Scenic Bratislava
The Hungarian Parliament Building, Budapest
The Danube River
A French Balcony Cabin
The Library
The Lobby
The Lounge
The Speciality Restaurant
The Dutch Café
City Explorer: Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna 2027 aboard Spirit of the Lorelei with Budapest City Stay
The Danube
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£2,024 per person
Save up to 25%
8 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £56 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.
Uncover the attractions of Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna
Enjoy a three-night stay at a locally rated 4-star hotel in Budapest before embarking on a five night, all-inclusive river cruise in 2027 along the Danube. During your hotel stay you can visit the Hungarian Parliament Building, one of the city’s most important landmarks, as well as exploring independently using public transport and on foot. Perhaps visit the City Park, Vajdahunyad Castle or the Budapest State Opera – a Saga Tour Manager will be on hand to help you make the most of your visit.
Once on board Spirit of the Lorelei, a tour of Budapest with reveal more of the city’s attractions and you may like to take a walk along the cobbled streets of Buda, passing medieval architecture, to UNESCO-listed Buda Castle. Next, set off early and spend a morning cruising the Danube, enjoying the picturesque scenery of the Danube Bend. Spend the afternoon in Estzergom, home to Hungary’s largest basilica. Sail overnight to Bratislava for another full day in a historic capital city. Join a local guide and see more of the city by Land Train, before disembarking in the grounds of Bratislava Castle and the Old Town to explore further on foot. Then, sail overnight into Austria and on towards Vienna, where you can discover some of the highlights, including the Ringstrasse and architecture of the Opera House, during a tour.
Included excursion in every port
Itinerary
Mamaison Andrassy Hotel
Travel to Budapest and stay three nights at the locally rated 4-star Mamaison Andrassy Hotel near the city centre. Dinner is included tonight and the rest of your stay is on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
Please note: holidays departing on October 13, 2027 stay at the Mercure Budapest Korona Hotel.
This morning, visit the UNESCO-listed Hungarian Parliament Building on an included excursion. A return transfer service is available after your visit, or you can choose to remain on the banks of the Danube and explore further at leisure, making your own way back to your hotel later in the day.
Included excursion
Explore the Hungarian Parliament Building, one of the most important landmarks in Budapest. Set on the banks of the Danube River, its Neo-Gothic towers, golden interior and vast halls make it an architectural masterpiece. Quietvox headsets will be available during the tour.
Enjoy a day at leisure to discover more of this cultural city. Perhaps head to the Hungarian State Opera House, an elaborate Neo-Renaissance building, whose interior is equally as impressive as its exterior. Its rich decor displays elements of Baroque. The building features statues of composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and Verdi, while inside Italian marble covers the Foyer, the red-carpeted Grand Staircase is overlooked by four huge marble statues, the Auditorium features gilded boxes and the monumental circular ceiling is decorated with a fresco by Károly Lotz.
Optional excursion
Enjoy Hungarian cuisine, accompanied by local wine and traditional live music and dancing at the atmospheric Szeged Restaurant.
Spirit of the Lorelei
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and spend the morning and lunchtime at leisure in the city, before boarding Spirit of the Lorelei later this afternoon. Your all-inclusive cruise begins with dinner tonight.
Budapest is a city made up of two parts: Buda and Pest, built on opposite banks of the Danube. The cities have been officially united since 1873, but they are still very different in character. Buda is the older and more graceful, with its cobbled streets, medieval architecture and UNESCO-listed Buda Castle, while Pest is the administrative and commercial centre, with wide avenues and 19th-century public buildings.
Included excursion
Enjoy an included coach tour of the city with the opportunity to alight at Heroes Square and the St Stephen’s Basilica to explore briefly on foot.
Depart Budapest, 0600.
Scenic Cruise, Danube Bend.
Arrive Esztergom, 1300. Depart 1800.
Cruise along the scenic Danube Bend to Esztergom. This small town is home to Hungary’s largest basilica, the dome of which can be seen for miles. The first Hungarian king, St Stephen, was born and crowned in Esztergom. Sail overnight.
Included excursion
Board the land train for a short journey from the pier to the Esztergom Basilica with a local guide. Esztergom was the capital of Hungary from the tenth until the mid-13th century when King Béla IV of Hungary moved the Royal seat to Buda. Its cathedral, Esztergom Basilica, is the second largest church and tallest building in Hungary. Expect to walk up to one mile during this included excursion.
Arrive 0900. Depart 2200.
The old town of Slovakia’s capital is easily explored on foot. The ancient cobbled streets lead to Bratislava Castle, which offers a bird’s-eye view of the city. The Gothic-style Cathedral is where eleven Kings of Hungary were crowned while Turks occupied their own capital. Sail overnight.
Included excursion
Join a local guide to see Bratislava by Land Train, disembarking to explore the grounds of Bratislava Castle and the Old Town on foot.
Optional excursion
Experience local culture on a visit to the home of a local.
Vienna is the capital of Austria: home to the waltz, coffee houses, the Prater wheel and one of the world’s finest opera houses. It is the city where Marie Antoinette grew up and where Mozart died, and for 600 years was the centre of the Hapsburg Empire. Following an included tour you may choose to stay in Vienna and explore further independently. Perhaps head to the Museum Quarter, home to over 50 cultural institutions, such as the Leopold Museum. A complimentary return transfer service will be provided later in the afternoon.
Included excursion
Explore the city of Vienna on either a panoramic coach tour or a combined coach and walking tour to see some of the highlights, including the Ringstrasse and Opera House.
Optional excursions
Visit Schönbrunn Palace on an optional excursion and perhaps enjoy an optional evening concert in Vienna.
Disembark Spirit of the Lorelei after breakfast and begin the return journey.
Including...
Nationwide shared chauffeur service
1 night Half Board and 2 nights Bed and Breakfast in a hotel
5 nights All inclusive† on board the ship
Saga Tour Manager at the hotel
Cruise Director
Plus…
- Drinks reception and Gala dinner
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
- All gratuities on board
- Return flights and transfers
Included excursion in every port
Find out more about when excursions are available to book.
†The included drinks are available on board from 9am to midnight and include non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Excludes branded spirits. This begins at 4pm on day 1 of your river cruise to the day before your cruise ends.
from
£2,024 per person
Save up to 25%
8 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £56 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.
Mamaison Andrassy Hotel
Find out more about your hotel.
Please note: holidays departing on October 13, 2027 stay at the Mercure Budapest Korona Hotel.
Mamaison Andrassy Hotel
Stay at the locally rated 4-star Mamaison Andrassy Hotel has a central location in Budapest on Andrassy Boulevard, which leads to Heroes’ Square. Medieval Vajdahunyad Castle and the grand, Neo-Baroque style Szechenyi Thermal Baths are less than a mile away. While the Hungarian State Opera House, St Stephen’s Basilica and Hungarian Parliament Building are less than two miles away.
Accommodation
The boutique-style hotel features modern amenities in a Bauhaus-style building. There are 68 rooms of which the deluxe bedrooms are equipped for double or twin occupancy and include a private bathroom with a bath and an overhead shower, while the smaller classic bedrooms are equipped for double or single occupancy and include a private bathroom with a shower only. All rooms include complimentary Wi-Fi, flat screen television, minibar, tea and coffee-making facilities, air conditioning and a fridge. Bedroom views will be of Andrassy Avenue, a courtyard or side street.
Facilities
There is one restaurant, the Andrassy Garden Restaurant, which serves buffet breakfasts. An á la carte menu with modern Hungarian bistro dishes is available at dinner for an extra charge. There is a 24-hour reception, room service and a concierge. The hotel’s bar and restaurant is the ideal place to enjoy a relaxing drink after a day of exploring Budapest.
from
£2,024 per person
Save up to 25%
8 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £56 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.