European River Cruises 2024 - 2025

Europe For further details or to book call 0800 954 0912 or visit www.mercuryholidays.co.uk 9 Day 1: UK to Vienna D Depart on your scheduled flight to Vienna. You will be boarding your cruise ship at 6pm, if you arrive earlier than this, you will be free to explore the surrounding areas. Your luggage can be left in the docking area. 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 Melk, a small riverside town that lies an hour away from Vienna. While the town offers a small but picturesque historic centre, its main draw in 11th century monastery of Melk Abbey, perched on the hillside overlooking the town. Visit the abbey and explore its marble halls and intricate frescos. In the afternoon, sail through the picturesque Wachau valley to the wine region of Durnstein where you’ll disembark for a tour of this charming medieval town before returning to your ship and cruising onward to Bratislava. Day 3: Bratislava to Kalocsa B/L/D Arrive in the Slovakian capital of Bratislava and take a guided tour around this city on the banks of the Danube. Admire the contrast between the beautiful medieval structures and Communist-era buildings which line its streets. 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 through its town and its sweeping grassland plains, where horse, sheep and buffalo often roam, 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 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. Day 6: Esztergom to Vienna B/L/D The domed Basilica of Esztergom, which can be seen from miles away, announces your arrival in the city of Esztergom. Explore this picturesque city at your leisure, perhaps exploring the basilica and its surrounds, then enjoy an afternoon of cruising as you sail towards Vienna. Enjoy tonight’s gala dinner onboard. 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 Schoenbrunn Palace, a former imperial summer residence that boasts 1,441 rooms. Day 8: Vienna to the UK B After breakfast, disembark at 9am for your transfer to the airport and your return flight to the UK, or continue on to your chosen extension. Melk 8 days from £1,719 Grand Capitals of the Danube This 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. Extend your cruise Vienna city stay, 2 nights, 4 ★ B&B from £239 What you’ll see ● Sail the Danube, past stunning scenery and riverside towns ● Explore the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace ● Tour the charming medieval town of Dürnstein ● Visit the grandiose 11th century monastery of Melk Abbey What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to Austria with Austrian Airlines ✔ Where you’ll stay MS Beethoven or MS Vivaldi or MS Douce France ✔ 20 meals & drinks onboard ✔ 7 excursions Ship information MS Beethoven This elegant ship hosts 90 well-appointed cabins, a large sun deck, a restaurant and a spacious lounge bar with a dance floor. or MS Vivaldi This premium, 3-deck ship has 88 well-fur- nished cabins, large windows and a spa- cious sun deck. or MS Douce France This premium ship has 55 well-furnished cabins and large bay windows, a lounge/bar and a restaurant. Departures & from prices Main Deck Middle Deck Jun 24 Was £1,999 NOW £1,819 Was £2,119 NOW £1,939 Jul & Aug 24 Was £1,899 NOW £1,719 Was £2,019 NOW £1,839 Sep 24 £1,999 £2,119 May 25 £2,189 £2,309 Jun 25 £2,049 £2,169 Jul & Aug 25 £2,149 £2,269 Sep 25 £1,949 £2,069 Main Deck Middle Deck Jun 24 £2,299 £2,439 Jul & Aug 24 £2,019 £2,159 Oct 24 £2,199 £2,339 Jun,Jul & Aug 25 £2,349 £2,469 Oct 25 £2,299 £2,419 More dates available • Lead-in price based on 18 Jul 24 & 15 Aug 24 • Upper deck upgrade available from £30 • Single supplements start from £639 < • • • •        Vienna Bratislava Esztergom Budapest Kalocsa Melk D ü rnstein < Air Boat Austria Slovakia Hungary Save up to £180 pp on selected dates EXPLORE THIS RIVER CRUISE