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Cruise the Danube to Vienna & Budapest
Set sail from the ‘three rivers’ city of Passau and embark on the journey of a lifetime through the heart of Europe. Meandering along the majestic Danube, our expertly planned itinerary is brimming with fantastic ports of call, allowing you to explore the best of the destinations that line the riverbanks. From the magnificent architecture of stunning Vienna to the iconic attractions of culture-clad Budapest, a spectacular river cruising experience is guaranteed.
Tour Includes
- 7 nights cruising on a full-board basis
- 6 nights hotel with continental breakfast and 4 evening meals
- Services onboard the ship of a Cruise Director & Manager
- Welcome drink & Captain's Gala Dinner
- Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi
- Local joining points
14 days from £2,149pp
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Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.
We continue to Germany for an overnight stay.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Today, we will transfer you to Passau – known as the ‘three rivers city’ due to its unique location where the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers meet. Here, we board our ship and then enjoy a relaxing evening onboard as we set sail towards Dürnstein.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
We arrive in 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. Enjoy time at leisure to explore this beautiful town, with its cobbled streets, pretty courtyards and 16th-century houses.
We return to the ship for lunch and then you can relax on board for the remainder of the day as we cruise to Vienna, arriving early evening.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Enjoy 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, before lunch on board our ship.
This afternoon, why not take advantage of our optional excursion to Schonbrunn Palace? Taking you on a journey through time, soak up the rich history and opulent interiors 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
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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| Schönbrunn Palace | 2024 TBC | 2025 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).
We arrive in Budapest this morning and enjoy lunch on board the ship.
Why not make the most of your visit by joining our optional guided tour? Budapest is one of the most beautiful cities in the world with an extensive area recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We 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, Parliament Building, St Stephen’s Basilica, Heroes’ Square, and the Chain Bridge.We return to the ship and enjoy a relaxing dinner. This evening, you will have the chance to join our optional excursion to experience Budapest by night with a traditional folklore show.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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| Guided Tour | 2024 TBC | 2025 TBC |
| Budapest By Night | 2024 TBC | 2025 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).
Enjoy a morning at leisure in Budapest. Alternatively, you can join our optional excursion 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 enjoy lunch back on board the ship and cruise towards Bratislava this afternoon.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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| Lajosmizse | 2024 TBC | 2025 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).
We reach Bratislava this morning.
Our optional walking tour with a local guide is the perfect way to take in the best of this historic capital. Dominated by its castle and unique suspension bridge, we’ll explore the sights before sampling ‘Makovka’ – a sweet white chocolate with a poppy seed filling.
Lunch is served on board our ship and the afternoon is free to explore Bratislava at your leisure, before we enjoy dinner on board and cruise towards Melk.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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| Guided Tour | 2024 TBC | 2025 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).
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.
Relax aboard our ship for the remainder of the day as we cruise to Passau.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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| Melk Abbey | 2024 TBC | 2025 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).
This morning we arrive in Passau, where we will disembark our cruise ship. We will continue by coach into the Austrian Tyrol for a three-night stay.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Join our optional excursion to the spectacular Krimml Falls. We continue to the internationally-renowned resort of Kitzbühel.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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| Krimml Falls & Kitzbühel | 2024 TBC | 2025 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).
Join us as we discover stunning Innsbruck on our optional excursion. The capital of the Tyrol, Innsbruck is the fifth largest city in Austria.
Alternatively, if you choose the optional excursion to Innsbruck combined with a trip on board the Nordkettenbahnen, you will be transported from the bustle of the city centre high into the mountain terrain. We travel up to the Hungerburg mountain station, where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the city. We then take the cable car further up the mountain to the Seegrube restaurant.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
| 2024 | 2025 | |
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| Innsbruck | 2024 TBC | 2025 TBC |
| Innsbruck and Nordkettenbahnen | 2024 TBC | 2025 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).
Travel to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Includes Breakfast
Return home.
Includes Breakfast
Accommodation
You will stay for seven nights on a full-board basis aboard the MS Serenade 1.
You will stay for six nights in various overnight hotels.
Harfenwirt
Sister hotel to the Sonnschein, the Hotel Harfenwirt is owned by the Thaler family, and is situated on the outskirts of the small village of Niederau in the Wildschonau Valley. Hebert Thaler has been welcoming Leger guests for many years and the hotel manages to combine modern facilities with typical Tyrolean charm and character. All bedrooms feature television, telephone, radio, hairdryer and balcony. The hotel has a spacious restaurant and bar and the sun terrace provides the ideal spot to relax after a day of sightseeing around the breathtaking Tyrol.
Hotel Facilities
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General
- 3 Star
- English Speaking Staff
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Indoor Swimming Pool
- Lift
Room
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Shower and Bath
- Telephone
Accessibility
- Fridge Available for Medical Requirements
- Wheelchair Access
Food & Drink
- Vegetarian Meals
- Vegan Menu
Hotel
- Swimming Pool
- English Speaking Staff
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
Hotel Sonnschein
A warm welcome awaits you at the family run Hotel Sonnschein. Situated in its own gardens and parkland, the hotel is located on the edge of the quiet village of Niederau in the Wildschonau Valley. All bedrooms are beautifully furnished with en-suite facilities, television, and a hairdryer. The spacious restaurant, bar and sun terrace provide the ideal meeting place to relax. Leisure facilities include both indoor and outdoor swimming pools (subject to season), table tennis, mini-golf (small charge), sauna, steam bath and whirlpool.
Hotel Facilities
Need further information? Fill in our enquiry form and we'll get back to you as soon as we can
General
- English Speaking Staff
- 4 Star
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- Indoor and Outdoor Swimming Pool (Seasonal)
Room
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Extra Pillows and Blankets
- Safe Box
- Fridge
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Shower and Bath
- Telephone
Service
- Bureau de Change
- Free WiFi (Public Areas)
Food & Drink
- Vegetarian Meals
- Gluten Free Menu
- Vegan Menu
Accessibility
- Disabled Rooms Available
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Rooms on Request
Transport
- Bus Stop Nearby
Hotel
- English Speaking Staff
- Bureau de Change
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
MS Serenade I
Offering the perfect synergy of luxury and intimacy, the MS Serenade 1 is guaranteed to surpass all your river cruising expectations. Boasting modern furnishings, stylish décor and beautiful artwork, this impressive vessel features four cabin types, each with outside views, climate control, and an en-suite bathroom with a separate shower and bathtub. The contemporary restaurant provides delicious cuisine in a sociable setting, whilst the spacious sun deck is the perfect spot to soak up the passing scenery. With a warm, friendly and attentive crew who are always on hand, a fantastic experience is promised aboard the MS Serenade 1.
Hotel 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
- Lift
Room
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Safe Box
- Fridge
- Shower and Bath
- Free Wifi
Food & Drink
- Vegetarian Meals
Service
- Gym
Hotel
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
Silver Service Coach
More than simply your method of transport, Silver Service offers a coach with added comfort and facilities, such as deluxe reclining seats with leather headrests, an onboard entertainment system, and a spacious rear lounge so you can socialise with your fellow passengers.
Silver Service Features
- Specially designed reclining seats, with leather headrests, footrests and extra legroom.
- A spacious rear lounge where you can relax, socialise and get to know your fellow passengers.
- Our onboard entertainment and satellite navigation system makes your journey fly by.
- Free personal headphones mean you can tune into the music channel, listen to the radio or watch DVDs being played by your crew.
- Personal tables so you can enjoy your refreshments in comfort as you take in the passing scenery.
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