Vienna State Opera house
Budapest’s Parliament Building
Bratislava
A French Balcony Cabin
The Delta Restaurant
Enjoy delicious cuisine at the Panorama Restaurant
Dine with a view at the Panorama Restaurant
Belvedere Lounge
Relax in the Belvedere Lounge
Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest Explorer aboard Spirit of the Danube
The Danube
Explore the history and culture
Visit the Habsburg cities of Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest and Esztergom on this all-inclusive, city-break style river cruise on the Danube in 2027 – exploring four historic cities and river cruising in between. See some of the highlights of the Austrian capital Vienna, including the Ringstrasse and Opera House, during an excursion either by coach and on foot or solely by coach. Sail overnight to Bratislava, arriving in the morning for another full day in a historic capital city. Join a local guide to see Bratislava by Land Train, disembarking to explore the grounds of Bratislava Castle, which offers a bird’s-eye view of the city, and the Old Town on foot.
Sail overnight and spend the morning in Esztergom, famed for its impressive basilica, before sailing in the afternoon through the scenic Danube Bend to Budapest. An overnight mooring in Budapest gives you a full day to uncover landmark sights, such as UNESCO-listed Buda Castle, both independently and during a coach tour with the opportunity to explore Heroes Square and the St Stephen’s Basilica on foot.
Included excursion in every port
Itinerary
Spirit of the Danube
Travel to Vienna and embark Spirit of the Danube. Your all-inclusive cruise begins with dinner tonight.
Depart 2300.
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. Sail overnight.
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 excursion
Perhaps enjoy an optional evening concert in Vienna.
Arrive 0800. Depart 2300.
The old town of Slovakia’s capital is easily explored on foot. The medieval 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.
Arrive Esztergom 0800. Depart 1300.
Scenic Cruise, Danube Bend.
Arrive Budapest, 1900.
The small town of Esztergom 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. This afternoon cruise along the scenic Danube Bend towards Budapest.
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.
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.
Optional excursion
Explore the Buda Castle District.
Disembark Spirit of the Danube after breakfast and begin the return journey.
Important Information
§ Travel Insurance is underwritten by Astrenska Insurance Limited, subject to medical screening. A price reduction will be applied if the included travel insurance is not required. Pre-departure cover (cancellation rights) is provided by Saga and is only available when taking out the included insurance. Read More
Including...
Nationwide shared chauffeur service
All Inclusive†
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.
Add a hotel stay in Vienna
Extend your holiday to 8 nights with a three-night stay in Vienna before your cruise, at the Hotel Savoyen.
Hotel Savoyen
The locally rated 4-star Hotel Savoyen has a central location in Vienna and is a short walk from the Vienna Rennweg train station, the Belvedere Palace and Botanical Gardens. Other landmark attractions, all around one mile from the hotel, include St Charles’ Church, the Stephensplatz square and St Stephen’s Cathedral, and the Albertina Museum for modern art.
Accommodation
The hotel features modern amenities in a historic building, which was once home to the Imperial Austrian state and court print works. There are 230 rooms of which the Superior Rooms are equipped for Double(s) or single(s) occupancy with complimentary Wi-Fi, flat screen television, minibar, tea and coffee-making facilities, air conditioning and a safe, plus a private bathroom with a bath or shower.
Facilities
There is one restaurant, the Prinz von Savoyen, which serves traditional Austrian breakfasts and regional and Mediterranean cuisine. Room service is available between 7am-10pm. The hotel’s bar, bar Soissons, is the ideal place to enjoy a relaxing drink after a day of exploring Vienna. Other facilities include a small fitness room and wellness area.
