Tourexpi
TUI
River Cruises has unveiled its most extensive winter programme to date,
featuring new itineraries on the River Danube with Serbian and Croatian ports
for the first time. The winter 2026 season will offer 33 sailings across the
fleet from November 2026 through April 2027, with bookings opening on 3 July
2025.
New
Danube Adventures and Festive Highlights
The
popular TUI Isla will introduce the New Year on the Danube itinerary, inviting
guests to ring in 2027 with style while exploring Belgrade’s renowned festive
markets. Also debuting is the East Danube Christmas Charm, a five-night
itinerary including Vienna, Esztergom, Budapest, and Bratislava.
Additionally,
TUI River Cruises will offer four- and seven-night options to provide greater
flexibility. Highlights include:
·
Yuletide Getaway (4 nights): Vienna,
Linz, and Bratislava
·
East Danube Explorer (7 nights):
showcasing eastern Danube gems
A
second TUI flight from London Gatwick to Vienna will support these new
itineraries, alongside alternative flight options with partner airlines to key
departure points like Basel and Amsterdam.
TUI
Aria Debuts on the Rhine
TUI
Aria, the largest ship in the fleet, will operate its first winter season on
the Rhine. Guests can explore Germany’s iconic Christmas markets on the Mistletoe
and Rhine itinerary (Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Koblenz, Cologne) or enjoy North
Rhine Noel, which includes stops in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
Other
Rhine itineraries include Rhine Explorer, Rhine Explorer 2, and Southern Rhine
Delights, available on the newest ship, TUI Aria.
Nile
Cruises Return with Two Ships
For
winter sun seekers, TUI returns to Egypt with TUI Al Horeya and TUI Bahareya
offering seven-night sailings from Luxor. Itineraries include:
·
Legends of the Nile
·
Ancient Gods and Famous Pharaohs
Direct
flights from London Gatwick and Manchester to Luxor ensure easy access to
highlights such as Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan.
Winter
2026 itineraries start from £799 per person and will be available for booking
from Thursday, 3 July 2025 via tui.co.uk/river-cruises.
Image
Credit: © TUI Group
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