Cruise the Danube to Vienna & Budapest
Set sail from the ‘three rivers’ city of Passau and embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Europe. Unearth the unforgettable charm of the Danube from the comfort of MS Viktoria or MS Belvedere, taking time to explore scenic and historical stops along the way. Explore the beauty of the Wachau Valley as you visit the small town of Melk and take in the contrast between its forests of green and terracotta tiles. Before taking a journey through time and heading to Vienna’s grand palaces, magnificent squares and striking monuments, plus a full day and morning experiencing breathtaking Budapest first hand. Then go on to Slovakia’s historic capital city of Bratislava amid Austria’s vast array of vineyards to enjoy a cultural walking tour and wander the streets of Dürnstein and its 16th-century houses.
Your Tour Includes
- Afternoon tea/coffee and cake and late evening snack
- 7 nights’ cruise on a full-board basis
- Services of a Cruise Manager & Cruise Director
- Welcome drink
- Captain’s Gala Dinner
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Visits included to Dürnstein, Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava and Melk
Itinerary
To use our NEW itinerary, simply click a day below and a detailed overview will appear.
Overview
We travel by coach or rail to our overnight hotel in Munich.
Overview
After breakfast we travel by coach or rail and board our ship in Passau, known as the ‘three rivers city’ due to its unique location where the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers meet. Those travelling by air will join us today. You can then enjoy a relaxing evening onboard as we set sail and cruise towards Melk.
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Overview
We arrive into the town of Dürnstein this morning. Dürnstein nestles among Austria’s most famous vineyards and is crowned by the ruins of the castle that once imprisoned Richard the Lionheart. It’s a beautiful place filled with cobbled streets, pretty courtyards and 16th century houses. You can relax onboard for the remainder of the day as we cruise to Vienna for an overnight stop.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Overview
We spend a full day experiencing the delights of Vienna. Grand palaces, Baroque castles, magnificent squares and striking monuments are just some of the key features of this beautiful city, which is a world heritage site. In the morning you can join our optional city tour followed by lunch onboard. This afternoon you can take advantage of our optional excursion to Schonbrunn Palace, which takes you on a journey through time as we explore some of the 1,441 rooms. In the early evening we cast off and cruise towards Budapest.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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| Vienna city tour | 2023 TBC |
| Schonbrunn Palace | 2023 TBC |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
Overview
Today we arrive in Budapest. Enjoy lunch onboard the ship before joining our optional tour of this fascinating city. Budapest is one of the most beautiful cities in the world with an extensive area recognised as a world heritage site. We can explore both sides of Hungary’s capital which is divided by the meandering Danube – traditional Buda and the more cosmopolitan Pest. Most of the famous sites are concentrated around Castle Hill on the Buda side, in downtown Pest and along the riverside walkways. Look out for the Royal Palace, Fishermen’s Bastion, the Parliament building, St. Stephen’s Basilica, Heroes’ Square and the Chain Bridge. We return to the ship for a relaxing dinner onboard and then there’s the chance to join our optional excursion to experience Budapest by night with a traditional folklore show.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
| 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Budapest city tour | 2023 TBC |
| Budapest by night | 2023 TBC |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
Overview
Enjoy a morning in Budapest or join our optional excursion which takes you through the sweeping plains of Hungary to Lajosmizse. Here we visit a traditional stud farm and enjoy a tour of the grounds in a horse drawn carriage, before watching a spectacular live Puszta horse show. We will set sail in the afternoon and cruise towards Bratislava.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
| 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Puszta horse show | 2023 TBC |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
Overview
We reach Bratislava this morning where there’s the opportunity to join our optional excursion taking in this historic capital city, which is dominated by its castle and unique suspension bridge. We’ll enjoy a walking tour with a local guide and sample ‘Makovka’ which is a sweet white chocolate with poppy seed filling. Lunch is served onboard, and the afternoon is free to explore Bratislava at your leisure before we enjoy dinner onboard and cruise towards Melk.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
| 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Bratislava Walking Tour & Chocolate Experience | 2023 TBC |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
Overview
This morning we arrive in the small town of Melk, which lies in the beautiful Wachau valley. Here you can join our optional excursion visiting the Benedictine Abbey. This is one of the most famous monastic houses in Austria and has been occupied by monks for over 900 years. After some free time, we set sail for the final time and cruise towards Passau.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
| 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Melk Abbey | 2023 TBC |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
Overview
We disembark this morning and travel by rail to our overnight hotel. Those travelling by air will depart today.
Overview
After breakfast we continue our return journey home.
Includes Breakfast
Accommodation
Travel aboard the 4-star MS Viktoria for 7 nights or the 4-star MS Belvedere for 7 nights.
MS Belvedere
Experience beautiful riverside landscapes in the elegant atmosphere of the MS Belvedere. Offering a high level of comfort, great ambience, and spacious, well-decorated rooms, you can relax in true style as you soak up the views. The atmosphere aboard is cosy, warm and familiar, and whether you want to enjoy a quiet moment, immerse yourself in a book, or socialise, everything is taken care of. You can enjoy relaxing moments in the wellness centre with its sauna, whirlpool and fitness suite. With luxurious interiors that are certain to surpass all your river cruising expectations, you’re in the perfect setting to take in some of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes.
Ship Facilities
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Room
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Safe Box
- Air Conditioning
- Fridge
- Shower
- Telephone
- Chargable WiFi
General
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Sauna or Steam Room
Service
- Room Service Available
- Gym
Hotel
- Bar
- Restaurant
MS Viktoria
Travel with style and comfort aboard the 4-star MS Viktoria, with an elegant but familiar ambience that will have the ship feeling like a home-from-home. A spa with a sauna and whirlpool is available for relaxing moments onboard. Wherever you choose to spend your time on board, you’ll be in great hands with the attentive crew and cruise managers who are on hand to assure you of the perfect river cruise experience.
Ship Facilities
Need further information? Fill in our enquiry form and we'll get back to you as soon as we can
General
- 4 Star
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Sauna or Steam Room
Room
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Safe Box
- Air Conditioning
- Fridge
- Shower
- Telephone
- Chargable WiFi
Service
- Gym
Hotel
- Bar
- Restaurant
