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, the journey begins as the vessel slips its moorings and heads north to Esztergom, where the morning is spent exploring the Basilica and historic centre, once Hungary’s capital. The route then continues westwards to the beautiful old town of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Navigating through Lower Austria, the journey reaches the romantic town of Dürnstein, followed by a visit to the remarkable monastery in Melk.
Soon, the journey arrives in Linz for a guided tour. Alternatively, a scenic drive to Salzburg offers a guided exploration of the old town. Travelling back eastwards, the route reaches classical Vienna, where no visit would be complete without experiencing a classical recital. Finally, cruising into Hungary, the journey returns to imperial Budapest, straddling the picturesque Danube. After a guided tour of this palatial city and a final dinner, a Hungarian folklore show provides an excellent finale to this exceptional and relaxing cruise.
Itinerary
✓ Day 1: Arrival in Budapest
✓ Day 2: Esztergom
✓ Day 3: Bratislava
✓ Day 4: Dürnstein & Melk
✓ Day 5: Salzburg or Linz
✓ Day 6: Vienna
✓ Day 7: Budapest
✓ Day 8: Return Home
- Guests: 2 Adults
- Duration: 7 Nights
- Board: Mixed meal plan
- Departing: Bristol
- Offer Date: Multiple departures available for 2027
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Why book this tour?
Price includes:
✓ All-inclusive drinks package
✓ 7 nights on board a five-star ship
✓ Return flights & transfers
✓ 9 included experiences
✓ Full board dining
✓ Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
✓ Free Wi-Fi
✓ Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Cruise Host
✓ All port charges
✓ All additional taxes
✓ 20kg+ Checked luggage
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 a live classical quartet recital with views of Vienna and a Hungarian folklore show in Budapest on board the ship.
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