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Cruise the Danube to Vienna and Budapest
Set sail from the city of Linz and embark on the journey of a lifetime through the heart of Europe. Gliding along the majestic Danube, our perfectly planned itinerary is brimming with remarkable ports of call, allowing you to explore the best of the destinations that dot the riverbanks. From the impressive architecture of beautiful Vienna to the historic attractions of culture-clad Budapest, a memorable river cruising experience is guaranteed.
Places you'll make memories
- Bratislava
- Budapest
- Dürnstein
- Vienna
14 days from £2,419£2,269pp £4,538 for 2 people Single Room Supplement from £799pp
See datesYour Tour Includes
- 7 nights cruising with full board
- 6 nights at comfy hotels with continental breakfast and 4 evening meals
- Welcome drink and Captain's Gala Dinner
- Services of a Cruise Director and Manager on board the ship
- Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi on board the ship
- Local joining points
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Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.
We continue to Germany for an overnight stay.
Today, we will transfer you to Linz – the vibrant capital of Upper Austria and gateway to the Danube, known for its handsome Baroque old town and its more recent reputation as a UNESCO City of Media Arts. Here, we board our ship and then enjoy a relaxing evening onboard as we set sail overnight towards Melk.
We arrive in Melk this morning, a small town lying in the beautiful Wachau Valley. Here, you can join our optional excursion visiting the magnificent Melk Abbey, one of the most famous monastic houses in Austria and occupied by monks for over 900 years. We cast off again at lunchtime and relax on board as we cruise towards Vienna, arriving this evening for our overnight berth.
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Day 4: Famous Melk abbey
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
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Day 5: Vienna City Tour
- 2027: From £52.00pp
- 2028: From £54.00pp
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Day 5: Schönbrunn Palace
- 2027: From £67.00pp
- 2028: From £69.00pp
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
We arrive in Budapest this morning. This morning, why not join our optional Budapest City Tour before enjoying lunch on board the ship and a free afternoon at leisure. Budapest is one of the most beautiful cities in the world with an extensive area recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We explore both sides of Hungary’s capital, which is divided by the meandering Danube, traditional Buda and the more cosmopolitan Pest. Most of the famous sites are concentrated around Castle Hill on the Buda side, in downtown Pest and along the riverside walkways. We enjoy an early dinner on board, and this evening you will have the chance to join our optional excursion to experience Budapest by night.
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Day 6: Budapest Guided Tour
- 2027: From £56.00pp
- 2028: From £58.00pp
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Day 6: Budapest by Night
- 2027: From £67.00pp
- 2028: From £69.00pp
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
Enjoy a morning at leisure in Budapest. Alternatively, you can join our optional excursion through the sweeping plains of Hungary to Lajosmizse. Here, we visit a traditional stud farm and enjoy a tour of the grounds in a horse-drawn carriage, before watching a spectacular live Puszta horse show. We enjoy lunch back on board the ship and set sail at lunchtime, cruising overnight towards Bratislava.
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Day 7: Puszta Horse Show
- 2027: From £67.00pp
- 2028: From £69.00pp
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
We arrive in Bratislava at lunchtime today. Here we offer our optional tour with a local guide as the perfect way to take in the best of this historic capital. Dominated by its castle and unique suspension bridge, we’ll explore the sights before sampling ‘Makovka’ – a sweet local delicacy. This evening, we cast off and cruise overnight to Dürnstein, enjoying dinner on board.
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Day 8: Bratislava Guided Tour
- 2027: From £46.00pp
- 2028: From £48.00pp
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
This morning, we arrive in Dürnstein, nestling amongst Austria’s most famous vineyards and crowned by the ruins of the castle that once imprisoned Richard the Lionheart. Enjoy time at leisure this morning to explore this beautiful town, with its cobbled streets, pretty courtyards and 16th-century houses. This afternoon, we cast off and relax aboard our ship as we cruise overnight back to Linz.
This morning, we arrive back in Linz, where we will disembark our cruise ship. We will continue by coach into the Austrian Tyrol for a three-night stay.
Join our optional excursion to the spectacular Krimml Falls. We continue to the internationally-renowned resort of Kitzbühel.
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Day 11: Krimml Falls and Kitzbühel
- 2027: From £44.00pp
- 2028: From £46.00pp
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
Join us as we discover stunning Innsbruck on our optional excursion. The capital of the Tyrol, Innsbruck is the fifth-largest city in Austria.
Alternatively, if you choose the optional excursion to Innsbruck combined with a trip on board the Nordkettenbahnen, you will be transported from the bustle of the city centre high into the mountain terrain. We travel up to the Hungerburg mountain station, where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the city. We then take the cable car further up the mountain to the Seegrube restaurant.
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Day 12: Innsbruck
- 2027: From £39.00pp
- 2028: From £41.00pp
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Day 12: Innsbruck with Nordkettenbahnen
- 2027: From £94.00pp
- 2028: From £96.00pp
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
Travel to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Return home.
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In 2026, you will stay for seven nights on board the MS Serenade 1.
In 2027, you will stay for seven nights on board the MS Swiss Crown.
You will also stay for six nights in various overnight hotels.
MS Swiss Crown
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The 4-star MS Swiss Crown has belonged to the Scylla fleet since 2000 and was renovated in 2019. Adults-only and attentively crewed by 36 dedicated crew members, she carries just 141 passengers across 68 cabins spread over three decks – a scale that makes for an intimate and social experience on the water. On this adults-only vessel, you can enjoy excellent facilities, including a panoramic lounge with comfortable seating, a welcoming bar and stylish restaurant, a choice of five cabin types, a wellness area with a sauna and steam bath, a reading corner, an onboard shop and a spacious sun deck with sun loungers and a plunge pool. An elevator connects all decks, with the exception of the sun deck, and the vessel is fully air-conditioned.Ship Facilities
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General
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- English Speaking Staff
- 4 Star
- Restaurant
- Lift
Room
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Safe Box
- Air Conditioning
- Shower
- Chargable WiFi
Accessibility
- Fridge Available for Medical Requirements
Food & Drink
- Vegetarian Meals
- Gluten Free Meals on Request
- Vegan Menu
Hotel
- Swimming Pool
- English Speaking Staff
- Restaurant
- Lift
Single Supplement from £939.00
