5*DLX River Cruise Nicko Bellejour: Danube River & Central Europe 5-Nation Holiday for Kurban Bayram

5*DLX RIVER CRUISE Nicko Bellejour with Kurban Bayrami on the Danube River & Central Europe’s 5 Countries

GERMANY – AUSTRIA – HUNGARY – SLOVAKIA - CZECHIA

Passau – Vienna – Budapest – Bratislava - Melk  – Passau – Prague (2)   

MAY 15, 2027 / 7 Nights 8 Days

Day 01     ISTANBUL – MUNICH – PASSAU 
We will meet at the specified time in front of the Turkish Airlines counter in the International Terminal of Istanbul New Airport. After check-in and passport procedures, we depart for Munich at 07:55 on Turkish Airlines' scheduled flight TK1629. Upon arrival in Munich, we transfer to our ship waiting for us in Passau via a vehicle meeting us at the airport. After check-in on the ship, we settle into our cabins and are given free time. Our ship will depart at 17:00.

Day 02     VIENNA
After lunch on board, guests who wish can join an extra Vienna City Tour organized by the guide. After breakfast, we begin the city tour. Our bus picks us up from the port and takes us to central Vienna. We visit the famous colorful houses of HUNDERD WASSA HOUSE and arrive at the renowned RING STRASSE. Along the Ring, we will see the Ministry of Defense, Stadtpark, Vienna State Opera House, MuseumsQuartier, Parliament Building, City Hall, and Hofburg Palace. After visiting the city center, we go to the famous summer palace SCHON BRUNNE and take a photo break in its magnificent baroque gardens. Then we return to the ship. Guests who wish can join the extra “Classical Music Concert” tour organized by the guide. Our ship will depart at 22:45 in the evening.

Day 03     BUDAPEST  
Our ship will dock at the Budapest port at 14:15 noon. After lunch on board, guests who wish can join the extra “Budapest City Tour” organized by the guide. The Hungarian Parliament Building, built based on the London Parliament and a source of pride for Hungarians, Heroes' Square, the most important square for the Hungarian people, Gellert Hill, Fisherman's Bastion, St. Matthias Church, Rakoczi Shopping Street, Train Station, the Pearl of the Danube, Budapest's magnificent bridges including the Chain Bridge and Elizabeth Bridge, and the Buda District's most grand building, the Budapest Palace, are among the places to be seen panoramically. After the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from Budapest at 22:30.

Day 04     BRATISLAVA 
Our ship will dock at the Bratislava port at 15:00. Guests who wish can join the extra “Bratislava City Tour” organized by the guide. Bratislava, one of the oldest cities in Central Europe, is located at the intersection of three countries and on the banks of the Danube. In our approximately 3-hour tour, our first stop will be the memorial tomb of Soviet soldiers who lost their lives to liberate Bratislava at the end of World War II. Our next stop will be Bratislava Castle, a settlement area on the banks of the Danube since the Celtic period. Arrangements made for Empress Maria Theresa have turned the castle area into the administrative center of the country. Our walking tour in Bratislava, which is on the UNESCO heritage list, begins by passing through the historic St. Michael Gate. Afterwards, we visit the City Hall, Old Palace, and the medieval-style houses where famous artists and composers lived in the city center, completing our tour at the Opera House. Our ship will depart from Bratislava port at 19:00 in the evening. 

Day 05     MELK
Our ship will dock at the Melk port at 12:00 noon. Guests who wish can join the extra “Melk City and Benedictine Monastery” and museum tour organized by the guide. We go to the magnificent Benedictine Monastery, one of the largest Baroque works in the world and the inspiration for Umberto Eco's novel ''The Name of the Rose''. With local guides, we tour this magnificent structure built in the 12th century, possessing a rich history and wealth. This structure became a magnificent monastery during the Babenberg Dynasty, not only in the Austrian region but also gaining a well-deserved reputation throughout Europe, reaching its peak in the 16th-17th centuries. The monastery, which has one of the richest libraries in Europe, is undoubtedly a cultural heritage worth seeing and is still actively used today. Our ship will depart at 15:30 to go to Passau port. Overnight will be on our ship.

Day 06         PASSAU – PRAGUE 
After breakfast on board and checkout procedures, we will set off towards the city of Prague with the vehicle waiting for us at the port. On the way, we make a tour of “Cesky Krumlov”. We head to Cesky Krumlov, the pearl of Bohemia and the only city in Central Europe with a medieval atmosphere (80 km). Declared a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1992, the famous Vltava River flows through the city, giving life to Central Europe, leaving an unforgettable memory for all visitors, and continuing its course. During our tour, after Prague, we see the St. Vitus Cathedral, one of the most beautiful Gothic Cathedrals in Central Europe, the Castle District, the City Hall, and the intertwined magnificent medieval streets. During our free time, we recommend testing the famous Czech Beers in great cafes. Then we transfer to Prague city. After check-in procedures, we settle into our rooms. In the evening, there is an extra dinner cruise on the Vltava for guests who wish. On our boat, we enjoy a pleasant cruise along the Vltava River, which divides the city exactly in half, with the night views of the city while having our buffet dinner. After the tour, we transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel. 

Day 07         PRAGUE 
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish depart for the Prague Wonders & Karlovy Vary Tour organized by the guide. In our tour, we visit the Presidential Palace, where the view of Prague can be seen most impressively. We see the St. Vitus Cathedral, which has a construction process of approximately 600 years, where neo-gothic architecture is blended with Renaissance and Baroque details. Afterwards, we walk in the castle district, famous for its charming houses preserving their historical texture, and discover the point accepted by the Czechs as the narrowest street in the world. We take a short walk at a spot on the banks of the Vltava River where you can photograph Charles Bridge from the best angle, getting to know the city's important historical and tourist areas up close. After the Prague tour, we set off with our private bus to Karlovy Vary, located in the West Bohemia region and known for its spas. After the journey continues with the guide's enjoyable narration, we get information about the 12 different thermal drinking water springs found in the city, with temperatures varying between 30 and 72 degrees. In Karlovy Vary, we have the opportunity to see the hotel where Atatürk stayed in 1918, and the houses where world-famous names like Dvorak, Mozart, Goethe, Beethoven, and Pushkin lived. Additionally, we visit the galleries where 12 different thermal waters emerge. Throughout the tour, there is an opportunity to shop in tourist factory stores famous for crystal, porcelain, granite, and amber stones, as well as traditional Czech souvenirs and famous Czech cosmetic products. In this natural beauty famous for its drinkable thermal waters, you can tour shops selling healing products and creams with your guide. After the tour, there is free time and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel. In the evening, there is an extra dinner Czech Folklore Night for guests who wish. You will spend an entertaining evening with the delicious flavors of Czech cuisine accompanied by music and folk dances at Prague's local restaurants. After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel. 

Day 08         PRAGUE - ISTANBUL
After morning breakfast at the hotel, depending on the flight time, we transfer to Prague Airport. After baggage and check-in procedures are completed, we depart for Istanbul Airport at 19:20 on Turkish Airlines' flight no. TK1770. Arrival at 23:30 local time and end of the program.

Cancellation Conditions;

In cancellations made 121 days before the trip starting from registration, the service fee is 200.-Euro per person,

25% of the total amount 120 - 90 days before,

50% 89 - 60 days before,

75% 59 - 30 days before,

In cancellations made 29 – 0 days before, 100% is forfeited.

In 2025, our completely renovated ship measures 125 meters with a capacity of 88 cabins / 178 passengers. All cabins include seating areas, TV, Wi-Fi service, safe, hairdryer, and other amenities.
This ship follows the award-winning model of Nicko Cruise vessels but offers even more innovative developments. In this ship, where the popular spaciousness concept is preserved, we offer not only expansive common areas but also spacious cabins: the 88 standard cabins are mostly French balcony cabins on the middle and upper decks, featuring luxury bathrooms. A standout feature of the vessel is its indoor pool with a retractable roof that can be opened in pleasant weather. In the evenings, this area can also be used for informative talks, events, and cinema screenings.
  
Exterior Cabin with Panoramic Windows - Lower Deck (13 m²): Spacious bathroom, small panoramic window (non-opening), large wardrobe, bed configuration choice (double or twin beds), flat-screen TV, personal climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, direct phone line, and in-room safe. Connecting cabins are also available upon request.

French Balcony Cabin - Middle or Upper Deck (16 m²): Spacious bathroom, opening French balcony, mini bar, built-in closet, bed configuration choice (double or twin beds), flat-screen TV, personal climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, direct phone line, and in-room safe.