At every bend our spectacular Danube cruise reveals new
surprises - imposing fortresses, vine-laden hillsides and alluring
forests. Explore four distinctive countries aboard our cruise ship
and experience the Danube's harmonious blend of natural and
cultural beauty.
Highlights
Cologne
Prague
Melk, Dürnstein
Vienna & Budapest
Passau, Linz
Regensburg
What’s Included
First Class Rail Eurostar Standard Premier Eurostar Meals
Today, we meet at our dedicated Departure Office in London St
Pancras, where we take the Eurostar to Cologne. From here, we
transfer to Berlin, and check into our hotel, where we celebrate
the beginning of our holiday with a marvellous champagne
reception.
Today, we discover Berlin on a guided tour, seeing many famous
sights of the city. These include the Brandenburg Gate and
Checkpoint Charlie, a poignant reminder of the turbulent past of
the city. This evening, we travel by rail to Prague.
We explore the incredible Imperial city of Prague today,
starting with a visit to the Hradcany Castle district, and Prague
Castle. This district is the largest medieval complex in Europe,
and boasts of some wonderful architecture, including the Gothic St.
Vitus Cathedral, which we visit this afternoon on our guided tour.
The rest of your day is at leisure, perhaps to visit the lovely
Jewish Quarter, or discover the numerous delightful bars and cafés
on offer to relax with a drink, ahead of dinner at our hotel this
evening.
We leave Prague today and head by rail to Budapest, another
Imperial city that is divided by the Danube. On arrival, we board
our vessel, where we are greeted with a welcome drink. This
evening, we enjoy a dinner cruise through Budapest, enjoying the
illuminated city from its best vantage point.
On Day 5, we take a guided city tour of
Budapest, visiting the lively Market Hall, the incredible Hungarian
State Opera and the Parliament building, which imperiously
overlooks the Danube on the Pest side of the city. After lunch on
board the ship, there is an optional excursion to Esztergom
Basilica. We sail to Bratislava overnight.
We wake up in the Slovakian capital of Bratislava this morning,
and, after breakfast, embark on an informative coach tour. On this
tour, we visit the restored Old Town, as well as St. Martin's
Cathedral and Grassalkovich Palace. After the tour, you may want to
join the walking tour that explores the city further. This
afternoon, there is an optional guided tour of the Imperial
Schlosshof Palace, which was once owned by Empress Maria Theresa of
Austria.
We arrive in Vienna today, where we begin with a tour to
familiarise ourselves with this elegantly musical city, viewing the
Imperial Palace and the iconic St. Stephen's cathedral. You may
like to join the optional excursion to Schonbrunn Palace this
afternoon, and later this evening, there is an optional concert to
hear the 'Sound of Vienna', in a celebration of the music that
comes from the city.
This morning, we embark on a guided tour of Dürnstein, a lovely
wine village in the Wachau. We explore the towns main sights,
before enjoying a tasting of the delicious wine from the area. This
afternoon there is an optional excursion to the 18th century Melk
Abbey, before the ship sails to Linz over night.
On Day 9, we arrive in Linz. Today, you may
choose between an optional excursion to Salzburg, or an optional
walking tour of Linz and Passau. Alternatively, you might like to
take the opportunity to enjoy the fabulous amenities on board the
vessel. This evening, there is a Captain's Gala dinner.
Today, we arrive in Regensburg, where there is an optional
walking tour this morning, where we see the myriad of beautiful
churches and monasteries. This afternoon, we enjoy an included
excursion to Weltenberg Abbey.
Provisional departure and return times, where available, can be
found together with our dates and prices by clicking on the 'Prices
& Availability' button. We write to all booked customers
approximately 10 weeks prior to the start of their tour to advise
the exact departure and return time for their particular group.
