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CroisiCruise: BUS_PP
13 Days
Budapest | Vienna | Melk | Passau | Frankfurt | Mainz | Strasbourg
From Budapest to Strasbourg, enjoy a unique cruise crossing three rivers and four countries. From the Danube to the Rhine 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. Hungary, Austria, Germany and France 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
- The Rhine, the Main and the Danube in one cruise: The combination of history, tradition and culture,a passionate encounter
- From picturesque medieval towns to the imposing imperial and royal capitals
- Discover:
- Unique and romantic Budapest
- Authentic Vienna
- The charming medieval towns of Rothenburg, Nuremberg and Regensburg
- Frankfurt, combining tradition and modernity
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- Itinerary
- Important Information
Day 1: Budapest
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. Dinner tonight will be followed by an optional excursion for both packages: An evening of traditional entertainment in Budapest.
Day 2: Budapest - Esztergom
Join the excursion proposed for both packages: Guided tour of Budapest. Return on board in Esztergom.
In the afternoon, enjoy some time on your own exploring the former capital of Hungary. The city is full of treasures such as the Neo-classical basilica and former Royal palace. Return on board and depart for Vienna. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
Day 3: Vienna
Upon arriving in Vienna, join the excursion proposed for both packages : A visit to the Hofburg Palace (only on pre-booking before departure), the Hapsburg's winter residence and its Sisi Museum. Tonight, join the excursion proposed for both packages: Tour Vienna by night.
Day 4: Vienna
This morning, join the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of the Schönbrunn Palace, the summer residence of the Imperial family, followed by a panoramic tour of Vienna.
DISCOVERY: The high art of Viennese living, music and Viennese cafes. Stroll through the city and visit back stage in the Konzerthaus concert hall(1). After your tour, enjoy a steaming cup of Vienna Coffee and a delicious pastry.
The afternoon will be free to explore this marvellous city at your own pace.
This evening, join an optional excursion for both packages: Concert of Viennese music (subject to availability - supplement applies.) Your ship will depart at midnight.
Day 5: Melk
Cruise along the most beautiful section of the Wachau Valley this morning, arriving in Melk in the morning. Set off on an excursion for both packages: Tour of Dürnstein, the fortified village where Richard the Lionheart was once held prisoner. In the afternoon, join the excursion proposed for both packages: Visit the Melk Abbey. Originally a Baroque-style palace built between 1702 and 1736, it is now a Benedictine monastery that hosts a prestigious coed school with more than 900 students. Return on board and cruise towards Passau. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
Day 6: Passau
Set out to explore Passau in the company of your hostess, strolling the narrow romantic streets and admiring is Baroque-style buildings. You will then cruise to Regensburg through the night.
Day 7: Regensburg - Kelheim
Join the proposed excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Regensburg and the Walhalla hall of fame which overhangs the river. Return on board in Kelheim and cruise the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal to Nuremberg.
Day 8: Nuremberg - Erlangen - Bamberg
Arrive in Nuremberg in the morning. Join the excursion proposed for both packages: Guided tour of the city and tasting of its famous gingerbread. Return on board in Erlangen and start sailing towards Bamberg. Your ship will cruise through the night.
Day 9: Bamberg - Schweinfurt - Gerlachschausen
Spend this morning cruising to Schweinfurt. Join the excursion proposed for both packages: Tour of Rothenburg, one of the oldest cities in Germany. This magnificent walled town located on the historic Roman Road has managed to keep its authentic charm. Return on board in Gerlachshausen. Your ship will cruise through the night.
Day 10: Würzburg - Karlstadt - Wertheim
Join the excursion proposed for both packages: Guided tour of Würzburg and the former Residence of the Prince-Bishops of Würzburg. Return on board in Karlstadt. Your ship will cruise through the night.
Day 11: Wertheim - Miltenberg - Frankfurt
This morning leave to explore Miltenberg in the company of your hostess and discover this charming, very typical German village. Its marketplace surrounded by half-timbered houses, its Grande Rue and former Town Hall make Miltenberg a unique town and the "pearl of the Main". Cruise to Frankfurt.
Day 12: Frankfurt - Mainz
Join the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Tour of Frankfurt.
DISCOVERY: Panoramic tour of Frankfurt and ascent of the Main Tower.
Return on board and cruise to Mainz. Gutenberg's hometown, Mainz lies at the confluence of the Rhine and the Main and is a perfect blend of past and present. Its age-old cathedral is not to be missed. You'll be able to explore the city in the company of your hostess. Tonight is your gala dinner and evening.
Day 13: Mainz - Strasbourg
Enjoy buffet breakfast on board as you cruise towards Strasbourg, passing through two impressive locks on the Rhine, Iffezheim and Gambsheim. You will reach Strasbourg at 2:00p.m. and disembark after lunch. End of our services.
INCLUSIONS:
- Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to lunch on the final day
- Onboard drinks included (except for drinks from the special lists)
- Double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom
- Assistance from the onboard multi-lingual host/hostess
- Welcome cocktail
- Gala dinner
- Onboard entertainment
- 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)
- Concert of Viennese music
- Transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points
- 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.