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Discover Central Europe on a 9-night journey combining Budapest’s historic charm with a scenic 7-night Danube River cruise, featuring visits to Bratislava, Melk, Linz and Vienna.
This package includes return flights from London, a 2-night stay in Budapest, a 7-night Danube River cruise, daily breakfast during your Budapest stay, airport and port transfers, and cruise accommodation and meals as outlined in the itinerary.
Quick Summary
Package Overview
Experience the best of Budapest and the Danube on a memorable journey combining city exploration with a relaxing river cruise. Discover Budapest’s impressive landmarks, historic streets and beautiful Danube waterfront before sailing through Central Europe. Along the way, visit Bratislava, explore the historic town of Melk, discover Linz and experience the elegant Austrian capital of Vienna.
Destinations & Highlights
Best Time to Travel
January to April is generally one of the best periods to enjoy Budapest and a Danube River cruise, offering pleasant weather, scenic river landscapes and favourable conditions for sightseeing and exploring the cities along the route.
Day 1: Budapest Arrival
Arrive in Budapest and transfer to your hotel. Check in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to relax or begin exploring the city at your own pace.
Overnight stay in Budapest
Day 2: Leisure in Budapest
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Budapest. Explore the city’s historic landmarks, stroll along the Danube waterfront, discover local cafés and shops, or simply relax at your own pace.
Overnight stay in Budapest.
Day 3: Danube River Cruise Ship Embarkation
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to the port for embarkation. Board your Danube River cruise ship, settle into your cabin and enjoy your first evening on board as the cruise begins its journey.
Overnight stay on board the cruise
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 4: Bratislava, Slovakia
Arrive in Bratislava, the charming capital of Slovakia. Explore the historic Old Town, admire Bratislava Castle and stroll through the city’s picturesque streets. Enjoy some time to discover the local sights before returning to the ship.
Overnight stay on board the cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Melk, Austria
Arrive in Melk, a picturesque town on the banks of the Danube. Explore the charming town and admire the magnificent Melk Abbey, one of Austria’s most impressive Baroque landmarks. Enjoy the scenic surroundings before returning to the ship.
Overnight stay on board the cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Linz, Austria
Arrive in Linz, Austria’s vibrant riverside city. Explore the historic Old Town, admire the city’s architecture and enjoy views along the Danube. Spend some time at leisure discovering Linz before returning to the ship.
Overnight stay on board the cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Vienna, Austria
Arrive in Vienna, Austria’s elegant capital, renowned for its imperial architecture, rich cultural heritage and grand boulevards. Explore the historic city centre, admire landmarks such as St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Hofburg Palace, and enjoy some time at leisure before returning to the ship.
Arrive: 02:00PM
Overnight stay on board the cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Discover More of Vienna
Enjoy another day in Vienna, with time to explore more of the city at your own pace. Discover the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, browse local shops, or relax at a traditional Viennese café before returning to the ship.
Depart: 06:00PM
Overnight stay on board the cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9: Return to Budapest, Hungary
Return to Budapest as the ship arrives in the city. The rest of the day is yours to explore Budapest at your own pace. Enjoy the remainder of the evening onboard and relax as you spend your final night on the ship.
Overnight stay on board the cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Budapest Departure
Enjoy breakfast onboard before disembarking the cruise. Depending on your flight time, spend some final moments in Budapest at leisure before your transfer to the airport for your return journey.
Meal: Breakfast
Departure Dates:
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ℹ️ Note: City taxes are payable locally at the hotel.
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