Cultural Treasures of the Danube

9 days | Passau • Esztergom • Budapest

Vienna • Passau

4 Guided Tours

Ship: Bolero

All kinds of cultural experiences await you in the most beautiful cities on the Upper Danube, including religious highlights such as the Maria Taferl pilgrimage site or Esztergom Basilica, Hungary’s biggest church. Explore history-steeped cities such as Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna on water and land, by day and night. Guided e-bike tours can also be booked in Vienna and Budapest. Admire Hungarian tradition in a spectacular display of horsemanship in the Puszta region. Cruise through the changing landscapes of the Wachau region and the Danube Bend.

NEW FOR 2024 DATES – We have included 1 night pre-cruise hotel in Passau, premium hotel with breakfast.

Why this cruise?

• Be thrilled by this classic Danube cruise with insights into the Upper Danube

• Marvel at the beauty of Budapest by night with an overnight stop

• Explore the former Hungarian capital city of Esztergom

All Inclusive Fares

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

Economy flight from London and overseas transfer to Passau*

New 2024 - 1 night pre-cruise hotel in Passau

7 nights cruise including all meals

Unlimited drinks including selected wine, beer, cocktails and all non-alcoholic drinks (see page 9)

Welcome and Farewell reception with the Captain

Nightly on board entertainment

4 Guided Excursions

Services of the Cruise Director and local guides

Sennheiser audio headsets on all excursions

Use of on board facilities

Wi-Fi

Onboard Gratuities

Port fees and taxes

Full ATOL financial protection

Baggage handling fees

ITINERARY 9 days | Passau • Esztergom • Budapest • Vienna • Passau

Day Port Arrival Departure Places you can visit on this cruise

1 Passau Hotel Stay.

2 Passau - 23:30

Embarkation from 15:00 to 16:00.

3 Cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage region of Wachau. Krems 14:15 19:00

Excursion to the impressive Herzogenburg Monastery, followed by a tour of Krems.

Time to explore the city yourself.

4 Esztergom 12:00 15:30

Excursion to the impressive Esztergom Basilica, the country’s largest church in the former Hungarian capital city.

Budapest 19:30 - Night tour of Budapest with Hungarian music. or impressive illuminated tour on land and water with the Riverride bus.

5 Budapest - 20:45

Tour of Budapest and its impressive architecture.

“Budapest Impressions” walking tour and a trip on the oldest underground railway in Europe. or a Puszta tour with a traditional horsemanship demonstration. or a cycle tour of Budapest.

6 Bratislava 13:45 23:00 Tour of Bratislava’s lovingly restored historical alleyways and a trip to the castle, the city’s landmark. Afterwards, there will be time to explore the city yourself. Evening tour of Bratislava’s lights up to the castle, where there is a wonderful view of the sea of lights.

7 Vienna 06:30 19:00 Tour of the tradition-steeped Danube city of Vienna, including St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg and Ringstraße. Excursion to the delightful Biedermeier city of Baden. or a cycle tour of Vienna.

8 Ybbs 07:00 13:00

Visit to Maria Taferl, one of Lower Austria’s most famous pilgrimage sites and its impressive basilica. or the impressive Ybbs-Persenbeug hydroelectric power station.

9 Passau 04:30 - Disembarkation by 09:30.

Excursions included in your package.

Premium excursions can only be booked onboard. Bookings are subject to availability and weather conditions on the day of the excursion. Arrival and departure timings are to be used as a guide only. We reserve the right to make changes to itineraries and excursion programmes. Transfers between Munich and Passau are by local rail connections. Private transfers can be arranged. Please ask for details.

Activity experience – a cycle tour can be additionally booked on board the ship.

- 8 Days

Cabin Key

2 Bed Main Deck Front

2 Bed Main Deck

2 Bed Middle Deck Aft with French Balcony

2 Bed Middle Deck Front with French Balcony

Prices based on two people sharing with flights from London and are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change. Regional flights are available but may be subject to an additional supplement and are subject to availability. Cruise only options are available. For full terms and conditions please see page 72-75. Please see pages 60-71 for ship profile & deck plans.

2 Bed Middle Deck with French Balcony

2 Bed Upper Deck Aft with French Balcony

2 Bed Upper Deck Front with French Balcony

2 Bed Upper Deck with French Balcony

Prices from £3,105 PER PERSON