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Central Europe: Trans-European Cruise

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Fall in love with the rich history and traditions of Vienna, Melk, Passau, Frankfurt, Mainz, and Strasbourg. Experience a unique trans-European voyage designed to broadcast the perfect combination of history, tradition, and culture of this magical region. On this 13-day river, cruise adventure sails along the Danube and Rhine rivers, making stops to explore unique small towns, charming villages and vibrant cities. Join a guided tour of Budapest, explore Esztergom's neoclassical basilica and an ancient royal palace, cruise through the most beautiful section of the Wachau Valley, cross the Rhine, Main, Danube canal, tour the medieval Nuremberg, and more!
Hungarian parliament, BudapestPassau at sunset, GermanyFrauenkirche church in NurembergHistoric old town StrasbourgVienna Opera House, Austria
Highlights
  • Enjoy a traditional evening in Budapest, the beautiful capital of Hungary
  • Sail through the 171-km-long Rhine-Main-Danube canal
  • Discover Regensburg's exceptional culture and medieval art
  • Experience the Benedictine abbey of Melk, a symbol of Austrian baroque
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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, Hungary | Embark

Passengers are welcome to board the ship in Budapest in the evening. After comfortably settling into your cabin, enjoy a welcome cocktail with the crew. After dinner, join an evening of traditional entertainment in Belgrade.

Day 2: Budapest

Today choose from the options of proposed excursions:

CLASSIC: Enjoy a fun guided tour across the enchanting city of Budapest.

DISCOVERY: Budapest by bike. Discover this historic city while pedaling through its most emblematic destinations. 

In the afternoon, enjoy some time on your own exploring Esztergom, the former capital of Hungary. The city is full of treasures such as the Neo-classical basilica and former Royal Palace. Return on board in the evening and leave for Vienna. An evening of onboard entertainment.

Day 3: Budapest | Vienna

Upon arriving in Vienna, join an excursion for both packages: A visit to the Hofburg Palace, former residence of the Hapsburgs. Tonight, join an excursion for both packages: Tour Vienna by night.

Day 4: Vienna

Morning proposed excursions:

CLASSIC: Join a guided tour of the historic Schoenbrunn Palace.

DISCOVERY: Admire the high art of Viennese living their Music and world-famous Viennese cafes.

Return to the ship for lunch. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore this marvelous city at your own pace or join an optional excursion (not included in packages): Horse-drawn carriage ride though Vienna. Return to the ship for dinner.

This evening, join an optional excursion (not included in packages): Concert of Viennese music (subject to availability.)
The ship will depart at midnight.

Day 5: Melk | Passau

Cruise along the most beautiful section of the Wachau Valley this morning, arriving in Melk in the morning. Then set off on an excursion to Durnstein, the fortified village where Richard the Lionheart was once held prisoner. Return to the ship for lunch. In the afternoon, 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. Return on board and leave for Passau. Tonight's entertainment is provided by the crew.

Day 6: Passau

After breakfast, explore Passau in the company of your host/hostess, strolling the narrow romantic streets and admiring is Baroque-style buildings. Then cruise to Regensburg.

Day 7: Regensburg | Hilpostein

This morning admire the beauty of Regensburg on a guided tour. The fourth largest town in Bavaria and a major industrial hub for giant firms such as BMW, Siemens, and Triumph, its historic center is seeping with 20 centuries of history. The ship continues on to Kelheim, where you can find it at the end of the morning. Cruise the Rhine–Main–Danube Canal to Hilpostein.

Day 8: Hilpostein | Nuremberg | Bamberg

Arrive in Nuremberg in the morning and take a guided tour of the city. Nuremberg is Bavaria’s second-largest city and an energetic place where the nightlife is intense and the beer is as dark as coffee. During your tour of the city, the ship sails to Erlangen. 

Day 9: Bamberg | Rothenburg

Spend the morning cruising to Schweinfurt. Excursion for both packages: Rothenburg, a magnificent walled town set up high on the hills over the river—its narrow streets lined with picturesque half-timbered houses and workshops. It is one of the most beautiful towns on the historic Romantic Road. During your tour, the ship will sail to Kitzingen. You'll have dinner on board and cruise through the night.

Day 10: Wurtzburg | Wertheim

Excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Wurtzburg, nestled in a beautiful, hilly location on the river and possessing a wealth of history. Then cruise to Wertheim.

Day 11: Wertheim | Miltenberg | Aschaffenburg

Explore Miltenberg in the company of your host/hostess and discover this charming, very typical German village. Cruise to Aschaffenburg.

Day 12: Aschaffenburg | Frankfurt | Mainz

Depart for Frankfurt. Proposed excursions:

CLASSIC: Tour of Frankfurt, the largest financial center in continental Europe.

DISCOVERY: “Mainhattan and the Main Tower"— a panoramic tour of Frankfurt and ascent of the Main Tower.

Return on board and cruise to Mainz. Mainz lies at the confluence of the Rhine and the Main is a perfect blend of past and present. Arrive in the late afternoon when and explore the city in the company of your host/hostess. Tonight is your exiting gala evening onboard.

Day 13: Mainz | Strasbourg, France | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast
To help get your blood moving, join the crew in an aerobics class as you cruise to Strasbourg. After passing through two impressive locks on the Rhine, Iffezheim, and Gambsheim, arrive in Strasbourg at early morning and disembark after breakfast. 

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MS L'Europe

MS L'Europe

MS L'Europe

Explore and enjoy local food, wine, history, art and culture on a river cruise on board the MS L'Europe. Discover the romantic and blue waterways of the Rhine and Danube in the comfort and intimacy of this 4 anchors class ship.
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20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Included
  • 12 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches, 12 Dinners
  • 12 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
  • Accommodation in double cabins
  • Excursions included in the package selected
  • All port fees
  • 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
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  • 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
  • Routings (unless otherwise stated), airport taxes, and handling fees
  • All services not mentioned in the program

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