Filovent boat rental agency

Eight days in the heart of an Austrian symphony: from historic Salzburg to the enchanting banks of the Blue Danube

Main features
Boat model: River boat
Type: Yacht / Motoryacht > 24 m
Number of cabins: 78
Maximum capacity: 159 travelers
Crew members: 25

Cabin

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

Strasbourg Salzburg
Meet early in the morning at Strasbourg river station. Departure by coach for Austria. Lunch at... more+ leisure. Arrive late afternoon in Salzburg. Check-in at a 3* NL hotel in the immediate vicinity. Dinner and overnight accommodation. 
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Salzburg
Morning, excursion included: guided tour of Salzburg. The city has been shining for centuries, and... more+ still retains all its charm. Heir to a rich past, Salzburg is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its Renaissance architecture. See the Mirabell Castle and its gardens, the Trinity Church, the Old Town with its market square, the Mozart House...
In the afternoon, excursion included: the "Salzkammergut" lake region: Fuschlsee, Wolfgansee, Bad Ischel. This vast region of lakes and mountains, untouched by pollution, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of outstanding scenic beauty. One of the original features of this magnificent region is the harmonious alternation of gentle hills, wide, serene landscapes and steep mountains suddenly plunging into the lakes.
Return to the hotel at the end of the day. Dinner and overnight stay.
 
Activities: Including: Guided tour of Salzburg, Guided tour of Salzbola - Salzkammergut lake district: Fuschlsee, Wolfgansee, Bad Ischelurg, more+
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Salzburg Budapest
Departure by coach for Budapest. Lunch en route. Arrival in Budapest late afternoon. Boarding and... more+ installation in cabins. Introduction to the crew and welcome cocktail. Dinner on board.
Evening at leisure or optional authentic excursion/experience: a folk evening in Budapest during which you'll discover typical Gypsy dances and costumes.
 
Activities: Optional services: Folklore evening in Budapest, more+
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Budapest Bratislava
Optional excursion common to both packages: guided tour of Budapest. Century after century of... more+ man-made architecture has produced Baroque, Neoclassical and Art Nouveau buildings. Take a panoramic tour of the hills of Buda and the plains of Pest... Then along the river to admire the Parliament building overlooking the Danube. Return to the boat.
Afternoon sailing to Bratislava. You'll pass the Gab¿íkovo dam, one of the largest on the Danube. You'll sail past the Dunajské Luhy protected landscape park, a marshland that is a crucial environment for rare bird species, one of the most important nesting areas and an exceptional ornithological territory stretching right up to the gates of Bratislava. Night sailing.
 
Activities: Optional services: Guided tour of Budapest, more+
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Bratislava Vienne
Early in the morning, you'll arrive in Bratislava. Underneath its provincial air, colorful alleys,... more+ pastel houses and Baroque architecture mingle.
Optional morning excursions:
- Authentic: guided tour of the Slovak capital. Situated at the foot of the Little Carpathians, the city is surrounded by woodland and rocky outcrops. 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, will take you to the ruins of Devin Castle, from where you'll enjoy an admirable view of the Danube.
Afternoon sailing along the Danube Alluvial Meadows National Park, the wildest part of the Danube, a veritable oasis between Bratislava and Vienna. Arrival in Vienna at the end of the day.
Evening at leisure or optional authentic excursion/experience: Viennese music concert (optional and 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...
 
Activities: Optional services: Viennese music concert, Guided tour of Bratislava, more+
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Vienne
Optional authentic excursions / experience :
- Morning visit to Schoenbrunn Palace and panoramic... more+ tour of Vienna (pre-booking required). A prestigious court center in the 18th century, the castle's ochre façade is closely linked to the dual Austro-Hungarian monarchy. The splendid edifice is home to eminently refined imperial furnishings, and the Habsburg spirit 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.
- In the afternoon, visit the Hofburg (pre-booking required). 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.
Sailing to Melk.
 
Activities: Optional services: Visit to the Hofburg, Visit to Schoenbrunn Palace, more+
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Vienne Melk Passau
Early in the morning, drive up the most beautiful part of the Wachau. This landscape, shaped by the... more+ Danube, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Austria's oldest cultural region. The valley stretches for some 30 kilometers and is one of the most beautiful in Europe. Arrive in Melk in the early morning.
In the morning, optional authentic excursion/experience: visit Dürnstein, a 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.
In the afternoon, optional authentic excursion/experience: visit to Melk Abbey (pre-booking required before departure). A masterpiece of Baroque architecture, the abbey dominates the splendid Wachau valley. The ochre color of the grandiose façade is reminiscent of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. Inside, the abbey boasts magnificent Baroque frescoes and a library containing almost 100,000 volumes, including some of the most precious manuscripts of the Middle Ages. Return to Ybbs.
Sailing to Passau. The river meanders through villages with bulbous steeples, picturesque houses and legendary fortresses.
Gala evening.
 
Activities: Optional services: Discovering Dürnstein, Visit Melk Abbey, more+
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Passau Strasbourg
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation and departure by coach for Strasbourg. Lunch at leisure... more+ en route. Arrival in the evening.
End of our services.
 
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The price includes
Bed linen, towels, shower gel and shampoo
Drinks included on board (excluding special cards)
Onboard entertainment
Assistance from the onboard entertainment team
Welcome cocktail
Gala dinner and evening
Assistance / repatriation insurance
Port taxes
Refined French cuisine
WIFI
Activities included in the program
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

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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
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
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
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
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
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
You will begin the tour by taking the famous Ring to reach Schoenbrunn Palace. 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... more+ of Maria Theresa. You will also have some time to wander through the Palace gardens. Return on board by coach. PLEASE NOTE The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. Good walking shoes are recommended.  
Not included 86 € / people
Departure by coach in the company of your hostess for the village of Dürnstein. You will drive through the Austrian Wachau dotted with charming villages and ruins of medieval castles all the way to Dürnstein. This town is well-known for its castle... more+ where legend has it that Richard the Lionheart was held prisoner by Duke Leopold IV after their falling out during the third crusade and later rescued by his faithful confident, Blondel. You will have some free time in the village to taste the Austrian wine or the local specialty, apricot liqueur. You will be able to stroll through the streets of this medieval town and visit the Baroque abbey. PLEASE NOTE Free visit of Dürnstein. Good walking shoes are recommended: the streets are cobbled and steep. Extra fee for the visit of the Abbey. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 38 € / people
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 11th... more+ 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
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