Why not sample a short break on board a cruise ship to see the highlights of the Austrian Danube? We visit Vienna, the charming capital with its metropolitan flair and the famous Danube scenery of the Wachau Valley.

Prices include: 

On-board accommodation in the stateroom category of your choice and cruise as shown, full board on the ship ,coffee, tea, water and iced tea during the meals,participation in on-board activities and on-board facilities (surcharge may apply), entertainment program on board

Prices do not include: 

Government Taxes, Port Expenses & Fees, Drinks served in the restaurants, bars, lounges and in the stateroom, tips (as per below), tips, shore excursions, use of wellness area on most ships and health and beauty treatments, selected on-board activities as well as personal expenses.

*DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE:

CANCELLATION FEE

120 days and more 10%

119 - 60 days 20%

59 - 30 days 40%

29 - 15 days 60%

14 - 1 day(s) 80%

on departure day 90%

Melk, Austria

One of the most beautiful sights are the impressive Melk Benedictine abbey on the top of a steep rocky hill.

Melk is a city of Austria next to the wachaou valley along the Danube. In a very small area, Melk presents a great deal of architectural variety from many centuries.

Passau, Germany

The Passau is rich in green and the view of the river is breathtaking.

Passau is a town in Lower Bavaria, Germany. It is also known as the "City of Three Rivers," because the Danube is joined at Passau by the Inn from the south and the Ilz from the north.Tourism in Passau focuses mainly on the three rivers, the St. Stephen's Cathedral and the "Old City". The town is dominated by the Veste Oberhaus and the former fortress of the Bishop, on the mountain crest between the Danube and the Ilz rivers. Right beside the town hall is the Scharfrichterhaus, an important jazz and cabaret stage on which political cabaret is performed.

Vienna, Austria

Whenever you visit Vienna, do not forget to try the chocolates.

Vienna is the capital of Austria. Its economy is based in manufacturing chemical products, porcelain, furniture and glassware. Very important role also has tourism to the economy. It is rich in art, museums and monuments. Is considered one of the most common destinations during Christmas especially because of its Christmas market.

Νicko cruises Schiffsreisen GmbH is one of the most dynamic cruise providers in Germany. In recent years, the company has evolved from a leading river cruise provider with more than 30 years of experience into a well-known provider of small ships with destination-oriented ocean routes. With its fleet, which is as modern as it is comfortable, Νicko cruises travels the world’s oceans as well as all domestic waterways and coastal sections that are in demand for tourists on board of 22 river ships, but also the classic ocean-going vessel VASCO DA GAMA.
With its “time to discover” philosophy, Nicko cruises focuses on cruise schedules that are rich in discovery and on intensive travel experiences in the product fields river and ocean. The product features of so-called “slow cruising”, such as small ships and long anchorage times, are combined with emotional moments at Νicko cruises. During the cruises, guests always have plenty of time for exploring. Thanks to the large variety of products, everyone will find just the right trip at Νicko cruises, individually tailored to their needs,  The ships in the fleet are all in the 4 to 5-star category according to German land hotel trade standards. The outstanding service with loving attention to detail begins, for instance, with collecting guests at their own front door. Attractive inland excursions and the varied culinary offers on board round off the travel experience. Νicko cruises Schiffsreisen GmbH has its company headquarters in Stuttgart, where it employs roughly 110 highly motivated members of staff.

Slow Cruising: A relaxing escape from everyday stress
Our aim is to make your time on board simply unforgettable. At the same time, we want to give you plenty of lasting impressions ashore. That is our understanding of high quality. This is why our ships combine unique comfort and a pleasant atmosphere on the ship with authentic and exciting excursions. With the focus always on slowing things down. As the old saying goes, ‘good things take time’. And we believe this applies above all for the finer things in life. This is slow cruising in its most exclusive and authentic form.