Tour Capitals Of The Danube (Port-To-Port Cruise)

Accommodation

Accommodation in double-occupancy cabin with shower in private bathroom

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

Guide

Official welcome from the captain and crew

Transport

Ship - MS Vivaldi

Others

Onboard entertainment Assistance of our onboard host/hostess Gala evening All port fees. Free Wi-Fi onboard Headsets are included for excursions Onboard activities Travel assistance and repatriation insurance All port fees included

Not included:

Flights

International flights not included.

Others

Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers cancellation and baggage insurance optional excursions (must be reserved and paid for on board or at travel agency) transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points personal expenses.  

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Optional

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. GELLERT BATHS AND SPA You’ll set out with your guide to visit the famous Gellert Baths and Spa. Now part of the famous Hotel Gellert in Buda, references to the spa’s healing waters have been found from as early as the 13th century. The current spa was founded in 1918, and a visit to the Art Nouveau thermal baths is a beautiful and historical experience. The special attractions are its indoor and outdoor swimming pools, wave bath, sunbathing terrace and thermal spa. After our tour, take some time to relax and enjoy the saunas, the terrace looking at Gellert Hill, or the geothermal pools with some beer, wine, or champagne in hand. This is an exceptional tour in one of the most historical places in the city, but don’t take our word for it, come and see for yourself. Afterwards, we’ll return to the ship. (Don’t forget to bring your swimsuit!) Duration : approx. 3:00 hours Good walking shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. Guided tour of Vienna and Schoenbrunn Palace You will begin the tour by taking the famous Ring to reach Schoenbrunn Palace. The "Ring" was one of the personal projects of Emperor Franz Joseph. In 1857, he decided to take down the ramparts that enclosed the city center and had this boulevard built lined with fine buildings. Along the Ring you will admire this architectural showcase of the old Austro-Hungarian monarchy, including: the State Opera; the Hofburg Palace; the Natural History Museum; the City Hall; the Burgtheater and more. When you arrive at Schoenbrunn Palace, you will be guided through the numerous rooms of the Hapsburgs’ summer residence, which bear witness to the splendor of the Court at the time of Maria Theresa. You will also have some time to wander through the Palace gardens. You will then return to the coach, which will take you to the city center to enjoy some free time in the area around St Stephen’s Cathedral. You will then return to the coach, which will take you back to the boat, via the Ring. Duration : approx. 4:00 hours Comfortable shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. Vienna, the Imperial Crypt and the Prunksaal We’ll leave by coach with our guides to visit the Imperial Crypt, located beneath the Capuchin Church. Most Habsburgs have been laid to rest here since 1633. The magnificent double sarcophagus of Maria Theresia and her husband, Emperor Franz I, was crafted by Balthasar Ferdinand Moll. The last emperor buried in the royal vault was Franz Joseph I (1916). Empress Elisabeth of Austria, known affectionately as "Sisi," and her son Rudolf are also buried here. This visit will bring you right to the epicenter of the elaborate Austrian Empire and its celebrated history. We’ll then move on to the Prunksaal. This baroque stateroom is part of the Austrian National Library and displays, on two levels, close to 200,000 books, 16,000 of which belong to Eugene of Savoy’s private collection. We’ll return to the ship. Length: approx. 4 hours Authentic and Unique Vienna We’ll set out to discover the high art of Viennese living. We’ll stroll through the city and visit back stage in the Konzerthaus concert hall, which has the Vienna Symphony, Vienna Chamber Orchestra, Wiener Singakademie and Klangforum Wien in residence. We’ll tour the prominent institution that features about 800 events per year with our guide who will explain the hall’s history. We’ll head back stage where we might be able to catch a glimpse of a performer or two! After our tour, relax in one of the local cafés and enjoy a steaming cup of Vienna Coffee and a delicious pastry. After our tour, we’ll return to the ship. Length: approx. 3.5 hours In case the Konzerthaus is booked for shows or closed, we’ll visit the Musikverein or the Opera instead. Budapest and the Parliament Building We’ll leave by coach for a panoramic tour of the city. We’ll cross the plains of Pest and drive past Heroes’ Square, the famous Szechenyi Thermal Baths, the Zoo and Botanical Garden – a true wonder of architecture – Vajdahunyad Castle and more. We’ll then drive up the renowned Andrassy Avenue and past St. Stephen’s Basilica before following the river all the way to the white silhouette of the Parliament Building overlooking the Danube. Designed in Gothic Revival style, the Parliament took 17 years to build, with construction ending in 1902. Today, it houses the Holy Crown of Hungary, the coronation crown used by the Kingdom of Hungary for most of its existence. The building is also home to the National Assembly which has met there since its opening. You’ll be blown away by the spacious rooms, sumptuous frescoes, stained-glass windows and sculptures inside the building as much as its impressive limestone façade. Length: approx. 4h Just as for every institutional building, the Hungarian Parliament may have to close without notice. Bratislava and St Martin’s Cathedral We’ll leave on foot for a guided tour of Bratislava and St Martin’s Cathedral. Our walking tour will take us past the main historical monuments in the old town. We’ll then hop on our coach headed to St Martin’s Cathedral. Its massive tower is capped by a replica of the Hungarian Crown resting on a gilded pillow. The coronations of 11 kings and queens plus 8 of their consorts occurred in this « coronation church » in the 16th century. Inside, you’ll be amazed by the beautiful wood carvings and the many paintings on display, such as one of the Last Supper. It is also inside these very walls that the Missa Solemnis by Beethoven was performed for the first time. We’ll return on board after our tour. Length: approx. 4 hours In case the cathedral is closed, we’ll visit the Primate’s Palace instead

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

Day 1: Vienna

Passengers 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. Tonight's dinner will have an Austrian flair.
Day 2 Day 2: Vienna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Vienna

This morning, join us on an optional tour of Vienna. Enjoy some free time this afternoon or join us for an optional excursion (not included in the packages) to discover authentic and unique Vienna through a visit back stage in the Konzerthaus(2) concert hall which is home to the Vienna Symphony orchestra. After the tour, enjoy a steaming cup of Vienna Coffee and a delicious pastry. We’ll return on board and start sailing towards Budapest. Enjoy an evening of dancing.
Day 3 Day 3: Budapest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Budapest

This morning, join us on an optional guided tour of Budapest. Explore this astonishing city, cut in half by the Danube: Buda with its hills and valleys and Pest with its flat plain, whose panoramic view over the banks of the Danube is listed as part of the world’s cultural heritage by UNESCO. This afternoon, join our hostess for a discovery tour of the Great Market Hall, a stunning neogothic building whose roof was restored to have colorful Zsolnay tiling from Pécs. Or you can choose to take part in our optional excursion (not included in the packages) to discover the Gellert Baths and Spa, one of the most prestigious spots in Budapest. At the end of our tour, take some time to relax or have a swim. We'll enjoy a Hungarian feast tonight, followed by an evening of traditional folk entertainment. Our ship will begin to cruise towards Bratislava during the night.
Day 4 Day 4: Bratislava
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Bratislava

This morning will be spent sailing towards Bratislava. This afternoon, join us on an optional guided tour of the Slovakian capital whose charm lies in its old town, home to splendid Baroque palaces, churches and pleasant squares. After our tour, we’ll return to the ship for our gala dinner and evening. We will cruise through the night to Vienna.
Day 5 Day 5: Vienna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Vienna

We'll arrive in Vienna early this morning. Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

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Capitals Of The Danube (Port-To-Port Cruise)

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Itinerary of your trip Capitals Of The Danube (Port-To-Port Cruise)

Day 1: Vienna

Day 2: Vienna

Day 3: Budapest

Day 4: Bratislava

Day 5: Vienna

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