CroisiCruise: PUC_PP
11 Days
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
- All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
- Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
- Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
- Headsets are 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
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Discover(1):
- The wild Puszta plain
- Tradition and culture in Vienna
- Gödöllö Palace and Artstetten Castle
Day 1: Passau
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 4:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins. At 5.00 p.m. we'll set off cruising along the Danube towards the border between Austria and Germany through the attractive region of Engelhartszell. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail and evening.
Day 2: Passau - Melk - Vienna
Join us on an excursion for both packages: Visit the Melk Abbey. We'll 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. We'll return on board in the afternoon before cruising on to Vienna. After our arrival, join us on an excursion for both packages: Tour the illuminated sights of Vienna by night.
Day 3: Vienna - Esztergom
Join us on an excursion for both packages: Visit Vienna and the Schönbrunn Palace. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore this marvellous city at your own pace or take part in our optional excursion (not included in packages): Horse-drawn carriage ride though Vienna. We'll return 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. We'll then 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 us for an excursion of Budapest by night.
Day 5: Budapest
Enjoy a day on your own or join us for the excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Guided tour of the city. DISCOVERY: Budapest by bike. In the afternoon, free time or take part in an optional excursion to discover the Gellert Baths and Spa (not included in the packages.) After dinner, enjoy another free evening on your own or join us for an evening of traditional dancing in the city.
Day 6: Budapest
Enjoy this day as you please (lunch not included) or join us on an excursion for both packages: the Puszta. We'll return to the ship early evening.
Day 7: Budapest
Enjoy this morning at leisure in Budapest or join us on an excursion for both packages: Tour to Gödöllö Royal Palace. We'll then return on board and cruising at towards Bratislava. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
Day 8: Bratislava - Vienna
We'll arrive in Bratislava in the early morning, join us for the excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Guided tour of Bratislava. The charm of the Slovakian capital lies in its old city: splendid Baroque palaces, churches and pleasant squares. DISCOVERY: Hiking in Bratislava: The Little Carpathians. From Devin Castle, we'll take in the splendid view of Bratislava. Our ship will cruise to Vienna. Enjoy a free evening.
Day 9: Vienna
Enjoy some free time this morning for individual sightseeing around Vienna, the imperial city, or join us on an excursion for both packages: Guided visit of Vienna and the Capuchin Crypt. We'll return to the ship. Enjoy a free afternoon, or join us on an excursion for both packages to Hofburg to visit the former palace of the Habsburgs and admire the crown jewels and splendid imperial apartments. After dinner, join us on an excursion for both packages: Concert of Viennese music (optional and subject to availability.) The ship cruises on after midnight.
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 us on an excursion for both packages: to Arstetten Castle, last residence of Archduke Franz-Ferdinand and his wife. We'll return to the ship before cruising off towards Passau. Tonight's our gala dinner and evening.
Day 11: Passau
Enjoy 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 evening to breakfast on the final day (except for lunch on D6) - onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - double-occupancy cabin with shower and bathroom - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - onboard entertainment - welcome cocktail - gala dinner - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees - prepaid classic sightseeing package.
Exclusions:
Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - cancellation and baggage insurance - lunch on D6 - personal expenses.