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Danube Christmas Delights

Ship: Viking Gymir   
Departure: Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Nights: 7 nights
Departs: Budapest
Returns: Passau
One Way Trip
One
way trip
Duration
7
Nights
Days at Sea
0
Sea Days
Ports
7
Ports
Countries Visted
4
Countries
  • Itinerary

    Danube Christmas Delights

    Ports of call

    To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.

    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Wednesday, December 9, 2026 Budapest, Hungary Embark 12:00 AM
    View of Budapest, Hungary

    Budapest is the capital and largest city of Hungary, situated on both banks of the river Danube, with its 346 river cruise ships (2019). Originally with the cities of Buda on the west bank and Pest on the east bank, it became a single city with their unification in 1873. The city’s rich and colourful history, its extensive World Heritage Site including the Danube River banks, the Buda Castle Quarter, Andrássy Avenue, and the Millennium Underground Railway, have resulted in its becoming an important tourist centre in Central Europe. Read more about Budapest, Hungary

    2 Thursday, December 10, 2026 Budapest, Hungary 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Budapest, Hungary

    Budapest is the capital and largest city of Hungary, situated on both banks of the river Danube, with its 346 river cruise ships (2019). Originally with the cities of Buda on the west bank and Pest on the east bank, it became a single city with their unification in 1873. The city’s rich and colourful history, its extensive World Heritage Site including the Danube River banks, the Buda Castle Quarter, Andrássy Avenue, and the Millennium Underground Railway, have resulted in its becoming an important tourist centre in Central Europe. Read more about Budapest, Hungary

    3 Friday, December 11, 2026 Bratislava, Slovakia 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Bratislava, Slovakia

    Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is situated on both banks of the Danube River between Austria and Hungary, and is the only national capital that borders two independent countries. Bratislava and Vienna are also two of Europe's closest national capitals, less than 60 km apart. The cityscape of Bratislava is noted for its medieval towers and grandiose 20th century buildings, but has undergone profound changes in a construction boom at the start of the 21st century. Read more about Bratislava, Slovakia

    4 Saturday, December 12, 2026 Vienna, Austria 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Vienna, Austria

    Vienna, Austria's capital city, has a population of around two million and is located to the east of the Alps in the Vienna Basin. Architectural styles range from classic to modern, and include some of the world’s best known examples of Art Nouveau. Fascinating features are the few high-rise buildings, and numerous parks and gardens, with many statues of famous people such as Mozart and Strauss. Read more about Vienna, Austria

    5 Sunday, December 13, 2026 Krems, Austria 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Krems, Austria

    Krems is located at the confluence of the Krems and Danube rivers at the eastern end of the Wachau valley in the Walsviertel, about 70km west of Vienna. Its history dates as far back as 995 and today it is the fifth largest city of Lower Austria. The old town of Krems is definitely worth seeing as it was appointed UNESCO World Heritage in 2000. Read more about Krems, Austria

    6 Sunday, December 13, 2026 Wachau Valley, Austria 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Wachau Valley, Austria

    The Wachau, an Austrian valley with a landscape of high visibility, is the 38 km stretch of the Danube River between the towns of Krems and Melk. Settled since prehistoric times, and having seen the migrations and wars of numerous peoples who have left behind a treasure of historic sites, the Wachau was added to the UNESCO list of world heritage sites in 2000. The Wachau's scenic beauty lies north of Vienna on the banks of the Danube and is filled with impressive vineyards, romantic small towns and some of the most spectacular monasteries, castles and medieval ruins. Read more about Wachau Valley, Austria

    7 Monday, December 14, 2026 Linz, Austria 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Linz, Austria

    Linz is the third-largest city in Austria and the capital of the federal state of Upper Austria. Bridging both banks of the Danube River, it lies 30 km south of the Czech border. Stroll through the marvelous old quarter of the town, and be astonished by this progressive development of the city. Read more about Linz, Austria

    8 Tuesday, December 15, 2026 Passau, Germany 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Passau, Germany

    Passau is a town in Lower Bavaria, Germany, at the junction of three Rivers: the Danube, the Inn from the South, and the Ilz coming out of the Bavarian Forest to the North. During the Renaissance and early modern period it became one of the most prolific centres of sword and bladed weapon manufacture in Germany. Today it is notable for its gothic and baroque architecture. Read more about Passau, Germany

    9 Wednesday, December 16, 2026 Passau, Germany 12:00 AM Disembark
    View of Passau, Germany

    Passau is a town in Lower Bavaria, Germany, at the junction of three Rivers: the Danube, the Inn from the South, and the Ilz coming out of the Bavarian Forest to the North. During the Renaissance and early modern period it became one of the most prolific centres of sword and bladed weapon manufacture in Germany. Today it is notable for its gothic and baroque architecture. Read more about Passau, Germany

  • Ship

    Viking Gymir Overview

    Viking Gymir

    Gymir - Norse Giant

  • Cabins

    Viking Gymir Cabins

    Suite

    Suite

    Suite on the Viking Gymir Suite on the Viking Gymir

    Cabin Types

    ES, AA

    Average Cabin Size – 0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Suite size: 445 sq. ft. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration). Private wraparound veranda off the spacious living room offers 270-degree views. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, known as a French balcony, in the bedroom. Large bathroom with double sinks, shower, heated mirror amp; floor, premium bath products. Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer amp; bottled water replenished daily. Bathrobe and slippers available upon request. Individual climate control. Space under bed for storing suitcases. Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers. Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom. Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and ldquo;View From the Bridgerdquo;.

    Veranda

    Veranda

    Veranda on the Viking Gymir Veranda on the Viking Gymir

    Cabin Types

    A, B

    Average Cabin Size – 0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Balcony Stateroom. Stateroom size: 205 sq. ft. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to a full-size veranda. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration), Half-height picture window, Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer amp; bottled water replenished daily, Bathrobe and slippers available upon request, Individual climate control, Space under bed for storing suitcases, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom. Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and ldquo;View From the Bridgerdquo;.

    French Balcony

    French Balcony

    French Balcony on the Viking Gymir French Balcony on the Viking Gymir

    Cabin Types

    C, D

    Average Cabin Size – 0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Balcony Stateroom. Stateroom size: 135 sq. ft. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to create a French balcony. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration), Half-height picture window, Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer amp; bottled water replenished daily, Bathrobe and slippers available upon request, Individual climate control, Space under bed for storing suitcases, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom. Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and ldquo;View From the Bridgerdquo;.

    Standard

    Standard

    Standard on the Viking Gymir Standard on the Viking Gymir

    Cabin Types

    E, F

    Average Cabin Size – 0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Window Stateroom. Stateroom size: 150 sq. ft. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration), Half-height picture window, Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer amp; bottled water replenished daily, Bathrobe and slippers available upon request, Individual climate control, Space under bed for storing suitcases, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom. Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and ldquo;View From the Bridgerdquo;.

  • Deck Plans

    Viking Gymir Deck Plans

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Cabin Availability

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Standard

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French Balcony at the Viking Gymir

French Balcony

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Veranda at the Viking Gymir

Veranda

From $9795
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Suite

From $14695

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  • Danube Christmas Delights

    Cruiseline: Viking River Cruises Ship: Viking Gymir Departure: Wednesday, December 9, 2026 Nights: 7 nights Departs: Budapest Returns: Passau

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