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The Beautiful Blue Danube

Budapest to Passau - Example 6 Day Cruise aboard MS L'Europe
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Sail along the sparkling waters of the Blue Danube, in this 6-day cruise discovering Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Melk, and Passau. As you cruise from Passau to Budapest, enjoy daily stops to explore picturesque villages, towering cathedrals. antique palaces, and vibrant cities. Choose from a Classic or Discovery approach and take advantage of the exciting land activities that await you in every port of call. 
Hungarian parliament, BudapestVienna Opera House, AustriaMelk Abbey, Lower AustriaPassau at sunset, GermanyMorning view on Bratislava city
Highlights
  • Set off on a sightseeing tour of Budapest, a two-thousand-year-old city
  • Visit Bratislava & admire the charm of the Slovakian capital
  • Join an excursion to the Benedictine abbey of Melk
  • Enjoy a steaming cup of Vienna Coffee and a delicious pastry
Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Budapest | Embark

Board the MS L'Europe in Budapest and join a welcome cocktail with the crew before dinner. Dinner is served on board. In the evening, there is an excursion for both packages: an evening of traditional entertainment in Budapest.

Day 2: Budapest | Bratislava

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
The excursions proposed for this day are:

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.

Then spend the afternoon cruising to Bratislava.

Day 3: Bratislava | Vienna

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Arrive in Bratislava in the early morning. The excursions proposed for this day are:

CLASSIC: Guided tour of Bratislava. The charm of the Slovakian capital lies in its old city: splendid Baroque palaces, churches and pleasant squares.

DISCOVERY: Hiking in Bratislava: The Little Carpathians. From Devin Castle, take in the splendid view of Bratislava.

Your ship cruises to Vienna. Enjoy a free evening in Vienna or join the following excursions proposed:

CLASSIC: Vienna by night.

Day 4: Vienna

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Visit Schönbrunn Palace, former summer residence of the imperial family, and tour of part of Vienna.  In the afternoon, tour Hofburg Palace, an imperial march through history, art and luxury. Enjoy a concert of Viennese music (subject to availability.) Begin to cruise during the night.

Day 5: Melk

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Cruise along the most beautiful section of the Wachau Valley before arriving in Melk.

Visit Dürnstein, the fortified village where Richard the Lionheart was once held, prisoner.  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 evening.

Day 6: Passau | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast
Enjoy one last breakfast on board before disembarking in Passau.

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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.
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4 double cabins equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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2 double cabins equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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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.
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Middle Deck-Cat B
4 double cabins 1 PRM cabin equipped for disabled with double bed). All cabins are equipped with a shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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Middle Deck-Cat C
4 double cabins equipped for disabled with double bed). All cabins are equipped with a shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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Upper Deck-Cat A
42 cabins (40 twins, cabins with a double bed) equipped with a shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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Upper Deck-Cat B
20 double cabins equipped with a 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
Included
  • 5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners
  • 5 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • Double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom
  • Excursions included in the package selected
  • All port fees
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Drinks from the special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
  • Cancellation and baggage insurance

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