Festive cruise | Passau, Vienna, Belgrade, Iron Gate

Your ship: VIKTORIA

Comfort, style and modern furnishings, plus panoramic views await you on board our VIKTORIA. Enjoy unique views in the best of company from our spacious sun deck or from the privacy of your own cabin. A spa with sauna and whirlpool are also available for even more relaxing moments. Our chef conjures up gourmet food in the galley on a daily basis, and our attentive crew cater to your every whim around the clock. Lunch and dinner menus are served at the table. Depending on the daily programme, choose between a light lunch buffet in front of the panorama salon or snacks from the barbecue station on the sun deck. In winter 2023/24 all public areas were modernised to an exclusive standard. In winter 2024/25 the cabins will be refitted.

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Languages: de, en
Capacity: 180 passengers
Crew: 40 members
Length: 126.7 meter
Width: 11.4 meter
Draught: 1.5 meter
Voltage: 220 volt

day 1, 23.12.2025

Passau

Casting off: 16:00

Embarkation 3:00pm to 4:00 pm.

day 2, 24.12.2025

Hofburg in Wien Oesterreich bei einer nicko cruises Donau Fluss Kreuzfahrt entdecken

Wien

Mooring: 12:30

Vienna city tour / walking tour

Wien Pallas-Athene-Brunnen in Österreich bei einer Donau Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Vienna city tour / walking tour

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.

Toilets: 2

day 3, 25.12.2025

Wien

Casting off: 19:00

day 4, 26.12.2025

Esztergom Basilika in Ungarn bei einer Donau Flussreise mit nicko cruises entdecken

Esztergom in Ungarn bei einer Donau Flussreise mit nicko cruises besichtigen

Budapest Parlamentsgebäude in Ungarn bei einer nicko cruises Fluss Kreuzfahrt

Esztergom
Budapest

Mooring: 08:00 Casting off: 13:30

Mooring: 17:30

Esztergom

Mooring: 08:00 Casting off: 13:30
Budapest

Mooring: 17:30

Esztergom Basilica Excursion

Budapest by night with folklore

Esztergom Basilica Excursion

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.

Toilets: 1

Budapest by night with folklore

Experience the impressive performance of a Hungarian folklore group with their spirited music and colorful traditional costumes at this evening event typical of the country. You will be served a typical Hungarian goulash soup and Hungarian wine. Afterwards you will drive back to the ship through the nocturnal Budapest, past the brightly lit magnificent buildings, such as the Parliament, Fishermen's Bastion, Matthias Church, Buda Castle, the Chain Bridge and the Gellert Hill.

Toilets: 1

day 5, 27.12.2025

Budapest

Casting off: 21:30

Budapest city tour / walking tour

Budapest impressions

Budapest city tour / walking tour

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.

Toilets: 1

Budapest impressions

Experience Budapest today from a different perspective and up close. The famous St. Istvan Basilica and the Opera House are just a few stops on your unique discovery tour on foot and by train through the Hungarian capital. Continue on a nostalgic journey through time on the oldest subway of the European continent. Walk on one of the most famous squares of Budapest and enjoy the special flair of the city.

day 6, 28.12.2025

nicko cruises Flussreise auf der Donau in Ungarn bei Mohacs

Mohács

Mooring: 07:00 Casting off: 18:00

Excursion Pécs

After a drive through the Hungarian lowlands you will reach Pecs (Fünfkirchen), one of the most beautiful cities in Hungary. Located in southern Transdanubia, on the slopes of the Mecsek Mountains, Pecs welcomes its visitors with a mild climate, southern flair and numerous monuments and works of art. In 2010, Pecs was named the European Capital of Culture. In the center you will find one of the most beautiful squares in Hungary with Szechenyi Square and the Plague Column. During a tour you will see, among other things, the city's basilica, but also the Szsami Mosque, which was later converted into a church. The original elements of the mosque were masterfully incorporated into the reconstruction. You will further reach the Zsolnay Fountain with its enchanting ceramic decorations, which even defy the weather and decorate the fountain all year round. Strolling through the pedestrian zone, you will experience the special atmosphere of the city.

Toilets: 1

day 7, 29.12.2025

Novi Sad in Serbien bei einer Donau Fluss Kreuzfahrt mit nicko cruises erleben

Belgrad Sava Kathedrale bei Donau Fluss Kreuzfahrt mit nicko cruises erleben

Novi Sad
Belgrade

Mooring: 06:00 Casting off: 13:30

Mooring: 18:00

Novi Sad

Mooring: 06:00 Casting off: 13:30
Belgrade

Mooring: 18:00

City tour Novi Sad

Evening trip Belgrade

City tour Novi Sad

In 1748, Novi Sad was declared a royal free city by Maria Theresa and given the name "Neoplanta". Since the official language in Hungary was Latin, "Neusatz" was translated by the Serbs as Novi Sad. The city developed into a flourishing cultural center, a metropolis for artists and writers. In the 19th century, the Serbian town was therefore also called "Athens of the North". From the pier you have a wonderful view of the Peterwardein Fortress, which towers on the opposite side of the Danube. Enjoy the youthful and cozy flair of this city during a walk through the pedestrian zone with its narrow streets and wide squares, the beautiful and colorfully restored houses.

Toilets: 1

Evening trip Belgrade

Let the evening in Belgrade end in an upbeat and colorful way! By bus you will leave from the "Sava pier" for a typical Serbian evening. One of the best Serbian folklore groups will offer you a folklore performance of the highest class with heart and joy. Look forward to Serbian wine, music and dances with the appropriate costumes from all parts of Serbia, as well as the minorities living in Serbia. Various influences, such as from Russia or Turkey, have shaped Serbian folklore and made it so varied, colorful and spirited. The end of this lively evening is a short light tour through the evening Belgrade, before returning to the ship.

Toilets: 1

day 8, 30.12.2025

Belgrade

Casting off: 04:00

Passage of the Danube cataracts with the famous "Iron Gate".

day 9, 31.12.2025

Belgrade

Mooring: 06:30

Welcome the year in the Serbian capital.

City tour / walk Belgrade

Excursion Topola

City tour / walk Belgrade

From the pier, a short ride takes you up to Kalemegdan Fortress, the most important building and famous landmark of Belgrade, which you can already see from the ship. You can admire some artifacts of the Army History Museum here in passing. In addition, from the fortress you will enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, as well as of New Belgrade. During a subsequent walk through the city center and the pedestrian zone with Republic Square, you will experience the daily hustle and bustle of the Serbian capital. With a tour of the city, which also takes you past the Royal Palace, the City Hall and the Church of St. Savas - one of the largest Orthodox places of worship in the world - the excursion through the Balkan metropolis ends at your ship.

Toilets: 2

Excursion Topola

During the panoramic drive from Belgrade to Topola you will experience the beautiful landscape of Serbia. Topola is important for the history of the country, as it was the capital of rebellious Serbia from 1804 to 1813. Topola was once founded by Karadjordje Petrovic, the leader of the First Serbian Uprising. You will learn a lot about this in the Folk Museum and in the Karedjordevic House. On a hill near Topola, in Oplenac, sits the imposing white marble Church of St. George, one of the most visited cultural monuments in the country. Donated by Karadjorde, almost the entire noble family of the Serbian, later Yugoslav ducal and royal family Karadjordevic rest in it. All kings except the last Yugoslav king Peter II found their last resting place here. The impressive mosaic inside the church will fascinate you. The most beautiful medieval frescoes from other Serbian churches served as a model.

Toilets: 2

day 10, 01.01.2026

Nach Kroatien Vukovar mit nicko cruises Flussreise Donau

Belgrade
Vukovar

Casting off: 03:00

Mooring: 14:30 Casting off: 19:30

Belgrade

Casting off: 03:00
Vukovar

Mooring: 14:30 Casting off: 19:30

City tour/walk Vukovar

Discover the picturesque old town of Vukovar at the mouth of the Vuka into the Danube. The baroque buildings were lovingly restored after the war and shine in full splendor. Particularly worth seeing here are the Franciscan monastery and Eltz Castle. A memorial to recent history, on the other hand, is the water tower, which still shows the traces of the war.

day 11, 02.01.2026

Kalocsa

Mooring: 08:00 Casting off: 13:30

Enjoy the illuminated passage of the Hungarian capital.

Puszta excursion with Kalocsa

The first archbishopric in Hungary, Kalcosa houses a beautiful cathedral as well as the Archbishop's Palace, whose library contains a Bible with Martin Luther's writing. Kalocsa is also known for its folk art, especially the colorful embroidery and floral motifs on walls and furniture. From Kalcosa, the noble sweet paprika conquered the world and made the town known as a paprika stronghold. Passing paprika fields, you will go through the Hungarian lowlands, the Puszta, to the Csarda. Here you will visit the stud farm and afterwards you can take part in a short carriage ride over the wide plain of the Puszta. Afterwards the csikos (horse herders) invite you to a special kind of horse show. You will learn about the Hungarian horse traditions and get to know the habits of the former Csikos, because in former times the horse was the best friend of the man in the Puszta. After the performance you will be served a snack and wine. In the boutique you will have the opportunity to buy Hungarian handicrafts, paprika products, wine and liquor.

Toilets: 1

day 12, 03.01.2026

Bratislava Burg Altstadt Slowakei bei nicko cruises Fluss Kreuzfahrt auf der Donau

Bratislava

Mooring: 15:30 Casting off: 19:00

City tour / walk Bratislava

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.

Toilets: 1

day 13, 04.01.2026

Stift Melk in Österreich bei einer Flusskreuzfahrt mit nicko cruises entdecken

Melk

Mooring: 11:30 Casting off: 15:30

Tour of Melk Abbey

The baroque Benedictine Abbey of Melk towers impressively above the town at the entrance to the Danube in the Wachau region. Melk has been a spiritual and cultural center of the country for more than 1,000 years. The monastery has become literarily known, among other things, through Umberto Eco's novel "The Name of the Rose". The imposing baroque building is a visible expression of the importance of the monastery in the baroque period. A guided tour through the monastery will impressively convey the former importance of the monastery. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to explore the grounds yourself before the bus picks you up again and takes you back to the ship.

Toilets: 1

day 14, 05.01.2026

Passau

Mooring: 09:00

Disembarkation until 09:30 am.

Vienna city tour / walking tour

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.

Toilets: 2

City tour / walk Belgrade

From the pier, a short ride takes you up to Kalemegdan Fortress, the most important building and famous landmark of Belgrade, which you can already see from the ship. You can admire some artifacts of the Army History Museum here in passing. In addition, from the fortress you will enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, as well as of New Belgrade. During a subsequent walk through the city center and the pedestrian zone with Republic Square, you will experience the daily hustle and bustle of the Serbian capital. With a tour of the city, which also takes you past the Royal Palace, the City Hall and the Church of St. Savas - one of the largest Orthodox places of worship in the world - the excursion through the Balkan metropolis ends at your ship.

Toilets: 2

Budapest city tour / walking tour

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.

Toilets: 1

City tour / walk Bratislava

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.

Toilets: 1

City tour Novi Sad

In 1748, Novi Sad was declared a royal free city by Maria Theresa and given the name "Neoplanta". Since the official language in Hungary was Latin, "Neusatz" was translated by the Serbs as Novi Sad. The city developed into a flourishing cultural center, a metropolis for artists and writers. In the 19th century, the Serbian town was therefore also called "Athens of the North". From the pier you have a wonderful view of the Peterwardein Fortress, which towers on the opposite side of the Danube. Enjoy the youthful and cozy flair of this city during a walk through the pedestrian zone with its narrow streets and wide squares, the beautiful and colorfully restored houses.

Toilets: 1

City tour/walk Vukovar

Discover the picturesque old town of Vukovar at the mouth of the Vuka into the Danube. The baroque buildings were lovingly restored after the war and shine in full splendor. Particularly worth seeing here are the Franciscan monastery and Eltz Castle. A memorial to recent history, on the other hand, is the water tower, which still shows the traces of the war.

Festive Season on the Danube

Why this trip?

Early bird

Itinerary

Passau

Wien

Vienna city tour / walking tour

Wien

Esztergom

Budapest

Esztergom Basilica Excursion

Budapest by night with folklore

Budapest

Budapest city tour / walking tour

Budapest impressions

Mohács

Excursion Pécs

Novi Sad

Belgrade

City tour Novi Sad

Evening trip Belgrade

Belgrade

Belgrade

City tour / walk Belgrade

Excursion Topola

Belgrade

Vukovar

City tour/walk Vukovar

Kalocsa

Puszta excursion with Kalocsa

Bratislava

City tour / walk Bratislava

Melk

Tour of Melk Abbey

Passau

Services

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Additional services

Your ship: VIKTORIA

Festive Season on the Danube