Inspire Brochure May 23 - Dec 24

Mercury Holidays | 43 For further details on our itineraries, visit mercuryholidays.co.uk/tours 8-Day River Cruise Vienna • Melk • Dürnstein • Bratislava • Kalocsa Budapest • Esztergom T his eight-day voyage takes you along the dramatic Danube river, renowned for its sweeping hillside vistas and a route which crosses into three capital cities: Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest. After a welcome cocktail depart Vienna towards picturesque Melk renowned for its Benedictine Monastery perched on the hillside. Explore the Abbey’s intricate frescos and ornate marble halls before continuing your cruise past the verdant wine region of Dürnstein towards Bratislava. Admire Bratislava’s contrast of Communist-era buildings and beautiful medieval structures which include the gleaming white walls of Bratislava castle. In the afternoon cruise towards the sweeping plains of the Puszta and meet the gallant horse riders who roam the area. Stopping next in Budapest enjoy a guided tour of Hungary’s sophisticated capital, with its intoxicating blend of beautiful Art Nouveau architecture, rickety trolley buses, traditional bathhouses and excellent, locally-produced wines. Follow the river to Esztergom where the domed Basilica announces your arrival in this incredible city. Spend time exploring before retracing the Danube’s path back to Vienna. Ending your journey in Vienna, explore its streets, brimmed with Baroque architecture and imperial places. Delight in masterpiece-filled museums, elegant shops and harmonious music venues, before visiting Schönbrunn Palace, a former imperial summer residence. All-Inclusive cruise: All meals and drinks daily Extend your tour: Vienna city stay, 2 nights, 4 H B&B from £189 from £1,679 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Explore the capital cities of Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest by sailing the Danube, admiring the stunning rural sceneries and charming townscapes on guided city tours. BRATISLAVA Enjoy a guided tour around the city on the banks of the Danube SCHÖNBRUNN PARK AND PALACE Stroll around the grounds of the stunning Schönbrunn Palace SHIP INFORMATION 4 H MS Beethoven - This elegant ship hosts 90 well-appointed cabins, some of which boast French balconies. During the day, soak up the sunshine on the large sun deck. For dining, the cruise ship features an attractive restaurant with delicious regional cuisine, you also have the spacious lounge bar complete with a dance floor in which to enjoy a cocktail. DEPARTURES & PRICES 2023/24 Main Deck Middle Deck Upper Deck 13 & 27 May £1,899 £2,019 £2,049 3, 10 & 24 Jun £1,999 £2,119 £2,149 15 Jul £1,749 £1,949 £1,979 29 Jul £1,769 £1,889 £1,919 5 & 12 Aug £1,849 £1,969 £1,999 2 Sep £1,849 £1,969 £1,999 11, 18 & 27 May £1,899 £2,019 £2,049 1, 8 & 22 Jun £1,999 £2,119 £2,149 29 Jun £1,799 £1,919 £1,949 6 & 13 Jul £1,799 £1,919 £1,949 20 Jul £1,749 £1,869 £1,899 27 Jul £1,679 £1,799 £1,829 3 & 10 Aug £1,799 £1,919 £1,949 17, 24 & 31 Aug £1,899 £2,019 £2,049 7, 14 & 21 Sep £1,899 £2,019 £2,049 More dates available online