Christmas on the Danube - Budapest to Regensburg

7 nights Dec 11, 2026

The Christmas on the Danube - Budapest to Regensburg is a 7-night Europe cruise aboard Viking Var, operated by Viking. Departing Budapest on December 11, 2026, the voyage visits 6 ports. Fares start from $3,499 per person.

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Day 1 Dec 11, 2026 Budapest On one bank of the Danube is hilly Buda with its Fisherman’s Bastion and Castle Hill; on the other, there’s flat Pest with its House of Parliament. These two beautiful districts couldn’t be more different. Perhaps that’s why it took until 1873 for the two cities on opposite sides of the river to merge and form Budapest. Right from the start, the landmark of this new metropolis was Buda Castle, a monumental structure that rises high above Budapest and provides mesmerising views across the city. In terms of monumental grandeur, the House of Parliament is certainly on a par with Buda Castle. Erected to mark the millennium celebrations of 1896, this gigantic building was completed in just 22 years. Considering it is 96 metres high, 268 metres long and 118 meters wide, with a total of 691 rooms, that’s an incredible achievement. Budapest is a place where you keep coming across echoes from days gone by. There are traces of Ottoman rule, the extravagant Habsburg era and Soviet socialism – different cultural influences that have combined to create a vibrant, lively city that’s a must-see destination. Go to Budapest Cruises visiting Budapest

Day 3 Dec 13, 2026 Vienna, Austria The Viennese have a special aura about them. They come across as a bit arrogant, but underneath it all they’re warm-hearted. You could say the same about the city itself. Once you’ve been there a few hours and settled in, you won’t want to leave again anytime soon. There are all those cafes to visit, where the traditional Viennese coffee-house culture is still very much alive and well. The city’s history, with its emperors, Elisabeth of Austria and the ostentatious Habsburgs, adds to its fascination. Then there’s the music of the First Viennese School – this city brought out the best in its composers, making its own special contribution to great masterpieces. What’s more, the Austrian capital also produces excellent cuisine. It’s no coincidence that the city’s famous Wiener schnitzel and Sachertorte became popular all around the world. Go to Vienna, Austria Cruises visiting Vienna, Austria

Vienna, Austria photo — Day 3 Dec 13, 2026 Vienna, Austria The Viennese have a special aura about them. They come across as a bit arrogant, but underneath it all they’re warm-hearted. You could say the same about the city itself. Once you’ve been there a few hours and settled in, you won’t want to leave again anytime soon. There are all those cafes to visit, where the traditional Viennese coffee-house culture is still very much alive and well. The city’s history, with its emperors, Elisabeth of Austria and the ostentatious Habsburgs, adds to its fascination. Then there’s the music of the First Viennese School – this city brought out the best in its composers, making its own special contribution to great masterpieces. What’s more, the Austrian capital also produces excellent cuisine. It’s no coincidence that the city’s famous Wiener schnitzel and Sachertorte became popular all around the world. Go to Vienna, Austria Cruises visiting Vienna, Austria

Day 6 Dec 16, 2026 Passau (Munich) Passau is known as a three-river city and is the first port on the Danube that is navigable by cruise ships. From here the big tours via Vienna, Bratislava and down to the Black Sea start. But the city itself also has a lot to offer, such as the opera house, the Ilz, a small river that is great for hiking, or St. Stephen's Cathedral and the old town hall. A visit to the Passau Glass Museum is particularly recommended, if you want to turn your back on the city, you can go to the Mariahilf pilgrimage church just outside. Go to Passau (Munich) Cruises visiting Passau (Munich)

Passau (Munich) photo — Day 6 Dec 16, 2026 Passau (Munich) Passau is known as a three-river city and is the first port on the Danube that is navigable by cruise ships. From here the big tours via Vienna, Bratislava and down to the Black Sea start. But the city itself also has a lot to offer, such as the opera house, the Ilz, a small river that is great for hiking, or St. Stephen's Cathedral and the old town hall. A visit to the Passau Glass Museum is particularly recommended, if you want to turn your back on the city, you can go to the Mariahilf pilgrimage church just outside. Go to Passau (Munich) Cruises visiting Passau (Munich)

Day 7 Dec 17, 2026 Regensburg The breath of almost 2000 years can be felt in Regensburg. Spared from the destruction of past wars, the city on the Danube invites you to look and be amazed. The past was preserved here in a particularly impressive way. The medieval cityscape of the former free imperial city is characterized by numerous patrician buildings and residential towers from the 13th and 14th centuries. The stone bridge and the "Porta Praetoria" are particularly worth seeing. Anyone who wants to experience history is in the right place in the largest city in Eastern Bavaria. Go to Regensburg Cruises visiting Regensburg

Regensburg photo — Day 7 Dec 17, 2026 Regensburg The breath of almost 2000 years can be felt in Regensburg. Spared from the destruction of past wars, the city on the Danube invites you to look and be amazed. The past was preserved here in a particularly impressive way. The medieval cityscape of the former free imperial city is characterized by numerous patrician buildings and residential towers from the 13th and 14th centuries. The stone bridge and the "Porta Praetoria" are particularly worth seeing. Anyone who wants to experience history is in the right place in the largest city in Eastern Bavaria. Go to Regensburg Cruises visiting Regensburg

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 89-day span: $3,499 · range $3,499–$3,799

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Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

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$499 / night

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Standard Stateroom

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$499 / night

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Standard Stateroom

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from $3,599

$514 / night

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Balcony

from $4,499

$642 / night

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French Balcony Stateroom

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$642 / night

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French Balcony Stateroom

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$671 / night

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Veranda Stateroom

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$685 / night

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Veranda Stateroom

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from $4,999

$714 / night

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Suite

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$1,114 / night

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Veranda Suite

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from $7,799

$1,114 / night

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Explorer Suite

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from $8,799

$1,257 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Prices verified Jun 19, 2026

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All cabin grades (8) Detailed cabin specs available at booking.

Name	Supplier code	Type
Veranda Stateroom	A	Balcony
Veranda Stateroom	B	Balcony
French Balcony Stateroom	C	Balcony
French Balcony Stateroom	D	Balcony
Standard Stateroom	E	Oceanview
Standard Stateroom	F	Oceanview
Veranda Suite	AA	Suite
Explorer Suite	ES	Suite

Ship

Your ship Viking Var 5★ **5,000** GT **190** guests Built **2013** The Norse goddess of oaths, Var, is a truth seeker. She oversees all agreements and contracts, particularly marriage vows made between men and women, which were known as várar in old Norse. Hence, she is the goddess of betrothal. Go to Viking Var Cruises on Viking Var

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