The Blue Danube River Cruise
From
£1,899pp
The Blue Danube River Cruise
Soak up all that Europe’s most cultured river has to offer, with its wealth of grand baroque architecture, medieval cities, picture perfect towns and the sights that inspired Strauss and Mozart.
Overview
From Budapest, you'll head on our journey north to Esztergom spending the morning exploring its Basilica and historic centre, which once was Hungary’s capital, before continuing westwards to the beautiful old town of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Navigating through Lower Austria you'll then reach the romantic town of Dürnstein. After, you'll visit the remarkable monastery in Melk.
Soon you'll arrive in Linz for a guided tour. Alternatively, take the scenic drive to Salzburg and enjoy a guided tour of the old town. On your way back eastwards, you will reach classical Vienna. No visit here would be complete without the experience of a classical recital. Finally, cruising into Hungary, you'll arrive back in imperial Budapest, straddling the picturesque Danube. After a guided tour of this palatial city, following your final dinner, you'll enjoy a Hungarian folklore show - an excellent finale to this most exceptional and relaxing cruise.
Itinerary
✓ Day 1: Arrival in Budapest
✓ Day 2: Esztergom
✓ Day 3: Bratislava
✓ Day 4: Durnstein and Melk
✓ Day 5: Salzburg or Linz
✓ Day 6: Vienna
✓ Day 7: Budapest
✓ Day 8: Return home
- Guests: 2 Adults
- Duration: 7 nights
- Board: Full Board
- Departing: Birmingham or Bristol Airport
- Offer Date: Departures between April and October 2027
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Why book this tour?
Price includes:
✓ 7 nights on board a 5 star ship
✓ 9 included experiences
✓ Free all inclusive drinks package
✓ Return flights and transfers
✓ Full Board dining
✓ All port charges
✓ Checked luggage
✓ Free Wi-Fi
✓ Expert Riviera Cruise Director and Cruise Host
✓ All additional taxes
Tour Highlights
✓ Discover the extraordinary Esztergom Basilica and Slovakian capital, Bratislava with its 17th century castle and pretty old town on tours.
✓ Explore Dürnstein, famous for its ice blue tower and the castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned, then visit stunning Melk Abbey.
✓ Visit the charming baroque town of Linz, or the main sights of Salzburg such as the Hohensalzburg fortress, the Hellbrunn Palace and the gardens of the Mirabell Palace.
✓ See Vienna's cultural sights, including St Stephen's Cathedral and the colossal Hofburg, and experience a guided tour of Budapest and its ancient Castle Hill, with views of the iconic Parliament Building.
✓ Enjoy our live classical quartet recital with views of Vienna and a Hungarian folklore show in Budapest on board the ship.
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