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Sumptuous boat trip through historic Danube towns: from Passau to Budapest

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

By Marie Le Saint expert of your cruises
A unique holiday
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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.
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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

Passau Melk
Boarding at 4pm. Introduction to the crew and welcome cocktail. Sailing departure. Dinner and... more+ evening. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Melk Dürnstein Vienne
Optional excursion: visit to Melk Abbey. A masterpiece of Gothic architecture, the abbey dominates... more+ 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 on board and sail through the magnificent Wachau Valley 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 excursion: 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 illuminations, while the opera house reveals its interior decorations through light effects. On Schwarzenbergplatz, you'll see the gilded bronze statue of Johann Strauss, and many other monuments, such as the Hofburg Palace and the Augustinian Church. Enjoy another face of Vienna. 
Activities: Optional services: Visit Melk Abbey, Discover Vienna by night, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Vienne
Optional excursion: Schoenbrunn Palace and panoramic tour of Vienna. A prestigious court center in... more+ 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 OR optional extra excursion: carriage ride in Vienna. A fun and original way to visit Vienna. Let the rhythm of the horses guide you through the city, plunging you into the heart of its history.
The coachman will lead you through the narrow streets of the Austrian capital to admire the magnificent Baroque buildings that adorn certain districts.
Gala evening. Night sail to Esztergom. 
Activities: Optional services: Horse-drawn carriage ride in Vienne, , more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Vienne Esztergom Budapest
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 dominates the river, and the historic center of colorful houses.

Afternoon sailing to Budapest. In the evening, optional excursion: visit Budapest "by night". The lights brighten up the facades of the monuments, providing a spectacular backdrop. You'll see the Parliament, where the buttresses, towers and dome are highlighted by clever lighting; the Chain Bridge, with Buda Castle illuminated in the background; and the Fishermen's Bastion, with its seven towers paying tribute to the seven tribes that founded Hungary. From here, you have a superb view of illuminated Pest. 
Activities: Optional services: Budapest by night, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Budapest
Optional excursion: Guided tour of Budapest. Century after century of man-made architecture has... more+ given rise to Baroque, Neoclassical and Art Nouveau buildings. Panoramic tour between 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 at leisure or optional excursions:
- visit to the Gellert baths. With its Art Nouveau decor, artistic mosaics and sculptures, the Gellert baths are surprisingly beautiful. It's also an opportunity to take a break and enjoy a moment of relaxation. So don't forget your swimsuits, this is a unique opportunity.
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- visit to Budapest's market halls Depart on foot for Budapest's market halls. With its gleaming Zsolnay tile roof, Budapest's Grand Central Market is the largest market hall built in the 19th century. You'll discover an incredible array of products, including the famous paprika garlands. A tasting of sweet local specialties will round off your visit. Return to the ship on foot.
In the evening, optional excursion: folklore evening in Budapest, during which you'll discover typical Gypsy dances and costumes. 
Activities: Optional services: Folklore evening in Budapest, Guided tour of Budapest, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Budapest
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9am. End of our services.
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Possibility to privatize the boat on request
The price includes
Assistance / repatriation insurance
Port taxes
The gala evening
Welcome cocktail
Onboard entertainment
Assistance from the onboard entertainment team
Mineral water available
Unlimited tea and coffee on board
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
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

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'll be transferred to the center of the city to enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through the old town and the famous Ring Road. A trip with a Fiaker is a great (and romantic) way of seeing the city in comfort because of the narrow streets and... more+ cobblestones. PLEASE NOTE Times are approximate. The order of the visits can change. In case of high temperatures and for the well-being of the horses, the excursion can be cancelled without notice.  
Not included 186 € / people
Not included 97 € / 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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