The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise)
The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise)
The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise)
The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise)
The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise)

The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise)

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$4,546.00
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CroisiCruise: WBB_PP
8 Days
 
Vienna | Melk | Dürnstein | Bratislava | Kalocsa | Budapest | Esztergom | Vienna
 
Explore the abundant treasures of Austria and Hungary on a unique cruise to discover the secrets of the Danube. Admire the colorful alleys of Bratislava that twist around each other like in a fairy-tale village, and the Puszta, the true soul and heart of Hungary. Visit the Gellert baths, which are full of a wide range of balneotherapy services, but also the Sisi Museum, which puts in comparison myth and truth. There, you will be able to contemplate many personal effects as well as the most famous portraits of the legendary Empress.
 
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
  • From the Austrian capital to the Pannonian steppe grasslands, experience everything the Danube has to offer
  • This cruise exists with biking and hiking-adapted programs
  • Discover:
    • The Puszta, at the heart of the wild Hungarian grasslands
    • Budapest, the vibrant, modern Hungarian capital with an affluent past
    • Evening of entertainment in Budapest with traditional costumes and dance
    • A local view of Vienna and a visit to the Konzerthaus, one of the city's impressive concert halls

Day 1: Vienna

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. Your ship will depart at 8:00 p.m. towards Melk and sail through the night.

Day 2: Melk - Durnstein

Join the excursion proposed for both packages: Visit the Melk Abbey.
You will then cruise up the beautiful Wachau Valley all the way to Dürnstein, passing gothic ruins and picturesque villages along the way. Once you arrive, take a tour of this charming medieval town with your hostess. Return on board at the end of the afternoon and continue cruising towards Bratislava.

Day 3: Bratislava - Kalocsa

Join the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Bratislava.
DISCOVERY: Hiking in Bratislava: the Little Carpathians. From Devin Castle, take in the splendid view of Bratislava.
The afternoon will be spent cruising.

Day 4: Kalocsa - Budapest

Join the excursion proposed for both packages: the Puszta, its wonderful landscapes and unusual fauna (including a traditional horse show.)
The afternoon will be spent cruising towards Budapest, arriving during the night

Day 5: Budapest

This morning join the excursion proposed for both packages: Guided tour of Budapest, the metropolis that was once two distinct cities united only in 1873: Buda, on one bank with its rolling hills and valleys; and Pest, on the other, with its flatter landscape offering a panoramic view over the banks of the Danube.

This afternoon join the optional excursions (not included in the packages - surcharge applies): Discover the Gellert Baths and Spa or Budapest Market Halls.

This evening, join the excursion proposed for both packages: Evening of traditional entertainment in Budapest.

Day 6: Budapest - Esztergom - Vienna

Morning cruising. On arrival, there will be some free time in Esztergom, one of the oldest cities in Hungary. The afternoon will be spent cruising to Vienna. Tonight is your gala evening. Your ship will sail through the night.

Day 7: Vienna

Join the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided visit of Vienna and Schönbrunn Castle.
DISCOVERY: The high art of Viennese living: Music and Viennese cafes. Stroll through the city and visit back stage in the Konzerthaus(2) concert hall. After your tour, enjoy a steaming cup of Vienna Coffee and a delicious pastry.
(2) 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.
 
In the afternoon, join the excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Hofburg Palace.
 
In the evening, join us on an optional excursion (not included in packages - surcharge applies): Concert of Viennese music (subject to availability).

Day 8: Vienna

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 the first evening to breakfast 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
  • 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
  • Optional excursions (must be reserved and paid for on board or at travel agency)
  • Transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points
  • Personal expenses
  • The concert of Viennese music

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.

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