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10 Night Enchanting Christmas & New Year's Cruise

from R 67,000 p/p sharing

Book by 31 October 2025 and SAVE up to R 40,000.00 pps (discount/s included in rate quoted)!

  • Was from R 107,000.00 per person sharing - Now from R 67,000.00 per person sharing.

Valid for travel on selected departures dates:  23 December 2025 to 02 January 2026.

A festive extravaganza celebrating two holidays in a truly extraordinary fashion across four countries.
Cruise the mighty Danube, visiting classic capitals like Budapest and Vienna.  Spend Christmas Eve in Passau, then ring in the New Year in elegant style in Budapest.  Festive celebrations are plentiful during this cruise - what better way to create perfect holiday memories?  Commemorate a splendid musical heritage as you lift your voice and sing “Silent Night” in Oberndorf, where the beloved Christmas carol was composed.  Meet the Count of Castle Clam.  Spend Christmas Day in Salzburg and enjoy a holiday lunch within the walls of St. Peter’s Abbey.  Discover the seasonal delicacies of Slovakia in Bratislava’s picturesque downtown and enjoy the merriment of traditional hospitality in an Austrian wine village.  Ring out the old year and ring in the new with art, wine, and song as you cruise through four nations during this enchanting season.

**  Please note that most Christmas Markets in Europe end their season on the 23rd of December and will not be available after that date  **

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Travel Period: 23 December 2025 - 2 January 2026

Sales Period: 29 September 2025 - 31 October 2025

Destination/s: EUROPE, Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia

Experience/s:

CRUISES & WATER TRAVEL
FESTIVALS & EVENTS
International Cruise
Festive Season
Christmas Festivities
River Cruise
  • Includes

    CRUISE ONLY PACKAGE INCLUDES:

    • Accommodation:
      • 10 Night cruise in a Riverview stateroom on the stately S.S. Maria Theresa
      • Lavishly appointed Riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, high thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options
      • Free Wi-Fi
    • Dining:
      • All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
      • 10 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches and 10 Dinners
      • Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions
      • Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
      • Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water
    • Excursions:
      • 8 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
      • State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
      • Use of Nordic walking sticks
    • Experiences:
      • 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites
      • Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
      • Group transfers are included on arrival and departure days (please see terms and conditions for transfer guidelines)
      • Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour
      • Cultural enrichment, including captivating onboard local entertainment
    • Taxes and port charges
  • Excludes

    CRUISE ONLY PACKAGE EXCLUDES:

    • Airfares and related airport taxes to and from the destination
    • Transfers not mentioned
    • Pre- and post accommodation
    • Gratuities, tips and taxes not mentioned
    • Optional activities, extras and excursions not mentioned
    • Meals and beverages not listed
    • Laundry and items of a personal nature
    • Passport and visa costs
    • Travel and Medical Insurance
    • Professional fees


    Sure Travel recommends that you purchase a Travel Insurance from your Sure Travel agency.

  • Notes and Conditions

    NOTES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

    This is an Uniworld Cruise package.

    Valid for travel on select departures:  23 December 2025 - 02 January 2026.

    • Prices quoted are CRUISE / LAND ONLY and do not include the costs of international flights (to/from the start or end the trip).
    • "2025 Holiday Season Sale" offer is valid for new, individual bookings on select 2025 itineraries, departure dates, and stateroom categories only.
    • Bookings must be made by 31 October 2025 and offer expires 31 October 2025.
    • All fares and savings listed are in South African Rand.
    • Savings featured are for cruise or cruise/tour only.
    • Savings featured are per person based on double occupancy, and do not apply to other optional holiday add-ons.
    • Rates and savings vary by itinerary and departure date.
    • All applicable discounts are applied sequentially; fixed savings amounts are deducted prior to applying any percentage-based discounts.
    • Fares and offer is capacity controlled and may change, be modified or withdrawn at any time without notice.
    • Other restrictions may apply.
    • All fares are per guest in South African rand based on double occupancy unless otherwise noted.
    • Availability of all stateroom categories cannot be guaranteed.
    • Single supplement applies for single accommodation.
    • Itineraries, hotels, and vessels may change, and substitute visits to other sites may occur during your trip due to water level fluctuations and other uncontrollable factors.
    • The order of sightseeing and docking ports are subject to change according to port authority assignments.
    • Uniworld's standard Terms and Conditions apply.
    • Traveller full names (as listed on each passport), cabin requirements and departure dates are required at time of booking.
    • Prices quoted are purely indicative and based on an average.  They are correct at time of loading onto the website - an actual price will be quoted based on availability, cabin type, nightly rate and current rate of exchange for requested travel dates at time of inquiry.
    • Prices quoted are valid for travel between the dates specified PER PACKAGE REFERENCE CODE only.
    • Advance purchase, peak season surcharges, block out periods and minimum stay conditions may apply.
    • All prices quoted are subject to airfare increases (where applicable), availability, currency fluctuations and an increase in price without prior notice.
    • All levies and taxes, including airport taxes, fuel levies and surcharges are an estimate based on current pricing and exchange rates and are subject to change without prior notice.  The exact costs will be confirmed at time of booking.
    • Prices exclude professional fees.


    Sure Travel standard terms and conditions & online booking terms and conditions apply. E&OE


    Sure Travel recommends that you purchase a Travel Insurance policy from your Sure Travel agency.


    PACKAGE REFERENCE:  UWC_Xmas/NewYear25


Package Includes

A festive extravaganza celebrating two holidays across four countries.

Transfers

Group transfers on arrival and departure days (T's & C's apply)

Meals

10 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches and 10 Dinners

Accommodation

10 Nights in a Riverview stateroom on the S.S. Maria Theresa

Guides

Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager

Hotel Service Charges

Onboard staff gratuities, taxes and port charges

Itinerary
  1. Passau, Germany
  2. Linz (Salzburg), Austria
  3. Grein, Austria
  4. Melk, Austria
  5. Wachau Valley, Austria
  6. Dürnstein, Austria
  7. Vienna, Austria
  8. Bratislava, Slovakia
  9. Budapest, Hungary

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