Down the Danube to the Black Sea

16 days | Passau • Black Sea • Passau

6 Guided Tours

Ship: nickoVISION

Chance to discover the widely unknown Lower Danube and enjoy the regions special flair. Cruise through the picturesque Wachau Valley, the dramatic valley breakthrough of the Danube Cataracts Mountains and the Carpathian Gorge with its breath-taking canyons and the Iron Gate. Explore the imperial and royal cities of Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava, plus the glamorous metropolises of Belgrade and Bucharest. Discover the enchanting towns of Pécs, Novi Sad and Ruse – and experience the Mediterranean flair and fresh sea air with an included excursion to the magnificent coastal city of Constanţa, in Romania, on the beautiful Black Sea.

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

Why this cruise?

• Venture to the lesser-known Lower Danube on this intensive experience

• Savour the fresh sea air and Mediterranean flair of the Black Sea coast in Constanţa

• Passage through the Danube Cataracts, and the Carpathian Gorge with breathtaking canyons and the famous Iron Gate

All Inclusive Fares

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

Economy flight from London and overseas transfer to Passau*

New 2024 - 1 night pre-cruise hotel in Passau

14 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

6 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 16 days | Passau • Black Sea • Passau

1 Passau Hotel Stay.

2 Passau - 17:00

Embarkation from 15:00 to 16:00.

3 Vienna 13:30 17:30 Tour of the tradition-steeped Danube city of Vienna, including St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg and Ringstraße, plus time to explore the city yourself.

4 Solt 13:30 14:00

Excursion to Mediterranean Pécs, one of Hungary’s most beautiful cities. Mohács 21:00 23:00 or a Puszta excursion with a traditional horsemanship demonstration (starts Solt/ ends Mohács).

5 Belgrade 13:00 23:30

6 Iron Gate

7 Ruse 12:00 21:00

8 Cernavoda 06:30 17:00

9 Giurgiu 07:30 14:00

10 Iron Gate

11 Novi Sad 14:30 23:30

12 Aljmaš Batina 08:00 12:00 09:00 14:00

13 Budapest 09:00 21:00

14 Bratislava 15:00 18:00

15 WeißenKirchen 09:00 11:30

Tour of Belgrade including a visit to the Kalemegdan Fortress. Evening excursion of Belgrade with a spirited folklore show.

Passage through the Danube Cataracts with the famous Iron Gate.

Tour of Ruse including a visit to the Bulgarian Orthodox Trinity Church. or panorama tour in history-steeped Veliko Tarnovo and a visit to Arbanassi with its famous town houses.

Your excursion to the Black Sea town of Constanța includes lunch and is the perfect opportunity to enjoy Mediterranean flair and fresh sea air.

Experience the French flair of the city known as the “Paris of the East” during our tour of Bucharest.

Enjoy a relaxing day on board the ship.

Tour of Novi Sad’s colourful historical district. Time to explore the city yourself.

Enjoy the wonderful landscapes during our excursion to Kopački rit Nature Reserve (starts Aljmaš/ends Batina).

Tour of Budapest and its impressive architecture.

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

Tour of Bratislava’s lovingly restored historical alleyways and a trip to the castle, the city’s landmark. Time to explore the city yourself.

Tour of the picturesque wine-making town of Dürnstein.

16 Passau 08:30 - 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.

2023 PRICES PER PERSON - 15 Days

2024 PRICES PER PERSON - 16 Days

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.

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

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 £1,845 PER PERSON