube with you. Meals: Breakfast DAY 7 – VIENNA - MALTA Breakfast and transfer to Airport for your flight to Malta.

City with its Town Hall, Mirbach Palace and the Gothic Cathedral of St Martin. Alternatively, join an active guided hike to Bratislava Castle. Bratislava also charming Christmas markets throughout the city, which you can enjoy. The main Christmas Market is located at the Main Square and Hviezdoslav Square but there are smaller ones in the city center as well, such as the square in front of the Eurovea Shopping Center. Whatever market you decide to venture into, irresistible smell and a unique atmosphere will get you for sure. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner charming squares transform into magical Christ mas markets. The smells of Christmas baking, hot punch and toasted chestnuts allure many visitors in this time of the year. The Old City and shopping streets are decorated with festive lights that create a Christmas atmosphere in Vienna. Today, explore Austria’s capital beginning with a drive along the Ringstrasse, where we will see some of Vienna’s world–famous sights such as the Opera House, Burgtheater, Town Hall, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Hofburg Imperial Palace. Then, you will have free time to sample the wonderful tastes of the Christmas markets of Vienna, such as Käsekrainer sausage, donuts, pretzels or Kartoffelpuffer. As we stay overnight in Vienna, you will have plenty of time to discov er Viennese markets during the late afternoon hours while the magic Christmas illumination settles in. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 5 - VIENNA During the holiday season, Vienna’s most

DAY 1 – MALTA - VIENNA Meet your Tour Leader at Malta International Airport for your flight to Vienna. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure for per sonal sightseeing and shopping. DAY 2 - BUDAPEST Transfer to your Emerald Cruises contemporary Star-Ship. After boarding, enjoy some time at your leisure to explore Budapest. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Hungarian dinner, then a Hungarian folk dancing and music performance on board. Meals: Dinner DAY 3 - BUDAPEST Budapest is Eastern Europe’s liveliest and most cosmopolitan city. Enjoy a guided tour of the city sights including the Hungarian Parliament Building, the Buda Castle and the Chain Bridge linking Buda and Pest or an exciting hike on the Buda Hill. During your free time, stroll the Christmas market on Budapest’s main square near Váci Utca Street, which showcases Hun garian craft products such as glass blowing, knitting, wood carving, candle making, pottery, leather trade, traditional Hungarian embroi dery and lace work, etc. This afternoon you will depart for your next capital on the Danube, Bratislava. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 4 - BRATISLAVA Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is situated in a wonderful location between the Carpathians and the Alps, just a few kilometres from Vienna. Pre-Christmas time in Bratislava is intrinsically connected with glowing streets, warm holiday spirit, traditional dishes and drinks. Enjoy a sightseeing tour including the enchanting Old

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