Accommodation

MS Crucestar for 2024 MS Fidelio for 2025 (for more information, please send a request) Guest cabins are spread over four decks. All have a shower and wc, satellite television with a channel showing live camera footage from the front of the ship, a hairdryer, safe, intercom telephone. Standard cabins are compact and have a small window. During the day, one bed folds away and the other is converted into a sofa. Newly refurbished deluxe cabins are more spacious and have permanent hotel-style beds that can be configured as twins or doubles. They also have large picture windows that slide open. Wi-Fi on extra payment is available throughout the ship. . The elevator has access to: Upper deck (no stairs), Reception level (no stairs), Middle deck (no stairs for deluxe cabins, short staircase for front cabins). To go to the Main deck you exit on the Main deck level and take a long staircase down. accommodation in the chosen cabin: 1) Standard cabin on Main deck 2) Deluxe cabin on Middle deck 3) Deluxe cabin on Upper deck Please, kindly note that SINGLE SUPPLEMENT is applies for solo-travelers’ bookings. Standard cabins +50%, Deluxe Staterooms - 100%

Guide

Excursion package with English-speaking guide (Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Melk) is available upon request.

Transport

Cruise ship

Meals

•full board, three meals per day (from the dinner on the arrival day to the breakfast on the departure day) •early-riser breakfast every morning •afternoon high-tea: tea, coffee and cake or late night snack •welcome buffet •table tap water during meal services •tea/coffee for all meals •coffee-station available from 06:00 till 22:00) •welcome and farewell captain’s cocktails (including 1 drink per person) •welcome and farewell captain’s dinner with special menu All inclusive DP - beer, house wine, soft drinks, water, coffee, tea 09:00-23:00

Others

•live music at the bar every night •luggage service pier – ship – pier •refreshments and hand towels after excursions •info-channel

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Others

medical insurances excursions (available on presale only) port taxes fuel adjustment surcharge any bottled water soft and alcoholic drinks during lunch and dinner wi-fi gratuities (recommended 7eur per person per day) personal spendings minibar cabin numbers are provided 7 days before the cruise or at 50 eur supplement

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Passau
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Passau

Arrival day, check-in at 16.00

Meals: welcome soup in the lounge, dinner

*private transfer airport - port can be added for extra cost

possibility of booking collective transfers, please consult our agents.
Day 2 Day 2: Durnstein
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Durnstein

At midday we arrive in Dürnstein, a charming village in the heart of the winding Wachau valley with a medieval castle. From the pier you can directly access the historical city center on foot passing through the medieval city gates and arriving at the Pranger square. From here you have a beautiful view over the ruins of the castle, famous for being the place where Richard "The Lionheart" was allegedly imprisoned. Don’t miss an opportunity to taste the typical wines of the Wachau region. In the afternoon, enjoy the scenery that the wonderful Wachau Valley has to offer. Night on board.

Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard.

Coffee-station with small cookies and snacks is available during the day.
Day 3 Day 3: Vienna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Vienna

Staying all the day in Vienna (till 11PM) and not far from the city-center (about 30 min on tram) you get a great chance to visit the sophisticated Austrian capital city and feel its entire beauty and energy.

Vienna is famous for its elegant architecture, imperial past, opera and classical music and the annual Carnival with its opulent balls.

In the morning we offer bus and walking city-tour with an English-speaking expert guide or you can always enjoy the city on your own. In evening you can plunge into opera world and visit Kursalon before leaving for new cities!

Don’t forget a map at the reception, we always them on the desk and mention the best places to visit in every city during the cruise!

Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard.

Coffee-station with small cookies and snacks is available during the day.

*Bus and walking tour of Vienna can be booked for extra charge (incl. in excursion package)
Day 4 Day 4: Budapest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Budapest

In the early afternoon, we will arrive in Budapest, the capital of Hungary divided by the mighty Danube in two parts: traditional "Buda" and cosmopolitan "Pest". Our optional guided tour will take you along wide boulevards to the famous Parliament, the Opera House, the Heroes’ Square, the Market, the Chain Bridge and the Fishermen’s Bastion with its spectacular views over the city. You can not miss Budapest at night when the city is dressed up. Discover it at your own pace. Night scale. Night on board.

Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard.

Coffee-station with small cookies and snacks is available during the day.

*Bus and walking tour of Budapest can be booked for extra charge (incl. in excursion package)
Day 5 Day 5: Budapest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Budapest

In the morning, our boat is still docked in the river port of Budapest. Discover this bustling city at your own pace. Before lunch, the boat will sail to Bratislava. Overnight on board.

Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard.

Coffee-station with small cookies and snacks is available during the day.
Day 6 Day 6: Bratislava
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Bratislava

Capital of Slovakia, Bratislava is an attractive and very cozy city with a rich history, a fantastic range of cultural attractions.

Wake up in the morning before breakfast, make some yoga or exercices on the Sun deck catchung the first sun rays, usually the Danube is so much sunny and warm.

After having brekfast prepare yourself for a city-tour, donot forget to visit Old Town Hall (with Museum of City History inside), the Old Building of the Slovak National Theatre which dates back to 1886. Another must-see is the Blue Church, one of the most unique churches in Central Europe, this Art Nouveau masterpiece is painted blue with white accents and darker blue roof tiles. And also climb UFO Tower to enjoy the city view 95-meter height!

All narrow street are full of small cafés with the unique atmosphere!

Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard.

Coffee-station with small cookies and snacks is available during the day.

*Walking tour of Bratislava can be booked for extra charge (incl. in excursion package)
Day 7 Day 7: Melk
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Melk

Today we wake up in Melk, a small town located in the heart of the impressive Wachau Valley. It is known worldwide for the Benedictine Abbey located on top of a rock overlooking the river. The abbey was established in 1089 and houses remains of Austria’s first ruling dynasty, the House of Babenburg. It was also the site of the production of many religious manuscripts. The current facade of the building was constructed in the 1700s in a baroque styleAfter lunch, the boat sails to Passau. In the evening, the Captain’s dinner.

Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard.

Coffee-station with small cookies and snacks is available during the day.

*Walking tour of Melk can be booked for extra charge (incl. in excursion package)
Day 8 Day 8: Passau
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Passau

Check-out at 09.00.

If you have late flight, you can leave the luggage on board while wating for it in the city center.

Meals: brekafst, coffee-station is available all the day

*transfer port - airport is available for extra charge

possibility of booking collective transfers, please consult our agents.

8 days tour

Classical Danube (Passau - Budapest - Passau)

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Itinerary of your trip Classical Danube (Passau - Budapest - Passau)

Day 1: Passau

Day 2: Durnstein

Day 3: Vienna

Day 4: Budapest

Day 5: Budapest

Day 6: Bratislava

Day 7: Melk

Day 8: Passau

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