ONLY 10 guaranteed cabins now available!
AXARQUIA SOCIAL CLUB MEMBERS ONLY SPECIAL OFFER!
JOIN THE AXARQUIA SOCIAL CLUB AS WE EMBARK ON OUR FIRST EVER RIVER CRUISE!
VISIT five CITIES ACROSS FOUR COUNTRIES INCLUDING THREE EUROPEAN CAPITALS!
Get ready to set sail on our first ever River cruise on the Danube, visiting three European capitals across four countries with this unique festive offer especially put together for The Axarquia Social Club.
Feel yourself begin to relax from the moment you step on board this comfortable river cruise ship – The Nicko Viktoria.
Look forward to a magical pre-Christmas period.
Discover Vienna’s magnificent twinkling lights at this special time of year, the unique charm of the glamorous metropolis of Budapest and the warm cosiness of Bratislava on a very special journey.
Enjoy the panoramic river scenery as the galley crew treat you to a festive gala dinner on VIKTORIA.
This package has taken almost one month to put together and this will be the first Axarquia Social Club river cruise!
Start your FESTIVE SEASON THIS YEAR WITH A MEMORy THAT WILL LAST FOREVER!
After several meetings, phone calls, emails and negotiations, I have agreed on the package below and am now presenting it to you…
THIS ORGANISED TRIP WILL BE SOLD ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS DUE TO THE LIMITED AVAILABILITY…
Don’t hesitate, secure your cabin today!
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ITINerARY
Bording at 15:00hr.
Casting off at 16:00hr.
Mooring at 12:30hr.
Casting off at 20:00hr.
Mooring at 12:00hr.
Casting off at 19:00hr.
Mooring at 13:00hr.
Casting off at 18:00hr.
Mooring at 10:30hr.
Casting off at 14:00hr.
Mooring at 08:00hr.
Disembarkation until 19:00hr.
ABout the ship - Nicko VIktoria
Comfort, style and modern furnishings, plus panoramic views await you on board the VIKTORIA.
Enjoy unique views in the best of company from the spacious sun deck or from the privacy of your own cabin.
A spa with sauna and whirlpool are also available for even more relaxing moments.
The chef conjures up gourmet food in the galley on a daily basis, and the attentive crew cater to your every whim around the clock.
Lunch and dinner menus are served at the table.
Depending on the daily programme, choose between a light lunch buffet in front of the panorama salon or snacks from the barbecue station on the sun deck.
Facts
Length: 126.7 meters
Beam: 11.4 meters
Passenger Capacity: 180
Crew: 40
Cabins
All cabins on VIKTORIA are comfortably appointed outside cabins with individually adjustable air-conditioning / heating, shower / WC, satellite TV with radio, hair dryer, fridge, safe and telephone.
The cabins are approx. 16 m² in size and have double beds that can be separated into singles on request.
The cabins on the middle and upper deck have floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that open (French Balcony).
The cabins on the main deck have large portholes that do not open.
Some 2 Bed cabins can accommodate three occupants.
FOOD
A fine selection of meals is an essential part of life on board a nicko river cruise.
The day starts with a substantial buffet-style breakfast whilst lunch and dinner consist of a wide selection of courses.
Dinner is served at your table, allowing us to really pamper you.
On one or two occasions per week, we vary the seated dinner with large theme buffets.
We place great value on a healthy mix of international dishes an specialities local to the area we are passing through.
It is obvious how much love and dedication to detail went into the design of the restaurants.
It reflects their commitment to making every single aspect of the dining experience special.
From the first cup of coffee in the morning to the last glass of wine in the evening, the crew caters to your every whim.
Every nicko cruises trip features a festive gala dinner to complete the culinary experience.
Guests generally wear sporty-casual clothing.
However, the dress code is smart for the gala dinner, and you are welcome to dress a little more festively.
Morning. A good start.
To get your day off to an excellent start, the kitchen prepares a comprehensive breakfast buffet from fresh ingredients.
Help yourself to juices, coffee and tea.
For early risers there is an early-bird breakfast with small treats.
Midday. As you like it.
At lunchtime, we are happy to serve you delicious dishes with the best views in the panorama restaurant on our ships.
If you would prefer a light lunch, the buffet-style “Light Lunch” is just right for you, served in the saloon.
Decide for yourself – every day anew.
Depending on the day’s programme, you can enjoy fine cakes from the ship’s patisserie in the afternoon.
You enjoy the sweet sins in the Panorama Salon.
Evening. Smart dining.
The evening dining concept is a genuine treat.
You can look forward to cleverly composed menus consisting of international and regional specialities and excellent wines at dinner.
They always offer a selection of delicious wines from the region we are visiting, and from some of the best wine making regions in the world.
The kitchen is also happy to take your dietary requirements into account.
Depending on the evening programme, they also serve you a tasty midnight snack.
The culinary highlight of your nicko cruises river cruise awaits you with the festive gala dinner.
Beforehand, the captain and his crew members invite you to a reception to thank you and toast your river cruise together.
Enjoyment at your own pace.
All ship restaurants offer the best views – as they should, because you will spend many enjoyable hours there during your journey.
There is also free seating at every meal, and no fixed times for dining, so when and where you eat is entirely your decision.
NICKO VIKTORIA PHOTO GALLERY
NICKO VIKTORIA DECKPLAN
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
- 5 nights cruise with all meals.
- All entertainment & shows on board.
- Spa, Sauna and Whirlpool services included.
- Gym services.
- All gratuities.
- All port charges and fees.
- Flights to Munich from Malaga and return flight Munich to Malaga.
- Transfer to and from Malaga Airport.
- Transfer to and from Munich Airport.
- 20Kgs Checked in luggage + 1 x underseat luggage.
- ASC EXCLUSIVE reduced rate excursion programme (please see below!)
- ASC EXCLUSIVE reduced rate Beverages package (please see below!)
ADDITIONAL EXTRAS...
DRINKS PACKAGE
DRINKS WITHOUT RESTRICTION FROM 09:00hr – 24:00hr
• Open house wines by the glass (white, red & rose)
• Open house sparkling wine by the glass.
• Draft and bottles beers plus non-alcoholic beer.
• Cocktails and long drinks.
• All open non alcoholic drinks.
• Cabin water and daily excursion water.
• All coffee specialties (without alcohol)
• Hot chocolate and tea.
SPECIAL AXARQUIA SOCIAL CLUB PRICE
130€ PER PERSON!
THIS MUST BE PURCHASED AT THE TIME OF RESERVATION!
EXCURSION PACKAGE
EXCURSION PACKAGE WITH 4 EXCURSIONS
• City tour / Walking tour of Vienna.
• City tour / Walking tour of Budapest.
• City tour / Walking tour of Bratislava.
• Sightseeing Melk Abbey.
SPECIAL AXARQUIA SOCIAL CLUB PRICE
130€ PER PERSON!
THIS MUST BE PURCHASED AT THE TIME OF RESERVATION!
Optional Excursion Package Details
ABout the destination ports
PASSAU - GERMANY
Passau, a German city on the Austrian border, lies at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers.
Known as the Three Rivers City, it’s overlooked by the Veste Oberhaus, a 13th-century hilltop fortress housing a city museum and observation tower.
The old town below is known for its baroque architecture, including St. Stephen’s Cathedral, featuring distinctive onion-domed towers and an organ with 17,974 pipes.
vienna - austria
Vienna, Austria’s capital, lies in the country’s east on the Danube River.
Its artistic and intellectual legacy was shaped by residents including Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud.
The city is also known for its Imperial palaces, including Schönbrunn, the Habsburgs’ summer residence.
In the Museums Quartier district, historic and contemporary buildings display works by Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt and other artists.
optional CITY TOUR / walking tour
Details of the tour if you purchase the excursion package.
Today the tradition-rich Danube metropolis Vienna is on the program.
From the pier you will pass the “New Vienna” with the Uno-City and the Danube Island.
See imposing magnificent buildings such as the State Opera, the Burgtheater, the Hofburg, the Parliament, the City Hall and the Votivkirche during the trip along the famous Ringstrasse.
During a guided tour afterwards, you will experience this charming city and its world-famous “Viennese Schmäh” at first hand.
After a short free time, you will pass the Praterstern and return to your ship.
CHRISTMAS MARKETS
I’ve not listed every single Christmas market in the city, but these are the most popular and central ones…
Christkindlmarkt
This is the most visited and famous Christmas market, located in front of the imposing Rathaus city hall. Last time out, a notably wider layout may spread the crowds out somewhat.
A large Christmas tree dominates the centre with dozens of surrounding stalls offering the full spectrum of seasonal offerings.
The adjacent park either side of the square has plenty of advent surprises, too. For example, look out for the instagrammable tree full of glowing hearts or the lighted open-air ice skating routes.
For a good photo of everything, cross the road at the main entrance and stand on the steps of the Burgtheater building opposite.
Schönbrunn
Hard to beat in terms of elegant and stylish backdrops. This market forms up in the forecourt of Schönbrunn Palace, with its giant Christmas tree and imperial splendour. Also a particular favourite of mine.
The stalls here always seem strong on quality, so a fine place to pick up gifts and those little bits and pieces that make life a better place even if you don’t really need them. Also convenient for the palace concerts.
The market changed hands in 2024 and added ice skating, curling and other family-friendly offerings to the usual booths.
BELVEDERE
Not the largest market and a little away from the centre, so fewer crowds usually gather here than at most other alternatives.
Perhaps the biggest pull is the gorgeous location: in front of the early 18th-century Upper Belvedere palace and next to a small lake, offering a glorious photo opportunity at dusk.
Stephansplatz
This Christmas market is about as central as they come since it curls around the outside of Stephansdom.
The cathedral makes a wonderful backdrop, and the market allows you to refresh yourself after strolling through the pedestrianised centre of Vienna.
One end of the market actually meets the parking spot for the horse-drawn carriages that ply their trade in town, which adds another level of historical atmosphere to proceedings.
BUDAPEST - HUNGARY
Budapest, Hungary’s capital, is bisected by the River Danube.
Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest.
A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Buda’s Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward.
Trinity Square is home to 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fishermen’s Bastion, which offer sweeping views.
optional CITY TOUR / walking tour
Details of the tour if you purchase the excursion package.
Budapest is certainly one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and bears the nickname “Queen of the Danube” not without reason.
The Danube divides the Hungarian metropolis into the districts of Buda and Pest.
You will first drive through the city center and enjoy the flair of the city.
Enjoy a beautiful view of the Buda Castle, Fishermen’s Bastion and Matthias Church, which still remind of the glory of past times.
Also a small visit to the famous Budapest market hall may not be missing, of course.
CHRISTMAS MARKETS
The two city central markets have been attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors, and are the most spectacular.
You will find beautiful quality handcrafts, and special Hungarian Delicacies (e.g Chimney Cake) at the Budapest Basilica Christmas Fair.
Location: St Stephen’s Sq, Budapest, District V
Highlights:
• Free Entry
• Food Stalls
• Handicraft Shops
• Christmas Laser Projection on the Basilica
• Skating Rink with Skate Rental
• Voted among the top European Christmas Markets in the last 4 years
• Celebrate the Advent Candle Lighting
The most beautiful, oldest and internationally acclaimed Budapest Christmas fair is the Christmas Market on Vorosmarty Squarein the heart of the city (since 1998).
Location: Vorosmarty Sq, Budapest, District V
Highlights:
• Free Entry
• Food Stalls
• Handicraft Shops
• Joins with the richly illuminated Fashion Street
• Ceramic Christmas mugs (or paper)
BRATISLAVA - SLOVAKIA
Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is set along the Danube River by the border with Austria and Hungary.
It’s surrounded by vineyards and the Little Carpathian mountains, crisscrossed with forested hiking and cycling trails.
The pedestrian-only, 18th-century old town is known for its lively bars and cafes.
Perched atop a hill, the reconstructed Bratislava Castle overlooks old town and the Danube.
optional CITY TOUR / walking tour
Details of the tour if you purchase the excursion package.
Bratislava is located in the fertile Danube plain south of the Small Carpathians in the immediate vicinity of the borders with Austria and Hungary.
The Slovakian capital could be aptly described as “small but nice”.
The old town has been magnificently renovated with great attention to detail.
During your sightseeing tour of Bratislava, you will first drive through the embassy district to the castle (Hrad), which towers high above the city and is considered the city’s landmark.
There you will make a photo stop and enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the city.
Here you will also get more detailed information about the eventful history of the castle, which was the residence of numerous Hungarian kings for a long time before Maria Theresa settled there and the castle experienced its heyday.
Afterwards, you will continue to the Old Town and begin the walking tour.
Walking together through the Old Town of Bratislava, you will see the Redoubt, the National Theater, the City Hall and some Baroque palaces and the city gates that testify to the k.u.k. Monarchy.
Among other things, you will also meet the most famous man of Bratislava, Gullimann Cumil.
CHRISTMAS MARKETS
The two city central markets have been attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors, and are the most spectacular.
MAIN CHRISTMAS MARKET
The light up streets with Christmas decorations are especially enchanting in the evening.
In addition, the Christmas Market enrich the Advent season in Bratislava.
For many years, a beautiful Christmas tree inseparably belongs to the local Christmas hue of Bratislava.
In old Bratislava, it was not only a symbol of Christmas, but also of human fellowship, which the locals perceived as the main message of the holidays.
In addition to traditional Christmas dishes, the stalls at the Christmas market will also offer exotic flavors, which will appeal to both vegans and vegans.
One end of the market actually meets the parking spot for the horse-drawn carriages that ply their trade in town, which adds another level of historical atmosphere to proceedings.
OLD TOWN
Plenty of stalls, a decorated Christmas tree and a Christmas hill with a maze.
Traditional Old Town Christmas Market will be located on Hviezdoslav Square in the heart of Bratislava’s Old Town just a minute away from the Christmas Markets at the Main Square.
Markets will be enriched by an accompanying programme and more than 30 stands.
They will not lack snacks in the form of traditional culinary delights and drinks, there will also be a selection of various types of souvenirs, Christmas presents and craft products.
MELK - AUSTRIA
Melk is an Austrian town on the River Danube, west of Vienna.
It’s known for the 11th-century Melk Abbey, a vast monastery built high above the town.
Gold statuary adorns its domed Abbey Church, and the huge library houses medieval manuscripts.
The Marmorsaal is a baroque hall with a ceiling fresco and red marble walls. South of Melk, gardens surround Renaissance Schallaburg Castle, which hosts cultural exhibitions.
optional CITY TOUR / walking tour
Details of the tour if you purchase the excursion package.
The baroque Benedictine Abbey of Melk towers impressively above the town at the entrance to the Danube in the Wachau region.
Melk has been a spiritual and cultural center of the country for more than 1,000 years.
The monastery has become literarily known, among other things, through Umberto Eco’s novel “The Name of the Rose”.
The imposing baroque building is a visible expression of the importance of the monastery in the baroque period.
A guided tour through the monastery will impressively convey the former importance of the monastery.
Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to explore the grounds yourself before the bus picks you up again and takes you back to the ship.
so... how much?
CABIN PRICES BASED ON TWO SHARING
The prices below are based on two people sharing.
Please refer to the deck plan above to locate the different cabin positions on the ship.
main deck fore (hx)
PER PERSONmain deck (hd)
PER PERSONmIDDLE DECK AFT BALCONY (MX)
PER PERSONmiddle deck fore balcony (MV)
PER PERSONmiddle deck balcony (MD)
PER PERSONupper deck aft balcony (oX)
PER PERSONupper deck fore balcony (ov)
PER PERSON
upper deck
balcony (od)
PER PERSON
single occupancy CABIN PRICES
If you plan to travel alone please see the available cabins here.
Single use cabins are limited.
main deck
(HX)
SINGLE PERSON
mIDDLE deck AFT BALCONY (mX)
SINGLE PERSONONLY 10 guaranteed cabins now available!
price match
This offer is totally unique to the Axarquia Social Club.
In the event you can find this identical cruise, with the same accommodation and inclusions that are on offer, you will be refunded DOUBLE the difference.
insurance
Travel Insurance including reimbursement of cancellation penalties (if caused by medical reasons affecting the insured, travelling companions or immediate family) , full medical, repatriation, COVID related issues, baggage, money, operator failure and cruise deviation.
Provided by InterMundial Travel insurance
Under 70 years old available for €49 per person.
Over 70 years old available for €69 per person.
payment schedule
- Initial deposit – €300 per person plus insurance if required, upon booking.
- Second payment – 30% of outstanding by 15th July, 2025.
- Final payment – Balance by 15th September, 2025.
EXCLUSIVE EASY PAYMENT SCHEME
- Initial deposit – €300 per person plus insurance if required, upon booking.
- 5 EQUAL EASY PAYMENTS starting on the 1st of May 2025.
(must be maintained or arrangement will be cancelled and reverted to regular terms.3
Cancellation penalties
Deposit, once paid is non-refundable.
Anytime: Loss of deposit
From 28th August: 25%
From 28th September: 50%
From 28th October: 100%
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