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CroisiCruise: PUC_PP
11 Days
Passau | Melk | Vienna | Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna | Melk | Passau
Embark on a cruise to the heart of Germany, Austria and Hungary and take advantage of 11 days to discover cities with historic and authentic cultural treasures. Between the Artsetten Castle and the Gödöllö Palace, enjoy a royal journey that will take you back in time. Visit the Sisi Museum for a peek into her private life highlighted by her poems, and the Imperial Capuchin Crypt.
THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE
- Gala dinner and evening : Welcome cocktail
- All meals included : Refined European cuisine, with table service for lunch & dinner
- Drinks included : With meals
- Open bar : Including Cocktails, Mocktails, Regional wines, Beer, Spirits & Soft drinks (excluding premium list)
- Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
- Headsets included for excursions
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
- Onboard activities
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees included
- Prepaid Classic Sightseeing package
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- A passionate encounter with history, tradition and culture
- 3 days in Budapest exploring its many faces
- Cruise through the Wachau Valley, one of the most splendid regions along the Danube
- Discover:
- The wild Puszta plain
- Tradition and culture in Vienna
- Gödöllö Palace and Artstetten Castle
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- Itinerary
- Important Information
Day 1: Passau
Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 4:00 p.m. At 5.00 p.m. you will set off cruising along the Danube towards the border between Austria and Germany through the attractive region of Engelhartszell. After comfortably settling into your cabin, you will be introduced to the crew at a welcome cocktail and evening.
Day 2: Passau - Melk - Vienna
Join the excursion proposed for both package: Visit the Melk Abbey. Return to the ship and cruise on to Dürnstein. Enjoy some free time exploring this picturesque village, and its Baroque-style church - the most famous in the Wachau region thanks to the legend of King Richard the Lionheart. Return on board in the afternoon before cruising on to Vienna. After your arrival, join the excursion proposed for both packages: Tour the illuminated sights of Vienna by night.
Day 3: Vienna - Esztergom
This morning join the excursion proposed for both packages: Visit Vienna and the Schönbrunn Palace.
Enjoy a free afternoon to explore this marvelous city at your own pace
Enjoy a free afternoon to explore this marvelous city at your own pace
Rreturn to the ship and cruise to Budapest, passing Bratislava on the way.
Day 4: Esztergom - Budapest
Enjoy some time on your own exploring Esztergom, the former capital of Hungary. You will spend the afternoon cruising to Budapest. The Hungarian capital lies along the banks of the Danube and is one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Enjoy some free time sightseeing the city before returning to the ship. After dinner, join the excursion proposed: Budapest by night.
Day 5: Budapest
Enjoy a day on your own or join the excursion proposed for both package: Guided tour of Budapest.
In the afternoon, free time or take part in an optional excursion to discover the Gellert Baths and Spa (not included in the packages) or Budapest Market Halls (not included in the packages). After dinner, enjoy another free evening on your own or join an evening of traditional dancing in the city.
Day 6: Budapest
Enjoy this day as you please (lunch not included) or join the excursion proposed for both packages: the Puszta. Return to the ship early evening.
Day 7: Budapest
Enjoy this morning at leisure in Budapest or join the excursion proposed for both packages: Tour to Gödöllö Royal Palace, summer residence of Sissi Empress. Return on board and cruise towards Bratislava. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
Day 8: Bratislava - Vienna
You will arrive in Bratislava in the early morning, join the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided Tour of Bratislava and Tasting of Local Delights.
DISCOVERY: Hiking in Bratislava: The Little Carpathians. From Devin Castle, take in the splendid view of Bratislava.
Your ship will cruise to Vienna.
In the evening, join an optional excursion : Concert of Viennese music (optional, not included in packages - subject to availability.)
Day 9: Vienna
Enjoy some free time this morning for individual sightseeing around Vienna, the imperial city, or join the excursion proposed for both packages: Vienna, the Capuchin Church, and the Austrian National Library. Return to the ship.
Enjoy a free afternoon, or join the excursion proposed for both packages to Hofburg to visit the former palace of the Habsburgs and admire the crown jewels and splendid imperial apartments. Your ship will cruise to Melk.
Day 10: Melk - Passau
This morning will be spent cruising along the most beautiful stretch of the Wachau region. Then enjoy some free time in Melk. In the afternoon, join the excursion proposed for both packages: to Arstetten Castle, last residence of Archduke Franz-Ferdinand and his wife. Return to the ship in Ybbs before cruising off towards Passau. Tonight's your gala dinner and evening.
Day 1: Passau
One last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
TOUR INCLUSIONS:
- Your cruise with all meals from dinner on the first evening to breakfast on the final day (except for lunch on Day 6)
- Onboard drinks included (except for drinks from the special lists)
- Double-occupancy cabin with shower and bathroom
- Assistance from the onboard multi-lingual host/hostess
- Onboard entertainment
- Welcome cocktail
- Gala dinner
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees
- Prepaid Classic sightseeing package
TOUR EXCLUSIONS:
- Drinks from the special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
- Cancellation and baggage insurance
- Optional excursions
- Lunch on Day 6
- Personal expenses
For the safety of our passengers, the captain and crew of the boat may decide to modify the navigational itinerary.
Trip prices and dates are correct at the time of the website going live, however all offers are subject to reconfirmation at the time of booking. All featured tour itineraries and offers may be subject to change due to seasonal variations without notice, or due to local conditions or other conditions. Please confirm all details at time of booking. Travel insurance is mandatory for all Innovative Travel bookings. All passports must be valid for 6 months prior to your return to your home country. Visas are the responsibility of the traveller. Special VIP meet and assist offers are available in some destinations for New Zealand passport holders, for other nationalities please check at the time of booking. For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Booking Conditions page.