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The Danube offers beauty, charm, and iconic European cities—all in one unforgettable journey. Perfect for first-time river cruisers, this five-day escape showcases the best of Budapest, Vienna, and Bratislava in ultimate comfort.
Glide along the river, exploring Budapest’s grandeur, Vienna’s imperial elegance, and Bratislava’s charming Old Town. With expert-guided tours, delicious cuisine, and time to explore at your own pace, every stop brings new discoveries.
Day 1: Arrive in Budapest
Fly to Budapest. On arrival, transfer to your ship. Spend some time settling into your cabin before dinner.
Day 2: Budapest
Spend the day exploring Budapest. Begin with a guided tour, seeing Castle Hill and the awe-inspiring Parliament Building. After lunch, you’re free to explore at leisure, perhaps visiting some of its galleries or museums or simply relaxing in a cosy café. In the early evening, begin sailing towards Bratislava
Day 3: Bratislava
You spend the morning sailing along the Danube, enjoying beautiful landscapes from the sun deck. The ship then docks in Bratislava, where you’ll disembark after lunch for a guided tour. In the company of a local guide, explore the old town, making your way to the castle which overlooks the city. Then, continue to Michael’s Gate. The rest of the day before dinner is free for you to explore the city at leisure. After dinner, enjoy a performance by a string quartet in the onboard lounge.
Day 4: Vienna
Wake up in Vienna, which you’ll explore this morning on a guided tour. See St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the majestic Hofburg Palace. Head back to the ship for lunch before beginning an afternoon of sailing as you head back to Budapest. In the evening, you can look forward to the Chef’s Dinner.
Day 5: Return home
After breakfast, disembark the ship and return to Budapest airport for your flight home.
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*Please note, all transfer times listed here are approximate and dependent on traffic
Arrival airport | Arrival location | Transfer time | Departure location | Departure airport | Transfer time |
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Budapest | Budapest Port | 45 mins | Budapest Port | Budapest | 45 mins |
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