europe·cruise tour·8 days
8-Day Central Europe & Danube River Cruise Tour from Passau: Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna
★ 5.0· 4 reviewsCruiseMost Meals IncludedDaily breakfast
What you'll experience
Highlights
• Enjoy its charming streets and impressive architectural heritage in Passau
• Enter the legendary Wachau Valley, famous for its picturesque vineyards and rolling hills
• Have the opportunity to explore sophisticated and imperial cities such as Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava
• Enter the legendary Wachau Valley, famous for its picturesque vineyards and rolling hills
• Have the opportunity to explore sophisticated and imperial cities such as Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava
8 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Passau
Boarding at the Lindau quay from 16:00. Accommodation in the cabins. Welcome cocktail. Dinner and overnight on board.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Overnight on board - 2
Day 2 — Passau- Dürnstein
Full board on board. At noon we 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 Prangerplatz. 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 afternoon, enjoy the scenery of the beautiful Wachau Valley. Overnight on board.
Wachau Valley
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: Overnight on board - 3
Day 3 — Dürnstein - Vienna
Full board on board. After breakfast, embark on an optional sightseeing tour of the most important sights of the Austrian capital: the Opera House, the Town Hall, the Parliament, the Burgtheater and the splendid Hofburg Imperial Palace. In the afternoon, enjoy the city at your own pace. Late in the evening, the ship will leave the Austrian capital and sail towards Budapest. Overnight on board.
Vienna Town Hall (Rathaus)
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: Overnight on board - 4
Day 4 — Vienna - Budapest
Full board on board. In the early afternoon, we will arrive in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. The Danube River 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.
Heroes' Square
Chain Bridge
Fisherman's Bastion
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: Overnight on board - 5
Day 5 — 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 Petofi 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.
Danube River
Szechenyi Thermal Bath
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: Overnight on board - 6
Day 6 — Budapest - Bratislava
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. Overnight on board.
St. Martin's Cathedral
Michael's Gate
Old Town Hall
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: Overnight on board - 7
Day 7 — Bratislava - Melk
Full board on board. Today we wake up in Melk, a small town in the heart of the impressive Wachau Valley. It is world famous for the Benedictine Abbey perched atop a rock overlooking the river. After lunch, the ship sails to Passau. In the evening, Captain's dinner. Overnight on board.Wachau Valley
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: Overnight on board - 8
Day 8 — Passau
Disembarkation after breakfast (Lindau quay). 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)
- Early-riser breakfast every morning
- Afternoon high-tea: tea, coffee and cake or late night snack
- Coffee station available from 07:00 till 23:00
- Welcome buffet on embarkation day
- Table tap water during meal services
- 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
- All inclusive Drink package – draft beer, open red or white house wine, soft drinks, water, coffee, tea (09:30-23:00)
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)
- Spirits, sparkling wine, rose wine, coffee specialties, cocktails, any bottled drinks (beer, water, wines, soft drinks) are not included and are available a la carte
- Personal spendings
- Wi-fi
- Port tax (40€ 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
- All cabins are outside; upper deck cabins have French balconies; middle deck cabins have a standard window which can be open; main deck cabins have smaller portholes which cannot be open. The spacious cabins (measuring up to 14 sq.m.) are comfortable and tastefully furnished staterooms. There is individual air-conditioning control, shower/bath and toilet, satellite TV, hair dryer, telephone, a comfortable bed (which can be either twin or double), dressing table with a mirror and roomy cupboard in each of the cabins.
- 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 (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 (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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