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Pearls of the Austro-Hungarian Empire

Looking for a holiday with a change of scenery, relaxation, exclusivity and a wealth of cultural visits?

By Léa MLODUCHOWSKI expert of your cruises
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Main features
Boat type: river boat
Number of cabins: 90
Maximum capacity: 180 travelers
Crew members: 34

Cabins

Upper Deck - Double Cabin - Cat A
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins with windows. Premium location cabins.
Upper Deck - Double Cabin - Cat B
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins with windows. Cabins with an "intermediate" location.
Intermediate Deck - Double Cabin - Cat A
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins with windows. Premium location cabins.
Upper Deck - Double Cabin - Cat C
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins with windows. Cabins may be slightly smaller and have a "standard" location.
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NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice for technical reasons (captain's decision).

Itinerary

Vienne Melk
Boarding at 6pm. Introduction to the crew and welcome cocktail. Departure at 8pm and night sailing... more+ to Melk. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Melk Dürnstein
Optional authentic excursion/experience: visit to Melk Abbey. A masterpiece of Gothic architecture,... more+ the abbey dominates the splendid Wachau valley. The ochre color of the grandiose façade is reminiscent of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. The abbey's interior also boasts magnificent Baroque frescoes and a library containing some 100,000 volumes, including some of the most precious manuscripts of the Middle Ages.

Return on board and sail to Dürnstein, which we reach in the early afternoon. Discover this small medieval town, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its architectural heritage. The village is packed with sights, including the elegant baroque bell tower of the Dünstein church, the medieval and Renaissance facades of the town hall and the colorful houses in the main alley. Return to the ship in the late afternoon and continue on to Bratislava. 
Optional services: Visit Melk Abbey, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Dürnstein Bratislava Kalocsa
Early morning arrival in Bratislava. Optional excursions:
- Authentic: visit Bratislava. Situated... more+ at the foot of the Little Carpathians, Bratislava is surrounded by woods and rocks. Its castle, the city's emblem, stands on a hill above the Danube. From its forecourt, you can enjoy a unique view of the city and the river. The medieval old town is not to be outdone, with its maze of winding streets, squares, fountains and cafés. Bratislava is also known for its intense cultural and nightlife scene.
- Experience: hiking in the Little Carpathians, through the Devinska Kobyla nature reserve. This Slovakian nature reserve, just a few kilometers from the capital, takes you to the ruins of Devin Castle, from where you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Danube.

Afternoon sailing to Kalocsa. You'll pass the Gabcíkovo dam, one of the largest on the Danube. You'll sail past the protected landscape park of Dunajské Luhy, a marshland that is a crucial environment for rare bird species, one of the most important nesting areas and an exceptional ornithological territory. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Bratislava, Excursion in the Little Carpathians, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Kalocsa Budapest
Early morning arrival. Optional authentic excursion/experience: the Puszta. In the heart of... more+ Hungary's great plain, now a nature reserve, you'll travel on horse-drawn carts across the wild steppes. You'll be treated to an equestrian show where you can admire the riders and their horses. The tour ends with a tasting of local products.

Afternoon sailing to Budapest, the "Pearl of the Danube", which we'll reach by night. 
Optional services: Puszta excursion, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Budapest Esztergom
Optional excursion included in both packages: Guided tour of Budapest. Budapest reveals its... more+ splendor around the Danube. The architecture designed by men century after century has given rise to Baroque, Neoclassical, and Art Nouveau buildings. Panoramic tour between the hills of Buda and the plains of Pest... Then you will follow the river where you can admire the parliament overlooking the Danube. Return to the boat. Free afternoon or optional excursions not included in the package: - Visit to the Széchenyi Baths. Drive to this vast thermal complex. Nestled in the heart of Budapest, the Széchenyi Baths are a true architectural gem in the neo-baroque style. A brief tour will allow you to discover the baths before you enjoy the indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and steam rooms, or relax in a steamy pool. So don't forget your swimsuits, this is a unique opportunity. Return to the boat. Or - visit the Budapest Market Hall. Walk to the Budapest market halls. With its sparkling Zsolnay tile roof, Budapest's Great Central Market is the largest market hall built in the 19th century. You will discover an incredible display of diverse and varied products, including the famous paprika garlands. A tasting of local Hungarian specialties will round off your visit. Return to the boat on foot.
Optional authentic excursion/experience: folkloric evening in Budapest, where you will discover traditional Gypsy dances and costumes. Overnight sailing to Esztergom. 
Optional services: Folklore evening in Budapest, Guided tour of Budapest, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Esztergom Vienne
Free time to explore Esztergom, the ancient Hungarian capital with its charm intact. Set on a hill,... more+ the city stretches peacefully along the banks of the Danube. The town has many unsuspected treasures, including the elegant Basilica, whose 177-meter-high silhouette overlooks the river, and the historic center of colorful houses.

Afternoon sailing to Vienna. The entire Hungarian section of the Danube is protected as a Natura 2000 site, providing vital habitats for endangered species. Further on, you'll see the Komarom fortress, a perfect example of Central European military architecture. Gala evening. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Vienne
Morning optional excursions:
- Authentic: visit Schoenbrunn Palace and take a panoramic tour of... more+ Vienna. A prestigious court center in the 18th century, the castle's ochre facade is closely linked to the dual Austro-Hungarian monarchy. The splendid edifice is home to eminently refined imperial furnishings, and the spirit of the Habsburgs watches over the dazzling residence. Then take a panoramic tour of the famous boulevard known as "the Ring". You'll see the exceptional monuments built between 1830 and 1890 that give it its unique atmosphere.
- Experience Vienna as the Viennese do. You'll discover one of Vienna's most important concert venues, the famous Konzerthaus. Inaugurated in 1913 by Emperor Franz Joseph, since then tradition and innovation have constantly evolved to become one of the most popular venues for musical ensembles. Then it's off to one of the city's many cafés for a cup of Viennese coffee. You'll have to go back to imperial times to discover its origins. During the harsh winters, carriage drivers would drink a hot cup of coffee topped with whipped cream between each run, to keep them going. The "coachman's coffee" or "Einspänner" was later called Viennese coffee outside Austria.
In the afternoon, optional authentic excursion/experience: visit the Hofburg. Located in the historic heart of Vienna, the Hofburg is an astonishing sight. It exudes the sense of excess and splendor associated with imperial power. Nevertheless, it is a fascinating place for history and architecture enthusiasts. Today, the imperial apartments house the "Sissi" museum, where the seductive empress has become a cult figure adored by all.

In the evening, optional authentic excursion/experience: Viennese music concert (subject to availability). In a legendary Viennese venue, enjoy some of the finest works by Mozart and Strauss, and let yourself be transported to the rhythm of waltzes, polkas, arias... 
Optional services: Visit to the Hofburg, Vienna city tour, more+
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Diner
Vienne
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9am. End of our services.
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Diner

included

The price includes
Mineral water available
Unlimited tea and coffee on board
Welcome cocktail
Onboard entertainment
Assistance from the onboard entertainment team
Assistance / repatriation insurance
Port taxes
Bed linen, towels, shower gel and shampoo
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Drinks on special menus
Beverages taken with meals during excursions or transfers
Routing
Personal expenses
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Additional information
Excursions must be added at least two weeks before the cruise departure date. Any changes made after the reservation has been confirmed will incur a €50 change fee per booking
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request
Activities and excursions upon request more+

Activities

Visit Melk Abbey
Departure by coach in company of your host/hostess towards Melk Abbey. We will meet up with our guides in the inner courtyard to start our visit. The Abbey overlooking the Danube was first built as the Babenberg's fortified castle. It was founded in the... more+ 11th century and the current buildings of the Benedictine abbey date from the Baroque era and were designed by architect Jakob Prandtauer. Melk Abbey now houses a museum in which you'll discover several rooms that have been enhanced thanks to architecture, sound and light as well as the use of various types of media. Computer animations will tell you a story about the construction of the edifices. You will also visit the marble hall, the world famous library and the bedchambers where a number of illustrious visitors have slept. Return on board by coach. PLEASE NOTE Good walking shoes are recommended: from the parking lot to the entrance of the Abbey there are stairs and a 500m cobblestone path. Depending on the cruise the visit can be in the morning or in the afternoon. Please dress appropriately. Depending on navigation schedules passengers could have free time. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. Languages: FR-EN-DE.  
Not included 61 € / people
Guided tour of Bratislava
Bratislava, before becoming the capital of independent Slovakia in 1993 was first of all the capital of Hungary from 1536 to 1784 under the name of Presburg. It then belonged to Czechoslovakia before becoming the capital of the "Slovak Socialist... more+ Republic" as part of Czechoslovakia between 1969 and 1992. Along with your guides, you will begin the visit with a panoramic tour of the city which will take you to Bratislava Castle (outsides), which dates from 1811, after the previous castle burned down, and from where you will enjoy a breathtaking view over the Danube and the city. The main historical monuments are located in the Old Town and the coach will drop you off at its entrance to continue the visit on foot. You will enter through Michael's Gate, which is the only gate still surviving from the Middle-Ages. Then you will head for the central square surrounded by elegant buildings, some in Art Nouveau style, and dominated by the old Bratislava Town Hall. The tour continues with the Primate's Palace (outsides) completed in 1781 for Archbishop Jozef Bathyány. As you stroll through the streets, you may come across some of the amusing statues that are dotted around the capital. After the guided tour, you will have some free time and will return to the boat on foot or by coach depending on sailing times. PLEASE NOTE Good walking shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 38 € / people
Excursion in the Little Carpathians
We'll leave by coach from Devínska Nová Ves for a hike in the Little Carpathians Protected Landscape Area, including the geographically rich Sandberg expanse. From Devin Castle, we'll take in the splendid view of Bratislava. After our... more+ hike, we'll return to the ship. PLEASE NOTE Good walking shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 79 € / people
Puszta excursion
Departure by coach in the company of your host/hostess in the direction of Kiskunsag Park, at the heart of the Puszta. The Puszta, also known as the Great Plain of Hungary, is a large, flat grassland that was regarded as the Wild West of Hungary in the 19th... more+ century with cow-boys watching over colossal cattle herds grazing on pasture. The Puszta has been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1999. Riding aboard a charabanc - a traditional horse-drawn carriage with wooden benches - you'll be amazed by the wonderful landscapes and unusual fauna of the Puszta. In a small part of the Hungarian Steppe, you'll get to observe Racka sheep with their spiral-shaped horns, Mangalica pigs with their curly coats and Hungarian Grey cattle with their long, curved horns, as well as rare species of birds. In the course of your visit, you'll get the chance to attend a traditional equestrian show while tasting* "palinka" (plum eau-de-vie) and some "pogacsa" (small savory buns) as well as mineral water, sheltered from the sun under a thatched roof. The csikós, the mounted horse-herdsmen of Hungary dressed in traditional blue attire, will invite you to take part in their "games of skill and ability”. Return on board by coach. PLEASE NOTE Good shoes, sunglasses, caps and a bottle of water are recommended. *Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 76 € / people
Folklore evening in Budapest
Transfer by coach in the company of your guides to a theater downtown for a traditional Hungarian show. This one-and-a-half-hour show will take you across all the regions of Hungary through its folklore and Gypsy dance and music. After this show, the... more+ traditions and folklore of this beautiful country will no longer hold any secrets! Return on board by coach. PLEASE NOTE Depending on the number of participants the show can take place at another location. Times are approximate.  
Not included 50 € / people
Guided tour of Budapest
In the company of our guides, we will leave for a panoramic tour of Budapest, the Pearl of the Danube. First we will head for the hills of Buda by crossing the Elizabeth Bridge and we will go up to the Castle quarter, from where we'll enjoy a fantastic... more+ panoramic view of the city. We will walk round the castle quarter and on to the Fisherman's Bastion, built in neo-Roman style in 1902 for the simple pleasure of offering a panoramic view over the city and the Danube. Behind the Bastion, we will find Matthias Church which notably was the venue for the coronation of Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife "Sissi". Our coach will then take us down to the plains of Pest. There, we will visit Heroes' Square whose central monument depicting Prince Arpad and the chieftains of seven Magyar tribes was built for the millennium of Hungary. We will pass by the famous Szechenyi thermal baths, the zoo - a true piece of architecture - Vajdahunyad Castle and more. We will walk through the famous Andrassy Avenue and pass by St. Stephen's Basilica whose construction began in 1851 and was only completed in 1905. We will walk along the river and see the famous Parliament building overlooking the Danube with its white silhouette in the Byzantine and neo-Gothic styles. Return on board.  PLEASE NOTE Panoramic tour with stops to take pictures. Entrance tickets for these monuments are not included. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 37 € / people
Visit to the Gellert baths
You'll set out with your guide to visit the famous Gellert Baths and Spa. Now part of the famous Hotel Gellert in Buda, references to the spa's healing waters have been found from as early as the 13th century. The current spa was founded in 1918, and a visit... more+ to the Art Nouveau thermal baths is a beautiful and historical experience. The special attractions are its indoor and outdoor swimming pools, wave bath, sunbathing terrace and thermal spa. After our tour, take some time to relax and enjoy the saunas, the terrace looking at Gellert Hill, or the geothermal pools with some beer, wine, or champagne in hand. This is an exceptional tour in one of the most historical places in the city, but don't take our word for it, come and see for yourself. Afterwards, we'll return to the ship. (Don't forget to bring your swimsuit!) PLEASE NOTE Good walking shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 119 € / people
Visit Budapest's market halls
We'll leave on foot for the Budapest Market Halls. The Great Market Hall is the largest and most spectacular of the five market halls built in the 19th century. You can indulge in all types of goods at the more than 180 stands spread out over three stories.... more+ One of the market's distinctive features is the colorful Zsolnay tiling on the roof. Some residents will spend hours on public transportation to shop at the Központi Vásárcsarnok. You'll find a wide variety of food, including fruits, vegetables, local cold cuts, and garlands of paprika on the ground floor. The second floor houses restaurants where locals and tourists mingle. The recently renovated basement contains exhibits of high-quality Hungarian products for purchase at the market. At the end of the visit, tasting of traditional Hungarian products. After our tour, we'll return to the ship on foot.PLEASE NOTETimes are approximate.The order of the visits can change. 
Not included 84 € / people
Visit to the Hofburg
Departure by coach with your local guide. You will discover the Hofburg, which is also known for having been during 600 years the "Winter Residency" of the Habsburgs. Over the course of their reign, they turned this small 13th century fortress into... more+ a colossal and beautiful palace. The different buildings today mostly house museums and the gardens, dotted with monuments, have become the Volksgarten and the Burggarten. We will climb up the Emperor's Staircase to reach the Sisi Museum which extends over six rooms that have been equipped to solely center on Elisabeth's private life. Here numerous personal items that once belonged to Elisabeth are used to help illustrate the true personality of the frequently misunderstood Empress. The sensitively designed exhibits are inspired by the monarch's poetry and illustrate how the once light-hearted young girl, Sisi, became a restless, unapproachable and melancholic woman. The more than 300 items on display in the museum include parasols, boxes and gloves which once belonged to Elisabeth, along with a reconstruction of the evening dress worn by 16 year old Sisi in 1854 before she left her home in Munich, and a replica of a section of her imperial railway carriage. We'll then move on to Imperial Apartments and access the 19 official and private rooms that once belonged to Franz Joseph and Elisabeth. The Imperial Apartments are a reflection of the monarchic splendor. You will get to see the Emperor's Audience Chamber, his Conference Room, and his bedroom before peering through Elizabeth's apartments with her salons, lavatory and bathroom and her dressing and exercise room where Elizabeth spent most of her time. Return to the boat. PLEASE NOTE Before arriving to the Hofburg, a 5 minute walk is necessary. There are stairs to access the Hofburg. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 76 € / people
Vienna city tour
Meet up with the guides for a guided walking tour of Vienne, during which you will discover this Roman city rich in vestiges. The history of Vienna goes back more than 2000 years. The city is indivisible from the Rhône river and the surrounding hills.... more+ The Allobrogi people are thought to have made it their capital, but it was in the Roman era that the city began to prosper on both banks. You will see the Antique Theatre; built roughly between 40 and 50 AD, it is considered one of the largest in the Roman empire, with its 130m diameter and 13,000 spectators capacity. Restored in 1938, it was returned to its original function and is now a venue for artistic events. The tour will continue with the Temple of Augustus and Livia (exterior only). This temple dedicated to Rome and Augustus stood in a sacred area on the forum and has carried this name since the end of the 18th century. Its construction began about 20-10 BC; it was later transformed at the beginning of the Middle Ages into a church, and was finally restored in the second half of the 19th century thanks to the intervention of Prosper Mérimée. Finally, to complete the tour, you will see the Cathedral of St Maurice (exterior only), which has been listed as a historic monument since 1840. Return to the boat on foot.  PLEASE NOTE The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. Good walking shoes are recommended.  
Not included 22 € / people
Viennese music concert
Departure by coach in the company of our host/hostess towards Vienna's Kursalon where the concert will take place. Famous waltz melodies will take you back to the era of Franz Joseph and Sisi. The first half of the concert will be devoted to Mozart... more+ compositions, and the second half to Strauss. The orchestra consists of eight to thirteen musicians, two singers and two dancers who will all make sure you have a good time. During intermission, a free drink will be served (orange juice or sparkling Austrian wine*). Return on board by coach. PLEASE NOTE Please dress appropriately. Times are approximate. *Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.  
Not included 83 € / people
Guided tour of Vienna and visit to Schönbrunn Palace
You will begin the tour by taking the famous Ring to reach Schoenbrunn Palace. The "Ring" was one of the personal projects of Emperor Franz Joseph. In 1857, he decided to take down the ramparts that enclosed the city center and had this boulevard... more+ built lined with fine buildings. Along the Ring you will admire this architectural showcase of the old Austro-Hungarian monarchy, including: the State Opera; the Hofburg Palace; the Natural History Museum; the City Hall; the Burgtheater and more. When you arrive at Schoenbrunn Palace, you will be guided through the numerous rooms of the Hapsburgs' summer residence, which bear witness to the splendor of the Court at the time of Maria Theresa. You will also have some time to wander through the Palace gardens. You will then return to the coach, which will take you to the city center to enjoy some free time in the area around St Stephen's Cathedral. You will then return to the coach, which will take you back to the boat, via the Ring. PLEASE NOTE Comfortable shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 97 € / people

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