We Love —
- Waking up in a new city and diving straight into adventure, wasting no time travelling.
- Settling in on board a comfortable and welcoming boat, equipped with all the facilities for a peaceful stay.
- Immersing ourselves in the local culture by choosing optional tours and immersive activities, such as a folklore evening in Budapest or a Viennese music concert.
Your cruise itinerary in brief —
Your itinerary:
Day 1: Vienna
Day 2: Melk - Dürnstein
Day 3: Bratislava - Kalocsa
Day 4: Kalocsa - Budapest
Day 5: Budapest
Day 6: Esztergom - Vienna
Day 7: Vienna
Day 8: Vienna
Please note that for safety reasons, the company and the ship's captain reserve the right to change the itinerary of the cruise.
Your itinerary in detail —
Day 1: Arrival in Vienna
From world-class museums, imperial palaces and baroque churches, Austria's elegant capital, Vienna, is a city rich in culture.
- Boarding at 8pm
- Overnight sailing to Melk
DAY 2: MELK - DÜRNSTEIN
- Breakfast on board
- Free time to explore Melk
- Optional excursion: Guided tour of Melk Abbey (not included, see next stage of booking)
- Return to the ship and sail to Dürnstein, where you will have time to explore
- Head back to the ship in the late afternoon and continue the journey to Bratislava
- Dinner on board
Day 3: Bratislava - Kalocsa
DAY 4: KALOSCA - BUDAPEST
Kalosca is a charming Hungarian town known for its scenic surroundings, rich agricultural heritage and peaceful pace of life.
- Free time to explore Kalosca at your own pace
- Optional excursion: Visit to the Puszta (not included, see next stage of booking)
- In the afternoon, set sail towards Budapest
Day 5: Budapest
A city of two halves, Budapest is bisected by the Danube, with the historic grandeur of Buda one one, and the more modern and young Pest on the other.
- Free time to explore Budapest
- Optional excursion: Guided tour of Budapest (not included, see next stage of booking)
- Optional evening excursion: Folklore evening (not included, see next stage of booking)
- Night sail to Esztergom
DAY 6: ESZTERGOM - VIENNA
Hungary's former royal capital, Esztergom is a historic gem, where the iconic Basilica, towering over the Danube, showcases the country's rich history and architectural splendour.
- Free time to explore
- In the afternoon, begin sailing towards Vienna
- Gala evening on board
Day 7: Vienna
- Free time to explore
- Optional excursion AM: Guided visit of Vienna and Schoenbrunn Palace (not included, see next stage of booking)
- Optional excursions PM: Visit to the Hofburg, Viennese music concert (in the evening, not included, see next stage of booking)
DAY 8: DEPARTURE FROM VIENNA
- Final breakfast on board
- Disembarkation at 9am
Welcome aboard —
Depending on your departure date, you will board MS Vivaldi, MS Beethoven or MS Douce France. Each of these ships will offer you an elegant and warm decoration as well as all the necessary equipment to guarantee you a unique and serene experience.
Your cabin
Enjoy a stay in a Category C cabin on either the Main, Intermediate or Superior Deck.
Category C Cabin Main Deck
Pleasant and warm, your category C cabin on the main deck will offer you all the necessary comfort for a totally relaxing stay. You have a bathroom with a toilet, as well as a high window for a relaxing atmosphere.
Maximum room capacity
Category C Cabin Superior Deck
Stay in a category C cabin on the upper deck and enjoy its large sliding panoramic windows to escape each morning throughout your cruise.
Maximum room capacity
Cabin Category C Intermediate Deck
Make yourself comfortable in your category C cabin on the middle deck. Carefully decorated, modern and bright, you will enjoy the high sliding windows to admire the horizon.
Maximum room capacity
Your dining choices
This offer is based on a full board basis, from the dinner of the first day to the buffet breakfast of the eighth day, with drinks included on board (except special cards).
Life on board
Optional extras —
eSIM with 1GB - 5GB internet
Enjoy easy access to the internet with a handy 1GB - 5GB eSIM, bookable at the next stage of the booking process. Install your eSIM before departure in just a few taps.
Note: please check that your phone is eSIM-compatible before departure.
Authentic excursion pack (without concert)
Dive deep into culture and add the authentic excursion package to your cruise, including visits to the following:
- Melk Abbey (day 2)
- Guided tour of Bratislava (day 3)
- Half day excursion in Puszta (day 4)
- Guided tour of Budapest and folklore evening (day 5)
- Guided tour of Hofburg and guided tour of Vienna (day 7)
Authentic excursion pack (with concert)
Dive deep into culture and add the authentic excursion package to your cruise, including visits to the following:
- Melk Abbey (day 2)
- Guided tour of Bratislava (day 3)
- Half day excursion in Puszta (day 4)
- Guided tour of Budapest and folklore evening (day 5)
- Guided tour of Hofburg, guided tour of Vienna and Vienesse concert (day 7)
Your journey to Vienna —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking, in either Economy, Premium, or Business class, depending on the destination and carrier. This flight may include one or more stopovers. Please review your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ, in order to offer the best price.
Luggage information
Luggage, meals and other services on board may be subject to an additional fee on certain airlines. It is possible to view details of luggage allowances when you choose your flights at the next stage of the booking process. If luggage is not included with your flight, please go to the airline's website before your departure to purchase your luggage for an additional fee.
For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving luggage. In this case, you will need to pay for it at the airport counter.
You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Your destinations —
Vienna
Vienna is a vibrant city with a rich history, intriguing cultural scene, and fabulous café life. Transport yourself to this former Imperial City and be scooped up by its grandeur as you walk through its majestic streets. Known as the City of Music, the city has been home to Mozart, Haydn, Schubert, Beethoven and Johann Strauss (both father and son) to name but a few - there could be no better place to watch a classical music performance than in the lavish Staatsoper.
Start your day by tracing the story of Vienna from its Roman origins to the modern-day with a visit to the Wien Museum and connect the stories behind the various landmarks, places and historic personalities of Vienna. Alternatively, visit any one of the breathtaking palaces in the city: Schönbrunn Palace, Hofburg Imperial Palace, or The Belvedere, and immerse yourself in their grand architecture and beauty. After sightseeing, explore the city's café culture, sampling delicious handmade cakes and pastries at one of the many bakeries.
Bratislava
Slovakia’s capital lies on the border between three countries, just a couple of kilometres from the Austrian border on the other side of the Danube.
Its rich and illustrious past is borne out in the Gothic old town, and Baroque palaces established by Hungarian nobles. Bratislava’s picture-perfect Renaissance castle backs onto pretty landscaped gardens, and the gorgeous Art Deco ‘Blue Church’ with its curving arches and pastel-toned interiors is a delight for any design-lover.
Framed by the Little Carpathian mountains and surrounded by vineyards, sample the Slovak version of Chardonnay or Pinot Noir in one of the lively cafés in the eighteenth-century old town.
Budapest
Formed through the unification of the cities of Buda, Pest, and Óbuda in 1873, Budapest is the perfect place for a varied city break where you can enjoy cosmopolitan shopping, quirky bars and restaurants, and grand architecture. Sitting on the Buda Hills, Budapest is famed for its thermal baths, the most iconic of which is the ornate, Yellow-fronted Széchenyi - no trip to the city would be complete without bathing in its naturally-heated waters.
On the other side of the Danube, in historic Buda, the skyline is dominated by Buda Castle, which houses a collection of Hungarian art, and the iconic attraction of Fisherman’s Bastion. From here, you can witness unforgettable views of the Danube and the grandiose Hungarian Parliament Building. Another way to experience this elegant river is to take a cruise - hop on at the Elizabeth Bridge and head north to the lazy riverside town of Szentendre for a wonderfully relaxing afternoon.
The inner city is the perfect place to get a flavour of Budapest’s modern, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Enjoy a coffee in the opulent surroundings of the New York Café, or wander the close streets of the historic Jewish Quarter. Here, the ruin bars are the perfect place to taste the ubiquitous Hungarian spirit pálinka - Szimpla Kert is the largest of them all, a maze of ruined rooms and eccentric art.
