Christmas Markets and the Danube with Superior MS Vivienne

We transfer to Istanbul Airport International Terminal. We meet our guide at 05:30, and after our baggage and passport procedures, we depart for Vienna at 08:30 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1883. After arriving in Vienna at 08:35 local time, passport and customs procedures are completed. Then, we start our Vienna city tour. We begin our tour with an approximately 20-minute photo break at the Hundertwasserhaus, a work of the famous architect Hundertwasser. Then, we take a short walk around the Belvedere Palace and head to the city center.
While our panoramic tour continues along the Ringstrasse, where Vienna's magnificent structures are located, we will see the Vienna State Opera House, Parliament Building, Burgtheater, and Votiv Church. We move to the old city area and take a short break at St. Stephan's Square, where St. Stephan's Cathedral is located.
During our tour, Graben and Kohlmarkt streets, Michaeler Square, Hofburg Palace, Albertina Square where the Spanish Riding School is located, the Opera House, and the historic Hotel Sacher are among the places to be seen.
Time will be given for lunch in the city center (lunch is at the guests' own expense). In the afternoon, transfer to our ship and check-in to cabins.
Dinner will be served on board after the welcome cocktail where the captain and crew will be introduced.
Overnight stay on our ship, which will remain docked at the Port of Vienna.

After breakfast on board, we carry out our tour of Schönbrunn Palace, the summer residence of the Habsburg Dynasty and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
In the palace, one of the most magnificent examples of Baroque architecture, we will visit the ornate halls, official reception rooms, and grand interiors where we will witness the life of the imperial family. After the palace tour, we will have the opportunity to take a pleasant walk and take photos in the vast Schönbrunn Gardens, famous for their symmetrical layout and statues. Guests who wish can spend free time in the gardens or explore the points overlooking the Vienna view.
Return to our ship at the designated time. Our ship will depart from the Port of Vienna at 18:30.
Dinner and overnight on board.

Our ship will arrive in Budapest at 10:30 in the morning. After breakfast on board, we start our Budapest city tour in the city that spreads across both sides of the Danube River and takes on a completely different atmosphere during the Christmas period.
During our city tour; Buda Castle, Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church, Chain Bridge, Parliament Building, and Heroes' Square will be seen panoramically, and information will be provided about the history and architecture of Budapest.
After our tour, free time will be given at the Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market, which is considered one of the most enjoyable Christmas markets in Europe. In this magical market, there will be an opportunity to spend pleasant time among traditional Hungarian delicacies, mulled wine, handmade gifts, and Christmas decorations.
Return to our ship at the designated time. Dinner will be served on board.
Our ship will depart from the Port of Budapest at 21:00, and overnight stay is on our ship.
 

Our ship will arrive in Bratislava at 14:00. Upon arrival, we start our city tour in Bratislava, one of the cutest capitals of Central Europe.
During our tour; Bratislava Castle, St. Martin's Cathedral, Michael's Gate, Old Town Square, and historic streets will be seen. After our tour in the city center, free time will be given at the Bratislava Christmas Markets, which add a special atmosphere to the city during the Christmas period. In these markets, there will be an opportunity to spend pleasant time among local Slovak delicacies, hot drinks, and handmade gifts.
Return to our ship at the designated time. Dinner and overnight on board.

Our ship will arrive in Vienna in the morning. After breakfast on board, we complete our disembarkation procedures.
Until the airport transfer time, time will be given for personal activities, free time in the city, and shopping. Guests who wish can visit the Parndorf Outlet with the transfer to be organized free of charge. The outlet transfer will be provided by us.
Transfer to the airport at the designated time.
Departure to Istanbul at 19:05 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1888.
Arrival in Istanbul at 23:30 local time and end of our tour.