With its innovative design and a new on-board concept the river cruise ship of the year 2018 has raised the bar in river cruises. nickoVISION is the perfect ship for everyone who thinks river cruises are “dated” or who does not want to decide what to eat for dinner in the morning. It is also an excellent choice for all the people who want their holiday on the Danube to be a spontaneous experience focused on individual enjoyment. On the outside, the river cruiser’s large glass surfaces and distinctive lines are the first things you see. On board the ship, the modern and elegant concept is reflected in a light-flooded, exclusive interior.
New Year on the Danube
9 days | Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Bratislava • PassauWhy this trip?
- Let the year end in a relaxed way
- Discover the beautiful cities along the Danube
- Experience the turn of the year in Bratislava
- A feast for the palate at the festive New Year's Eve dinner on board
Early booking discount
The discount is already included in the displayed starting price.
€150 discount per person on bookings before 30.11.2024
€75 discount per person on bookings before 31.01.2025
Itinerary
Passau
Embarkation 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cruising through the UNESCO World Heritage Wachau.
In Vienna, cozyness is still capitalized, so it is not said for nothing: Who comes to Vienna, must plan time. Experience it yourself during a typical Heurigen evening in Vienna. By bus you will go to a famous Heurigen place, where you will spend the evening in a cozy atmosphere in a typical Heurigen. "Heurigen" refers to both the rustic taverns and the young wine. The Heurigen musicians will provide the right atmosphere. The price of the excursion also includes a drink.
Today the tradition-rich Danube metropolis Vienna is on the program. From the pier you will pass the "New Vienna" with the Uno-City and the Danube Island. See imposing magnificent buildings such as the State Opera, the Burgtheater, the Hofburg, the Parliament, the City Hall and the Votivkirche during the trip along the famous Ringstrasse. During a guided tour afterwards, you will experience this charming city and its world-famous "Viennese Schmäh" at first hand. After a short free time, you will pass the Praterstern and return to your ship.
Today's destination is Esztergom, the former Gran was once the capital of Hungary. According to legend, the first Hungarian king and founder of the state Stephen I saw the light of day here. Once the first royal residence and today the seat of the head of the Catholic Church, the Bishop of Esztergom, the city has a great importance in the Hungarian consciousness. The cityscape is dominated by the neo-classical cathedral high above the city, which was dedicated to St. Stephen and, with 8,000 seats, is the largest church in Hungary. A small train takes you from the landing stage directly up to the impressive basilica. During the walk around the basilica you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Danube and the opposite Slovak Sturovo, before it goes by the little train through the city back to the ship.
Budapest
Budapest is certainly one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and bears the nickname "Queen of the Danube" not without reason. The Danube divides the Hungarian metropolis into the districts of Buda and Pest. You will first drive through the city center and enjoy the flair of the city. Enjoy a beautiful view of the Buda Castle, Fishermen's Bastion and Matthias Church, which still remind of the glory of past times. Also a small visit to the famous Budapest market hall may not be missing, of course.
Bratislava
Welcome the New Year in the Slovakian capital.
Bratislava is located in the fertile Danube plain south of the Small Carpathians in the immediate vicinity of the borders with Austria and Hungary. The Slovakian capital could be aptly described as "small but nice". The old town has been magnificently renovated with great attention to detail. During your sightseeing tour of Bratislava, you will first drive through the embassy district to the castle (Hrad), which towers high above the city and is considered the city's landmark. There you will make a photo stop and enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the city. Here you will also get more detailed information about the eventful history of the castle, which was the residence of numerous Hungarian kings for a long time before Maria Theresa settled there and the castle experienced its heyday. Afterwards, you will continue to the Old Town and begin the walking tour. Walking together through the Old Town of Bratislava, you will see the Redoubt, the National Theater, the City Hall and some Baroque palaces and the city gates that testify to the k.u.k. Monarchy. Among other things, you will also meet the most famous man of Bratislava, Gullimann Cumil.
The double city of Krems-Stein offers its visitors a wealth of cultural and historical attractions. The more than thousand-year-old history of the city is present everywhere, be it on streets and squares, in old churches and monasteries or even the town houses and fortified buildings.
Passau
Disembarkation until 09:00 a.m.
Services
- Cruise in an outside cabin in the booked category
- nickoVISION full board
- nicko cruise director and local tour guide
- Comfortable Sennheiser audio system on all excursions operated by nicko cruises
- Entertainment programme on board
- Use of the wellness area with fitness room, sauna and steam bath
- Luggage service between landing stage and cabin for embarkation and disembarkation
- All port and passenger fees
- Travel documents
The services provided during your trip
- Arrival and departure
- Excursion package with 4 excursions: €145 p. P.
- Beverages on your cruise: €232 p. P.
- Guarded car parking space (parking garage) in Passau (8 days): €103 p. P.
- Insurance
- Complete insurance
- Travel cancellation insurance
- Travel health insurance
Additional services
Your ship: nickoVISION
With its innovative design and a new on-board concept the river cruise ship of the year 2018 has raised the bar in river cruises. nickoVISION is the perfect ship for everyone who thinks river cruises are “dated” or who does not want to decide what to eat for dinner in the morning. It is also an excellent choice for all the people who want their holiday on the Danube to be a spontaneous experience focused on individual enjoyment. On the outside, the river cruiser’s large glass surfaces and distinctive lines are the first things you see. On board the ship, the modern and elegant concept is reflected in a light-flooded, exclusive interior.