europe·cruise tour·8 days
8-Day Central Europe & Danube River Cruise Tour from Vienna: Budapest and Bratislava
★ 5.0· 4 reviewsCruiseMost Meals IncludedDaily breakfast
What you'll experience
Highlights
• Visit the famous Parliament, the Opera House, Heroes' Square, the Market Square, the Chain Bridge and the Fisherman's Bastion with its spectacular views over the city
• Enjoy the view of the Danube and its banks
• See the National Theatre, St. Martin's Cathedral, Michael's Gate, the old town hall and the impressive rock fortress
• Enjoy the view of the Danube and its banks
• See the National Theatre, St. Martin's Cathedral, Michael's Gate, the old town hall and the impressive rock fortress
8 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Vienna
Boarding at Handelskai pier from 16:00. Accommodation in cabins. Welcome cocktail. Overnight stopover in the city. Dinner and overnight on board.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Overnight on board - 2
Day 2 — Vienna
Full board on board. After breakfast, embark on an optional panoramic sightseeing tour of the most important sights of Austria's capital: the Opera House, the Town Hall, the Parliament, the Burgtheater and the splendid Imperial Hofburg Palace. In the afternoon, enjoy the city at your own pace or enjoy the optional visit to Schonbrunn Palace.
At midnight, the ship will leave the Austrian capital and sail towards the Wachau Valley. Overnight on board.
Vienna Town Hall (Rathaus)
Hofburg Palace
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: Overnight on board - 3
Day 3 — Melk - Durnstein
Full board on board. Early in the morning, we moor in Melk, a small town in the heart of the impressive Wachau Valley. It is world famous for the Benedictine Abbey perched on top of a rock overlooking the river (optional visit). At noon, we leave Melk to enjoy the scenery of the beautiful Wachau Valley.
After lunch, we will arrive in Dürnstein, a charming village in the heart of the winding Wachau Valley with a medieval castle. From the quay you can directly access the historic town centre on foot through the medieval town gates to the Pranger square. From here you have a beautiful view over the ruins of the castle, famous as the place where Richard the Lionheart was supposedly imprisoned. Don't miss an opportunity to taste the typical wines of the Wachau region. In the late afternoon, the ship will leave the town of Dürnstein and sail in the direction of Hungary. Overnight on board.Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: Overnight on board - 4
Day 4 — Esztergom - Budapest
Full board on board. After lunch, we will arrive in Esztergom. It is an important place in the history of Hungary, as it was the first capital of the Kingdom of Hungary and is where the first King, Stephen I, was crowned in the year 1000. The Basilica of Esztergom is the largest church in Hungary and is the symbol of the city. Inside is the largest organ in Hungary.
At dinner time we will sail to Budapest where we will arrive at midnight. Overnight stopover in the city. Overnight on board.Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: Overnight on board - 5
Day 5 — Budapest
Full board on board. Today we will spend the whole day in the capital of Hungary. The Danube separates with its immensity Buda and Pest, two great cities that today unite to form one of the most important European capitals. Huge bridges link the two banks, bringing Buda, the former royal seat and most elegant residential area, and Pest, the economic and commercial heart of the city.
Our optional guided tour will take you along wide boulevards to the famous Parliament, the Opera House, Heroes' Square, the Market Square, the Chain Bridge and the Fisherman's Bastion with its spectacular views over the city. Budapest is not to be missed at night when the city dresses up. Discover it at your own pace. Night stopover. Overnight on board.Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: Overnight on board - 6
Day 6 — Budapest
Full board on board. Until lunch we will remain at anchor in Budapest. One of the excellent possibilities to enjoy the panoramic view of the Danube and the part of the World Heritage Site is to take tram number 2 from the Margaret Bridge to the Petõfi Bridge.
Alternatively, we encourage you to take a dip in the waters of one of Budapest's world-famous thermal baths. The most famous are the Széchenyi Thermal Bath and the Gellért Thermal Bath. In the afternoon, enjoy the view of the Danube and its banks. Overnight on board.
Szechenyi Thermal Bath
Gellert Baths
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: Overnight on board - 7
Day 7 — Bratislava - Vienna
Full board on board. Early in the morning we will arrive in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Our optional guided tour will offer you a sightseeing tour of this imperial city. We will see, among other fascinating sights, the National Theatre, St. Martin's Cathedral, Michael's Gate, the old town hall and the impressive rock fortress.
In the afternoon, we will leave Bratislava and head for Vienna. In the evening, Captain's dinner. Overnight on board.
St. Martin's Cathedral
Michael's Gate
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: Overnight on board - 8
Day 8 — Vienna
Vienna is one of the oldest cities in Europe, rich in historical and cultural heritage and above all the inspiration of great composers such as Strauss, Beethoven and Mozart. Disembarkation after breakfast (Handelskai pier). End of our services.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- Accommodation in the cabin
- Live music at the bar every night
- Full board, three meals per day (from the dinner on the arrival day to the breakfast on the departure day)
- Welcome buffet on embarkation day
- Tea/coffee for all meals
- Welcome and farewell captain's cocktails (including 1 drink per person)
- Welcome and farewell captain's dinner with special menu
- Luggage service on board
- On board TV
Not included
- Transfers (on request and for extra payment) to and from the port of embarkation / disembarkation
- Gratuities (recommended 7€ pppn for the crew and 2€ pppn for the cruise director)
- Personal spendings
- Drinks / drink packages
- Medical insurances
- Port tax (54€ per person or more if applicable)
- VAT (In case of a change in the legally stipulated VAT, the extra costs will be charged to the Buyer after notice)
- Excursions (on presale only): Vienna, Melk, Bratislava, Budapest (Languages: English, Spanish, Italian, French, German) (Min: 10 pax)
- Cabin numbers are provided 7 days before the cruise or at 50€ supplement per cabin when booking
- Fuel surcharge if applicable (30€ per person or more)
- Minibar
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–32 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 32 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 33–51 days before | 20% | Cancellation Made Within 33 days to 51 days prior to departure, Refund 20% of total purchase amount |
| 52–61 days before | 40% | Cancellation Made Within 52 days to 61 days prior to departure, Refund 40% of total purchase amount |
| 62–71 days before | 60% | Cancellation Made Within 62 days to 71 days prior to departure, Refund 60% of total purchase amount |
| 72+ days before | 80% | Cancellation Made 72 or more days prior to departure, Refund 80% of total purchase amount |
Read the full cancellation terms
* For name change less than 32 days, it will be charged for 50€ per name.
Important info
Special notes
- On board the MS Swiss Splendor, guests have access to a restaurant, as well as a fitness room with the latest equipment. Furthermore, the MS Swiss Splendor features a lounge with a bar and enough room to dance, a cosy lounge with a terrace and a glass ceiling can be found in the back of the ship. The other features of the ship are a board shop, a library and a spacious sun deck with sun beds. There is an elevator connecting all decks (with the exemption of the sun deck). The vessel is fully air-conditioned.
- Baby crib and baby chair are provided on request.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Infant: 0-2 years old free of charge (If accommodated with 2 adults in a cabin)
* Children: 3-12 years old (In a twin with 1 adult)
* Price of Single Occupancy is for one person staying in a twin room (Except for there shows Single Room) (On request; number is limited)
* If you want to book airport transfer service with more than 2 persons, please contact us to quote
* Children: 3-12 years old (In a twin with 1 adult)
* Price of Single Occupancy is for one person staying in a twin room (Except for there shows Single Room) (On request; number is limited)
* If you want to book airport transfer service with more than 2 persons, please contact us to quote
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