The Beautiful Blue Danube
Overview
Highlights
- CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS From the Austrian capital to the Pannonian steppe grasslands, experience everything the Danube has to offer
- EXCURSIONS INCLUDED: The Puszta, at the heart of the wild Hungarian grasslands
- Budapest, the vibrant, modern Hungarian capital with an affluent past
- Evening of entertainment in Budapest with traditional costumes and dance
- A local view of Vienna and a visit to the Konzerthaus, one of the city's impressive concert halls(2)
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Trip includes
- Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom - excursions included in the package selected,except for the concert of Viennese music - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - gala dinner - onboard entertainment - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.
Itinerary

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Our ship will depart at 8:00 p.m. towards Melk and sail through the night.
Join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Guided tour of the Melk Abbey. We'll then cruise to Dürnstein, passing through the beautiful Wachau Valley. Once we arrive, we'll take a tour of Dürnstein.
Join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Guided tour of the Melk Abbey. We'll then cruise to Dürnstein, passing through the beautiful Wachau Valley. Once we arrive, we'll take a tour of Dürnstein.
Join us for the excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Guided Tour of Bratislava.DISCOVER: Hiking in Bratislava: the Little Carpathians. From Devin Castle, we'll take in the splendid view of Bratislava. The afternoon will be spent cruising.
Join us for the excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Guided Tour of Bratislava.DISCOVER: Hiking in Bratislava: the Little Carpathians. From Devin Castle, we'll take in the splendid view of Bratislava. The afternoon will be spent cruising.
Join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: The Puszta, including a horse show. The afternoon will be spent cruising.
Join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: The Puszta, including a horse show. The afternoon will be spent cruising.
JJoin us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: : Guided tour of Budapest, the metropolis that was once two distinct cities united only in 1873: Buda, on one bank with its rolling hills and valleys; and Pest, on the other, with its flatter landscape offering a panoramic ...
Join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Guided tour of Budapest, the metropolis that was once two distinct cities united only in 1873: Buda, on one bank with its rolling hills and valleys; and Pest, on the other, with its flatter landscape offering a panoramic vie...
Once we arrive, enjoy some free time in Esztergom. The afternoon will be spent cruising. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.
Join us for the excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Guided visit of Vienna and Schönbrunn Castle.DISCOVERY: The high art of Viennese living: Music and Viennese cafes. We'll stroll through the city and visit back stage in the Konzerthaus(2) concert hall. After our tour, enjo...
Join us for the excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Guided visit of Vienna and Schönbrunn Castle.DISCOVERY: The high art of Viennese living: Music and Viennese cafes. We'll stroll through the city and visit back stage in the Konzerthaus(2) concert hall. After our tour, enjo...
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
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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.
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- Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - cancellation and baggage insurance - transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points - personal expenses - the concert of Viennese music.
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