Viva Enjoy brings you the Tuna River PGS experience for Kurban Bayram.
Eid al-Adha
MS VIVA ENJOY WITH RIBBON FESTIVAL ON THE DANUBE RIVER
HUNGARY – SLOVENIA – AUSTRIA - GERMANY
Budapest (1) – Bratislava – Vienna – Dürnstein – Melk – Passau – Regensburg - Kelheim – Nuremberg
Ships marked with (*) cannot dock at the specified ports. (*) Cities and towns marked can be reached by private vehicle.
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FLIGHT INFORMATION |
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DIRECTION |
DATE |
FLIGHT CODE |
ROUTE |
DEPARTURE |
ARRIVAL |
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OUTBOUND |
26.05.2026 |
PC 331 |
SAW – BUD |
11:45 |
12:50 |
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RETURN |
02.06.2026 |
PC 1028 |
NUE- SAW |
16:05 |
19:50 |
1. Day ISTANBUL – BUDAPEST May 26, 2026 / Tuesday
Meeting at the Pegasus Airlines counter in front of the International Terminal of Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport at the designated time, followed by check-in and passport procedures. We will depart for Budapest on Pegasus Airlines flight PC 331 at 11:45. Upon arrival at 12:50 local time, we will proceed to the port with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. After boarding the ship and receiving our cabins, we will conduct an optional extra city tour of Budapest organized by our guide with interested guests. Our ship will remain anchored in the port of Budapest overnight.
2. Day BUDAPEST May 27, 2026 / Wednesday
After breakfast on board our ship anchored in the port of Budapest, we will depart from the ship with our special vehicle for the optional full-day Esztergom Castle & Visegrad & Szentendre Tour for interested guests. First, we will visit the historic Esztergom Castle, which was one of the most important Ottoman bases along the Danube for about 130 years during the 16th and 17th centuries. We will visit the Esztergom Basilica, built within the castle walls and currently making Esztergom the religious center of Hungary, along with its surroundings, which is a significant structure worldwide. Then, traveling along the Danube (25 km), we will reach Visegrad under the magnificent river view and have our lunch at a famous local restaurant with a medieval theme where you can try the food. After lunch, we will visit Szentendre (30 km), a typical Hungarian village. During this visit, we will have the opportunity to shop freely and purchase famous Hungarian wine, lace and handicrafts, Hungarian paprika, and leather products. There are many cafes where guests not interested in shopping can easily spend their time pleasantly, and interested guests can take a walk along the Danube. After the tour, we will return to our ship anchored in the port of Budapest and have free time. The ship will depart from the port of Budapest at 18:00 this evening. Overnight on board.
3. Day BRATISLAVA May 28, 2026 / Thursday
Our ship will dock at the port of Bratislava at noon 12:00. Interested guests may join the optional extra Bratislava City Tour organized by our guides. Bratislava, one of the oldest cities in Central Europe, is located at the intersection of three countries and on the banks of the Danube. This tour is conducted on foot, visiting the old St. Michael Gate, Opera House, Town Hall, and squares with historic houses where artists living in the Middle Ages also resided, completing our tour. After free time, we will return to the ship. The ship will depart at 19:00 in the evening.
4. Day VIENNA May 29, 2026 / Friday
Our ship will dock at the port of Vienna around 02:30 in the early morning. We wake up in the port of Vienna in the morning. After breakfast, interested guests may join the optional extra Vienna City Tour organized by our guides. Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens; Hundertwasser Houses, Parliament Building; Hofburg Palace, Town Hall are among the places to be visited. After our tour, there will be free time and return to the ship. Additionally, tickets for an optional extra Vienna Classical Music Concert can be purchased. The ship will depart at 23:59 in the evening.
5. Day DÜRNSTEIN – MELK May 30, 2026 / Saturday
Our ship will dock at the port of Dürnstein at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we will go on the optional extra Dürnstein – Melk tour with interested guests. Our ship will depart at 10:30 with guests who do not wish to join the tour. Dürnstein, located in the Wachau Valley, is also known as a village of wine growers. After conducting our city tour and having free time, we will continue by bus towards Melk. Upon arrival in Melk, we will visit 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''. We will tour this magnificent structure, built in the 12th century with rich history and wealth, accompanied by local guides. This building became a magnificent monastery during the reign of 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 the richest library in Europe, is undoubtedly a cultural heritage worth seeing and is still actively used today. The departure time of our ship is 14:30.
(For guests not joining the tour, our ship will depart from Dürnstein port at 10:30 and arrive at Melk port at 12:30)
6. Day PASSAU May 31, 2026 / Sunday
Our ship will dock at the port of Passau at 08:30 in the morning. After breakfast on board, interested guests may join the optional extra Český Krumlov Tour. We will head to Český Krumlov (80 km), the pearl of Bohemia and the only city in Central Europe with a medieval atmosphere. In 1992, the city was declared a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO. The famous Vltava River, which gives life to Central Europe, passes through the city, leaving an unforgettable memory for all visitors as it continues its journey. All visitors on this tour feel as if they have forgotten the century they lived in and embark on an emotional journey to the Middle Ages. During our tour, we will see St. Vitus Cathedral, one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in Central Europe after Prague, the Castle area, the Town Hall, and the intertwined magnificent medieval streets. During our free time, we recommend testing the famous Czech beers in excellent cafes. After the tour, we will return to the ship. The ship will depart at 14:30.
7. Day REGENSBURG – KELHEIM June 01, 2026 / Monday
Our ship will dock at the port of Regensburg at 08:00 in the morning. After a half-hour stop, we will depart at 08:30 towards Kelheim port with guests not joining the optional tour. With interested guests, we will conduct our optional Regensburg & Weltenburg Abbey & Kelheim tours. After the tour, we will return to the ship. Our ship will dock at Kelheim port at 13:30, and after a half-hour stop, it will depart at 14:00.
8. Day NUREMBERG – ISTANBUL June 02, 2026 / Tuesday
Our ship will dock at the port of Nuremberg at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we will complete the disembarkation procedures from the ship. Since our flight is in the evening, we will drop off interested guests at the airport and conduct our optional extra Nuremberg City Tour with interested guests. During this tour, we will see the Kaiserburg Castle, reflecting the Romanesque and Late Gothic styles of the Middle Ages, first mentioned in historical records in the 11th century near the Old Town; Nuremberg Church, one of the city's important architectural structures housing the Medieval collection; and Saint Lorenz Church, one of the important structures reflecting the city's Gothic architectural fabric. After the tour, there will be free time. Transfer to the airport at the end of the tour. After check-in and passport control, we will depart for Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport on Pegasus Airlines flight PC 1028 at 16:05. Upon arrival at 19:50 local time, our tour will conclude.
CANCELLATION & REFUND CONDITIONS
The following deduction amounts or rates will apply based on the date of cancellation request relative to the reservation date.
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DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE FROM RESERVATION DATE |
APPLICABLE DEDUCTION RATE |
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180 days prior |
%10 |
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179 – 159 days prior |
%15 |
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158 – 120 days prior |
%25 |
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119 – 90 days prior |
%30 |
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89 – 60 days prior |
%50 |
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59 – 45 days prior |
%60 |
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44 – 30 days prior |
%75 |
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29 – 10 days prior |
%90 |
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9 days or fewer days prior |
%100 |
Information about Viva Enjoy
MS VIVA ENJOY is the third new ship of VIVA Cruises, aiming to provide enjoyable moments on board for 190 guests across its 95 cabins. On the Diamond deck, there are eight suites, each measuring 24 m² with French balconies, offering breathtaking views. The Diamond and Ruby decks feature 15 m² twin cabins with French balconies. The twin cabins on the Emerald deck have non-opening windows. All cabins are fully equipped with flat-screen TVs, mini bars, Nespresso® machines, RITUALS® beauty products, hair dryers, safes, air conditioning, showers, and toilets—leaving nothing to be desired. With a unique ship design that reflects river worlds through natural materials and vibrant colors; a warm crew that always prioritizes high service standards; culinary delights ranging from gourmet dinners to live cooking stations; and moments where excitement and relaxation blend perfectly in the most beautiful way. Get ready for an extraordinary river cruise experience!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OUR RIVER TOURS;
There is no minimum number of participants required for our tour. Our tour has a fixed departure time and will be conducted with a Turkish-speaking guide when the number of participants reaches 20 or more.
Guests holding a General (Red) Passport require a visa. A Multiple Entry / Multiple Schengen visa is needed.
Guests holding a Green Passport or Service Passport do not require a visa.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the end date of your travel and must not be older than 10 years.
Obtaining currency in Euros before your trip will facilitate cash payments during your shopping.
For purchases of 100 Euros and above, you can request a tax refund form. After completing customs procedures at the last point of exit from the European Union, you can process your tax refund using this form.
There are no doctors or medical personnel on river cruise ships. In case of emergencies, the reception will promptly contact the nearest health facility to send medical teams to the ship. However, regarding any medical needs, our ship stops at locations closest to medical facilities to assist in urgently transferring ill guests to hospitals or other institutions. Additionally, we strongly recommend that you carry your regularly prescribed medications along with their prescriptions and obtain comprehensive travel health insurance.
Health services provided on board the ship and at healthcare facilities are chargeable.
We do not anticipate any issues with the meals served on the ship that would threaten your health. However, when you are off the ship, please exercise caution regarding food and drink: strictly consume bottled water, avoid ice, milk, and dairy products, eat only meat and fish that are thoroughly cooked, and choose fruits like bananas and pineapples that have peels which can be removed.
Since your journey may involve entering different countries, specific times will be indicated for each port visited by the ship. Please adjust your schedules accordingly for disembarking and boarding the ship based on the local time of the port you are in.
During the river cruise, especially when crossing country borders, your mobile phone network (if set up for international roaming) will be used. Signal loss may occur in some forested areas where there are no cell towers.
For the Captain's Welcome & Farewell Cocktail evenings during your trip, we recommend that male guests bring a suit and female guests bring an evening gown. If traveling during the summer season, we suggest bringing easily wearable t-shirts, short-sleeved and long-sleeved shirts, cotton trousers, shorts, comfortable walking shoes, a light jacket for the evenings, and a thin sweater. Additionally, you may bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, earplugs against potential noise, a camera, a video camera, and their chargers and spare memory cards. During the winter season, we recommend clothing that allows for easy movement and keeps you warm. The open areas of the ship can be cool during navigation regardless of the season.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in the main restaurant on board. Additionally, afternoon tea (5 o'clock tea) and light evening snacks are served in the lounge area on the upper deck.
The electrical sockets in the cabins are the same as those in Turkey.
Accommodations in hotels before or after our river cruise program may not meet the same standards as our river ship, nor should they be expected to provide the same services. During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be located further than the specified kilometers. Triple rooms are assigned based on hotel availability; the third bed provided in such rooms may be smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of one large bed and one extra bed. Since these extra beds are fold-away or sofa-bed types, participants booking triple rooms (including a third person and/or children) are deemed to have accepted the potential crowding and the type of bed in the room. Child discounts apply only to one child per two adults and within the age group specified in the pricing section.
SOME TECHNICAL INFORMATION ABOUT OUR RIVER TOURS;
The times specified in the program are obtained from Turkish Airlines and Viva Cruise company. Otto Cruise is not responsible for any changes that may occur in the schedule. Consequently, due to any schedule change, Otto Cruise may adjust the dates without altering the content of the program or the nature of the services provided.
The duration of tours at ports, the places to visit, and their order are determined by the operating company and may be subject to change or completely cancelled if necessary.
Otto Cruise will not be responsible for natural disasters such as rising or falling river water levels, or force majeure situations such as strikes in locks/canals or inability to dock at planned ports.
In such cases, Otto Cruise will not be responsible for out-of-program occurrences such as port changes or changes in arrival and departure times at ports.
During air travel, each passenger has the right to bring one piece of luggage into the cabin with dimensions of 36 cm (height) x 23 cm (width) x 56 cm (length). Additionally, each passenger has the right to check one suitcase weighing between 20 and 23 kilograms into the aircraft's baggage hold.
One of the evening meals during the river cruise is a formal dinner, and guests are expected to bring formal/evening attire for this night.
During check-in at the ship, each guest will hand over their passport and receive their cabin key. In some cases, passports may be collected for the ship manifest and local procedures. Passports will be returned on the same day.
Guests who wish to make expenses on board using credit cards must register their credit cards with the reception within 5 days of the start of the trip. No charges or specific amount blocks will be applied to your credit card during the registration process.
Strict adherence to the ship's departure times is required. You must board the ship at the latest 45 minutes before its departure time at the ports. Otherwise, you may not be allowed to board. Otto Cruise will not be responsible for such situations. Any transportation costs required for passengers who miss the plane or ship to rejoin the tour are borne by the passengers themselves.
It is strictly prohibited to bring alcoholic beverages, irons, hair dryers, water kettles, baby bottle warmers, electric blankets, or similar items onto the ship. Hair dryers are available in every cabin, and water kettles are available in many cabins.
At the beginning of our ship journey, luggage tags of specific colors will be assigned for your suitcases. Ensuring these tags are fully completed is extremely important for your luggage to reach your correct cabin.
Your suitcases may not arrive immediately in your cabin on the first day of the ship's departure. Therefore, it is advisable to pack your essential items for the first day of boarding the ship in a small handbag to carry with you.
To familiarize yourself with evacuation procedures in case of an emergency, a safety drill and presentation will be held on the first day of your trip. Participation is highly important. Your guides and the ship staff responsible for your room will direct you to the assembly point during the drill.
Every evening on board, a detailed program for the following day will be left in your cabin. This program includes all activities on the ship, information about entertainment events, and important notes.
We earnestly request that you take care of all your personal belongings throughout the tour. There is a safe in every cabin on the ship to store your valuables. Our agency assumes no responsibility for lost or stolen money and valuable items left in cabins or baggage. Support will be provided to arrange for found items to be sent to you via collect-on-delivery cargo service from the country where they were found.
What's Included
Round-trip economy class air ticket with Pegasus Airlines from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) – Budapest (BUD) // Nuremberg (NUE) – Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)
Airport taxes & Port taxes
7 nights all-inclusive accommodation onboard the Deluxe River Cruise, starting with dinner on the day of embarkation and ending with breakfast on the day of disembarkation in 2024
Airport transfers (on the day of embarkation and disembarkation)
* Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (Including Mini Bar) (beverage package valued at 350 Euro)
* Free Wi-Fi Internet Service (internet package valued at 115 Euro)
* Staff Tips (105 Euro per person)
Live music and activities on the ship
All-day coffee & tea station and five o'clock tea service
Welcome Cocktail
Captain's Gala Cocktail, Gala Special Menu
Baggage handling service on the first and last day of the cruise
Professional Turkish guiding services (if the group consists of 20 people)
Tourist city taxes
TURSAB mandatory professional liability insurance
Not Included
Domestic connection ticket
All kinds of personal expenses
Entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites not specified in the program
Covid-19 Travel & Health Insurance and Fuel charge (for guests aged 65 and over)
Driver and guide tips
Foreign exit fee