Published itinerary
Danube Holiday Markets
Budapest ↔ Passau · 7 nights / 8 days · Late Nov – Dec · 2026 & 2027
The sailing
Danube Holiday Markets
Uniworld's Danube Holiday Markets links Budapest and Passau in seven nights aboard S.S. Maria Theresa. The program includes Vienna, Bratislava, the Wachau Valley, and a Salzburg excursion. It does not visit Nuremberg; optional Masterpiece Collection experiences are separate from included touring.
Route reference checked 2026-10-12. Ships, excursions, and direction can vary by departure.
Best for travelers who want danube capitals and a richly decorated boutique ship.
Trip highlights
- Budapest and Bratislava
- Vienna's markets
- Krems and the Wachau Valley
- Salzburg excursion and Passau
What's included
- Scheduled included excursions
- Selected onboard wines, beers & spirits
- Onboard gratuities
- Wi-Fi
Quick facts
- Route
- Budapest ↔ Passau
- Length
- 7 nights · 8 days
- Departures
- Late Nov – Dec · 2026 & 2027 — ask us for current dates & availability
- Cruise line
- Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
- Ship
- S.S. Maria Theresa
- River
- Danube
The ports of call
Market cities along the route
These guides cover selected ports, excursion cities, and endpoints—not a guaranteed market visit in every city. Check opening dates, transfers, excursion choices, and time ashore for your departure.
Hungary
Budapest
Budapest's Vörösmarty Square and Advent Basilica markets anchor a dramatic Danube finale, with the illuminated Parliament and riverfront adding a separate evening highlight.
Typical season: Mid-Nov – Jan 1
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Bratislava
Bratislava's old town hosts three compact Christmas markets — Hlavné námestie, Hviezdoslavovo námestie, and the castle — between Vienna and Budapest.
Typical season: Late Nov – Dec 22
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Vienna
Vienna hosts many distinct Christmas markets, from the large Rathausplatz and palace setting at Schönbrunn to the intimate lanes of Spittelberg.
Typical season: Mid-Nov – Dec 26
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Salzburg
Salzburg's Christmas markets sit in baroque squares in Mozart's birthplace — and the 'Silent Night' chapel is a short trip away in Oberndorf.
Typical season: Late Nov – Dec 26
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Passau
Passau, where three rivers meet, concentrates its Christmas market in Cathedral Square, with selected Advent organ programs nearby.
Typical season: Late Nov – Dec 23
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