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Christmas Atmosphere along the Danube: Budapest to Passau with the Wachau
3 Dec - 11 Dec
8 Nights
6 Ports
Riverside Luxury Cruises

Christmas Atmosphere along the Danube: Budapest to Passau with the Wachau

3 December - 11 December 2025
From £7,954 pp

Duration

8 Nights

Journey Type

Cruise only (Please call for flight options)

Ports

6 Ports

3 December

Setting sail from Budapest

Budapest is one of Eastern Europe's most appealing cities, a vibrant and welcoming capital that straddles the Danube. The history of Budapest has been somewhat turbulent - ransacked by the Mongols in 1241, occupied by the Ottoman Turks for over a century, and almost flattened by the Soviets in 1945 - but plenty of older buildings survive, including the imposing Parliament and iconic St Stephen's Basilica. Although a pedant might point out that Budapest has only really existed since 1873; up until then the city's two distinct halves, Buda and Pest, were separate towns.

Our tip

Hungarian cuisine is vastly underrated; don’t visit Budapest without trying goulash, the paprika-infused national dish.

4 December

Slovakia: Bratislava

5-7 December

Austria: Vienna

7 December

Austria: Krems

8-9 December

Austria: Linz (Salzburg)

9-10 December

Arriving in Passau

The pretty Bavarian town of Passau, situated close to Germany's border with Austria, enjoys a unique setting at the confluence of three rivers: the Inn, the Ilz and the Danube. Passau grew rich on the back of the medieval salt trade, and went on to become the most important bishopric in the Holy Roman Empire; the narrow cobbled streets of the handsome old town, the Altstadt, haven't changed all that much in the centuries since.

Don't miss

If you’re here, it’s because you are going to be cruising on the Danube, but if you climb up above the town you can see the confluence of three rivers. It’s a great view.

The Ship

Your home from home

Riverside Mozart
Riverside Mozart - Penthouse Suite
Riverside Mozart- Vista Grill
The Riverside Mozart sets the standard for luxury on the Danube with spacious suites and attentive personalised service.

What we love

Riverside Mozart brings a wealth of space along with outstanding service, excellent dining with genuine open seating and many tables for two, a fantastic spa area with pool, and a fresh contemporary style.

Capacity 162 Guests
Crew 82 staff
Style Glamorous and stylish, Riverside Mozart brings together the best in contemporary design with an abundance of space and four fabulous dining options.
Inclusions
  • Meals of your choice in all restaurants and bars
  • Premium Beverage Package
  • Butler service in all suites
  • Free Wi-Fi

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More about Riverside Mozart

Tailor-make your trip

Ways to make it better
Hotel Palazzo Zichy, Budapest

Our favourite hotel in Budapest

We like the Hotel Palazzo Zichy on the Pest side of the river, which used to be the residence of Count Nándor Zichy.

Tokaji aszú wine, Hungary

A taste of Hungary

If you’re a wine lover, you really should visit the world’s oldest classified wine region, known for its sweet Tokaji aszú dessert wine.

Hotel Residenz, Passau

Where to stay in Passau

Don’t hold your breath for anything amazing. That said, the Residenz Passau is quite nice.

Burghausen Castle, Germany

Excursions from Passau

Burghausen is a short drive away and well worth a visit, not least for its magnificent castle.

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Christmas Atmosphere along the Danube: Budapest to Passau with the Wachau

3 December - 11 December 2025
From £7,954 pp

Duration

8 Nights

Journey Type

Cruise only (Please call for flight options)

Ports

6 Ports

Ship

Riverside Mozart of Riverside Luxury Cruises

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Why Mundy?

Who we are

Founded in 1970, we have sold more luxury cruises for more years than anyone else in the UK.

Matthew Lonsdale

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