Celebrate the beauty and history of the Danube, Europe’s second largest river. On this journey starting and ending in the enchanting city of Linz, Austria, visit charming towns and marvel at beautiful vistas. Enter Hungary and cruise through the magical landscapes this classic European country offers. Complete your European river cruise vacation with two grand old capitals, magnificent Vienna and vibrant Budapest. Visit Bratislava, the charming capital of Slovakia, and its old city with splendid baroque palaces, churches, and pleasant squares. Discover Dürnstein, famous for the legend of King Richard the Lionhearted and its abbey, glittering in light blue and white with one of the most beautiful baroque bell towers in all of Austria.
Highlights
Discover Budapest, also known as the Pearl of the Danube
Sail across Michael's Gate, the only gate surviving from the Middle Ages
Visit Matthias Church, founded in 1015
Enjoy Melk, a perfect symbol of Baroque art in Austria
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 6:00 PM. After settling into your comfortable cabin, the ship leaves for Vienna. Join us for a welcome cocktail to meet the crew before dinner.
Arrive in Vienna early in the morning. Excursion options:
CLASSIC: Visit to Schoenbrunn Palace, former summer residence of the imperial family, and tour of part of Vienna.
DISCOVERY (with a supplement): High art of Viennese living: Music and Viennese cafes. Stroll through the city and visit back stage in the Konzerthaus concert hall. after your tour, enjoy a steaming cup of Vienna Coffee and a delicious pastry.
This afternoon, enjoy some free time or join us for a visit to Hofburg Palace. Evening excursion options:
CLASSIC: Tour of Vienna by night.
DISCOVERY (with a supplement): Onboard waltzing lessons.
CLASSIC: Sightseeing tour of Budapest, once two distinct cities that united only in 1873.
DISCOVERY (with a supplement): Budapest by bike. See all the important sights of the city on an easy-paced ride, cycling through the historical center of Hungarian culture and many other legendary sites in Budapest.
Enjoy a free day in Budapest (excluding lunch) or join an optional excursion: Visit the Puszta, the Pannonian steppe grasslands (typical regional lunch included). Also called the Great Plain, this vast prairie was the once the wild west of Hungary, and immense herds of livestock grazed here under the watchful eye of the cowboys.
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Bratislava. The charm of the Slovakian capital lies in its old city: splendid Baroque palaces, churches and pleasant squares.
DISCOVERY (with a supplement): Hiking in Bratislava: The Little Carpathians. From Devin Castle, take in the splendid view of Bratislava.
Discover Dürnstein, a town famous for the King Richard the Lionhearted legend and its abbey, glittering in light blue and white, which has one of the most beautiful baroque bell towers in all of Austria. Continue sailing toward Melk through the wonderfulWachau Valley, where Gothic ruins alternate with picturesque villages. In the afternoon, arrive in Melk and be part of a guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey of Melk.
Day 7: Linz, Austria | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Arrive at Linz in the early morning enjoy a buffet breakfast on board followed by disembarkation.
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$2,594
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Main Deck-Cat A
26 cabins (18 twins, 8 double cabins) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.
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Main Deck- Cat B
equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.
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Main Deck- Cat C
equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.
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Middle Deck-Cat A
21 cabins (12 twins, 8 double cabins, 1 cabin equipped for disabled with double bed). All cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.
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Middle Deck-Cat B
All cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.
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Middle Deck-Cat C
All cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.
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Upper Deck-Cat A
41 cabins (39 twins, 2 double cabins) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.
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Upper Deck-Cat B
equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.
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Upper Deck-Cat C
equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.
Notes
20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by Bank transfer or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
The trip was terrific with great planning on your part. Most of the adventures were not mainstream and somewhat off the beaten path which made it especially enjoyable!! We felt taken care of and you all were readily available to respond to questions and issues. I would highly recommend your company and friends have already expressed interest based on our pictures and excitement.
Gale Cantor
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8 hours ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
1 day ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.