River Cruise 2024

GERMANY/AUSTRIA/SLOVAKIA/HUNGARY

Budapest

Vienna

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The Classic Danube Enjoy a classic cruise along the mighty Danube as it snakes through central

Great Cities of the Danube Cruise the valleys, vineyards and scenery of the Danube whilst exploring the glorious capital cities that make this river so special. The grandeur of Bratislava; Budapest, the Pearl of the Danube; and classic Vienna all feature. ITINERARY Day 1 Embark in Vienna - Melk We arrive in Vienna and board our ship at 18.00, before cruising to Melk. Day 2 Melk - Dürnstein - Bratislava We enjoy an optional excursion to Melk Abbey before cruising to Dürnstein with the option of embarking on a guided tour. Day 3 Bratislava - Kalocsa Today we enjoy an optional guided tour of Bratislava. Day 4 Kalocsa - Budapest Today’s optional visit is to the Puszta, featuring a traditional horse show. Day 5 Budapest - Esztergom Optional excursions include a guided tour of Budapest, a visit to the Gellert Baths and Spa and a tour of Budapest’s Market Hall, followed by an evening of entertainment. Day 6 Esztergom - Vienna We enjoy free time in Esztergom before cruising to Vienna. Tonight is our gala evening. Day 7 Vienna Explore Vienna with optional excursions including a guided city tour and Schönbrunn Palace, a visit to Hofburg Palace and an evening concert of Viennese music. Day 8 Disembark in Vienna After breakfast, we disembark at 09.00 and make our way home. Cruise Highlights • Discover three capital cities – Vienna, Budapest & Bratislava • Admire Melk Abbey set high on a rocky outcrop on the Danube

Europe. Sail along beautiful river valleys, discover historic cities and villages, and admire architectural wonders – a truly unforgettable experience awaits. ITINERARY Day 1 Embark in Passau - Wachau Valley We arrive in Passau and board our ship at 14.30, before cruising to the Wachau Valley. Day 2 Wachau Valley - Budapest Optional trips today include an excursion to take in the beauties of the Wachau Valley including Melk Abbey. Day 3 Budapest Optional excursions include a Budapest city tour & a Budapest by night experience. Day 4 Budapest - Bratislava Today’s optional Culinary Hungary excursion allows us to taste Hungarian specialities. Day 5 Bratislava - Vienna Today’s optional excursions include a guided walking tour of Bratislava and a visit to the Devlin Castle with a glass of wine. Day 6 Vienna - Linz Today we have the option of joining a Vienna guided city tour and visiting Schönbrunn Palace including Champagne factory visit. Day 7 Linz - Passau Today we may wish to join an excursion for a guided walking tour of Linz. Day 8 Disembark in Passau After breakfast, we disembark at 09.00 and make our way home. Cruise Highlights • Journey through the beautiful, wine-producing Wachau Valley • Experience the cities of Vienna, Budapest & Bratislava

• Vienna guided city tour • Schönbrunn Palace & Champagne factory OPTIONAL SHORE EXCURSIONS

• Melk Abbey • Dürnstein & Bratislava guided tours • Puszta & traditional horse show • Budapest guided city tour • Gellert Baths & Spa • Budapest Market Hall tour • Budapest traditional entertainment evening • Vienna guided tour & Schönbrunn Palace • Hofburg Palace • Viennese concert evening OPTIONAL SHORE EXCURSIONS

Passau

Slovakia

Slovakia

Danube

Dürnstein

• Budapest city tour • Budapest by night

Melk

Melk

Bratislava

Bratislava

Vienna

Vienna

Esztergom

Esztergom

• Culinary Hungary excursion • Bratislava guided walking tour • Devlin Castle with wine • Beauties of the Wachau Valley & Melk Abbey • Linz guided walking tour

Budapest

Austria

Budapest

Austria

Hungary

Hungary

Danube

Kalocsa

CRUISE SHIP

CRUISE SHIPS

DCS Amethyst (premium ship)

MS Beethoven (standard ship) , MS Vivaldi or MS Douce France (premium ships)

7 Nights Full Board APR - OCT 2024 Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage • Soup on embarkation • Welcome & farewell cocktail receptions • Lunch (choice of menu) on 6 days • Dinner (choice of menu) on 7 nights • Tea/coffee from breakfast to dinner

7 Nights Inclusive APR - OCT 2024 Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage

• 3 course lunch (set menu) on 6 days • 3 course dinner (set menu) on 6 nights • Gala evening with 4 course dinner (set menu) on 1 night • On-board entertainment, activities, informative speakers and local performers Longer duration cruise also available – contact us for details.

• Midnight snack • On-board entertainment • Daily music programme at Panorama bar

• Captain’s welcome cocktail reception • Complimentary drinks (water, juice, soft drinks, tea, coffee, beer, most spirits and house wine)

Drinks package available

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