Cruise across Europe from Budapest to Amsterdam
Overview
Highlights
- CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS A combination of flavors, art and traditions
- The Romantic Rhine Valley and the Lorelei Rock
- From picturesque medieval towns to the imposing imperial and royal capitals
- EXCURSIONS INCLUDED: Unique and romantic Budapest
- Authentic Vienna
- The charming medieval towns of Rothenburg, Nuremberg and Regensburg
- Frankfurt, combining tradition and modernity
- Heidelberg, charming Rüdesheim and Cologne
- Volendam and Zaanse Schans
- Amsterdam and its peculiar architecture
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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 - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - excursions included in the package selected - 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. Tonight, join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: traditional folk evening in Budapest.
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. Tonight, join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: traditional folk evening in Budapest.
Join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Guided tour of Budapest.We'll return on board in Esztergom. In the afternoon, enjoy some time on your own exploring the former capital of Hungary. The city is full of treasures such as the Neo-classical basilica and former Royal palace. We'll return on board and depart for Vienna. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
Join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Guided tour of Budapest.We'll return on board in Esztergom. In the afternoon, enjoy some time on your own exploring the former capital of Hungary. The city is full of treasures such as the Neo-classical basilica and former Royal palace. We'll return on board and depart for Vienna. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
We'll arrive in Vienna. This afternoon, enjoy time on your own or join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: The Hofburg Palace. Enjoy a free evening or join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Tour of Vienna by night.
We'll arrive in Vienna. This afternoon, enjoy time on your own or join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: The Hofburg Palace, the Hapsburg's winter residence and its Sisi Museum. Enjoy a free evening or join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Tour of Vienna by night.
Join us for the excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Guided tour of the Schönbrunn Palace and part of the city. Vienna, the cradle of music, is streaming with activity around the cathedral, the opera, and Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Emperor of Austr...
Join us for the excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Guided tour of the Schönbrunn Palace and part of the city. Vienna, the cradle of music, is streaming with activity around the cathedral, the opera, and Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Emperor of Austr...
We'll cruise along the most beautiful section of the Wachau Valley all the way to Melk. Join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Visit Dürnstein, the fortified village where Richard the Lionheart was once held prisoner. We'll return to the ship. In the afternoon,...
We'll cruise along the most beautiful section of the Wachau Valley all the way to Melk. Join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Visit Dürnstein, the fortified village where Richard the Lionheart was once held prisoner. We'll return to the ship. In the afternoon,...
In the morning, explore Passau in the company of our hostess, strolling the narrow romantic streets and admiring is Baroque-style buildings. We'll cruise to Regensburg through the night.
Join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Tour of Regensburg. The fourth biggest 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. Our ship will continue on to Kelheim, where we'll find it at the end of the morning. Then, we'll cruise the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal to Nuremberg.
Join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Tour of Regensburg. The fourth biggest 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. Our ship will continue on to Kelheim, where we'll find it at the end of the morning. Then, we'll cruise the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal to Nuremberg.
We'll arrive in Nuremberg. Join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Tour of Nuremberg and tasting of the famous gingerbread. 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 our tour of the city, the ship will sail to Erlangen. We'll cruise to Bamberg.
We'll arrive in Nuremberg. Join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Tour of Nuremberg and tasting of the famous gingerbread. 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 our tour of the city, the ship will sail to Erlangen. We'll cruise to Bamberg.
We'll spend the morning cruising to Schweinfurt. Join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Visit 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 o...
We'll spend the morning cruising to Schweinfurt. Join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Visit 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 o...
Join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Tour of Würzburg, nestled in a beautiful, hilly location on the river and possessing a wealth of history. We'll also visit the Residenz, former former residence of the prince-bishops. Our ship will continue on to Karlstadt, where we'll board it again at the end of the morning. We'll spend the afternoon cruising to Wertheim.
Join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Tour of Würzburg, nestled in a beautiful, hilly location on the river and possessing a wealth of history. We'll also visit the Residenz, former residence of the prince-bishops. Our ship will continue on to Karlstadt, where we'll board it again at the end of the morning. We'll spend the afternoon cruising to Wertheim.
We'll leave to explore Miltenberg in the company of our hostess and discover this charming, very typical German village. Its marketplace surrounded by half-timbered houses, its Grande Rue and former Town Hall make Miltenberg a unique town and the "pearl of the Main". We'll cruise to Frankfurt.
Join us for the excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Tour of Frankfurt, the largest financial center in continental Europe.DISCOVERY: Discover "Mainhattan" and ascend the Main tower.We'll cruise to Mainz. The city lies at the confluence of the Rhine and the Main is a perfect...
Join us for the excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Tour of Frankfurt, the largest financial center in continental Europe.DISCOVERY: Discover "Mainhattan" and ascend the Main tower.We'll cruise to Mainz. The city lies at the confluence of the Rhine and the Main is a perfect...
We'll spend the morning cruising to Strasbourg. After lunch on board, we'll reach Strasbourg and enjoy a free afternoon in the city to do as you please. We'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. We'll spend the night cruising towards Mannheim.
Join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Heidelberg.Cruise towards Rüdesheim.The afternoon, join us for the optional excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Guided tour of Rüdesheim by touristic train, tasting of the famous wines of the region and guided visit of the Museum ...
Join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Heidelberg.Cruise towards Rüdesheim.The afternoon, join us for the optional excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Guided tour of Rüdesheim by touristic train, tasting of the famous wines of the region and guided visit of the Museum...
We'll cruise along the most beautiful section of the romantic Rhine, passing the legendary Lorelei Rock, where lush vineyards and castles stretch as far as the eye can see along both banks. We'll cruise to Cologne, and take advantage of a stopover to discover the city with our hostess. We'll then return to the ship and begin to cruise towards Amsterdam. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.
The day will be spent cruising.
Join us for the excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Guided tour of Amsterdam.DISCOVERY: Amsterdam by bike.This afternoon, join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Visit Volendam and Zaanse Schans. The evening is free to do as you please.
Join us for the excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Guided tour of Amsterdam.DISCOVERY: Amsterdam by bike.This afternoon, join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Visit Volendam and Zaanse Schans. The evening is free to do as you please.
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
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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 lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points - personal expenses.
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- 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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