European River Cruises 2023 - 2025

Europe For further details or to book call 0800 954 0912 or visit mercuryholidays.co.uk 9 MS Beethoven < • • • •        Vienna Bratislava Esztergom Budapest Kalocsa Melk D ü rnstein < Air Boat Austria Slovakia Hungary Grand Capitals of the Danube Dürnstein Day 1: UK to Vienna D Depart the UK on your scheduled flight to Vienna, where you will board your vessel at 18:00 and enjoy a welcome cocktail and crew presentation. This evening, cruise through the night to Melk, enjoying the moonlit scenery as you sail. 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 at 09:00 for your transfer to the airport and your return flight to the UK, or continue on to your chosen extension. Ship information 4 H MS Beethoven - Refurnished in 2010, this elegant ship hosts 90 well-appointed cabins, a large sun deck, a restaurant and a 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 a restaurant. 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 water- way into three capital cities: Vienna in Austria, Bratislava in Slovakia and Hungary’s Budapest. Enjoy our guided city tours, including Vienna Melk’s cinematic hilltop abbey. Departures & from prices 4 H Main Deck Middle Deck Upper Deck Sep 23 £1,899 £2,019 £2,049 May 24 £2,199 £2,319 £2,349 Jun 24 £1,999 £2,119 £2,149 Jul 24 £1,749 £1,869 £1,899 Aug 24 £1,799 £1,919 £1,949 Sep 24 £1,999 £2,119 £2,149 5 H Main Deck Middle Deck Upper Deck Oct 23 £2,129 £2,269 £2,299 Jun 24 £2,299 £2,439 £2,469 Jul 24 £2,199 £2,339 £2,369 Aug 24 £2,199 £2,339 £2,369 Sep 24 £2,199 £2,339 £2,369 Oct 24 £2,199 £2,339 £2,369 2025 dates available • Lead-in price based on 11 Jul 24 • Single supplements start from just £589 Extend your cruise Vienna city stay, 2 nights, 4 H B&B from £189 What you’ll see ⚫ Tour the picturesque town of Melk ⚫ Visit the grandiose 11th century monastery of Melk Abbey ⚫ Sail through the Wachau valley ⚫ Tour the charming medieval town of Dürnstein ⚫ Explore the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to Austria with Austrian Airlines ✔ Where you’ll stay 4 H MS Beethoven or 5 H MS Vivaldi or 5 H MS Douce France ✔ 20 meals ✔ 8 excursions