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Cultural epic from Paris to Budapest along the Danube

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

By Alexis DEBUC expert of your cruises
A unique holiday
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Main features
Boat type: river boat
Number of cabins: 78
Maximum capacity: 159 travelers
Crew members: 25

Cabins

Cat A - Upper deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins with high sliding windows. Premium location cabins.
Cat B - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins with high sliding windows. Cabins with "intermediate" location.
Cat B - Upper deck - Persons with disabilities
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins with high sliding windows. Cabins with an "intermediate" location.
Cat A - Main Deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins with high windows. Premium location cabins.
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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

Paris Munich Passau
Flight to Munich, then coach transfer to Passau. Boarding at 4pm. Introduction to the crew and... more+ welcome cocktail. Cruise departure. Dinner on board. Night sailing. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Passau Melk Vienne
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, arriving early afternoon. Free time in 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 Dürnstein church, the medieval and Renaissance facades of the town hall and the colorful houses in the main alley.

Continuation to Vienna.
In the evening, optional authentic excursion/experience: visit Vienna "by night". A veritable open-air museum, you'll discover the capital in all its glory. The illuminated facades reveal all their splendor. The Musikverein takes on a whole new dimension under these lights, the opera house reveals its interior decor thanks to the play of light, and on Schwarzenbergplatz you'll see the gilded bronze statue of Johann Strauss, as well as many other monuments, such as the Hofburg Palace and the Augustinian Church. You'll love this other side of Vienna. 
Optional services: Visit Melk Abbey, Discover Vienna by night, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Vienne Esztergom
Optional authentic excursion/experience: visit to Schönbrunn Palace and panoramic tour of Vienna... more+ (advance booking required before departure). A prestigious center of the court in the 18th century, the palace features an ochre façade closely linked to the Austro-Hungarian dual monarchy. The splendid building houses exquisitely refined imperial furnishings, and the spirit of the Habsburgs watches over this dazzling residence. You will then take a panoramic tour of the famous boulevard known as "the Ring." You will see the exceptional monuments built between 1830 and 1890 that give it its unique atmosphere.
Free afternoon. Gala evening. Night cruise to Esztergom. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Vienna and visit to Schönbrunn Palace, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Esztergom Budapest
Free time to explore Esztergom. Set on a hill, the city stretches peacefully along the banks of the... more+ Danube. The town has many unsuspected treasures, including the elegant basilica, whose 177-metre silhouette dominates the river, and the historic center of colourful houses. Return to the boat at your own pace.

Afternoon sailing to Budapest. In the evening, optional authentic excursion/experience: visit Budapest "by night". The lights brighten up the facades of the monuments, providing a spectacular backdrop. You'll catch a glimpse of the Parliament, where the buttresses, towers and dome are highlighted by skilful lighting, the Chain Bridge with Buda Castle illuminated in the background, the Fishermen's Bastion with its seven towers paying homage to the seven tribes that founded Hungary, and a superb view of illuminated Pest. 
Optional services: Budapest by night, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Budapest
Optional authentic excursion/experience: Guided tour of Budapest. The architecture designed by... more+ humans over the centuries 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 drive along the river where you can admire the parliament overlooking the Danube. Return to the ship.
Free afternoon or optional extra: - 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. - Visit to 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 conclude your visit. Return to the boat on foot.
In the evening, optional authentic excursion/experience: folklore evening in Budapest, where you will discover traditional Gypsy dances and costumes. 
Optional services: Folklore evening in Budapest, Guided tour of Budapest, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Budapest Paris
Buffet breakfast on board and transfer to Budapest airport. Flight to Paris. End of our services.
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Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Mineral water available
Unlimited tea and coffee on board
Welcome cocktail
Onboard entertainment
The gala evening
Assistance from the onboard entertainment team
Airport taxes
Assistance / repatriation insurance
Port taxes
Flight from Paris to Munich
Coach transfer from Munich to Passau
Flight from Budapest to Paris
Transfer from boat to Budapest airport
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
Cancellation/luggage insurance
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
Discover Vienna by night
Discover Vienna by night with a panoramic coach tour. This two-thousand-year-old city is a true open-air museum. Vienna embodies Romanticism through its powerful architecture and numerous monuments. We'll take the famous Ring which encircles historic... more+ Vienna, on the right bank of the Danube. Our coach will go past a multitude of buildings that were erected under the old Austro-Hungarian monarchy: the Opera, the City Hall, the Hofburg and many official buildings. We will stop at Schwarzenbergplatz with a monument in honor of Johann Strauss. Then, a walk around Albertina quarter will allow us to admire Hofburg Palace, the winter residence of the Habsburgs which today houses the Sisi Museum, as well as the Augustinian Church where Franz Joseph and Sisi's wedding was conducted. Return to the boat by coach. PLEASE NOTE Panoramic tour with walking stops : Albertina quarter ~ 40min and Schwarzenbergplatz ~ 20min. Comfortable shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 47 € / 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
Budapest by night
Explore Budapest by night from the comfort of our coach. Your guide will show you the charms of this capital city with its turbulent but incredibly rich past. Despite the vicissitudes of history, Budapest has managed to preserve and bear witness to a... more+ succession of dynasties and civilisations. We'll start off towards the citadel for an impressive view over the city and on Pest. We'll then walk up to the citadel and the Liberty Statue from where we'll get to marvel at the most beautiful view of Budapest and the Danube, as well as catch a glimpse of the Parliament building and the famous Chain Bridge. We'll continue by coach towards the Castle Quarter from where you'll get to admire the Royal Palace, former residence of the Hungarian kings. As we drive alongside the banks of Buda, we'll stop off before the Parliament for an occasion to admire and take pictures of the largest building in the country. We'll continue across Margaret Bridge and enjoy a beautiful view of downtown Budapest. Before we go back on board, our coach will drive along the Danube so you can enjoy once again the wonderful view over Buda, the Castle Quarter and the Fishermen's Bastion. Return on board. PLEASE NOTE Visit by coach with stops to take pictures. This excursion will not occur on August 20th, Hungarian National Day. Good walking shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 34 € / 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

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