Family Christmas Markets on the Tauck Danube River Cruise • December 21 - 28, 2027 • Group ZNY7C21

Dec 19 - 28, 2027

Holiday Magic: Tauck Danube Family River Cruise

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Enjoy the quintessential family cruising experience, in high style, on this incredible itinerary on the Danube River from December 21-28, 2027. Join us!

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season on a festive Tauck family river cruise along the Danube, traveling through Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, and Germany.

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This memorable journey combines beautifully decorated European cities, traditional Christmas markets, historic palaces, scenic river landscapes, local entertainment, and engaging family experiences. Highlights include imperial Vienna, Budapest’s dramatic architecture, Bratislava’s charming Old Town, the vineyards and villages of the Wachau Valley, Salzburg’s musical heritage, the birthplace of “Silent Night,” and the picturesque riverside city of Passau.

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Along the way, enjoy guided sightseeing, cultural performances, hands-on activities, regional cuisine, and time to explore some of Europe’s most enchanting holiday destinations. An exclusive evening at a private Viennese palace, complete with dinner, music, and waltzing, adds an especially elegant touch to this joyful family celebration.

With Tauck’s thoughtfully planned excursions, onboard hospitality, transfers, gratuities, beverages, and many meals included, the family can relax and enjoy meaningful time together while experiencing the beauty and traditions of Christmas in Europe.

Itinerary

  1. Sun, Dec 19

  2. Mon, Dec 20: Hotel Imperial, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Vienna, Kärntner Ring, Vienna, Austria

  3. Tue, Dec 21: Vienna, Austria

  4. Wed, Dec 22: Budapest, Hungary

  5. Thu, Dec 23: Bratislava, Slovakia

  6. Fri, Dec 24: Vienna, Austria

  7. Sat, Dec 25: Krems, Austria

  8. Sun, Dec 26: Salzburg, Austria

  9. Mon, Dec 27: Passau, Germany

  10. Tue, Dec 28: Munich, Germany

Full Itinerary

  • All-Inclusive Exclusive Family Experience


    Zest 4 Adventure has partnered with Tauck—one of the world's most esteemed land and river cruise operators—to organize a very special holiday cruise along the Danube December 21-28, 2027.

    Here's how Tauck describes it: "Both the young and young at heart delight aboard a weeklong Danube river cruise filled with European holiday festivities onboard and ashore. Your family will discover Europe's time-honored holiday traditions in historic cities and towns along the Danube featuring the sights, flavors, and music of the season. Sightseeing is designed for all generations to enjoy together – in Oberndorf, home of "Silent Night"… at Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna and magnificent Melk Abbey... in Old Town Bratislava with medieval games and a scavenger hunt… and in Budapest, "the Pearl of the Danube." And you'll toast the season during a Tauck Exclusive evening at a private palace in Vienna with dinner, a performance, and a waltzing lesson!"

    It's a family Danube river cruise to remember! Please join us!

  • A Very Special Danube Itinerary


    A Very Special Danube Itinerary

    • 8 days
    • December 21-28, 2027
    • ms Savor

    ‘Tis the season for merry making along the Danube, when riverside towns are all aglow, markets entice with holiday fare, and family traditions take on a festive air. 

    TAUCK EXCLUSIVES

    • An evening at a private Viennese palace – with dinner, entertainment, and a waltzing lesson
    • Visit to Oberndorf, birthplace of the carol "Silent Night"
    • Time to explore Mozart's Baroque, alpine hometown of Salzburg on your own

    A Very Special Danube Itinerary

  • A taste of the Journey Experiences

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  • Pricing

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    $500 Child Savings: Children 12 and under 

    Special Solo Traveler Savings – No Single Supplement in Category 1: On all departures, the single price in Category 1 is the same as the double price – no single supplement, which means savings of up to 50% for solo travelers! 

    Note: Children under 18 must be booked in a cabin with at least one adult. Accommodations for families of 3 or 4 in Categories 1 through 6 consist of two adjacent, but not connecting, double cabins. Triple and quadruple accommodations in Category 7 consist of a suite featuring a pillow top queen-sized bed (with optional twin-bed capacity) and a full-sized pull-out couch. Please note that Category 7 suites accommodate a maximum of three adults over the age of 18.

    Cruise price per person, based on double occupancy, includes: cruise fare, most meals, port charges, shore excursions, applicable fuel surcharges and gratuities to Tauck Directors, Tauck Cruise Director, ship staff, local guides & drivers, as well as on all included meals. Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks.

  • Book through Zest 4 Adventure

    To reserve, please contact Kimberley O’Sullivan at 781-366-4600 or
    book@zest4adventure.com

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