Super Cruise: Frankfurt to Budapest(Below deck cabin, start Frankfurt, end Budapest)

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Variation is life, and this baby ticks all the boxes. Booming cities, medieval castles, river kayaking, rock climbing, classical music, beer tasting and spa dwelling. Exclusive to travellers aged 21-45, these 15 days are likely to be pretty unforgettable.

Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • ONBOARD: Welcome Party with German Street Food
    • Mainhattan Club Night
    • ONBOARD: Welcome Party & Dinner
    • Mainhattan Club Night
    • Budapest: Queen of the Danube
    • ONBOARD: Chef's cooking class: Hungarian national dishes

What's this trip about?

    Variation is life, and this baby ticks all the boxes. Booming cities, medieval castles, river kayaking, rock climbing, classical music, beer tasting and spa dwelling. Exclusive to travellers aged 21-45, these 15 days are likely to be pretty unforgettable.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityFrankfurt
End CityBudapest

Travel Themes

  • Sailing

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Austria
  • Germany
  • Hungary
  • Slovakia

Attractions

  • Bamberg
  • Budapest
  • Frankfurt
  • Linz
  • Nuremberg
  • Passau
  • Vienna

Activities

  • Skiing, Snowboarding & Snow Sports

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Frankfurt

What's up, river roaming crew? Who's pumped for 2 weeks of water based good times? Good, because our welcome party complete with tasty German street food is the perfect ice breaker. And for desert, who's up for a little Frankfurt by night wander? This city is known as...

Day 2: Franfurt to Miltenberg via Aschaffenburg

We'll be casting off from Frankfurt early this morning, but chances are you'll still be snoozing peacefully. Them's the joys of a river cruise! Stopping off on route in Aschaffenburg, why not take advantage of our on board (and free to use) bicycles, freewheeling alon...

Day 3: Miltenberg to Würzburg via Lohr and Karlstadt

Our late night departure from Miltenberg will mean we get into Lohr (the birthplace of the real life Snow White, no less) bright and early. Cycling enthusiasts can disembark here and bicycle the route to the next stop, whilst slow risers can enjoy a leisurely breakfa...

Day 4: Würzburg to Kitzingen

Keen to up your kitchen game? Head out this morning to the Green Market with our on board chef, where you'll learn about and pick up ingredients for tonight's slow food cooking class. For those looking to head further afield, we've also got an Optional excursion to Ro...

Day 5: Kitzingen to Bamberg

Our genius crew have done it again, getting us into Bamberg whilst we slept soundly in our beds. Fill up on breakfast today, as we've got ALL the activites on offer. First up, we'll explore the beer capital of Franconia in the way we've become accustomed - by bike. I...

Day 6: Bamberg to Nuremberg

A little city with a big reputation, stepping into Nuremberg means taking a journey back in time, to the beginning of WWII and even further, given the city's previous status as the undeclared capital of the Holy Roman Empire. Exploring on a guided bike tour is for su...

Day 7: Nuremberg to Regensburg via Kelheim

A quick early morning stop off here to stretch your legs, before it's onwards to Regensburg. 2000 years of history accumulates in Regensburg, and we're going to give you the low down in just one hour - how's that for the short version? On route, we'll pit stop at th...

Day 8: Regensburg

Waking up this morning we'll be saying our goodbyes to those leaving us, and welcoming in a new crew of river roaming pals for the second leg of our adventure. How best to break the ice? A welcome party, obvs, complete with music and delicious eats. For afters, given we're basically Frankfurt locals by now, how about we show the newbies the very best this city has to offer after dark?

Day 9: Regensburg to Passau via Straubing and Vilsofen

Casting off from Regensburg in the dead of night, we'll pull in to Straubing just as you're waking for breakfast - pretty handy, eh? Spend your morning roaming the town's ancient sites and gothic streets with a local guide, or sampling traditional Bavarian cuisine (a...

Day 10: Passau to Linz via Engelhartszell

Loved getting physical yesterday? We have good news - there's plenty more where that came from, starting with an early morning yoga session on deck to stretch out those aching limbs. Warrior pose nailed and breakfast inhaled, we'll start the days adventures with a hik...

Day 11: Linz to Dürnstein via Grein and Melk

Leaving Linz super early doors and passing Grein on route, this morning is all about kicking back and chilling out as the glorious Austrian landscape slowly rolls on by. Pulling into Melk around lunchtime, you'll have the option to check out Melk Abbey, which boasts...

Day 12: Dürnstein to Vienna

We've made it to Vienna - good going crew. Docking at breakfast time, we'll get you orientated with Austria's elegant and artistic capital city with a guided walking tour of the highlights, plus a tram ride around the Ringstrasse. Then, the choice is yours, and we've...

Day 13: Vienna to Budapest via Bratislava

With its small town charm, Czech beer, bohemian cuisine and art deco cafes, Slovakia's capital city doesn't disappoint. An hour long walking tour will get you fully orientated, then feast your eyes on our ME Time Optionals on how to make this pit stop one to really r...

Day 14: Budapest

Majestic, sprawling, bohemian, post-modern - just some of the words we could use to describe Budapest. But hey, we'll leave you to make your own judgements. What we will do, however, is take you to one of our favourite spots, the covered market, where chef will introd...

Day 15: Budapest

After one more blissful sleep, we're sad to say it's all over. River cruising, you're our new favourite way of travelling…

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Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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  • Oh Good Lord are you in for a treat. 28 meals are included in this trip - breakfast and dinner every night, plus ME Time Optional experiences, all with an emphasis on regional cuisine and general deliciousness.
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