Discover the charms and treasures of Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. Cruise through stunning landscapes and experience the rich culture, art and history of central Europe in cities like Passau, Melk, Vienna and Esztergom. Enjoy daily stops to explore picturesque villages, towering cathedrals, antique palaces and vibrant cities on this 6-day cruise along the beautiful blue Danube
Highlights
Tour the historic Benedictine abbey of Melk
Hike in the Little Carpathians, one of the 14 protected areas in Slovakia
Visit Schoenbrunn Palace, former summer residence of the imperial family
Enjoy a steaming cup of Vienna Coffee and a delicious pastry
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 in the early evening. After settling into your cabins, join the crew for a welcome cocktail followed by dinner. In the evening, enjoy Budapest's traditional entertainment.
*Passengers will choose either the Classic or Discovery package to participate in for the duration of the voyage.
Classic: Sightseeing tour of Budapest, once two distinct cities that united only in 1873.
Discovery: Bike tour of Budapest. See all the important sights of the city on an easy-paced ride, cycling through the historical center of Hungarian culture and many other of the legendary sites in Budapest.
Visit Schönbrunn Palace, former summer residence of the imperial family, and tour of part of Vienna.
In the afternoon, join a tour of Hofburg Palace, an imperial march through history, art and luxury. Enjoy a concert of Viennese music (subject to availability.) You'll begin to cruise during the night.
Cruise along the most beautiful section of the Wachau Valley before arriving in Melk.
This morning, there is an excursion prepared for both packages: Visit Dürnstein, the fortified village where Richard the Lionheart was once held, prisoner.
In the afternoon, join an excursion for both packages: Visit the Melk Abbey. Originally a Baroque-style palace built between 1702 and 1736, it is now a Benedictine monastery that hosts a prestigious coed school with more than 900 students. In the evening, begin to cruise to Passau. Tonight is your gala dinner and evening on board the ship.
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Main Deck - Cat A
50 cabins (44 twins, 4 triple cabins, 1 single cabin) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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Main Deck- Cat B
20 double cabins
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Main Deck-Cat C
18 double cabins
4 triple cabins
1 single cabin
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Upper Deck-Cat A
28 cabins all cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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Upper Deck-Cat B
2 double cabins
2 PRM 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
Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
Meyer Smolen
TrustScore 4.8 | 174 reviews
TrustScore 4.8 of 5
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1 day 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
2 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.