TUI River Cruises Launches New Serbian and Croatian Danube Itineraries for Winter 2026 - Get updated on what's happening in tourism!

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.

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