8 days tour
Budapest, The Pearl Of The Danube (Port-To-Port Cruise)
Others
Onboard entertainment The assistance of our onboard host/hostess Gala evening Traditional entertainment in Belgrade Travel assistance/repatriation insurance All port fees. Free Wi-Fi onboard Headsets are included for excursions Onboard activities Travel assistance and repatriation insurance All port fees included
Guide
Official welcome from the captain and crew
Transport
MS France or MS Modigliani
Meals
Your cruise with all meals from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the final day Onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) Welcome cocktail All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
Insurance
travel assistance/repatriation insurance
Accommodation
Accommodation in double-occupancy cabin with shower in private bathroom
Not included:
Others
Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - optional excursions (must be reserved and paid for on board or at travel agency) transfers cancellation and baggage insurance personal expenses.
Optional
Other activities and services are not included Shore excursions can be sold as part of the cruises package. Please contact us for more details. These excursions are not proposed for all the cruises and depend on the itinerary. If the minimum of 25 participants is not reached, the excursion may be either cancelled or proposed at another rate, depending on the number of participants (to be paid for on board). The excursions on the first evening and the morning following boarding are only guaranteed for the passengers who have booked the excursion before the cruise. Herculesโ Spa and Orsova Set off by coach to the spa town of Baile Herculane (lit: Herculesโ Spa). First there will be a panoramic tour along the River Cerna, a chance to admire the imposing statue of Hercules as well as some magnificent Baroque buildings. Free time in the Spa town of Hercules, one of the oldest thermal spas in Europe built by the Romans in the 2nd century AD. It was one of the most elegant spa towns in Europe during the 19th century and right up until the 2nd World War. Its mineral and spa waters were discovered and exploited by soldiers of the Roman legions. Inspired by the healing qualities of the waters (raised temperatures of between 38 ยฐ C and 68 ยฐ C), they named this place Ad Aquas Herculi Sacras (the holy water of Hercules). According to legend, the mighty Hercules, after bathing in the thermal spring waters, saw an increase in his powers. Another legend has it that here was where Hercules defeated the Medusa, after he bathed in the miraculous waters. After a coffee stop in a local hotel, the tour continues to Orsova. The town of Orsova is located in the west of the county - at the border with the county of Caras-Severin, on the left bank of the Danube near the Iron Gates. The town was a port and a castrum as far back as Roman times, under the name of Dierna. You will visit the Roman Catholic cathedral of Orsova, built in a quite unusual and non-conformist style, and whose interior was painted in water colors by the artist Gabriel Popa. Return on board for lunch in Orsova. Duration : approx. 4:00 hours Good walking shoes are strongly recommended for this excursion The ship will sail to Orsova during this excursion The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. Guided tour of Belgrade Weโll set off by coach to visit Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, which is also one of the oldest cities in Europe with a history stretching back some 7000 years. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube Rivers, close to the Morava Corridor which links the countries of the Danube to the Aegean Sea. The town has a fortress sitting atop one of the highest hills in Belgrade as well as a commercial center and port. Weโll start off our visit with a guided panoramic tour of the city, during which you will have the opportunity to admire Belgradeโs National Theatre and National Museum, the Royal Palace which currently houses the City Assembly of Belgrade, the Ancient Royal Palace and more. Weโll stop to visit the Orthodox Temple of St Sava. The construction of this church began in 1939 but is still a work in progress, given that the Second World War followed by Titoโs dictatorship put a halt to it. Construction only started again in 2001 and is funded exclusively by charitable donations. Weโll head back to the city center by coach for some free time before our guides take us to Kalemegdan Park, the largest and most beautiful park in the city where the Belgrade Fortress is located, overlooking the confluence of the Danube and Sava. Return to the ship by coach. Duration : approx. 4:00 hours Good walking shoes are recommended. These excursions are not proposed for all the cruises and depend on the itinerary. Times are approximate. The order of the visits can change. Guided tour of Budapest In the company of our guides, we will leave for a panoramic tour of Budapest, the Pearl of the Danube. First we will head for the hills of Buda by crossing the famous Chain Bridge and we will go up to the Castle quarter, from where weโll enjoy a fantastic panoramic view of the city. We will walk round the castle quarter and on to the Fishermanโs Bastion, built in neo-Roman style in 1902 for the simple pleasure of offering a panoramic view over the city and the Danube. Behind the Bastion, we will find Matthias Church, the oldest church in the city founded in 1015 by Saint Stephen and which notably was the venue for the coronation of Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife "Sissi". Our coach will then take us down to the plains of Pest. There, we will visit Heroesโ Square whose central monument depicting Prince Arpad and the chieftains of seven Magyar tribes was built for the millennium of Hungary. We will pass by the famous Szechenyi thermal baths, the zoo - a true piece of architecture - Vajdahunyad Castle and more. We will walk through the famous Andrassy Avenue and pass by St. Stephenโs Basilica whose construction began in 1851 and was only completed in 1905. We will walk along the river and see the famous Parliament building overlooking the Danube with its white silhouette in the Byzantine and neo-Gothic styles. Return on board. Duration : approx. 4:00 hours Panoramic tour with stops to take pictures. Entrance tickets for these monuments are not included. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. Budapest by night Explore Budapest by night from the comfort of our coach. Your guide will show you the charms of this capital city with its turbulent but incredibly rich past. Despite the vicissitudes of history, Budapest has managed to preserve and bear witness to a succession of dynasties and civilisations.Weโll start off towards the castle or the citadel for an impressive view over the city and on Pest. Marvel at the famous Parliament Building and the Chain Bridge before moving on to Heroesโ Square. In the center, admire a beautiful statue depicting Prince Arpad and the Seven Chieftains of the Magyar tribes. Behind them, the most important historical figures of the country stand in a half-circle, such as Stephen I, the first Christian King of Hungary. Weโll continue on towards the City Park where weโll take a stroll in the grounds of Vajdahunyad Castle, a fairytale-like medieval castle with turrets and a drawbridge that was actually built out of wood and cardboard for the millennium exhibition of 1896, as a means to show visitors the rich architectural past of Hungary. However, the castle was such a success that it was rebuilt from more perennial materials in 1904. Before we go back on board, our coach will drive along the Danube so you can enjoy once again the wonderful view over Buda, the Castle Quarter and the Fishermenโs Bastion. Return on board. Duration : approx. 2:00 hours Visit by coach with stops to take pictures. This excursion will not occur on August 20th, Hungarian National Day. Good walking shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. Guided tour of Gรถdรถllรถ Castle Departure by coach for Gรถdรถllรถ Castle. In the company of your guide, you will visit Gรถdรถllรถ Castle, one of the most important and largest Hungarian Baroque palaces, commissioned by Count Antal Grassalkovich. The castle is mainly known for having been one of the favorite residences of Empress Sisi, who loved to get away from the etiquette of the Vienna Court in Gรถdรถllรถ. Your visit will take you through the Empressโs apartments with their original decorations, including a majority of purple objects and wallpapers, in accordance with the Empressโs favorite color. You will also see the Castle Church (behind a glass screen), Joseph Iโs Wardrobe, the Minor Coronation Hall, Franz Josephโs office and more. Return on board by coach. Duration : approx. 4:00 hours Upon arrival at the castle, the main stairway has to be climbed. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. Guided tour of Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci Weโll set off by coach to visit the town of Novi Sad. Capital of the autonomous region of Vojvodina, Novi Sad is also the second largest town in Serbia, going by the size of its population. The town has a long and troubled history since it was under the rule of Celts, Romans, Franks, Barbarians and Turks until it became part of the Habsburg empire. It was known as โPetrovaradinโ in the past, and the name Novi Sad (meaning โnew plantโ) only came into use in 1748. The history of the town was further troubled during the 20th century when after the First World War, the Balkan territories were in turn united and separated under different names, until in 2006 when the town finally became part of an independent Serbia. Weโll visit the city center on foot. The Austro-Hungarian old town, with its baroque buildings, grew up around the ancient fortifications. Weโll get the chance to visit the Episcopal Church as well as an orthodox church before we continue up the main street to Freedom Square where weโll find the Town Hall, dating from 1895. The coach will be waiting for you near Freedom square to finish the visit with a panoramic tour up the main boulevards leading to the boat. Our coach will continue to the little village of Sremski Karlovci where weโll visit the Cathedral of St Nicholas, built in typical baroque style in 1758, and the first ever secondary school of Serbia dating from the end of the 18th century which has a library housing around 18,000 books. Weโll take time to admire one of the most well-known of the townโs monuments, the Four Lions Fountain, built in 1799 to celebrate the townโs first ever waterworks. Return on board in Novi Sad. Duration : approx. 3:30 hours Good walking shoes are recommended (paths with cobbles and earth in the fortress). The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. Guided tour of the town of Osijek In the company of our guides, we will begin our tour with a visit of Osijek, a town in the East of the historical Croatian region of Slavonia. The town was founded by the Slavs, who built a river port on the ruins of the Roman town in the 7th century. In 1526, the Turks took possession of the town and remained there for over 160 years, making Osijek the capital of Ottoman Slavonia. But in 1687, they suffered a heavy defeat in Harkany and left the town without a fight. It was looted by the Austrians, who left nothing of its Ottoman splendor. The Austrians built a citadel over the demolished Turkish town. Our tour will first take us to the upper town for a view of the Church of St Peter and St Paul. Commonly referred to as the Cathedral, this imposing red brick church dominated by its 90m spire was built under the impetus of Bishop Strossmayer, a native of Osijek. Weโll then move on to the Old Town with a visit of the 18th century fortress built between 1712 and 1721 by architect Maximilien Gosseau dโHennef who designed the citadelโs civilian and military buildings, giving the whole a remarkable architectural unity. Afterwards, weโll walk up to the main square with its Holy Trinity monument. Return on board. Duration : approx. 2:00 hours Comfortable shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. Guided tour of Pecs Departure by coach to visit beautiful Pรฉcs in Southern Hungary. Pecs was first mentioned in old Latin documents as โQuinque Ecclesiaeโ in relation to the materials from five former Christian chapels that were used to build new churches in the city. In the company of our guide, weโll set out for a visit of the city on foot, starting with Sts. Peter and Paulโs Cathedral or Basilica whose Roman foundations date from the 4th century. The Basilicaโs current neo-Romanesque facade is the result of the reconstruction carried out between 1882 and 1891, although it has kept its medieval floorplan and post-Romanesque interiors. You will also have the opportunity to see the Basilicaโs treasure and crypt. The visit continues with the Early Christian Necropolis dating from the 4th-century foundation of the Roman town under the name "Sopianae". These tombs, richly decorated with wall paintings depicting Christian scenes, were built underground as funerary chambers with commemorative chapels above them. It has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. Afterwards, our tour continues downtown, stopping at the Djami. In the 13th century, the Turks destroyed St Bartholomewโs church and used its stones to build a mosque following the orders of Pasha Gazi Kassim. Pรฉcs was freed from Turkish occupation in 1868 and the mosque became a Catholic church again, although it kept the aspect of a Turkish mosque. Enjoy some free time downtown before returning on board by coach. Duration : approx. 4:30 hours Visit entirely on foot, good walking shoes are recommended. The visit of the necropolis is not recommended for claustrophobic people. There are also stairs to climb. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. Morning in the Puszta (1/2 day) Departure by coach in the company of your host/hostess in the direction of Kiskunsag Park, at the heart of the Puszta. The Puszta, also known as the Great Plain of Hungary, is a large, flat grassland that was regarded as the Wild West of Hungary in the 19th century with cow-boys watching over colossal cattle herds grazing on pasture. The Puszta has been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1999. Riding aboard a charabanc โ a traditional horse-drawn carriage with wooden benches โ youโll be amazed by the wonderful landscapes and unusual fauna of the Puszta. In a small part of the Hungarian Steppe, youโll get to observe Racka sheep with their spiral-shaped horns, Mangalica pigs with their curly coats and Hungarian Grey cattle with their long, curved horns, as well as rare species of birds. In the course of your visit, youโll get the chance to attend a traditional equestrian show while tasting "palinka" (plum eau-de-vie) and some "pogacsa" (small savory buns) as well as mineral water, sheltered from the sun under a thatched roof. The csikรณs, the mounted horse-herdsmen of Hungary dressed in traditional blue attire, will invite you to take part in their โgames of skill and abilityโ. Return on board by coach. Duration : approx. 4:00 hours Good shoes, sunglasses, caps and a bottle of water are recommended. Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. Ilok and Vukovar Our excursion starts with a visit to the medieval town of Ilok. Overlooking the Danube, this small fortified town has for centuries over been famous for its vineyards. Tangible proofs of life from prehistorical times and the Middle-Ages up to the present day keep flourishing in the old town. The oldest pieces of evidence date back to the Neolithic Era. Youโll get the chance to see many vestiges from the Roman period as well as a wealth of heritage from the Middle-Ages, including the remains of the basilica of Saint Peter dating from the 13th century and the walls of the fortress built by Nikola Ilochki in the 15th century. Youโll also be visiting the historical town center, the church and convent of St John of Capistrano which were built in the 14th century by the Duke of Ugrin and the castle of Odescalchi. In the castle, you will find a museum portraying the townโs cultural and historical heritage. Youโll also enjoy a tasting of some local products. Duration : approx. 2:30 hours Comfortable shoes are recommended. Please dress appropriately to visit the monastery (no shorts, no T-shirt, shoulders covered for ladies and closed shoes). The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.
Flights
International flights are not included
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Itinerary of your trip Budapest, The Pearl Of The Danube (Port-To-Port Cruise)
- Day 1 Day 1: Budapest
Day 1: Budapest
- Day 2 Day 2: Mohacs - Osijek - Belgrade
Day 2: Mohacs - Osijek - Belgrade
- Day 3 Day 3: Belgrade
Day 3: Belgrade
Experience Style
Mixed
There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโre also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.
Accomodation level
Medium
This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.
Experience Type
Small Group
Youโll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.
Physical Rating
Basic
Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.
Age range
Min: 1 / Max: 99
Experience allowed to all ages.
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