Travel through central Europe from Tulcea to Strasbourg for a unique cruise along the Danube, the Main and the Rhine. This unique offer allows you to combine two cruises in one and discover the pearls of the Danube from Romania to Austria via Hungary, Bulgaria, Serbia and Croatia. You will also have the opportunity to visit exceptional cities and sites in Germany such as Regensburg, Mainz or Frankfurt. We guarantee an unforgettable journey!
Highlights
Experience a combination of history, tradition and culture of Europe
Enjoy a traditional evening in Budapest, the beautiful capital of Hungary
Discover the rich cultural and architectural heritage in the Serbian towns
Experience the Benedictine abbey of Melk, a symbol of Austrian baroque
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Tulcea, the main port town on the Danube Delta is almost as old as Rome itself. After boarding the ship, enjoy a welcome cocktail and meet the crews. Enjoy tonight’s dinner and the traditional entertainment on board.
Cruise towards Sulina, located at the mouth of the Danube, all the way to Crisan. The excursion proposed are: CLASSIC: The Danube Delta with its rich fauna and flora. DISCOVERY: The Danube Delta on a speed boat, a thrilling and original discovery.
Spend the afternoon cruising towards Oltenita.
Join an excursion for a full-day excursion in Bucharest, the Romanian capital. This city is an incredible mix of styles with its Orthodox churches, manor houses in Second Empire style, clumsy-looking Stalinist architecture of the Communist period and the Palace of the Parliament (exterior only).
Then, return on board in Ruse.
Join an excursion for a full-day excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi, including lunch at a restaurant. Then, return on board in Ruse. Enjoy tonight’s dinner and a traditional folk entertainment on board.
Join an excursion for a tour to Ruse, a very attractive town thanks to the wide avenues, large squares and wonderful buildings which pay tribute to the national Renaissance architecture. Spend the afternoon cruising.
Cruise the whole day on the Danube. The ship passes through the Iron Gates, the gorge on the Danube that forms part of the boundary between Serbia and Romania. It was called "The Cauldrons” by ancient sailors, since the water, held tightly between two steep cliffs, seemed to be boiling.
The excursion proposed are: CLASSIC: Guided tour of Belgrade whose rich cultural heritage will surprise you. DISCOVERY: Discover Belgrade by bike. Cycle along the history-filled streets with your guide who is going to explain the city's recent past from World War II to current times.
In the afternoon, join an excursion for a discovery to the multi-ethnic city of Novi Sad, the industrial and financial center of the Serbian economy and a major cultural center. Visit the Krusedol Monastery and return on board in Novi Sad. The ship continues cruising towards Osijek.
The excursion proposed are: CLASSIC: Guided tour of Osijek. DISCOVERY: Discover Osijek by bike. The old part of the town,Tvrdja, was built at the beginning of the 18th century and is a dream to cycle through. It is the best-preserved, largest ensemble of Baroque buildings in Croatia.
Spend the afternoon cruising towards Mohacs and through customs before sailing on to Budapest. Enjoy the gala dinner this evening. The ship continues to cruise through the night.
Enjoy your breakfast on board before disembarking. Spend your free time in Budapest today (lunch not included). You are welcome to board the ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into the cabins, enjoy a welcome cocktail. After having your dinner tonight, join an excursion fortraditional entertainment in Belgrade this evening.
The excursion proposed are: CLASSIC: Guided tour of Budapest. DISCOVERY: Discover Budapest by bike. Cycle down the streets of Budapest and past the most renowned sites and locations of the city.
Return on board in Esztergom. In the afternoon, enjoy some time on your own exploring the former capital of Hungary. The city is full of treasures such as the Neo-classical basilica and former Royal Palace. Then, return on board and depart for Vienna. Enjoy the entertainment this evening.
Upon arriving in Vienna, join an excursion for a visit to the Hofburg Palace, former residence of the Hapsburgs. Tonight, join an excursion for a tour toVienna by night.
This morning, the excursions proposed are: CLASSIC: Guided tour of the Schoenbrunn Palace, the summer residence of the Imperial family, followed by a panoramic tour of Vienna. DISCOVERY: The high art of Viennese living, music and Viennese cafes. Stroll through the city and visit backstage in the Konzerthaus concert hall(1). After the tour, enjoy a steaming cup of Vienna Coffee and a delicious pastry.
In the afternoon, you are free to explore this marvelous city at your own pace or take part in an optional excursion (not included in packages), a horse-drawn carriage ride through the old town and the famous Ring road in Vienna.
This evening, join an optional excursion by experiencing the concert of Viennese music (subject to availability).
The ship cruises along the most beautiful section of the Wachau Valley, arriving in Melk in the morning. Then set off on an excursion for a tour to Dürnstein, the fortified village where Richard the Lionheart was once held as a prisoner. In the afternoon, join an excursion for a visit to 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. Return on board and cruise towards Passau. Enjoy the entertainment this evening.
Set out to explorePassau in the company of hostess, strolling the narrow romantic streets and admiring is Baroque-style buildings. Then cruise to Regensburg through the night.
Join an excursion for a guided tour to Regensburg and the Walhalla hall of fame which overhangs the river. Return on board in Kelheim and cruise the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal to Hilpostein.
Arrive in Nuremberg in the morning. Join an excursion for a guided tour of the city and tasting of its famous gingerbread. Return on board in Erlangen and start sailing towards Bamberg. The ship continues to cruise through the night.
Spend this morning cruising to Schweinfurt. Join an excursion for a tour to Rothenburg, one of the oldest cities in Germany. This magnificent walled town located on the historic Roman Road has managed to keep its authentic charm. Return on board in Kitzingen. The ship continues to cruise through the night.
Join an excursion for a guided tour of Würzburg and the former Residence of the Prince-Bishops of Würzburg. Return on board in Karlstadt. The ship continues to cruise through the night.
Explore Miltenberg in the company of a hostess and discover this charming, very typical German village. Its marketplace surrounded by half-timbered houses, it's Grande Rue and former Town Hall make Miltenberg a unique town and the "pearl of the Main". Then cruise to Aschaffenburg.
The ship departs for Frankfurt. The excursions proposed are: CLASSIC: Tour of Frankfurt. DISCOVERY: Panoramic tour of Frankfurt and ascent of the Main Tower.
Return on board and cruise to Mainz. Gutenberg's hometown, Mainz lies at the confluence of the Rhine and the Main and is a perfect blend of past and present. Its age-old cathedral is not to be missed. Explore the city in the company of our hostess. Enjoy the gala dinner this evening.
Day 21: Mainz | Strasbourg
1 Breakfast
Enjoy a buffet breakfast on board while cruising towards Strasbourg, passing through two impressive locks on the Rhine, Iffezheim, and Gambsheim. Then, reach Strasbourg at 2:00 p.m. and disembark after lunch.
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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
2 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 for disabled with double bed). All cabins are equipped with a shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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.
Upper Deck-Cat A
42 cabins (40 twins, cabins with a double bed) equipped with a shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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
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
For full cancellation policy details, please contact us for a quote.
Included
20 Breakfasts, 19 Lunches, 20 Dinners
20 Nights Accommodations
Accommodations as listed
Ground transportation as listed
Activities as listed
Meals as listed
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
Accommodation in double cabins
Wi-fi access
All meals are served in one service. Breakfast is buffet style, and lunch and dinner are served at the table
In the case of cruises offering extensions in hotels, the catering services are only as those detailed in the programs concerned
Drinks (unless stated otherwise in the cruise program). The drinks included in the package are those provided by CroisiEurope and consumed as part of the meals taken aboard the boat, as well as in the bar (with the exception of the special bar card and wine list). Their non-exhaustive list is: water, wine, beer, fruit juice, coffee
Port taxes
Insurance assistance / repatriation
Excluded
Gratuities
Personal Expenses
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
Cancellation and baggage insurance
Routings (unless otherwise stated), airport taxes, and handling fees
All services not mentioned in the program
Drinks on the bar's and restaurant's special wine lists
Drinks taken during meals during excursions, extensions or transfers
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!
