Trans-European Cruise from Strasbourg to Budapest

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River Cruise
From Strasbourg to Budapest, enjoy a unique cruise crossing three rivers and four countries. From the Rhine to the Danube via the Main, you will be dazzled by the beauty of landscapes but also by the sweetness of these rivers that form a link between people, cultures and traditions. France, Germany, Austria and Hungary will unveil their history and rich herit...
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Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS A unique cruise combining history, tradition and culture, a passionate encounter EXCURSIONS INCLUDED: Frankfurt and its impressive Main Tower Melk Abbey, a true wonder of Baroque architecture Vienna and the heritage of the House of Habsburg Budapest, 2000 years of history

What's this trip about?

    From Strasbourg to Budapest, enjoy a unique cruise crossing three rivers and four countries. From the Rhine to the Danube via the Main, you will be dazzled by the beauty of landscapes but also by the sweetness of these rivers that form a link between people, cultures and traditions. France, Germany, Austria and Hungary will unveil their history and rich heritage for an unforgettable trans-European getaway.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityStrasbourg
End CityBudapest

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly
  • 50 Plus
  • Small Ship Cruise
  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

Destinations

Attractions

  • Bamberg
  • Budapest
  • Passau
  • Strasbourg

Activities

  • River Cruise

Trip includes

    • Your cruise with all meals from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day - onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - double-occupancy cabin with shower in private bathroom - the classic excursions mentioned in the program - onboard entertainment - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - the gala dinner and evening - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 STRASBOURG

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. We'll cruise to Mainz.

Day 2 MAINZ - FRANKFURT

We'll arrive in Mainz early morning. This city, the birthplace of Gutenberg, which lies at the confluence of the Rhine and the Main is a perfect blend of past and present with its thousand year old cathedral. We'll tour the city with your escort before we sail on arou...

Day 2 MAINZ - FRANKFURT

We'll arrive in Mainz early morning. This city, the birthplace of Gutenberg, which lies at the confluence of the Rhine and the Main is a perfect blend of past and present with its thousand year old cathedral. We'll tour the city with your escort before we sail on arou...

Day 3 MILTENBERG - WERTHEIM

We'll stop off in Miltenberg early this morning. Join us to discover this peaceful town with its market place lined with half-timbered houses, its fine main street, hotel Reisen and old Town Hall. We'll have lunch on board before continuing on to Wertheim. Enjoy some free time to discover the town on your own before returning to the ship for dinner.

Day 3 MILTENBERG - WERTHEIM

We'll stop off in Miltenberg early this morning. Join us to discover this peaceful town with its market place lined with half-timbered houses, its fine main street, hotel Reisen and old Town Hall. We'll have lunch on board before continuing on to Wertheim. Enjoy some free time to discover the town on your own before returning to the ship for dinner.

Day 4 WERTHEIM - WURZBURG

We'll cruise towards Karlstadt. In the afternoon, join us on an CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Visit Wurzburg on the right bank of the Main, which is famous for its baroque palace, former residence of the prince-bishops. In the meantime, the ship cruises on to Wurzburg where we will join it late afternoon. We'll then cruise to Schweinfurt. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertaining.

Day 4 WERTHEIM - WURZBURG

We'll cruise towards Karlstadt. In the afternoon, join us on an CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Visit Wurzburg on the right bank of the Main, which is famous for its baroque palace, former residence of the prince-bishops. In the meantime, the ship cruises on to Wurzburg where we will join it late afternoon. We'll then cruise to Schweinfurt. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertaining.

Day 5 SCHWEINFURT - Rothenburg - BAMBERG

Early this morning we'll start cruising along the Main to reach Schweinfurt. Join us on an CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Guided tour to Rothenburg, a magnificent walled town set up high on the hills over the river, with its narrow streets lined with picturesque half-t...

Day 5 SCHWEINFURT - Rothenburg - BAMBERG

Early this morning we'll start cruising along the Main to reach Schweinfurt. Join us on an CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Guided tour to Rothenburg, a magnificent walled town set up high on the hills over the river, with its narrow streets lined with picturesque half-t...

Day 6 BAMBERG - NURNBERG - MUHLHAUSEN

This morning will be spent cruising on the Rhine-Main-Danube canal, which was opened on 25th September 1992. We'll have lunch on board before arriving in Nurnberg early afternoon. Join us on an CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Visit of Nuremberg We'll enjoy a panoramic v...

Day 6 BAMBERG - NURNBERG - MUHLHAUSEN

This morning will be spent cruising on the Rhine-Main-Danube canal, which was opened on 25th September 1992. We'll have lunch on board before arriving in Nurnberg early afternoon. Join us on an CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Visit of Nuremberg We'll enjoy a panoramic v...

Day 7 REGENSBURG

This morning will be spent cruising to Kelheim. Join us on an CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Visit of Regensburg, which is the fourth biggest town in Bavaria and also a major industrial hub - with major firms such as BMW, Siemens and Triumph. The historic centre of the...

Day 7 REGENSBURG

This morning will be spent cruising to Kelheim. Join us on an CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Visit of Regensburg, which is the fourth biggest town in Bavaria and also a major industrial hub - with major firms such as BMW, Siemens and Triumph. The historic centre of the...

Day 8 PASSAU

This morning will be spent cruising towards Passau. Enjoy some free time to visit the town on your own. Its baroque buildings and narrow romantic streets are unforgettable. Return to ship and sail on through the attractive region of Engelhartszell. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.

Day 9 MELK - DURNSTEIN - VIENNA

The morning will be spent cruising to reach Melk early in the morning, join us on an CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Visit of the abbey of Melk, perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube. It is the symbol of Austrian baroque at its finest. We'll return to the sh...

Day 9 MELK - DURNSTEIN - VIENNA

The morning will be spent cruising to reach Melk early in the morning, join us on an CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Visit of the abbey of Melk, perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube. It is the symbol of Austrian baroque at its finest. We'll return to the sh...

Day 10 VIENNA

Join us for the excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Visit to the palace of Schöbrunn with its magnificent park.DISCOVERY: The high art of Viennese living: music and Viennese cafes. Tour of the Konzerthaus concert hall (1).Enjoy a free afternoon to tour this magnificent city ...

Day 10 VIENNA

Join us for the excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Visit to the palace of Schöbrunn with its magnificent park.DISCOVERY: The high art of Viennese living: music and Viennese cafes. Tour of the Konzerthaus concert hall (1).Enjoy a free afternoon to tour this magnificent city ...

Day 11 ESZTERGOM - BUDAPEST

Enjoy some free time to visit Esztergom on your own, the former capital of Hungary, under the reign of the Arpad kings. Today, it is still a prominent town and the seat of the Hungarian archbishops. Esztergom is decidedly full of treasures with its neo-classical basil...

Day 11 ESZTERGOM - BUDAPEST

Enjoy some free time to visit Esztergom on your own, the former capital of Hungary, under the reign of the Arpad kings. Today, it is still a prominent town and the seat of the Hungarian archbishops. Esztergom is decidedly full of treasures with its neo-classical basil...

Day 12 BUDAPEST

Enjoy a day on your own, or join us on an CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Guided tour of Budapest.This afternoon, enjoy some free time or join us on optional excursions: Discover Gellert baths and spa (not included in the packages) or Budapest Market Halls (not included...

Day 12 BUDAPEST

Enjoy a day on your own, or join us on an CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Guided tour of Budapest.This afternoon, enjoy some free time or join us on optional excursions: Discover Gellert baths and spa (not included in the packages) or Budapest Market Halls (not included...

Day 13 BUDAPEST

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

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Last Updated: 3/14/2025
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What's excluded

    • Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - cancellation and baggage insurance - personal expenses.

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