Austria - Hungary
The Jewels of the Austro-Hungarian Empire
Danube River Cruise – Discovering Vienna, Bratislava, Kalocsa, Budapest and Esztergom.
Between imperial palaces, Danube villages, great capitals and Hungarian traditions, this cruise invites you to enjoy an elegant cultural interlude in the heart of Central Europe.
Highlights : Danube, Austro-Hungarian Empire, Vienna, Budapest, river cruise
For whom: Couples, culture lovers, travelers in search of history
Duration
7 nights
Meal plan
Full board
Departure
Luxembourg
Cabin type
Standard cabin
The destination
This cruise sets course for the great landscapes of the Danube, between Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. The itinerary links Vienna, Melk, Dürnstein, Bratislava, Kalocsa, Budapest and Esztergom, with a program focused on imperial history, Hungarian traditions and the capitals of Central Europe.
Climate: pleasant continental climate in summer along the Danube, with generally warm, sunny days from June to September—ideal for cultural visits and river cruising.
Activities: cultural visits, cruising on the Danube, free time to explore Dürnstein, Budapest, Bratislava, the Puszta, a folklore evening, gala evening
THE CRUISE
This cruise on a port-to-port basis begins and ends in Vienna. It offers a complete itinerary along the Danube, combining cruising, cultural stopovers and iconic discoveries of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire.
| Itinerary | Vienna – Melk – Dürnstein – Bratislava – Kalocsa – Budapest – Esztergom – Vienna |
| Ship depending on the departure date | Depending on the date chosen, this cruise is operated on board the MS Beethoven, the MS Douce France or the MS Vivaldi. |
| MS Beethoven | Departures subject to availability for this offer. 178 passengers 34 crew members 4 anchors |
| MS Douce France | Departures subject to availability for this offer. 107 passengers 26 crew members 5 anchors |
| MS Vivaldi | Departures subject to availability for this offer. 172 passengers 33 crew members 5 anchors |
The experience
Between peaceful cruising, imperial discoveries and iconic stopovers, this cruise offers a refined cultural immersion along the Danube.
Highlights
- River cruise in the heart of Central Europe
- Itinerary between Vienna, Bratislava, Kalocsa, Budapest and Esztergom
- Discover the diversity of the Danube, from the Austrian capital to the great Hungarian plain
- Option to visit the Puszta, in the heart of the Hungarian steppes
- Discover Budapest, between historical heritage and modernity
- Folklore evening in Budapest with traditional dances and costumes
- Gala evening on board
INCLUDED
- Full board on board
- Drinks included with meals and at the bar
- Refined French cuisine
- Gala dinner and evening
- Welcome cocktail
- Free Wi-Fi on board
- Audio system during excursions
- Introduction to the captain and crew
- On-board entertainment
- Assistance/repatriation insurance
- Port taxes included
Frequently Asked Questions
This cruise starts and ends in Vienna. It is offered as a package without transport, with the option to add travel to the departure port to the offer.
Excursions are offered as an optional extra, giving you the freedom to tailor your experience to your desire to explore.
Children are allowed on board. Specific fare conditions apply: a child discount for ages 2 to 9, and meals/accommodation are free for children under 2.
Ready to cruise in the heart of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire?
Between Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava and the landscapes of the Danube, this cruise invites you to enjoy an elegant cultural journey, paced by history, sailing, and the art of river living.
The dates for this offer are provided for information purposes only. Feel free to contact us or click the Book button to view other available dates.