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CroisiCruise: SBU_PP
13 Days
Strasbourg | Mainz | Frankfurt | Miltenberg | Wertheim | Wurzburg | Schweinfurt | Bamberg | Nuremberg | Mühlhausen | Regensburg | Passau | Melk | Durnstein | Vienna | Esztergom | Budapest
From Strasbourg to Budapest, enjoy a unique cruise crossing three rivers and four countries. From the Rhine to the Danube via the Main, you will be dazzled by the beauty of landscapes but also by the sweetness of these rivers that form a link between people, cultures and traditions. France, Germany, Austria and Hungary will unveil their history and rich heritage for an unforgettable trans-European getaway.
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 unique cruise combining history, tradition and culture, a passionate encounter
- Discover:
- Frankfurt and its impressive Main Tower
- Melk Abbey, a true wonder of Baroque architecture
- Vienna and the heritage of the House of Habsburg
- Budapest, 2000 years of history
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- Itinerary
- Important Information
Day 1: Strasbourg
Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabin, you will be introduced to the crew at a welcome cocktail. Cruise to Mainz.
Day 2: Mainz - Frankfurt
Arrive in Mainz early morning. This city, the birthplace of Gutenberg, which lies at the confluence of the Rhine and the Main is a perfect blend of past and present with its thousand year old cathedral. Tour the city with your escort before you sail on towards Frankfurt.
This afternoon, join the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Sightseeing tour of Frankfurt, a major business hub.
DISCOVERY: Frankfurt "Mainhattan” and the Main Tower: Panoramic tour of Frankfurt and ascent of the Main Tower.
Day 3: Miltenberg - Wertheim
Stop off in Miltenberg early this morning. Discover this peaceful town with its market place lined with half-timbered houses, its fine main street, hotel Reisen and old Town Hall. You will have lunch on board before continuing on to Wertheim. There will be some free time to discover the town on your own before returning to the ship for dinner.
Day 4: Wertheim - Wurzburg
This morning cruise towards Karlstadt. In the afternoon, join the excursion proposed for both packages: Visit Wurzburg on the right bank of the Main, which is famous for its baroque palace, former residence of the prince-bishops. In the meantime, the ship cruises on to Wurzburg where you will join it late afternoon. You will then cruise to Schweinfurt. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
Day 5: Schweinfurt - Rothenburg - Bamberg
Early this morning start cruising along the Main to reach Schweinfurt. Join the excursion proposed for both packages: Guided tour to Rothenburg, a magnificent walled town set up high on the hills over the river, with its narrow streets lined with picturesque half-timbered houses and craftsmen's workshops. It is indeed one of the most beautiful towns on the Romantic Road. In the meantime the ship will cruise on to Schweinfurt where you will join it, before continuing on to Bamberg.
Day 6: Bamberg - Nurnberg - Muhlhausen
This morning will be spent cruising on the Rhine-Main-Danube canal, which was opened on 25th September 1992. You will have lunch on board before arriving in Nurnberg early afternoon. Join the excursion proposed for both packages: Visit of Nuremberg. Depart on a panoramic visit of the monuments found outside of the city's medieval walls before arriving in the Marktplatz. On foot, you'll see the gorgeous Schöner Brunnen and the Frauenkirche. During your tour, stop and taste one of the local specialties, Lebkuchen, the city's famous gingerbread. Return to the ship during the afternoon and sail on to reach Muhlhausen in the evening. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
Day 7: Mulhausen - Regensburg
This morning will be spent cruising to Kelheim. Join the excursion proposed for both packages: Visit of Regensburg, which is the fourth biggest town in Bavaria and also a major industrial hub - with major firms such as BMW, Siemens and Triumph. The historic centre of the city has kept all its original charm with souvenirs of over 20 centuries. In the meantime, the ship cruises on to join you in Regensburg.
Day 8: Regesburg - Passau
This morning will be spent cruising towards Passau. There will be some free time to visit the town on your own. Its baroque buildings and narrow romantic streets are unforgettable. Return to ship and sail on through the attractive region of Engelhartszell. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
Day 9: Melk - Durnstein - Vienna
The morning will be spent cruising to reach Melk early in the morning. Join the excursion proposed for both packages: Visit of the abbey of Melk, perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube. It is the symbol of Austrian baroque at its finest. We'll return to the ship at the end of the morning and sail on to Dürnstein, arriving there for lunch around noon. There will be some free time to explore this picturesque village, and its baroque church, which is the most famous in the Wachau region thanks to the legend of King Richard the Lion Heart. Return on board in the afternoon before sailing on to Vienna. Putting in for the night in Vienna. Join the excursion proposed for both packages: Tour of the illuminated sights of the city by night.
Day 10: Vienna
Join the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Visit to the palace of Schöbrunn with its magnificent park.
DISCOVERY: The high art of Viennese living: music and Viennese cafes. Tour of the Konzerthaus concert hall(1).
The afternoon is free for you to tour this magnificent city on your own.
Tonight is your dinner and gala evening on board.
(1) The tour of the Konzerthaus might be replaced by a tour of the Musikverein or the opera if it is booked for shows or not available.
Day 11: Esztergom - Budapest
Enjoy some free time to visit Esztergom on your own, the former capital of Hungary, under the reign of the Arpad kings. Today, it is still a prominent town and the seat of the Hungarian archbishops. Esztergom is decidedly full of treasures with its neo-classical basilica and former Royal palace. Set sail once again around noon. Lunch on board before arriving in Budapest midafternoon. The Hungarian capital which lies along the banks of the Danube, also known as the "pearl of the Danube” is one of the most attractive cities in Europe. There will be some free time to explore the city before returning to the ship for dinner. Join the excursion proposed for both packages: Visit of Budapest "by night".
Day 12: Budapest
Enjoy a day on your own, or join the excursion proposed for both packages: Guided tour of Budapest.
This afternoon, enjoy some free time or join us on an optional excursion (not included in the packages - surcharge applies): Discover Gellert baths and spa or Budapest Market Halls.
After dinner, enjoy a free evening or join the excursion proposed for both packages: traditional folk evening in Budapest.
Day 13: Budapest
One last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
INCLUSIONS:
- Your cruise with all meals from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day
- Onboard drinks included (except for drinks from the special lists)
- Double-occupancy cabin with shower in private bathroom
- Onboard entertainment
- Assistance from the onboard multi-lingual host/hostess
- Welcome cocktail
- Gala dinner and evening
- All port fees
- Prepaid classic sightseeing package
EXCLUSIONS:
- Drinks from the special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
- Cancellation and baggage insurance
- Optional excursions (must be reserved and paid for on board or at travel agency)
- 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.