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On the waves of the beautiful blue Danube: from romantic Prague to the imperial splendor of Vienna and Budapest

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 Prague
Departure by coach to Prague (timetable not yet defined). Lunch at leisure. Arrival in Prague late... more+ afternoon. Welcome and accommodation in a 4* NL hotel in or near Prague. Dinner on your own. Evening at leisure. 
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Prague
Morning: Included Excursion – Visit to Hradcany, the Castle District of Prague

A symbol of the... more+ Czech people's glorious past, the Royal Castle of Prague lies at the heart of the country’s political life, as it is the official residence of the President of the Czech Republic. Perched on a hill overlooking Prague's Old Town and Malá Strana, this monumental complex rises from a crown of gardens and rooftops and stretches out in a long horizontal façade, from which the spires of St. Vitus Cathedral and the cloister of St. George emerge.

You’ll admire magnificent churches (St. Vitus Cathedral, Strahov Monastery), splendid palaces (Cernín Palace, Belvedere), and prominent museums (the Castle Picture Gallery). The visit also includes a stroll through historic streets (Nový Svet, Golden Lane) and vast gardens (the Southern Gardens and the Royal Gardens).

Afternoon: Included Excursion – Visit to the Malá Strana District and the Old Town, including Charles Bridge

Located at the foot of the Hradcany hill, Malá Strana is a charming maze of small streets, palaces, and squares. It's a lively and historically rich neighborhood. The red rooftops of Malá Strana are overlooked by the dome of St. Nicholas Church.

You will then cross the famous Charles Bridge, one of Prague’s most iconic monuments. Spanning 520 meters, the bridge is lined with Baroque statues, including those of Czech Saint John of Nepomuk, a Pietà, Saint Wenceslas (the patron saint of the Czech nation), and a crucifix.

The tour continues into Prague's Old Town, Staré Mesto, a key place in Bohemian history. Nestled in a bend of the Vltava River, the Old Town is a labyrinth of cobbled streets, including the Jewish Quarter. The historical heart of the city, it features noble houses, churches, and palaces. Notable sights include the Baroque masterpiece St. Nicholas Church, the astronomical clock on the town hall, and the twin spires of the Gothic Church of Our Lady before Týn.

Return to the hotel for dinner.
Evening at leisure.
 
Activities: Including: Visit Hradcany, Prague's castle district, Visit Prague's Mala Strana district, more+
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Prague Passau
Departure by coach to Passau. Free lunch en route. Boarding at 4pm. Introduction to the crew and... more+ welcome cocktail. Sailing to Melk. Dinner and evening. 
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Passau Melk Dürnstein Vienne
Optional authentic excursion / experience: Visit to Melk Abbey (only by advance reservation before... more+ departure).
A masterpiece of Baroque architecture, the abbey dominates the splendid Wachau Valley. The ochre color of its grand façade recalls the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. Inside, the abbey is equally impressive, with magnificent Baroque frescoes and a library containing nearly 100,000 volumes, some of which are among the most precious medieval manuscripts.
Return on board and cruise towards 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 full of charming sights, including the elegant Baroque bell tower of Dürnstein Church, medieval and Renaissance façades of the town hall, and the colorful houses lining the main street.
Cruise continues to Vienna.
In the evening, optional authentic excursion / experience: Vienna by night.
A true open-air museum, the capital reveals all its splendor by night. Illuminated façades showcase their beauty. The Musikverein takes on a new dimension under the lights, and the opera house reveals its interior decor with clever lighting effects.
At Schwarzenbergplatz, you’ll see the gilded bronze statue of Johann Strauss, as well as many other monuments such as the Hofburg Palace and the Church of the Augustinians. You’ll enjoy discovering this other side of Vienna.
 
Activities: Optional services: Visit Melk Abbey, Discover Vienna by night, more+
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Vienne
Optional authentic excursion/experience: visit Schoenbrunn Palace and take a panoramic tour of... more+ Vienna (pre-booking required prior to departure). A prestigious court center in the 18th century, Schoenbrunn Palace'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.
Afternoon at leisure. Gala evening. Night sail to Esztergom.
 
Activities: Optional services: Visit to Schoenbrunn Palace, more+
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Vienne Esztergom Budapest
Free discovery of Esztergom, the former Hungarian capital with its preserved charm. Perched on a... more+ hill, the town stretches peacefully along the Danube. It holds hidden treasures, such as the elegant basilica towering 177 meters above the river, and the historic center with its colorful houses.
Afternoon sailing to Budapest.
In the evening, optional authentic excursion / experience: Budapest by night. The city’s monuments come alive under the lights, offering a spectacular scene. You’ll see highlights like the Parliament with its buttresses, towers, and dome beautifully lit, the Chain Bridge with Buda Castle in the background, and Fisherman’s Bastion with its seven towers symbolizing the tribes that founded Hungary. From there, enjoy stunning views of illuminated Pest.
 
Activities: Optional services: Budapest by night, more+
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Budapest
Optional authentic excursion / experience: Guided tour of Budapest.
Architecture crafted over... more+ centuries has given rise to Baroque, Neoclassical, and Art Nouveau buildings. Enjoy a panoramic tour between the hills of Buda and the plains of Pest… Then follow the riverbank to admire the Parliament building towering above the Danube. Return to the ship.
Afternoon at leisure or optional activities (not included in the package):
Visit to the Gellért Baths. In a stunning Art Nouveau setting adorned with mosaics and sculptures, the Gellért Baths are surprisingly beautiful. It’s the perfect opportunity to relax and unwind. Don’t forget your swimsuit — it’s a unique experience.
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Visit to the Great Market Hall. On foot, head to Budapest’s Central Market Hall. With its gleaming Zsolnay tile roof, it is the largest covered market built in the 19th century. Discover an amazing display of goods, including the famous paprika garlands. A tasting of Hungarian local specialties will conclude your visit. Walk back to the ship.
In the evening, optional authentic excursion / experience: Folk evening in Budapest where you’ll discover traditional gypsy dances and costumes.
 
Activities: Optional services: Folklore evening in Budapest, Guided tour of Budapest, more+
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Budapest Strasbourg
Flight to Strasbourg (routing from Budapest to Strasbourg with stopover). End of our services.
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Lunch
Diner
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
Coach transfer Strasbourg / Prague
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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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
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
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
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
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
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... more+ a visit 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
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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