Description:
Explore the Budapest panorama in the calm night of Christmas eve. Most shops and buildings in the city are closed to honor this special holy day as most locals celebrate with their loved ones at home.
Cruise through Danube river and experience a magical adventure through the contrast between the two parts of the city. Ride the high-class cruise ship while having your warm dinner and listening to live music.
The tour includes a welcome drink and another glass of wine/ beer (or juice) and a bottle of mineral water. A dinner buffet of Hungarian and international dishes will be served, exquisitely prepared by top Chef Molnérka Péter. You will be entertained by live music played especially to you by the world-famous and multi-award winner Rajkó Ensemble.
You may also admire the city from the open upper deck of the ship – witness the beauty of the holiday lights and riverfront attractions – Hungarian Parliament, Chain Bridge, Buda Castle, Gellért Bath, Gellért Hill, Citadell or Gresham Palace.
The cruise has two schedules, the first one starts at 17:30 and the other at 21:30 All ships are heated with panoramic windows.
Guests are requested to arrive at 17:00/ 21:00 inside the neo-baroque theater hall, Danube Palace (1051 Zrínyi Street 5.).
Optional pickup and drop off service available.
BUFFET DINNER MENU
Cold entries
Spiced cottage cheese cream and traditional greaves cream
Soups
Traditional Hungarian Fish Soup
Alföld style goulash with small dumplings
From autumn to spring: Vegetable cream soup
Warm main courses
Mini stuffed cabbage
Traditional chicken leg Paprikasch
Roasted chicken breast with basil-cheese sauce
Spicy pork rib with thyme – mustard sauce
Roasted sea fish with Chardonnay sauce
Garnishes and vegetarian
Grilled polenta with feta cheese
Grilled vegetables
Homemade dumplings with spinach and mustard-mushroom sauce
Hash-brown potatoes
Steak potatoes
Dumplings
Salads
Fresh seasonal salads with dressings
Italian pasta salad
Caesar’s salad
Sweet corn salad with mayonnaise
Desserts
Home-made strudel
Somló style sponge cake
Mini tarts
Dessert variations Európa style
Belgli
Season fruit basket
Drinks
1 Welcome drink, 1 glass of wine/ beer (or juice) and 1 bottle of mineral water
What's included & what's not
Price includes:
- Welcome Drink
- A drink from menu selection
- Dinner buffet
- Live music
- 2-hour cruise ticket
Price does not include:
- Tour guiding
- Optional pickup and drop off service available
Important notes:
- Due to high demand, should the seats are full, iHoppers will provide full refund.