Festive Season on the Blue Danube Discovery + Qatar Escape plus Desert Days Cruise

OVERVIEW

ITINERARY

TOUR INFORMATION

DEPARTURE

23-Days from $15,499* pp (twin share)

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• 22-nights accommodation
• Seamless transfers
• Flights

Itinerary

• Welcome to Budapest—Hungary’s Captivating Capital The day is yours to relax and enjoy Eastern Europe’s shining city on the Danube.

• The Pearl of the Danube in the Heart of Europe Classic Excursion Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes’ Square. Take in the beauty of Budapest while enjoying a free afternoon exploring such famous sights as the Chain Bridge. Get to know the city’s cafés and pubs, and don’t miss the unique Christmas market that Budapest hosts every year during the Festive season.

• Time for Coffee, and Confections With a free day to explore before your cruise, take time to take photographs on the Royal Palace grounds in this treasure trove of historical architecture. Enjoy the warmth and glow of Christmas tradition before boarding your Suite Ship®. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA

• Vienna Waltzes on the Beautiful Blue Danube Enjoy sailing the Danube, which shares dozens of miles with Hungary and Slovakia and see the rolling landscape and red-rooftops of the Slovakian capital of Bratislava come into view. Discovery Excursion Enjoy an Austrian Cookie Tasting while sailing to Vienna. This evening in Vienna, you may choose to join an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert for an unforgettable evening of music in an elegant hall. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VIENNA

• Royal Collections and Amusing Attractions Classic Excursion Explore the Habsburg empire this morning on a Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex—the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Spend free time on your own to enjoy the Christkindlesmarkt, or relax by the fire’s glow in a Viennese café. Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace— summer home of the Habsburg Empire. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO KREMS

• Christmas Magic in the Austria’s Wine Country Classic Excursion Join a Guided Walk to explore this small valley town, seemingly untouched by the new world. During lunchtime, sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Melk. MELK Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below Classic Excursion Take a Guided Tour of Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO PASSAU

• Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet Classic Excursion Join a Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful “City of Three Rivers.” Later spend some free time in Passau’s charming Christkindlmarkt near magnificent St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Alternatively, join a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg— the city of Mozart and learn how Austrians celebrate Christmas. Meet your ship back in Passau after your full-day selected activity for sailing. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO REGENSBURG

• Christmas Magic in Bavaria Classic Excursion Join a Guided City Walk and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria—built in 179 AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortress. Take time to browse Regensburg’s sparkling Christmas markets. Enjoy hot-mulled wine, candied almonds, gingerbread, or bratwurst. This evening, enjoy live entertainment after dinner. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NUREMBERG

• Legends and History Lessons Discovery Excursion Enjoy a Christmas Traditions Lecture on board. Classic Excursion Choose a Guided Sightseeing of Nuremberg—with its medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, OR: Classic Excursion Take a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds—used by the Third Reich. Spend free time on your own to browse the spruce stalls of the Christmas Markets of Nuremberg. Sample favorite Bavarian fare—from dozens of bratwurst varieties, gingerbread, mulled blueberry wine, and countless other culinary delights of the Christkindlmarkt. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN NUREMBERG

• Welcome to Prague! Explore the City of 100 Spires Enjoy free time to explore the Golden City of Prague and its surrounding countryside. Consider sampling delicious plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager beside the Vltava River.

• Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles, and Great Cuisine Classic Excursion Take a Guided City Walk, and visit the Hradčany Castle Grounds; see St. Vitus Cathedral, and Old Town’s Astronomical Clock. Spend the afternoon on your own to browse the exquisite Christmas Markets of Prague. Stroll through the brightly colored wooden stalls for ornaments and handmade toys and handicrafts.

• Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.

• At 6pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner.

• This morning’s sightseeing with your Tour Director includes a guided tour of the Katara Cultural Village and lively Souq Waqif. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. This afternoon, cruise along Doha’s stunning skyline, west bay, and The Pearl.

• Take a thrilling desert safari journey this morning, then enjoy some free time. This evening, wave goodbye to your Tour Director and Driver in Qatar in Doha before embarking your Arabian Gulf cruise this evening. Please note: The Globus Tour Director will not accompany you on the Arabian Gulf cruise. The Tour Director will resume services upon disembarkation in Doha on day 10.

• A day at sea gives you ample time to explore the ship’s numerous amenities, activities, and cuisine.

• Pull into port in Dubai with free time to enjoy the city.

• Enjoy another free day in port to explore the lively city of Dubai.

• A day at leisure on Sir Bani Yas Island, an island oasis home to thousands of free-roaming wildlife along its pristine waters.

• Take a fascinating guided tour in the legendary city of Abu Dhabi.

• Tour Bahrain’s most famous sights and landmarks with your Local Guide.

• Disembark your cruise this morning and enjoy your afternoon at leisure to explore more of Doha. This evening, rejoin your Tour Director for a farewell dinner.

• Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.

Tour Information

Highlights

• Time to visit the Christmas markets in Budapest, Regensburg, Nuremberg & Prague
• Enjoy sightseeing in Budapest and see the famous sights such as the Chain Bridge
• Enjoy an Austrian Cookie Tasting while sailing to Vienna
• See the Imperial Palace and more on a guided tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks
• Guided Tour of Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey
• Visit the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds
• Sightseeing in Doha includes a guided tour of the Katara Cultural Village and lively Souq Waqif.
• Afternoon cruise along Doha’s stunning Skyline, west bay, and the Pearl
• Desert safari adventure into the heart of the Arabian Desert
• Free time to enjoy the lively city of Dubai
• Day at leisure on Sir Bani Yas Island
• Guided tour of Abu Dhabi in cluding Qasr Al Watan Palace
• Tour Bahrain’s most famous sights and landmarks, including Al Fateh Grand Mosque

Inclusions

• Flights

• Airport Transfers

• Accommodation

• Activities

Departure

Departing 13th December 2025

From $15,499* pp based on twin share

*Terms and Conditions apply. Prices are subject to change at anytime. Please contact your itravel advisor for further details.