On this 8-day cruise aboard the MS Beethoven, hop on a one-of-a-kind Danube trip and discover the many treasures of Austria and Hungary. Enjoy Bratislava's colorful alleys, which twist around one another like a fairy-tale village, and the Puszta, Hungary's true soul and heart. See the Gellert baths, which provide a wide range of balneotherapy services, as well as the Sisi Museum, which compares myth with truth. Admire the great Empress's most renowned portraits.
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, the crew will be introduced at a welcome cocktail. The ship will depart at 8:00 p.m. for Melk and sail through the night.
*Passengers will choose either the Classic or Discovery package to participate in for the duration of the voyage. Depending on the excursion, a minimum number of participants may be required for Discovery excursions and it needs to be booked at least 2 months prior to sailing.
Join an excursion for both packages: Guided tour of the Melk Abbey. Cruise to Dürnstein, passing through the beautiful Wachau Valley. Once you arrive, take a tour of Dürnstein.
DISCOVER: Hiking in Bratislava: The Little Carpathians. From Devin Castle, take in the splendid view of Bratislava. The afternoon will be spent cruising.
Join an excursion for both packages: A guided tour of Budapest, the metropolis that was once two distinct cities that were united only in 1873: Buda, on one bank, with its rolling hills and valleys, and Pest, on the other, with its flatter landscape offering a panoramic view over the banks of the Danube.
Join for optional excursions: Discover the Gellert Baths and Spa (not included in the packages) or Budapest Market Halls (not included in the packages).
In the evening, join an excursion for both packages: Evening of traditional entertainment in Budapest.
CLASSIC: Guided visit of Vienna and Schönbrunn Castle.
DISCOVERY: The High Art of Viennese Living: Music and Viennese Cafes. Stroll through the city and visit backstage at the Konzerthaus (2) concert hall. After your tour, enjoy a steaming cup of Vienna coffee and a delicious pastry.
In the afternoon, join an excursion for both packages: Guided tour of the Hofburg Palace. In the evening, join an excursion (1) for both packages: Concert of Viennese music (subject to availability).
Day 8: Vienna | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m.
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$2,8302-3 travelers
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Main Deck-Cat A
21 cabins (19 twins, 2 cabins with a double bed) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Main Deck-Cat B
4 double cabins- equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Main Deck-Cat C
4 double cabins- equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Middle Deck-Cat A
27 cabins (24 twins, 2 cabins with a double bed, 1 cabin equipped for disabled with double bed). All cabins are equipped with a shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Middle Deck-Cat B
4 double cabins
1 PRM cabin
-equipped with a shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Middle Deck-Cat C
6 double cabins- equipped with a shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Upper Deck-Cat A
42 cabins (40 twins, 2 cabins with a double bed) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Upper Deck-Cat B
20 double cabins- equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Upper Deck-Cat C
2 double cabins- equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Notes
20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Initial deposit is 25%, 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
Kate was great to work with in the planning stage. She was prompt, helpful, and efficient. Our tour guide, Edwin, was knowledgeable and passionate. We were very happy to have traveled with Adventure Life, it made the trip easy and a true pleasure. We could concentrate on enjoying the experience rather than the details of travel.
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2 days ago
The holiday of a lifetime. The company is Alaksa-owned and thhat makes a big difference to the experineces you get i.e. meet genuine First Nations tribes people. The amount of wildlife was beyond my expectation, and seeing everything on sucha small, intimate boat made it even more spoecial and unique.
Liz O
2 days ago
Adventure Life covered all the details in planning our trip to Ireland. Any questions we had were answered immediately. Any trip glitches, which always happen when traveling, were resolved immediately. There were no worries, just fun!
Kathleen Weller
2 days ago
It was an outstanding, up-close, educational vacation of nature, culture, history, animals and geology! It was everything they promised! Binoculars were plentiful on the boat, but I'm glad I brought my own. Food was excellent. Rooms had black-out shades. Pack/wear multiple layers of clothing (I carried a small backpack when off the ship). Crew were delightful and very accommodating! Remember to jump FEET FIRST first when taking the optional polar plunge! Spend as much time outdoors as you are able and ENJOY!!!
Janet Dutton
1 week ago
Excellent travel advice and service
This is my second experience working with Adventure Life. I’m sold. Jess Heuermann is an experienced traveler and provides a lot of useful information when planning a trip. These are the questions I like to ask at the outset - What’s it like to go here, there, what would you suggest, what do people report, can we add any additional side trips? Jess took the time to answer my questions and seek additional information to share with me. Petchie Colina is outstanding in helping with travel logistics and final preparations. Adventure Life has excellent guides and offers private guides and small group adventures. We enjoyed the opportunity to talk with the guides and drivers to learn more about their countries, cultures and histories. A highlight was having the guides pick local restaurants where we could share meals together. Highly recommend.
Claire Cordon
1 week ago
Our six-day tour in Iceland went smoothly with one exception. We had asked for two rooms each night. Somehow we were booked with one room with three beds. It could not be fixed at the first hotel in Reykjavik because the hotel was fully booked. Once informed of the problem, however, Adventure Life rebooked for two rooms for the remainder of the trip. As an 85-year-old traveler, I appreciated that one could participate at different physical levels at many of the stops. Iceland is a great place to visit but on the expensive side.