Capital Cities Along the Danube

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Embark on a cruise to the Danube Capitals. You will experience unique places such as the covered grand market of Budapest with its incredible display of different goods, amongst which are famous garlands of paprika, and the spectacular Zsolnay roof tiles. Vienna, like an open air museum is famous for the Konzerthaus where the footsteps of the great composers...
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Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • EXCLUSIVE OFFER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Explore three exciting capital cities in Central and Eastern Europe: Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED Fascinating excursions The Great Market Hall in Budapest (2), a visual and papillary delight ALL INCLUSIVE ON BOARD

What's this trip about?

    Embark on a cruise to the Danube Capitals. You will experience unique places such as the covered grand market of Budapest with its incredible display of different goods, amongst which are famous garlands of paprika, and the spectacular Zsolnay roof tiles. Vienna, like an open air museum is famous for the Konzerthaus where the footsteps of the great composers still echo. Without forgetting Bratislava situated at the foot of the little Carpathian mountains, standing out from this wooded and rocky landscape. You will be transported in a twirl of emotions and unbelievable flavours.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityWien
End CityBratislava

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel
  • Family Friendly
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Austria
  • Hungary
  • Slovakia

Attractions

  • Bratislava
  • Budapest

Activities

  • River cruise

Trip includes

    • Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - all onboard beverages (not including the special lists) - accommodations in a double-occupancy, climate-controlled cabin with shower in private bathroom - onboard activities - welcome cocktail - gala evening - assistance from our onboard, multi-lingual host/hostess - excursions mentioned in the program - emergency/repatriation insurance - all port fees.

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Day 1 VIENNA

Passengers are welcome to board at 6:00 p.m. in Vienna. After you’ve comfortably settled into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. We'll enjoy dinner on board. The rest of the evening is yours to do as you please.

Day 2 VIENNA

his morning, we’ll set out on a guided tour of Vienna. We’ll travel on The Ring, part of the vast changes to the Viennese cityscape that took place in the second half of the 19th century. Our tour will take you to the essential sites along the Ring, including the Oper...

Day 2 VIENNA

This morning, we’ll set out on a guided tour of Vienna. We’ll travel on The Ring, part of the vast changes to the Viennese cityscape that took place in the second half of the 19th century. This afternoon’s excursion will be to discover “Hidden Vienna.” We’ll tour bac...

Day 3 BUDAPEST

This morning, we’ll set out on a guided tour of the city to visit scenic Buda and lively Pest. Budapest has an eclectic variety of architecture that includes Baroque, Gothic, Soviet, and Modern styles side by side. During a panoramic tour between the hills of Buda and...

Day 3 BUDAPEST

This morning, we’ll set out on a guided tour of the city to visit scenic Buda and lively Pest. The afternoon’s excursion is a trip to the covered market and a tasting of some traditional Hungarian delicacies. We’ll have a Hungarian-themed dinner and enjoy traditional entertainment on board. Our ship will cruise to Bratislava overnight.

Day 4 BRATISLAVA

We’ll spend the morning cruising. Our ship will cross through the Gabcíkovo locks, some of the largest on the river. We’ll also cruise past the Dunajské luhy Protected Landscape Area, a collection of wetlands, floodplains, and bodies of water that contain rare flora a...

Day 4 BRATISLAVA

We’ll spend the morning cruising. After our arrival in Bratislava, we’ll set out on an afternoon tour of the Slovakian capital. After our excursion, we’ll return on board the ship. Tonight is our festive gala evening. Our ship will cruise to Vienna overnight.

Day 5 VIENNA

We’ll arrive in Vienna early in the morning. Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

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Dates & Availability

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Price per day$247
Last Updated: 3/18/2024
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01 Apr 2024
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$1,044
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$1,044
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Check Current Availability, prices, specials with CroisiEurope.

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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jcwer

Jan 2023

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It’s affordable, the atmosphere on board is unique, the routes can be very interesting.

Summary over a cruise on the Haute Seine and Yonne on a barge. As seasoned cruisers, knowing well all aspects of cruising on seas and rivers, we had no experience ab...

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htrowland

Jan 2023

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Great tours and food! Exceptional customer service

As a female solo traveller, I especially appreciated CroisiEurope's summer special waiving single supplements. I am non-EU national, and very much enjoyed the intern...

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Bronx resident

Jan 2023

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A memorable four nights on the Seine - Le Havre to Paris

We had never been on a European river cruise before and chose this one for its brevity, just four nights. We were very happy with our choice and heartily recommend C...

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Since 1976 CroisiEurope has pioneered river cruising on the most beautiful waterways in Europe, and we are Europe’s largest and most experienced river cruise line. When you sail with us, you can relax and know that you will be well taken care of.

We have been privileged to take more than 200,000 passengers to the lands of their dreams, for the times of their lives. Our fleet of 30 ships will take you to your choice of dazzling riverside cities in France, Italy, Spain, Germany and Belgium — to the romantic Rhine Valley, the Rhône and Saône, the Seine, the beautiful blue Danube, the Douro Valley, Venice, and more — where you can explore and enjoy local food, wine, history, art and culture. We have a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of almost 1,000 people, whose conviviality, attentiveness and professionalism ensures that your voyage will be comfortable and pleasurable. Our staff and crews speak English, and many of them speak other major European languages as well. So you’ll be in the heart of European culture and charm, but you’ll always be able to find someone who understands you.

All our vessels are fully inspected on a regular basis, and are consistently renovated and upgraded to keep pace with safety standards as well as the needs of our customers. Our entire fleet is certified compliant with VERITAS global standards, a guarantee of safety and quality.

CroisiEurope’s headquarters is situated at the crossroads of Europe, in Strasbourg, France, near the banks of the Rhine. This historic, forward-thinking city is the perfect home us: we’re grounded in the past, and excited about the future. We’re an independent, family-owned business — so even though we’re the biggest and most experienced, we’re still small and friendly. We understand the personal touch. 

Come aboard! We can’t wait to show you the sights of Europe.

River Cruising: The Difference

Imagine gliding past quaint villages, ancient hillside castles and stone forts; past sun-drenched olive groves and vineyards, snow-capped mountains and thundering gorges; under glittering night-lit bridges in exotic cities.  Imagine eating first-class French cuisine while floating on a sparkling river, watching the gorgeous landscape pass by.

Envision your ship docking in the heart of a beautiful, historic European city:  its treasures of art, music, food, culture, and history await your leisurely exploration. 

Our trips offer you the opportunity to intimately experience the culture of a region or a country, and to visit some of Europe’s most dazzling cities and towns — in France, Spain, Italy, Germany or Belgium — in ease and comfort.

Our ship will be your floating hotel:  small enough to moor at a town or city port, but large enough to provide you every amenity.  The capacity of just 100 to 200 passengers allows a warm and convivial atmosphere on board, as well as the opportunity for quiet privacy and independence. The pace of our river cruises is relaxed and tranquil; the scenery is gorgeous and changes moment to moment.

And river cruising is smooth, so there’s no need to worry about seasickness.  Unpack your bags, and relax and enjoy the trip. 

Come sail with CroisiEurope, and discover why river cruising is the new way to travel. 

French Cuisine, European Flair

The heart and soul of CroisiEurope is European and international.

Other cruise lines may offer good food.  With CroisiEurope, you’ll cruise the rivers of Europe aboard your own French restaurant.

We carefully design and plan our cuisine and menus in the exacting tradition of fine French gastronomy.  Each meal on your cruise will give you a delightful experience of French haute cuisine.  Our chefs have worked alongside such Michelin-starred greats as Paul Bocuse and Marc Haeberlin; CroisiEurope’s head chef, Alain Bohn, was recently nominated as a member of the Maîtres Cuisiniers de France. This esteemed French association, created 50 years ago, includes only 250 chefs worldwide.

A large number of our crew and staff speak many major European languages, so you may find yourself able to chat in Spanish, Italian, or Hungarian as well as French and English.

Eco-Friendliness

European countries have long been in the forefront of eco-friendly practices, and CroisiEurope is proud to have been a pioneer in this field since well before these practices became standard.  Our commitment to the environment goes far beyond legal requirements. 

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What's excluded

    • Drinks from our special wine list or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - cancellation and baggage insurance - transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points - personal expenses.
Requirements
Valid national identity card or passport required. Non-EU nationals are advised to consult their embassy or consulate.,
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Additional Information
THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail Free Wi-Fi onboard Headsets are included for excursions Official welcome from the captain and crew Onboard activities Travel assistance and repatriation insurance All port fees included
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