'The Danube Experience'

PLACES OF INTEREST

‘BUDAPEST’ – Grand architecture and a chequered history. Made up of two distinct cities lying on opposite banks of the Danube.

‘BRATISLAVA’ – The picturesque capital of Slovakia which sits in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains along the banks of the Danube.

‘PASSAU’ – Known as ‘The city of the three rivers’ due to its situation at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers near to the Austrian border.

‘VIENNA’ – One of Europe’s most beautiful cities and Austria’s fashionable capital. Historic attractions include the home of Johann Strauss, the State Opera and the famous Spanish Riding School.

Discover the culture of the river Danube and the spectacular scenery along the way.
Visitors have such a huge choice of interesting itineries. You will get the most out of taking a cruise for the river’s entire length as the scenery is facinating and full of discovery.
The Danube river is much more than just a waterway. Its sheer magnificence makes it one of the continents major geographical features.
The Danube winds its way through many different countries, including Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania. Danube river cruises also go to Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Regensburg and Passau.

The sightseeing opportunities are numerous, from castles, museums, medieval monasteries and national park.
There are many different river cruises to consider for enjoying the Danube.

We have included a few select offers below.

Please call us for many other alternative options, itineries, dates, durations and operators:

‘DANUBE EXPLORER & FIVE COUNTRIES RIVER CRUISE’ – 12 nights from £749 per person

Danube Explorer & Five Countries River Cruise – 12 nights from £749 per person (ref:dex)

DEPARTURES: 27TH JUNE ; 5TH, 9TH JULY 2007

Includes travel by coach with a local UK pick up near you (by air from £829 pp)

Includes stays in Tullin, Bratislava, Budapest, Mohacs, NoviSad, Vucovar, Baja, Szazhalmbatta, Komarom, Hainburg and Vienna.

Free time to explore whilst in Britislava, Budapest, Belgrade and Vienna. Includes city tours of Budapest and NoviSad and a tour of Kolacsa and a visit to the House of Folk art

Optional excursion package is available.

Full board while on board your cruise vessel with twin bedded en suite grade 1 cabin (Cabin upgrades can be arranged).

Evening entertainment is included, including 2 party nights, a Captain’s dinner and welcome drink.

‘VIENNA, BUDAPEST & THE DANUBE EXPLORER’ - 7 days from £479pp


MS Arlene – Classic Traveller Class – 7 days from £479 per person. Full Board on board the cruise, including travel from the UK. (ref.tspg28dan)

2007 Departures: May 2,8,14,20; June 18,24,30; July 7,13,19,25,31; Aug 5,11,18; Sept 5,10,16,22; Oct 11,17,23.(Departure dates may vary depending on your departure point)

Highlights include: Stays in Grein, Tullin, Bratislava, Hainburg & Melk. Transfers to Bratislava and Vienna, optional visit to Passau. Optional excursions include visits to the Benedictine Abbey at Melk, Durnstein Castle, Schallaburg Castle and Austria’s oldest town ‘St.Polten’.

THE MAJESTIC BLUE DANUBE’ - 7 night Luxury cruise from £1045pp

MV Mozart – 5* Luxury Class – 7 nights from £1045 per person*.
Full Board on board the cruise, including flights from London to Munich and Transfers. (ref.pd)

2007 Departures: March 25. April 1;8;15;22;29. October 7;14;21;28 (Low Season*)May 6;13;20;27. June 3;10;27. July 15,22,29. (Main Season) August 5;12;19;26. September 2;9;16;23;30 (Main Season)

Highlights include: Passau, Durnstein, Vienna, Esztergom, Budapest, Bratislava, Melk and Grein. Optional Excursions include Schonbrunn Palace, Viennese Woods, Opera, Puszta Evening, Benedictine Abbey.

‘MAGNIFICENT DANUBE’ - 10 day Superior class cruise from £1365pp

Viking Danube – 4* Superior Class – 10 days from £1365 per person. Full Board on board the cruise, including flights from London to Munich and Transfers -. (ref.cosnsweq)

2007 Departures: April 20;27. May 4;11;18;25. June 1;8;15;22;29. July 6;13;20;27. August 3;10;17;24;31. September 7;14;21;28.

Highlights include: Passau, Melk, Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Durnstein, Munich. Pre-Bookable Optional Excursions in Melk, Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna and Durnstein

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