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MS Beethoven - The beautiful blue Danube

Vienna, Melk, Durnstein, Bratislava, Kalocsa, Budapest, Esztergom & Vienna
The beautiful blue Danube
The beautiful blue Danube
The beautiful blue Danube
Highlights
  • Diversity along the Danube from the Austrian capital to the Hungarian steppe.
  • This cruise exists with biking and hiking-adapted programs.
  • Discover:
    - Melk Abbey, a true wonder of Baroque architecture overlooking the Danube and the Wachau Valley.
    - The Hofburg, the Habsburgs' "Winter Residency".
    - Budapest by bus or by bike.
    - Bratislava and its unique charm.
    - Hiking in the Little Carpathians
    - Folk evening in Budapest, Viennese music concert, The high art of Viennese living: music, cafes and backstage visit at the Konzerthaus concert hall
    • STARTING PRICE $1678 or €1510
    • DURATION 7 nights
    • DEPARTURE DATES
      • 17 April 2024
      • 23, 27 & 30 May 2024
      • 03, 06, 10, 13, 20, 24 & 27 June 2024
      • 01, 04, 08, 11, 15, 18 & 25 July 2024
      • 01, 08, 15, 19, 22, 26 & 29 August 2024
      • 05, 12, 19 & 26 September 2024
      • 13 October 2024
    • EMBARKATION PORTS
      • Vienna
    Route Map Send Your Request
  • Day 1 : VIENNAPassengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Our ship will depart at 8:00 p.m. towards Melk and sail through the night.

     

    Day 2 : MELK - DÜRNSTEINJoin us on an optional excursion for both packages: Visit the Melk Abbey. We'll then cruise up the beautiful Wachau Valley all the way to Dürnstein, passing gothic ruins and picturesque villages along the way. Once we arrive, we'll take a tour of this charming medieval town with our hostess. We'll return on board at the end of the afternoon and continue cruising towards Bratislava.

    Day 3 : BRATISLAVA - KALOCSAJoin us for the optional excursions proposed:
    CLASSIC: Guided tour of the capital of Slovakia. The baroque palaces and the beautiful shaded squares make the charm of Bratislava, which Marie-Theresa of Austria used to hold dear.

    DISCOVER: Hiking in Bratislava: the Little Carpathians. From Devin Castle, we'll take in the splendid view of Bratislava.
    The afternoon will be spent cruising.

    Day 4 : KALOCSA - BUDAPESTJoin us on an optional excursion for both packages: the Puszta, its wonderful landscapes and unusual fauna (including a traditional horse show.) The afternoon will be spent cruising towards Budapest, reaching it in the night.

    Day 5 : BUDAPESTJoin us for the optional excursions proposed:
    CLASSIC: Guided tour of Budapest, the metropolis that was once two distinct cities united only in 1873: Buda, on one bank with its rolling hills and valleys; and Pest, on the other, with its flatter landscape offering a panoramic view over the banks of the Danube.

    DISCOVERY: Budapest by bike. You'll see all the important sights of the city on an easy-paced ride, cycling through the historical center of Hungarian culture and many other legendary sites in Budapest.
    Join us for the optional excursion: Discover the Gellert Baths and Spa.
    In the evening, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Evening of traditional entertainment in Budapest.



    Day 6 : BUDAPEST - ESZTERGOMOnce we arrive, enjoy some free time in Esztergom, one of the oldest cities in Hungary. The afternoon will be spent cruising to Vienna. Tonight is our gala evening. Our ship will sail through the night.


    Day 7 : VIENNAJoin us for the optional excursions proposed:
    CLASSIC: Guided visit of Vienna and Schönbrunn Castle.

    DISCOVERY: The high art of Viennese living: Music and Viennese cafes. We'll stroll through the city and visit back stage in the Konzerthaus(2) concert hall. After our tour, enjoy a steaming cup of Vienna Coffee and a delicious pastry.
    In the afternoon, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Hofburg Palace.
    In the evening, join us on an optional excursion proposed for both packages: Concert of Viennese music (subject to availability).

    Day 8 : VIENNAEnjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

Day 1 : VIENNAPassengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Our ship will depart at 8:00 p.m. towards Melk and sail through the night.

 

Day 2 : MELK - DÜRNSTEINJoin us on an optional excursion for both packages: Visit the Melk Abbey. We'll then cruise up the beautiful Wachau Valley all the way to Dürnstein, passing gothic ruins and picturesque villages along the way. Once we arrive, we'll take a tour of this charming medieval town with our hostess. We'll return on board at the end of the afternoon and continue cruising towards Bratislava.

Day 3 : BRATISLAVA - KALOCSAJoin us for the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of the capital of Slovakia. The baroque palaces and the beautiful shaded squares make the charm of Bratislava, which Marie-Theresa of Austria used to hold dear.

DISCOVER: Hiking in Bratislava: the Little Carpathians. From Devin Castle, we'll take in the splendid view of Bratislava.
The afternoon will be spent cruising.

Day 4 : KALOCSA - BUDAPESTJoin us on an optional excursion for both packages: the Puszta, its wonderful landscapes and unusual fauna (including a traditional horse show.) The afternoon will be spent cruising towards Budapest, reaching it in the night.

Day 5 : BUDAPESTJoin us for the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Budapest, the metropolis that was once two distinct cities united only in 1873: Buda, on one bank with its rolling hills and valleys; and Pest, on the other, with its flatter landscape offering a panoramic view over the banks of the Danube.

DISCOVERY: Budapest by bike. You'll see all the important sights of the city on an easy-paced ride, cycling through the historical center of Hungarian culture and many other legendary sites in Budapest.
Join us for the optional excursion: Discover the Gellert Baths and Spa.
In the evening, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Evening of traditional entertainment in Budapest.



Day 6 : BUDAPEST - ESZTERGOMOnce we arrive, enjoy some free time in Esztergom, one of the oldest cities in Hungary. The afternoon will be spent cruising to Vienna. Tonight is our gala evening. Our ship will sail through the night.


Day 7 : VIENNAJoin us for the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided visit of Vienna and Schönbrunn Castle.

DISCOVERY: The high art of Viennese living: Music and Viennese cafes. We'll stroll through the city and visit back stage in the Konzerthaus(2) concert hall. After our tour, enjoy a steaming cup of Vienna Coffee and a delicious pastry.
In the afternoon, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Hofburg Palace.
In the evening, join us on an optional excursion proposed for both packages: Concert of Viennese music (subject to availability).

Day 8 : VIENNAEnjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

  • STARTING PRICE $1678 or €1510
  • DURATION 7 nights
  • DEPARTURE DATES
    • 17 April 2024
    • 23, 27 & 30 May 2024
    • 03, 06, 10, 13, 20, 24 & 27 June 2024
    • 01, 04, 08, 11, 15, 18 & 25 July 2024
    • 01, 08, 15, 19, 22, 26 & 29 August 2024
    • 05, 12, 19 & 26 September 2024
    • 13 October 2024
  • EMBARKATION PORTS
    • Vienna
Route Map Send Your Request
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