Trans-European cruise from Strasbourg to Budapest (port-to-port cruise)





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Overview
Highlights
- CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS This cruise, spanning three rivers and five countries, connects the most beautiful cultural sites of Central Europe, from picturesque medieval towns to great imperial and royal capitals
- Discover(1): Frankfurt, a city of tradition and modernity
- Nuremberg and Regensburg, towns with character, full of narrow alleys and colorful houses
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a medieval city with a fairy-tale atmosphere
- Vienna and Budapest, Danube capitals
- Osijek and its imposing St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral
- Belgrade, the enchanting "white city" with unique architecture
- The Golubac Fortress, one of Serbia's most important monuments
- The Gödöllő Palace, summer residence of Empress Sissi
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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 - 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.
Itinerary

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.
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...
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.
We'll cruise towards Karlstadt. In the afternoon, join us on an optional 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 Kitzingen. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
Early this morning we'll start cruising along the Main to reach Schweinfurt. Join us on an optional 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 picturesq...
Early this morning we'll start cruising along the Main to reach Schweinfurt. Join us on an optional 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 picturesq...
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 optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Visit of Nuremberg We'll enjoy a pa...
This morning will be spent cruising to Kelheim. Join us on an optional 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 cent...
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.
The morning will be spent cruising to reach Melk early in the morning, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Visit of the abbey of Melk (only on pre-booking before departure), perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube. It is the symbol of Austria...
Join us for the optional excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Visit to the palace of Schöbrunn with its magnificent park. (only on pre-booking before departure)DISCOVERY: The high art of Viennese living: music and Viennese cafes. Tour of the Konzerthaus concert hall(2).Enjoy a free afternoon to tour this magnificent city on your ownTonight is our dinner and gala evening on board.
Join us for the optional excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Visit to the palace of Schöbrunn with its magnificent park. (only on pre-booking before departure)DISCOVERY: The high art of Viennese living: music and Viennese cafes. Tour of the Konzerthaus concert hall(2).Enjoy a free afternoon to tour this magnificent city on your own. Tonight is our dinner and gala evening on board.
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...
Enjoy a day on your own, or join us on an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursions : 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 (no...
Free day and lunch in Budapest. Generation after generation, people have shaped this architectural gem. Immerse yourself in its atmosphere and explore the Hungarian capital at your own pace. Return aboard for dinner. Crew introduction and welcome cocktail. Departure towards Mohács. Dinner and evening entertainment. Night sailing towards Mohács.
Free day and lunch in Budapest.Night sailing towards Mohács.
The morning will be spent cruising. We'll then set out on an optional excursion to Osijek. Our ship will start sailing to Belgrade. After dinner, enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
The morning will be spent cruising. We'll then set out on an optional excursion to Osijek. Our ship will start sailing to Belgrade. After dinner, enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
Join us on an optional excursion to Belgrade, cradle of the Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman and Slavic cultures. Take advantage of some free time this afternoon to visit the city. Optional coach transfer (book and pay on board) to and from the town centre. Enjoy dinner and an evening of traditional Serbian entertainment on board. Our ship will start sailing to Golubac.
Join us on an optional excursion to Belgrade, cradle of the Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman and Slavic cultures. Take advantage of some free time this afternoon to visit the city. Optional coach transfer (book and pay on board) to and from the town centre. Enjoy dinner and an evening of traditional Serbian entertainment on board. Our ship will start sailing to Golubac.
Our ship will start sailing through the Iron Gates. Join us on an optional excursion to the Medieval Golubac Fortress. Our ship will start sailing to Novi Sad throughout the night.
Our ship will start sailing through the Iron Gates. Join us on an optional excursion to the Medieval Golubac Fortress. Our ship will start sailing to Novi Sad throughout the night.
We'll set out on an optional visit of Novi Sad, the capital city of the autonomous region of Vojvodina.We'll then head to Ilok on an optional excursion to visit the medieval city and taste some local products. After dinner, enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment. Our ship will start sailing to Mohacs throughout the night.
We'll set out on an optional visit of Novi Sad, the capital city of the autonomous region of Vojvodina.We'll then head to Ilok on an optional excursion to visit the medieval city and taste some local products. After dinner, enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment. Our ship will start sailing to Mohacs throughout the night.
Join us on an optional excursion to Pécs, a 2000-year-old jewel of a city. The afternoon will be spent cruising. We'll head out on an optional excursion to the Puszta. Our ship will then start sailing to Budapest. Tonight's our gala dinner and evening.
Join us on an optional excursion to Pécs, a 2000-year-old jewel of a city. The afternoon will be spent cruising. We'll head out on an optional excursion to the Puszta. Our ship will then start sailing to Budapest. Tonight's our gala dinner and evening.
The morning is free to do as you please.The afternoon will be free or dedicated to an optional excursion to Gödöllö Palace, summer residence of Sissi Empress. Tonight, join us on a tour of Budapest "by night".
The morning is free to do as you please.The afternoon will be free or dedicated to an optional excursion to Gödöllö Palace, summer residence of Sissi Empress. Tonight, join us on a tour of Budapest "by night".
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
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