Classic Danube River Cruise

Start your holiday with a couple of nights in the captivating town of Wurzburg on the banks of the River Danube, followed by a relaxing seven night cruise along this iconic river. Enjoying the comfort of your state-of-the-art ship, with all meals with wine included for the duration of the cruise, and experiencing guided tours by local experts in the superb historic locations along the way, will ensure that you be treated to the best that this beautiful region has to offer.

Your tour begins with two nights in a riverside hotel, enjoying sightseeing of the key historic sites in the surrounding area such as medieval Rothenburg and vibrant Munich. Then you will join your cruise ship for a leisurely 7-night meander along one of the most beautiful rivers in the world – the River Danube. Pausing in the most picturesque and historic towns along the way, and visiting the capital cities of Austria, Slovakia and Hungary – elegant Vienna, remarkable Bratislava and enthralling Budapest. (CL)

Highlights

• All of your meals with wine and soft drinks are included on the 7-night cruise, including a Captain’s Gala Dinner and Hungarian folklore show
• Guided tours included in all of the key locations ensuring you don’t miss any of the highlights of the beautiful and historic regions which you will be cruising through
• Begin in the charming city Wurzburg, marvelling at the magnificent monuments such as the Archbishops Palace (the Residenz) and the ancient bridge (Alte Mainbruecke)
• End the tour on a high note, in the magnificent city of Budapest, with its ancient castles and cathedrals
• A day spent in the 2,000 year old fairy tale city of Passau where the Danube meets the rivers Inn and Ilz. You will appreciate a guided walking tour to see the highlights such as St Stephan’s cathedral and then enjoy free time to stroll the picturesque cobblestoned streets and ancient buildings
• Take a tour of the fascinating capital of Slovakia – Bratislava, visiting in the city’s celebrated historic sites
• Enjoy a full day in the elegant Austrian capital city Vienna, starting with a guided tour and then enjoying time at leisure to admire the majestic architecture, world-class shopping and vibrant coffee houses