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New Year on the Danube River Cruise for Solo Travellers (Hungary), a cruise by Riviera Travel

Cruise · 5 nights · with Riviera Travel

New Year on the Danube River Cruise for Solo Travellers

Five nights on Riviera Travel's MS George Eliot exploring Danube cities from Budapest to Vienna, marking the New Year with classical music and festive celebrations tailored for solo travellers.

Duration
5 nights
Departs
30 Dec 2027
Sails from
Budapest
Returns to the same port
Ship
MS George Eliot
From
£2,859
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. New Year’s Eve gala dinner and live classical recital on board

  2. Guided tour of Bratislava’s old town and fortress

  3. Panoramic coach tour of Vienna and visit to Schönbrunn Palace

  4. Choice of Budapest city toursIncluding Castle District walk

  5. Hungarian folklore show after the final evening’s chef’s dinner

About the trip

This winter cruise begins with Budapest’s glittering riverside, where the MS George Eliot remains moored overnight amid the city's twinkling lights. Leaving the Hungarian capital, the ship sails leisurely to Bratislava, setting the scene for a gala New Year’s Eve dinner and a classical recital. Bratislava’s quiet streets and imperial past invite a guided stroll through its Baroque old town and white fortress, where the air of early January lends itself to unhurried exploration.

The journey continues to Vienna, a city of grand architecture and music history. A panoramic coach tour reveals landmarks such as the Hofburg and St Stephen's Cathedral, while a visit to Schönbrunn Palace shows off opulent state rooms and a Yuletide market with traditional crafts. The final day returns to Budapest, offering a choice between a panoramic city tour or a walk through the Castle District, with time to pause by the poignant Shoes on the Danube memorial before an evening featuring a chef’s dinner and a Hungarian folklore show. Riviera Travel’s vessel provides a calm setting to take in winter landscapes and local culture along this festive Danube route.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Budapest
  2. 2 Bratislava
  3. 3 Vienna
  4. 4 Schönbrunn Palace

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

  2. Day 2

    Bratislava on New Year’s Day

  3. Day 3

    Vienna

  4. Day 4

    Schönbrunn Palace

  5. Day 5

    Budapest

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

Riviera Travel confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

Price based on
Two people sharing a cabinThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
Travelling alone
Check with Riviera Travel
Flights
Not needed if you join at Budapest
What’s included
Check with Riviera Travel
Accessibility
Check with Riviera Travel

For full details of what’s included, check with Riviera Travel. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is New Year on the Danube River Cruise for Solo Travellers?
New Year on the Danube River Cruise for Solo Travellers is a 5 nights cruise holiday.
Where does New Year on the Danube River Cruise for Solo Travellers depart from?
New Year on the Danube River Cruise for Solo Travellers departs from Budapest.
Who operates New Year on the Danube River Cruise for Solo Travellers?
New Year on the Danube River Cruise for Solo Travellers is operated by Riviera Travel aboard MS George Eliot.
How much does New Year on the Danube River Cruise for Solo Travellers cost?
Prices for New Year on the Danube River Cruise for Solo Travellers start from £2,859, subject to availability.

The operator

Riviera Travel

River cruises and escorted tours

A British operator that began in 1984 with a handful of tents in the south of France. Its tours and river cruises travel with a Riviera tour manager or cruise director looking after the group.

You book with Riviera Travel directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

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