Christmas Markets on the Danube with Fidelio

Christmas Markets on the Danube with Fidelio  /  

Departing from İstanbul

Our unforgettable Danube cruise with M/S CRUCESTAR 4★ +.

Day

Port

Arrival

Move

1. Day

Viyana / Avusturya

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2. Day

Viyana / Avusturya

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23.00

3. Day

Dürnstein / Avusturya

07.00

12.00

Melk /Avusturya

15.00

20.00

4. Day

Linz / Avusturya

07.00

14.00

5. Day

Bratislava / Slovakya

08.30

18.00

6. Day

Budapeşte / Macaristan

07.00

23.59

7. Day

Estergom / Macaristan

07.00

13.00

8. Day

Viyana / Avusturya

07.00

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MS Crucestar
Technicial Specifications
* 4-deck ship.

* Built in 2000. renewed in 2018

* Equipped with modern navigational facilities and exceeding speeds of 25.5 km per hour (approximately 17 MphH).

* Length: 110 m.

* Width: 11.40 m.

* Number of Cabins: 77

* Passenger capacity: 154

* Number of Personnel: 39

 

Ship Facilities:

* Restaurant

* Lounge / bar

* Lobby

* Wi-Fi (free in public areas)

* Lift

* Sunbathing Floor

* Jacuzzi (closed in winter season)

Itinerary

1.Day İSTANBUL - VİYANA / AVUSTURYA

09.00 Meeting with Cruisera officials at Istanbul Airport International Terminal.

11.50 Departure to Vienna with Turkish Airlines flight TK1885. A short free time after arrival, then boarding our ship.

Vienna
Vienna is a city that witnessed the training and concerts of many classical music masters such as Beethoven, Mozart and Haydn, and inspired the famous painter Gustav Klimt. It is a complete cultural heritage with its palaces, operas, museums, baroque, gothic, modern and post-modern buildings and streets that smell like history. The majestic town hall Rathaus, the University of Vienna, one of the oldest universities, among its guests Queen II. On this route, you can see very important structures of the city such as the Hotel Imperial, where famous names such as Elizabeth and Charlie Chaplin were involved and the construction of which the young Hitler worked, the famous postal building Postsparkasse and the Austrian Parliament building.

2.Day VİYANA / AVUSTURYA

After breakfast, guests can take a tour of the Imperial family summer palace Schönbrunn Palace (Extra Tour). After lunch on board, you can have free time or take a tour of the Habsburgs Palace buildings, which are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List (Extra Tour). Return to the ship for dinner.

3.Day DURNSTEIN – MELK / AVUSTURYA

Dürnstein is a small town on the Danube in the Krems-Land region of Lower Austria.

It is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the Wachau region and is also a well-known winemaking area. There are works of typical medieval architecture in the town. Ruins are said to add a sense of mystery to this city, while churches with baroque architecture and pleasant streets offer an interesting atmosphere to its visitors.

Melk continues to fascinate visitors to this small and cozy Danube town that still preserves the medieval town walls of Wachau. A visual feast awaits you in the Wachau valley, where we will see magnificent village and rural landscapes and Gothic ruins. The mild climate here is suitable for wine and apricot production. We will arrive in Melk at around 3 pm. If you wish, guests can take a tour of the famous Melk Benedictine Abbey with its Baroque style marble hall, library and church (Extra tour).

4.Day LİNZ / AVUSTURYA

Linz, located on the Danube River, became the cultural capital of Europe, together with Austria's 3 largest cities and Lithuania's capital Vilnius in 2009. It has been on UNESCO's list of creative cities since 2014. Famous for its Linzer cakes, this quaint city has been a center of attraction for many travelers with its rich and colorful city life.

5.Day BRATİSLAVA / SLOVAKYA

Bratislava, located on the slope of the hill formed by the Danube river, has a wonderful place. It will allow you to have a pleasant time with its magnificent palace and baroque works. Bratislava is the capital and largest city of Slovakia. It has a cute, charming and historical structure. Due to its location, it is the meeting point in Central Europe. The historical part of the city called Stare Mesto (Old city) is the area where the traditional structure is most preserved. There are many works and details worth seeing in the narrow streets of the old city area. The oldest pharmacy in history, Salvator Apotheke, is located on the building or King's road where Mozart came when he was 6 years old.

6.Day BUDAPEŞTE / MACARİSTAN

Budapest, the "Pearl of the Danube", is the capital and largest city of Hungary. The Danube River, which runs through the middle, divides the city into Buda and Pasht. Today's Budapest; Buddha was formed as a result of the combination of Pasht and Old Buddha. It has been recognized as the largest art and cultural center in Central Europe. It hosts many festivals. It is also known as the city of baths. There are many baths and hot springs belonging to Roman, Greek and Turkish cultures in the city.

7.Day BUDAPEŞTE - ESTERGON

Esztergom, which is located at an important military and commercial point in the Danube Basin and was founded in the Roman period, is one of the oldest cities of Hungary. It is the capital city for Hungarians in terms of religion. The largest church in the country is located in this city. In addition, Estergon Castle, which has an important place in Turkish history and takes its name from the city, is one of the most important symbols of this city.

In addition to its historical and religious importance, Esztergom offers its visitors a magnificent view of the Danube from which the best can be seen.

8.Day VİYANA-İSTANBUL

After breakfast, free time and transfer to the airport.

Departure to Istanbul with flight numbered 14.05 TK 1886

Arrival in Istanbul at 17.25.

Include & Exclude

Include

Round-trip economy class flight ticket with THY

7 nights full board accommodation on MS Crucestar (the boarding day starts with dinner and ends with breakfast on the last day),

All transfers within the program,

· Welcome buffet,

Early breakfast buffet,

Water, coffee and teas taken with meals

· 5 o'clock tea or midnight treat

Coffee station (between 06:00 and 22:00)

Certain alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (between 09.30 and 23.00)

Welcome and farewell cocktail (1 drink included)

Welcome and farewell dinner with a special menu

· Live music at the bar every evening

· Luggage handling services on boarding and exiting the ship

· Entertainment on board

· Compulsory Travel Insurance (Professional Liability Insurance)

Airport and port taxes (420 €)

Cruisera escort and Turkish guide services (in case of at least 12 people)

Extras

International departure fee (150 TL)
Extra tours
Telephone, iron, medicine etc. personal expenses such as
Ship's staff gratuities (total 35 Euros per person recommended)
Private label drinks in bars
Private label drinks with meals
Breakfast and lunch on the first day of our tour, lunch and dinner on the last day
Schengen visa fee (Green passports are not subject to visa.)
Travel Assurance Package

Additional Services

Departure & Return

09.00 Meeting with Cruisera officials at Istanbul Airport International Terminal.

11.50 Departure to Vienna with Turkish Airlines flight TK1885.

 

 

Departure to Istanbul with flight numbered 14.05 TK 1886

Arrival in Istanbul at 17.25.

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