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Mirabell Palace in Salzburg- The Wachau Valley
- Vienna’s stately Ringstrasse
- Passau: ‘Venice of the North’
Vienna and the Blue Danube
The Danube
£1,583 per person
7 nights Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £29 if not required
save up to 25%
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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Cruise the Danube through picturesque Austrian scenery
Explore the scenic attractions on the banks of the Danube on this all-inclusive cruise through Austria and Germany in 2024.
From Vienna, sail to the village of Dürnstein and admire its picturesque setting beneath the ruins of Kuenringer Castle. Continue to Linz, from where you can explore elegant Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart and setting for ‘The Sound of Music’.
Cross the border into Passau, the most easterly city in Bavaria for an included walking tour. Then cruise to Melk, known for its Benedictine Abbey, and Tulln where you can visit the Garden Tulln on an included excursion.
Finally, you arrive back in Vienna where an included city tour will reveal the many highlights of this cultural city.
Itinerary
Spirit of the Danube
Travel to Vienna and embark Spirit of the Danube.
Depart Vienna, 0500.
Arrive Dürnstein, 1400. Depart 1900.
Set beneath the ruined Kuenringer Castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned during the late 12th century, Dürnstein is surrounded by beautiful scenery and steeped in history. Highlights of the town include the medieval lanes, the city gate and inner yard of the town hall.
Arrive 0800. Depart 2200.
Linz is a diverse city where the modern architecture and creative arts scene blends seamlessly with the quaint Old Town of baroque-style buildings. The city is known for its Linzer torte, said to be the world’s oldest cake recipe.
Arrive 0800. Depart 2200.
Passau is located at the confluence of the Danube, the Ilz and the Inn rivers. The surrounding wooded hills create a scenic backdrop to the city's towers, spires and red-roofed houses.
The wealthy past of this cultured city is reflected in its many fine buildings, including the baroque St Stephen's Cathedral, and the old and new Bishop's Palaces. Look forward to an included walking tour this morning.
Arrive Melk, 1300. Depart 1800.
Arrive Tulln, 2300.
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 Tulln, 1300.
Arrive Vienna,1800.
Tulln is known for its numerous parks, gardens and attractive riverside promenades. Moored beside the Donaulände promenade is the MS Stadt Wien, a historic paddle steamer turned restaurant, and the Regentag ship, once home to 20th-century Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser.
One of the city’s main cultural attractions, the Nibelung Fountain and the bronze sculptures by Michail Nogin, are dedicated to a scene from medieval German epos – the meeting of the Queen of Burgundy and King of the Huns in Tulln. Enjoy an included visit to the Garden Tulln.
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.
An included excursion this morning will reveal the highlights of the city, including the Ringstrasse and Opera House. You can return to Vienna using our complimentary shuttle service this afternoon to explore further independently.
Vienna, Austria to UK. 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
- Passau walking tour
- Visit to the Garden Tulln
- Vienna 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.
£1,583 per person
7 nights Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £29 if not required
save up to 25%
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.£1,583 per person
7 nights Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £29 if not required