{"id":1297,"date":"2026-06-09T15:29:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T13:29:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.derasmo.it\/tour\/christmas-markets-along-the-danube\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T15:29:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T13:29:23","slug":"christmas-markets-along-the-danube","status":"publish","type":"tour","link":"https:\/\/www.derasmo.it\/en\/tour\/christmas-markets-along-the-danube\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Markets Along the Danube"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"394\">Let yourself be enchanted by the magical atmosphere of Advent along the Danube on a memorable river cruise through Germany, Slovakia, and Austria. On board the comfortable MS Bolero, you will enjoy an unforgettable journey filled with charming historic towns, imperial cities, and enchanting Christmas markets illuminated by thousands of sparkling lights.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"671\">Your stay on board includes full-board accommodation, from dinner on the day of embarkation to breakfast on the day of disembarkation, allowing you to savor the ship&rsquo;s cuisine in an elegant and relaxed setting while cruising along one of Europe&rsquo;s most captivating rivers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"1069\">The itinerary begins in Passau, the famous &ldquo;City of Three Rivers,&rdquo; before continuing to Bratislava, Slovakia&rsquo;s charming capital, renowned for its picturesque Old Town. The cruise then reaches Vienna, Austria&rsquo;s elegant capital, where you can stroll through its world-famous Christmas markets and admire the magnificent landmarks that reflect the grandeur of the former Habsburg Empire.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"ipx5j6\" data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1407\">&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1393\">The journey continues to Linz, a vibrant city on the banks of the Danube and an ideal gateway to the beauty of Upper Austria and the historic town of Steyr. 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