European River Cruises 2022-23

Europe Book with confidence, we are members of ABTA and fully ATOL protected 9 Day 1: UK to Vienna D Depart the UK on your scheduled flight to Vienna. Board your vessel and enjoy a welcome cocktail and crew presentation, before cruising through the night to Melk. Day 2: Melk and Dürnstein B/L/D Arrive early this morning for a tour of picturesque Melk and its 11th century monastery, Melk Abbey. In the afternoon, sail through the Wachau Valley, possibly the most dramatic and picturesque section of the Danube characterised by forested slopes and fortresses dotting almost every bend in the river. Arrive in the wine region of Dürnstein where you’ll disembark for a tour before returning to your ship and cruising onward to Bratislava. Day 3: Bratislava B/L/D Arrive in Bratislava and take a tour around this city on the banks of the Danube. Cruise through the afternoon as you make your way to Kalocsa. Day 4: Kalocsa and Puszta B/L/D Trace the river’s path into Hungary and visit the prairie town of Puszta for a guided tour and an impressive horse show. Return to your ship where you’ll sail through the night toward Budapest. Day 5: Budapest B/L/D Take a 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. Day 6: Esztergom B/L/D The domed Basilica of Esztergom announces your arrival into the city. Explore this charming city at leisure, before cruising towards Vienna. Enjoy tonight’s gala dinner on board. Day 7: Vienna B/L/D Today, experience a full day in Vienna with a guided city tour which includes a visit to the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, a former imperial summer residence that boasts 1,441 rooms. Day 8: Vienna to the UK B After breakfast, disembark for your return flight to the UK, or continue on to your extension. Cruise highlights ✔ Explore the cities of Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest ✔ Tour the picturesque town of Melk and visit Melk Abbey ✔ Sail through the Wachau Valley ✔ Tour the charming medieval town of Dürnstein Ship information 4 H MS Beethoven - Refurnished in 2010, this elegant ship hosts 90 well appointed cabins, a large sun deck, restaurant and spacious lounge bar with a dance floor. or 5 H MS Vivaldi - This premium, 3 deck ship has 88 well-furnished cabins, large win- dows and a spacious sun deck. or 5 H MS Douce France - This premium ship has 55 well-furnished cabins and large bay windows, a lounge/bar and restaurant. Grand Capitals of the Danube This eight-day voyage takes you along the dramatic Danube river, renowned for its magnificent landscapes and sweeping hillside vistas, as you follow this mighty waterway into three capital cities: Vienna in Austria, Bratislava in Slovakia and Hungary’s Budapest. Enjoy our guided city tours, which includes tours of Vienna Melk’s cinematic hilltop abbey. Extend your cruise Vienna city stay, 2 nights, 4 H B&B from £179 4 H MS Beethoven < • • • •        Vienna Bratislava Esztergom Budapest Kalocsa Melk D ü rnstein < Air Boat Austria Slovakia Hungary Esztergom Departures & from prices 4 H Main Deck Middle Deck Upper Deck 12 Sep 22 £1,639 £1,779 £1,819 19 Sep 22 £1,679 £1,849 £1,859 13 May 23 £1,799 £1,919 £1,939 3 & 10 Jun 23 £1,849 £1,959 £1,989 15 & 22 Jul 23 £1,629 £1,739 £1,769 29 Jul 23 £1,599 £1,719 £1,739 5 & 12 Aug 23 £1,699 £1,819 £1,839 2 & 9 Sep 23 £1,799 £1,919 £1,939 5 H Main Deck Middle Deck Upper Deck 21 Sep 22 £1,679 £1,819 £1,789 5 Oct 22 £1,729 £1,859 £1,839 18 Apr 23 £1,869 £1,999 £2,029 31 May 23 £1,949 £2,079 £2,119 14 Jun 23 £1,999 £2,129 £2,159 5 Jul 23 £1,849 £1,979 £2,019 14 Oct 23 £1,949 £2,079 £2,119 More dates available on our website 2024 RIVER CRUISES AT 2023 PRICES • Prices based on flights from London Heathrow with British Airways. Regional departures available from Glasgow, Newcastle and Manchester • Single supplements start from just £89