Due to close date of sailing (Just few months from now) and Cruise company will not allow any cancellations of cabins after April 6th, 2023.
So April 6th is an absolute deadline to register and book your cabins and there will no cancellations and no refunds after April 06, 2023.
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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Itinerary” tab_id=”1625685714815-ee99a90f-483d”][vc_column_text]Vilshofen to Budapest (Romantic Danube)| Cruise Day | City / Port | Arrive | Depart |
| 1: July 29 | Vilshofen (closest airport is Munich/MUC) | Embarkation | O/n |
| 2: July 30 | Vilshofen | – | 12:00 |
| 2: July 30 | Passau | 15:00 | 22:00 |
| 3: July 31 | Linz (for Salzburg) | 5:30 | O/n |
| 4: August 01 | Linz | – | 4:00 |
| 4: August 01 | Cruise upto Dürnstein | 13:30 | 13:30 |
| 4; August 01 | Weissenkirchen | 14:00 | O/n |
| 5: August 02 | Weissenkirchen | – | 2:00 |
| 5: August 02 | Vienna | 8:00 | O/n |
| 6: August 03 | Vienna | – | 7:59 |
| 6: August 03 | Bratislava | 13:00 | 21:30 |
| 7: August 04 | Budapest Rakpart | 9:30 | 17:30 |
| 7: August 04 | Budapest Rakpart | 19:00 | O/n |
| 8: August 05 | Budapest Garam | Disembarkation | – |
7 NIGHTS DAYS ∙ EMBARK IN VILSHOFEN, GERMANY AND RETURN FROM BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
Those longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of the continent, where empires were built, kings and queens were crowned and some of the world’s greatest music was composed and performed by the likes of Mozart and Beethoven. Grand European cities like Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest forever remain timeless. Admire the beauty of Salzburg and the Czech Republic’s charming mountain town, Český Krumlov. From grand abbeys and fortresses perched high above the Danube to plentiful iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites, be romanced by the Danube with all her regal and romantic splendor.
DAY DESTINATION ACTIVITIES
1 Vilshofen EMBARKATION
Exclusive Oktoberfest
2 Vilshofen Free time
Passau “City of Three Rivers” walking tour
3 Linz Full-day Salzburg excursion
4 Weissenkirchen Dürnstein walking tour and Melk Benedictine Abbey
5 Vienna “Imperial Vienna” tour
6 Bratislava “Coronation City” walking tour
7 Budapest “Queen of the Danube” tour
8 Budapest DISEMBARKATION
Day 1, EMBARKATION – VILSHOFEN. Board the ship for your Romantic Danube cruise. (D)
Day 2, VILSHOFEN – PASSAU. Explore Vilshofen’s beautiful old town before cruising to Passau, known as the “City of Three Rivers.” Join a walking tour or if you prefer to be more active, hike high into the hills for a visit to the “Veste Oberhaus,” Passau’s Castle Hill; or go on a River Inn bike tour. (B,L,D)
Day 3, LINZ, AUSTRIA. The ship arrives in Linz where you’ll have several choices of excursions. Opt for a full-day excursion to Salzburg where you’ll tour the historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square and the Old Market. En route to Salzburg, stop at Mondsee, home of the famed Basilica St. Michael and site of the wedding scene in The Sound of Music. Alternatively, you can join a morning walking tour through Linz’s old city center and by the Mozart House; or go on a guided bike tour along the city’s famed “Culture Mile” and the Danube. You can also choose to visit the charming mountain town, Český Krumlov, located just over the Czech-Austrian border. (B,L,D)
Day 4, WEISSENKIRCHEN. Cruise through the Strudengau and Wachau valleys to Weissenkirchen, gateway to Dürnstein. Once here, you can choose to join a walking tour in Dürnstein along its cobblestone streets to the Baroque Stiftskirche, and then visit Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey. For the more active adventurer, you can opt to hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held, or take a bike ride along the Danube through the Wachau Valley. As an alternative excursion, visit a local apricot grower, where you’ll enjoy the region’s finest apricot treats. Later in the evening, enjoy a special wine tasting of locally grown, world-renowned Riesling and Grüner Veltliner in Weissenkirchen. (B,L,D)
Day 5, VIENNA. The “City of Waltzes” offers a treasure trove of gems and your city tour showcases them, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace. Your tour concludes in the historic city center with a visit to St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Or if you prefer a more active tour, take a guided bike ride through Vienna. During the afternoon, enjoy leisure time to further explore this iconic city. (B,L,D)
Day 6, BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. Host to the crowning ceremonies of 11 Hungarian kings and queens between 1536 and 1830, Bratislava certainly has earned the title “Coronation City of Kings,” as you’ll discover during your walking tour. Or join a special “Tastes of Slovakia” tour. For a more active adventure, hike up to Bratislava Castle, offering magnificent views of the city. (B,L,D)
Day 7, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Your city tour begins at Budapest’s Great Market Hall, where you’ll discover plenty of delicious food and shopping. Afterwards, you’ll visit both the Buda (hilly) and Pest (flat) sides of the Danube River. You’ll see the 19th-century Chain Bridge, which connects the Buda district with Pest; and the UNESCO-designated Castle Hill district, which contains some of Budapest’s most important medieval monuments and museums. As an alternative choice, you can hike up to Castle Hill for breathtaking views of the city below. (B,L,D)
Day 8, BUDAPEST – DISEMBARKATION. Disembark the ship as you prepare for your flight home. (B)
Note: The Great Market Hall is closed on Sundays.
Includes:
- Accommodation during the cruise
- All gourmet meals onboard (Early Riser Coffee and Croissants, a Rich Breakfast, a Festive Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Coffee with cake & sandwiches; a Multi-Course-Dinner)
- Free flowing soft drinks for lunch & dinner
- Captain’s Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner and Captain’s Farewell
- Reception and Gala Dinner plus several theme-dinners
- Choice of dining options at no additional cost including the main dining salon and an intimate Chef’s Table Restaurant where the Chef prepares the meal in person.
- Free coffee, tea, ice-water and iced-tea are included all Cappuccino, latte and espresso can be requested free of charge during all meals! Complimentary coffee & tea station available 24 hours.
- Bottled water, fluffy bathrobes and slippers are provided free of charge in each
- Sun Deck for total relaxation with a heated swimming pool and walking track
- Complimentary Wellness Program with qualified Fitness Instructor and use of the fitness equipment available free of charge.
- Complimentary use of onboard bicycles and helmets
- Complimentary use of the internet onboard “strictly subject to availability”
- Complimentary in-cabin movies
- Nightly piano music; also, during Afternoon Tea & Coffee Time
- Our daily shore excursion program during the cruise with English-speaking guides
- Use of our Quietvox headsets is also included at no additional
- Services of our professional English-speaking cruise director
Some of the amenity not include:
- Airport transfers and pre- or post-land arrangements
- All other beverages except of the ones mentioned
- Gratuities (recommended): Gratuities can be pre-paid at USD$157 per person for the 7-night cruise.
- Use of the telephone in each cabin for Ship to shore calls.
- Items purchased in the Gift Shop.
- Salon services for hair and massage
Optional shore excursions that might be offered in addition to our daily included shore excursion program.
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