Paris to Budapest with Danube River Cruise
Overview
Highlights
- Explore beautiful city of Paris
- Visit the famous Cathedral where 25 kings of France have been crowned.
- Visit "Petit France" with its half-timbered houses, medieval bridges and canals
- See the historical Astronomic clock
- See the lavish Hofburg Palace, and impressive Vienna Opera House
- Visit Imperial Schonbrunn Palace
- Enjoy the scenery as you sail along the Danube
- See the Parliament, City Park and Heroes Square
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Travel Themes
Destinations
Attractions
Activities
Trip includes
- 4 overnights in First class hotels and 7 overnights aboard Monarch Express vessel, category C cabins
- Rooms/ cabins with private facilities
- Airport arrival and departure transfer
- Breakfast daily, 6 lunches and 9 dinners
- Champagne tasting as per program
- Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach from day 1 to 5 and river cruise from day 5 to 12, as per itinerary
- Professional Tour/ Cruise Director throughout
- Luggage handling
- Whisper technology enhanced touring
- Service charges, hotel and port taxes
Itinerary
Meals: Dinner
Upon arrival to the beautiful city of Paris, also known as the "City of Light", transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or begin exploring on own. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers and your Tour Director for a Welcome Dinner.
Meals: Breakfast
On a morning sightseeing tour of Paris view all major city's landmarks: Arc de Priomphe, Trocadero, Eiffel Tower, Invalides, Champs Elysees, Place de la Concorde, Latin Quarter, Pantheon, and the Paris Opera. The afternoon is at leisure to discover more of Paris at your own pace or perhaps join an optional excursion to Versailles.
Meals: Breakfast
Today we drive to the Champagne region and first stop in Reims. City tour includes visit of the famous Cathedral where 25 kings of France have been crowned. Continue on the Champagne route to Epernay and its prestigious Champagne Avenue where all the big names of Champagne have a boutique. Visit a champagne cellar for tasting, before we proceed to Nancy for overnight.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
This morning we'll visit Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace region. Visit the "Petit France" with its half-timbered houses, medieval bridges and canals; the historic center named "La Grande Lle", classified as a world Heritage site by...
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
After breakfast, we continue on to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Some time at leisure, before proceeding to Regensburg to board the ship for a week of sailing. Embarkation begins at 3 pm. After arrival formalities, time to relax on board. Tonight, a gala welcome Dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
This morning, explore Regensburg, one of Germany's largest medieval cities, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. the guided walking tour highlights the city's stunning architecture as we view the Old Town Hall, Dom St. Pet...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Dock this morning in 2500-year-old Passau, known for its pastel patrician houses, cafes, cobblestone lanes and riverfront promenade. Explore Passau independently in the morning, or join the optional full day tour to picturesqu...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Disembark in Melk this morning for a guided tour of the historic Benedictine Abbey, considered one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Europe. Then, return to the ship and continue cruising through the scenic Wac...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
This sparkling city has captivated travelers for years. Drive along the famed Ringstrasse, Vienna's main boulevard; see the lavish Hofburg Palace, and impressive Vienna Opera House. Continue to St. Stephen's Cathedral and the ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
This morninb, enjoy the scenery as you sail along the Danube. At noon, arrive in Bratislava, capital of Slovakia. This capital city is among the youngest in Europe, yet retains a rich history dating back more than 2000 years. ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Your morning tour begins on the Pest side of the river; see the Parliament, City Park and Heroes Square. Cross to Buda to see the Royal Palace, and Matthias Church. Explore the city this afternoon on your own. Tonight, enjoy a lavish Captain's Dinner.
Meals: Breakfast
This morning, disembark and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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Tour Operator
For the 2015 season we will celebrate 83 years of travel excellence! During this time CIE Tours International has provided travellers with the highest quality holidays to Ireland and Britain and we continue to improve our tours and our services.
Over the years we have built up an enviable reputation for security and reliability with satisfied clients throughout the world. We set our own high standards for delivering excellent holidays with state-of-the-art luxury coaches; prompt and pleasant customer service; the best hotels; and carefully chosen visits and entertainment.
Our coach tours are fully inclusive with no optional extras to purchase at your destination. You pay one price and we insist that our tour directors focus solely on your enjoyment. Once you pay the deposit, we guarantee our land tour prices.
If you prefer to travel independently, we offer self-drive and chauffeur-drive programs for Ireland with a wide range of hotel accommodation, which can be booked in advance, as well as popular B & Bs. Whichever way you like to travel, choose one of our fine holidays from our website and enjoy the greatest travel experience ever!
What makes CIE Tours unique?
Sightseeing Visits: CIE Tours includes a variety of attractions on every tour for an interesting travel experience. Check each tour itinerary to see exactly which places are featured. Admission costs are included in the tour price so that you don't waste time paying as you enter each attraction.
Guaranteed Departures & Prices: We guarantee most of our land tour departures which are updated daily on our website. We guarantee land tour costs will not increase, once you have paid your tour deposit, to protect you against international currency fluctuations.
Group Airport Transfers: As a newcomer to an airport, it's great to have someone meet you. We include complimentary group transfers on the starting and ending date of tours at times specified on each itinerary. If you arrive or depart later than our tour dates, you may purchase a transfer from us.
Travel Documents: On arrival CIE Tours will supply coach tour clients with tour vouchers, maps, ticket wallets, destination information, rain poncho, carry-on backpack, phone cards, VAT tax card, luggage tags and a strap. Self-drive clients receive accommodation vouchers and listings, ticket wallets, luggage tags and a strap. Use the tags and strap on your baggage for easy identification throughout your holiday. All you need to supply is a valid passport and, if driving, a current drivers license.
Leisure & Spa Facilities: Most of the hotels we use offer wonderful leisure facilities and spas. When you travel on a coach tour, you will have some free time most days and may like to enjoy some relaxation and spa serenity! So be sure to pack a swimsuit and workout clothes.
History & Geography: People who choose to travel in Ireland and Britain usually have an interest in the long history of the region and, as you tour around, you will visit a lot of ancient cities, churches and castles. All of our tour directors are well trained in the background information of the places and incorporate this history into their narratives in a manner that is fun and easy to digest. Similarly they are able to give you facts on the geography of the regions you travel through, giving you an insight into climate, farming, weather and other topics.
Coach Touring & Sightseeing: Some people think that on a coach tour, all you do is sit on the coach all day. Not true with CIE Tours! We have created balanced and varied days of sightseeing with plenty of stops for taking photos, shopping, lunch, snacks and bathrooms. You never travel for longer than two hours without getting off the coach.
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See what you get on a CIE coach tour
--CIE Tours to Ireland, Scotland and Britain Luxury coach travel, daily sightseeing and a professional tour director
--CIE Tours to Ireland, Scotland and Britain Speedy group check-in at hotels
--CIE Tours to Ireland, Scotland and Britain All breakfasts and most dinners including special dinner/shows
--CIE Tours to Ireland, Scotland and Britain Airport transfers and baggage handling
--CIE Tours to Ireland, Scotland and Britain Prepaid hotels, meals and admissions help you control holiday costs
--CIE Tours to Ireland, Scotland and Britain Comprehensive tour documents
Selection Of Itineraries: Touring by coach is a holiday with a capital H! CIE Tours International offers the widest range of itineraries. Depending on your available time and budget, you can choose an ideal tour. All of our programs are carefully planned to permit full enjoyment of your holiday.
Luxury Touring Coaches: Travel in the height of comfort with CIE Tours and sit back and let an expert do the driving! Our state-of-the-art coaches feature panoramic windows for optimum viewing while reclining seats, individual climate controls and a public address system ensure your well-being.
Your Tour Director: CIE Tours could not exist without our great locally employed tour directors they are the envy of the travel industry. From the moment you land in Ireland or Britain, your tour director is there to welcome you, handle your luggage, drive you from place to place and give you a daily commentary. Tour directors make history and culture come alive and create a superb experience with daily doses of humour, information and assistance.
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