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The Danube's Imperial Cities and Yuletide Markets River Cruise

MS Geoffrey Chaucer

17th Dec 25

5 Nights

From

£1,799PP

Itinerary
Ship

Day 1

Arrival in Budapest, Hungary

Travel to Budapest and step aboard your ship.

Day 2

Budapest, Hungary

Explore Budapest on a guided tour, then cruise along the Danube Bend this afternoon.

Day 3

Bratislava, Slovakia

Enjoy a guided tour of Bratislava with time to visit the Christmas markets.

Day 4

Vienna, Austria

See Vienna;s highlights on our guided tour, then visit the Yuletide markets. Tonight enjoy a classical quartet recital on board.

Day 5

Budapest, Hungary

Relax during our final morning of sailing. This afternoon we reached Budapest for a chance to explore the local Christmas markets.

Day 6

Return Home

It's time to say goodbye to your crew and start the journey home.

Why Book

Full Board Basis
Return Flights & Transfers
5 Nights on board a five-star ship
Free Drinks Package
20kg+ checked luggage
Free Wi-Fi
7 included experiences
Complimentary on board tea & coffee
Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Concierge

Riviera Plus Benefits:

Stock full of selected luxury toiletries
A bottle of champagne on arrival
10% discount off our on board hairdresser
10% off our convenient on board laundry services
10% off all massage or spa treatments
A selection of locally inspired gifts to take home

Get in touch now to book this deal or make an enquiry

MS Geoffrey Chaucer

Overview

After years of painstaking research to create the most perfect vessels afloat, a new era in river cruising dawns as we introduce our brand new, state of the art, ‘all suite’ ships. Swiss operated and truly world-class, we are absolutely delighted to present the five-star MS Geoffrey Chaucer. It is extremely difficult to convey just how extraordinary this outstanding ship really is and exactly what distinguishes it from similar vessels. It would be very easy to just say ‘luxurious’ but it’s much more than that; we have deliberately avoided the current trend for a minimalist style where you could be anywhere in the world, creating instead a unique yet exquisite blend of understated taste, style and elegance at the highest level. Immediately striking is just how exceptionally spacious this new vessel is as you enter a gleaming, richly coloured marble-floored lobby flooded with natural light from a stunning atrium above. Moving inside, exceptional creativity from Europe’s finest design studio has produced a superbly balanced masterpiece of onboard style, utilising sustainable rich hardwoods, gleaming brass and polished copper, sparkling glass and intricate wrought iron. The ship is beautifully illuminated throughout – including the exterior and imaginatively furnished with harmonious colour schemes, all designed to create the serene atmosphere reflective of the golden age of cruising which time after time you tell us you adore. The restaurant rivals the finest on shore establishments taking fine dining to another level complemented by delicate European porcelain, gleaming glassware and the intuitive service in which the Swiss excel. This superb vessel carries 44 in-house trained crew members serving just 169 guests (similar size vessels may carry well over 190 passengers) giving the ratio which our experience proves is concurrent with our first class service levels. Furthermore your suite will easily exceed your expectations for not only will you enjoy the most discerning décor, so too the ship’s dimensions afford the ultimate in space and comfort - a minimum 17 square metres (183 square feet), with upgrades available to ‘Superior’ and ‘Deluxe’ accommodation.

Kids & Teens

Please note: There are no dedicated children's facilities on board.

Terms & Conditions

Offer is available on upper deck cabins on select festive river cruises in 2025. €100 onboard credit is applied per cabin. The offer is automatically applied when booking either online, over the phone or through a travel agent. The offer is subject to availability on individual departures and is available on a first come first served basis. The offer cannot be substituted for a cash discount, and no refund will be given of any unspent credit. Riviera Travel reserves the right to withdraw or amend this offer at any time. This offer is not combinable with any other promotion.