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Budapest and its castle- Bratislava's main square
Scenic Gems of the Danube: Vienna to Budapest
The Danube
£1,863 per person
7 nights Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £29 if not required
save up to 25%
save up to £300 per person on Apr 30, 2024
How our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each grade at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected grades. 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 and grade. 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.-
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The capital cities of the Danube await…
Contrast the capital cities of Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest as you journey along the scenic Danube.
Enjoy an included tour of Vienna, the city of music, before sailing to Melk where you can venture into the Benedictine Abbey on an optional excursion. From here, savour the historic town of Krems, gateway to the scenic Wachau Valley, and enjoy an included excursion to Göttweig Abbey.
Pause in Bratislava, to see the Gothic-style cathedral and 20th-century architecture of the former industrial area, then cruise on to Esztergom and Budapest. Built on the banks of the Danube this graceful city offers plenty to explore, such as the Hungarian State Opera House, Heroes’ Square and Budapest Basilica, all revealed on an included excursion.
Itinerary
Spirit of the Danube
Travel to Vienna and embark Spirit of the Danube.
Depart 2200.
Vienna is the capital of Austria: home to the waltz, coffee houses 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.
Explore Vienna independently this morning, using our complimentary shuttle service, and this afternoon a tour of the city is included. See some of the city’s highlights, including the Ringstrasse and Opera House.
Arrive Melk, 1000. Depart 1400.
Scenic Cruise, Wachau Valley.
Arrive Krems, 1700.
This historic town features architectural styles from across the centuries. Its jewel is the abbey which sits on a bluff above the town. This masterpiece of baroque architecture has been the spiritual and cultural centre of Austria for more than 1,000 years.
Depart Krems, 1300.
Arrive Bratislava, 0000.
The historic town of Krems offers a gateway to the scenic Wachau Valley and this morning an included excursion visits Göttweig Abbey and heads into the Wachau Valley.
Depart 1900.
The old town of Slovakia’s capital is easily explored on foot. The 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.
Arrive Esztergom, 0800. Depart 1400.
Arrive Budapest, 1700.
The small town of Esztergom enjoys a scenic setting on the Danube Bend and 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.
Budapest, Hungary. 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. Enjoy an included tour this morning.
Disembark Spirit of the Danube and begin your return journey.
Including...
All Inclusive†
Cruise Director
Plus…
- Drinks reception and Captain's dinner
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
- Entertainment and activities on board
- All gratuities on board
- Return flights and transfers
Included excursions
- Vienna city tour
- Göttweig Abbey and the Wachau Valley
- Budapest city tour
Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration.
†The included drinks are available from 9am to midnight and include non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
£1,863 per person
7 nights Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £29 if not required
save up to 25%
save up to £300 per person on Apr 30, 2024
How our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each grade at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected grades. 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 and grade. 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.£1,863 per person
7 nights Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £29 if not required