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We Love —
- Head on a timeless and enchanting river cruise: simply admire the dramatic scenery.
- Stay in a Panoramic Suite with full board dining and enjoy a front-row seat to the impressive views along the Danube.
- Go on guided tours, beer tasting and see the magnificent Benedictine Abbey in Melk - our members will get a real feel for each destination.
New Voyage Privé —
Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Your Destinations —
Start this adventure in Prague, one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, and travel through beautiful scenery to the German city of Nuremberg. Next, reach Regensburg, the only German city not bombed during WWII and cruise on to Passau. In Melk, you will visit Austria’s majestic Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s largest monasteries before continuing through the picturesque Wachau Valley to the romantic sounds of Vienna. This fantastic trip will all end in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, with time to sightsee and explore at your own pace.
This is a journey that will be sure to capture the hearts of all who travel it, and is your chance to glide through UNESCO-listed scenery known for its dramatic beauty, dotted with fairy-tale castles and red-roofed medieval towns.
Our Offer —
Offer 1: Departing 22nd October
Prague - Budapest onboard the Visionary
Offer 2: Departing 23rd October
Prague - Budapest onboard the Expression
Offer 3: Departing 20th November
Prague - Budapest onboard the Illumination
Your Cruise Itinerary —
Days 1: Prague
Travel to Prague where you will be met and transferred to your hotel for a three-night stay at the Intercontinental Prague, Hilton Prague or Andel's by Vienna House Prague (or similar).
Day 2: Prague (B)
Included today: Guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit Hradcany Castle grounds.
Day 3: Prague (B)
Enjoy a free day to explore at your own pace and visit the Christmas markets. Perhaps visit the Communist Museum, sample local plum dumplings and Pilsner, or stroll along the Vltava River. Your Cruise Director will have suggestions for things to do.
Day 4: Prague - Nuremberg (Embarkation) (B/D)
After lunch, drive to Nuremberg, where your cruise ship is docked. Before dinner, meet your crew at a welcome reception.
Included today: Choice of guided sightseeing or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour.
Although 90% of Nuremberg’s Old Town suffered extensive damage during World War II, much of it has been restored to the glory it once knew as the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire. This morning, choose a guided sightseeing tour and marvel at this thousand-year-old city’s medieval fortifications, extraordinary gothic churches, and the Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle), or join a more specialised “Nuremberg Rally Grounds” tour.
The Old Town is illuminated with festive lights, and the Christmas market is one of the biggest in Germany, featuring 200 stalls selling traditional wares and foods. After your free time at the Christmas market, a shuttle bus service will be at your disposal to take you back to the ship.
Included today: Guided walk; beer tasting.
This morning, during a relaxing sailing, enjoy an onboard lecture about Christmas traditions. After lunch, arrive in Regensburg. Dating back to the time of the Celts around 500 BC, Regensburg is one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities. Established during the Holy Roman Empire and the only German city not bombed during World WarII. Regensburg has at least 1,300 listed buildings of historic interest. Architectural highlights of your guided walk include the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall), built in the 13th century, and Porta Pretoria, gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 AD.
Wander through the city’s lanes and alleys to discover the many mansions with high towers. Wealthy families built these towers to emphasize their status and wealth during the Middle Ages and many still remain today. Walk across the 12th-century Steinerne Brücke (Stone Bridge), the oldest of its kind in Germany. Grab a beer and enjoy an included snack at the Historische Wurstküche (Old Sausage Kitchen), one of Germany’s oldest restaurants. During free time, explore on your own or visit the Regensburg Christmas markets, including the ones hosted by Thurn and Taxis Palace The tempting aromas of mulled wine, sweet roasted almonds, sausages, and gingerbread create an unforgettable atmosphere. Before dinner, we’ll introduce you to some of Germany’s famous beers.
Included today: Guided walk in Passau.
Uniquely located where the Inn, Ilz, and Danube Rivers converge, Passau is a maze of narrow cobblestone streets lined with beautiful patrician houses. Take in the highlights on the included guided walk through this charming town, and find out much more about the City of Three Rivers.
Afterwards, set sail for Linz, where you arrive in the evening. Alternatively, you might like to join a full-day optional excursion to Salzburg to see some of the sites from ‘The Sound of Music’, find out how mice caused the composition of the famous Silent Night Christmas carol and learn how the Austrians celebrate Christmas.
Included today: Guided visit to the Benedictine Abbey.
Uniquely located where the Inn, Ilz, and Danube Rivers converge, Passau is a maze of narrow cobblestone streets lined with beautiful patrician houses. Take in the highlights of the ‘City of Three Rivers’ on an included guided walk. Afterwards, set sail for Linz, where you arrive in the evening. Alternatively, you might like to join a full-day optional excursion to Salzburg to see some of the sites from ‘The Sound of Music’, find out how mice caused the composition of the famous Silent Night Christmas carol and learn how the Austrians celebrate Christmas.
Included today: Guided sightseeing.
Once the centre of the mighty Habsburg Empire, Austria’s magical capital on the blue Danube is a showcase of gilded architecture. This is home to the lavish Hofburg Imperial Palace complex with its Vienna Boys’ Choir and dazzling Lipizzaner stallions; the neo-renaissance Vienna Opera House; and awe-inspiring St. Stephen’s Cathedral, plus, countless other sights shown to you by your local guide during your included city tour. Alternatively, taste all the best flavours that Austria has to offer during Christmas time during our culinary walking tour. Then time to explore on your own... delight in the shops of the pedestrian Kärntnerstrasse, and be sure to take a break and enjoy a piece of decadent Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel in one of the classic Viennese coffee houses, historic institutions that helped shape Viennese culture. In the late afternoon, leave Vienna for Budapest.
Included today: Guided sightseeing, visit Fishermen's Bastion and Heroes' Square.
Spanning the banks of the Danube, Budapest is one of Eastern Europe’s liveliest cities. Whether you’re seeing the sights, shopping for handcrafted embroidery or Herend porcelain, or basking in the coffee house culture over a rich cream cake in the renowned Gerbeaud Café, Budapest’s unique energy is positively palatable. On your guided sightseeing tour, see Heroes’ Square as well as the massive hilltop castle complex with its remarkable Fisherman’s Bastion and 11th-century Matthias Church, the coronation spot of several Hungarian monarchs.
Be sure to take note of the city’s eight bridges-famous sights in and of themselves which connect ancient Buda on the right bank with Pest on the left. You may even want to walk across Chain Bridge, built in 1849 and a symbol of Budapest. Perhaps, visit St. Stephen’s Basilica; shop at the Great Market Hall and purchase paprika at one of its 180 vendor stalls; wander around the Royal Palace grounds; or stroll along Váci utca, the main shopping street. Don’t miss the unique Christmas markets that Budapest hosts every year during the festive season.
On Day 11, you will disembark the ship and transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK.
Your Ship —
Your 7-night cruise includes Full Board (Breakfast, lunch and evening meal served in the main restaurant - including drinks).
You will be staying onboard the Visionary, Illumination or Expression depending on your departure date.
This is a river cruising experience like no other.
Onboard amenities include an alternative light dining option in the Panorama Bistro, a fitness centre, complimentary Wi-Fi access, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, and light al fresco lunches at the Sky Bistro.
Please note: some dining outlets/menu items and premium, branded and international drinks may not be included and may incur a surcharge payable locally. Meals, snacks and drinks may be available at selected times only
Your Stateroom
This offer is based on a Panoramic Suite.
Panoramic Suite
2 Adults
Please note: Views from some staterooms may be obstructed
Your Hotels —
Before embarkation onto the cruise ship, you will enjoy a 3-night stay in one of the three following hotels in Prague. Here, you will be accommodated in Standard Rooms on a Bed and Breakfast Board Basis.
Please Note: If the following hotels are not available, our members will be accommodated in hotels of a similar standard and geographic location.
Intercontinental Prague
Standard Room - For short stays, these Standard Rooms are ideal. Designed specifically to be big on comfort with a contemporary feel, many of these rooms boast views over the Vltava River or Parizska Street. These rooms come with a king size bed, free WiFi, a large marble en-suite and a bath with a shower.
Hilton Prague
Standard Room - Welcome to this traditional Standard Room, which features WiFi (fee applies), large windows and a desk to work in comfort. Spoil yourself with tea/coffee prepared in your room and complimentary magazines.
Andel's by Vienna House Prague
Standard Room - Featuring elegant furnishings and light spaces, your standard room offers WiFi, Satellite plasma TV, minibar and air conditioning.
2 Adults
Some services may incur additional charges, payable locally.
Please note: some dining outlets/menu items and premium, branded and international drinks may not be included and may incur a surcharge payable locally. Meals, snacks and drinks may be available at selected times only.
Your Journey —
Flights: Included with Easyjet
Offer 1
Outbound: London Gatwick (09:00)
Arrive: Prague (11:55)
Inbound: Budapest (16:05)
Arrive: London Gatwick (17:50)
Offer 2
Outbound: London Gatwick (09:00)
Arrive: Prague (12:00)
Inbound: Budapest (20:25)
Arrive: London Gatwick (22:05)
All flight times are local.
Luggage: 20kg checked baggage and 7kg hand luggage.
Transfers: Private airport transfers are included
Please note: flight details are given as a guide only and may change. We will, however, notify you in advance if flights are more than 2 hours outside the time range given. Specific flights cannot be selected and confirmed timings will be shown on your official documentation from the tour operator. Flights are non-changeable and non-refundable at time of booking.
