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Experience amazing European Christmas markets when you take a U by Uniworld Danube Holiday Markets Cruise.
You will get to visit the amazing cities and towns. This includes:
- Budapest, Hungary
- Bratislava, Slovakia
- Passau, Germany
- Salzburg, Austria
- Krems, Austria
- Melk, Austria
- Vienna, Austria
U by Uniworld will offer you an amazing holiday experience.
Here are 5 reasons why.
Reason #1: Excursions
Paying extra for excursions can make a cruise a lot more expensive, so it’s great that there are seven excursions included in your cruise that will make your trip even better.
All of these experiences are fully hosted by English-speaking local experts, too, so you’ll learn a lot in a language you can understand.
There are four excursions that will be included:
- Bratislava Walking Tour with Christmas Market
- “Morning with the Masters” at the Vienna Art History Museum & Christmas Markets
- “Taste of Christmas” Vienna Walking Tour
- Passau Walking Tour with Christmas Market
Then there are three excursions that are included, but you get your choice between two excursions.
In Budapest, you’ll choose between:
- Budapest City Tour with Christmas Market
- Budapest Walk with Local Treats and Christmas Market
In the Krems/Melk area, you’ll choose between:
- Dürnstein Village Stroll with Spiced Wine Tasting and Organ Concert in a Monastery
- Krems Town Visit
In the Linz/Salzburg area, you’ll choose between:
- Full-Day Salzburg Walking Tour with Christmas Market
- Linz Town & Country: Cider Farm Visit and Christmas Markets
On top of that, you can also add on these excursions for an extra fee:
- Schönbrunn Palace with Christmas Market
- Bavarian Winter Walk
Reason #2: Included Meals
There have been many vacations taken during my life where I forgot to truly budget meals into my trip and I came home quite broke. But this isn’t the case when you take a Uniworld Christmas Cruise.
Included in the cost of this cruise is:
- 7 breakfasts
- 6 lunches
- 7 dinners
This really helps you plan out your trip’s expenses ahead of time.
Oh, and I almost forgot to mention the drinks! You get unlimited beverages onboard. This includes fine wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, and mineral water.
Reason #3: The Ship
This cruise takes place on the S.S. Maria Theresa, a regal ship that plays homage to the former Austrian princess. It features 18th-century decor and was named by Cruise Critic Editors as one of the prettiest ships. Oh, and speaking of Cruise Critic editors, it was once named “Best New River Ship” by Cruise Critic editors.
Reason #4: Your Room
A trip on the Danube Holiday Markets Cruise with UniWorld means that you get great accommodations. You’ll be staying in a riverview stateroom with a French balcony.
Additionally, all rooms have handcrafted Savoir Beds of England, high thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets. You also have a great menu of pillow options.
Your room also has a marble bathroom with heated mirrors, a backlit magnifying mirror, Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmers, and comfortable bathrobes and slippers.
Your room also gives you Wi-Fi access and free Internet.
Reason #5: The Service
When you embark on a Uniworld cruise, you’ll know you will get great service. This includes the services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager.
And you know how I talked about fees you don’t take into account when you plan a trip? Well, here’s another case of something being covered. Gratuities for onboard personnel are included during the cruise. This means the ship staff, crew, and your cruise/tour manager.