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The Beautiful Blue Danube

Passau to Budapest - Example 6 Day Cruise aboard MS Vivaldi
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Experience an original way to 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.
Visit charming PassauJohann Strauss statue, ViennaBudapest CityscapeHungarian parliament, BudapestVienna Opera House, Austria
Highlights
  • Tour the historic Benedictine abbey of Melk
  • Enjoy a steaming cup of Vienna Coffee and a delicious pastry
  • Visit Esztergom's neo-classic basilica and former Royal Palace
  • Set off on a sightseeing tour of Budapest, a two-thousand-year-old city
Activities
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: Passau, Germany | Embark

Passengers are welcome to board in the afternoon. After comfortably settling into your cabins, enjoy a welcome cocktail with the crew before dinner. Begin to cruise towards the beautiful region of Engelhartszell.

*Passengers will choose either the Classic or Discovery package to participate in for the duration of the voyage.

 

Day 2: Passau | Vienna

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Visit the Melk Abbey. Return to the ship in the morning and cruise on to Dürnstein. Enjoy some free time exploring this picturesque village, and its Baroque-style church - the most famous in the Wachau region thanks to the legend of King Richard the Lionheart. Return on board in the afternoon before cruising on to Vienna. After your arrival, join a tour of Vienna by night.

Day 3: Vienna

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Visit Vienna and Schoenbrunn Palace.
Enjoy a free afternoon to explore this marvelous city at your own pace or take part in an excursion (not included in packages):  Horse-drawn carriage ride though Vienna. Return to the ship and cruise to Budapest, passing Bratislava on the way. Tonight is your gala dinner and evening.

Day 4: Esztergom

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Enjoy some time on your own exploring Esztergom, the former capital of Hungary. Then spend the afternoon cruising to Budapest. The Hungarian capital lies along the banks of the Danube and is one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Enjoy some free time sightseeing the city before returning to the ship. After dinner, take an excursion across Budapest, to admire all the beauty of this city at night.

Day 5: Budapest

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Today's excursions are:

Classic: Guided tour of the city.

Discovery: Budapest by bike.

In the afternoon, take part in an excursion to discover the Gellert Baths and Spa (not included in the packages). After dinner, enjoy another free evening on your own or join the traditional dancing in the city.

Day 6: Budapest, Hungary | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast before disembarking.

Ship/Hotel

MS Vivaldi

MS Vivaldi
Relax in the library aboard the MS Vivaldi
The luxurious dining room on the MS Vivaldi

Dates & Prices

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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
Included
  • 5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners

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