RIVER CRUISE CLASSIC DANUBE

River Cruise by Europa Danube River
8 days 956€
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CLASSIC DANUBE

The biggest attraction of this 8-day cruise is the unique beauty of the scenery offered by the Danube. The journey begins in the imperial city of Vienna and continues through the legendary Wachau Valley to the sophisticated and imperial cities of Budapest and Bratislava, which attract thousands of tourists every year with their rich history and culture.


Dates

Departure From Arrival From Price From Reserve
17-05-2025 Viena 24-05-2025 Viena 1195.00 €
956.00 €
RESERVE
07-06-2025 Viena 14-06-2025 Viena 1395.00 €
1116.00 €
RESERVE
14-06-2025 Viena 21-06-2025 Viena 1395.00 €
1116.00 €
RESERVE
21-06-2025 Viena 28-06-2025 Viena 1395.00€ RESERVE
28-06-2025 Viena 05-07-2025 Viena 1395.00 €
1116.00 €
RESERVE
30-08-2025 Viena 06-09-2025 Viena 1395.00 €
976.50 €
RESERVE
06-09-2025 Viena 13-09-2025 Viena 1395.00 €
976.50 €
RESERVE
13-09-2025 Viena 20-09-2025 Viena 1395.00€ RESERVE
20-09-2025 Viena 27-09-2025 Viena 1395.00 €
1116.00 €
RESERVE

Itinerary

CLASSIC DANUBE
Duration 8 days
Departure date 17-05-2025 | 07-06-2025 | 14-06-2025 | 21-06-2025 | 28-06-2025 | 30-08-2025 | 06-09-2025 | 13-09-2025 | 20-09-2025 |
Cities Vienna, Durstein, Melk, Bratislava, Budapest
Rivers Danube

Discounts (not cumulative)

• Honeymooners - 10% (family registration required) • Seniors over 60 years old - 5% • Book 60 days in advance - 7% • Children under 2 years old (without place) - free (only pay taxes) • Children from 3-12 years old - 20% discount sharing a double cabin with an adult • Birthday during the cruise - 3% • Groups/families from 10 to 20 pax -10%


INCLUDED: accommodation in outside cabins; full board from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day; 5 o'clock tea with pastries or midnight snack; live music; welcome and farewell cocktail with one drink included; Captain's dinner;  port and tourist taxes (75€/pax/cruise); medical assistance insurance; porters on board, limited wi-fi.


NOT INCLUDED: optional excursion package; beverages not mentioned; individual transfers; flights; insurance; gratuities (50€ pax/cruise); laundry service; minibar.


OPTIONAL TOUR PACKAGE (min. 10 pax):

Budapest City Tour

Vienna City Tour

Bratislava Walking Tour


IMPORTANT: Minimum group size for each tour: 10 pax. If the minimum requirement is not met, tours will not be offered in any language.


Day 1

VIENNA

Boarding at Handelskai pier from 16:00. Accommodation in cabins. Welcome cocktail. Overnight stopover in the city. Dinner and overnight on board.


Day 2

VIENNA

Full board on board. After breakfast, embark on an optional panoramic sightseeing tour of the most important sights of Austria's capital: the Opera House, the Town Hall, the Parliament, the Burgtheater and the splendid Imperial Hofburg Palace. In the afternoon, enjoy the city at your own pace or enjoy the optional visit to Schonbrunn Palace. At midnight, the ship will leave the Austrian capital and sail towards the Wachau Valley. Overnight on board.       


Day 3

MELK / DÜRNSTEIN

Full board on board. Early in the morning, we moor in Melk, a small town in the heart of the impressive Wachau Valley. It is world famous for the Benedictine Abbey perched on top of a rock overlooking the river (optional visit). At noon, we leave Melk to enjoy the scenery of the beautiful Wachau Valley. 

After lunch, we will arrive in Dürnstein, a charming village in the heart of the winding Wachau Valley with a medieval castle. From the quay you can directly access the historic town centre on foot through the medieval town gates to the Pranger square. From here you have a beautiful view over the ruins of the castle, famous as the place where Richard the Lionheart was supposedly imprisoned. Don't miss an opportunity to taste the typical wines of the Wachau region. In the late afternoon, the ship will leave the town of Dürnstein and sail in the direction of Hungary. Overnight on board.


Day 4

ESZTERGOM / BUDAPEST

Full board on board. After lunch, we will arrive in Esztergom. It is an important place in the history of Hungary, as it was the first capital of the Kingdom of Hungary and is where the first King, Stephen I, was crowned in the year 1000. The Basilica of Esztergom is the largest church in Hungary and is the symbol of the city. Inside is the largest organ in Hungary. At dinner time we will sail to Budapest where we will arrive at midnight. Overnight stopover in the city. Overnight on board.


Day 5

BUDAPEST 

Full board on board. Today we will spend the whole day in the capital of Hungary. The Danube separates with its immensity Buda and Pest, two great cities that today unite to form one of the most important European capitals. Huge bridges link the two banks, bringing Buda, the former royal seat and most elegant residential area, and Pest, the economic and commercial heart of the city. Our optional guided tour will take you along wide boulevards to the famous Parliament, the Opera House, Heroes' Square, the Market Square, the Chain Bridge and the Fisherman's Bastion with its spectacular views over the city. Budapest is not to be missed at night when the city dresses up. Discover it at your own pace. Night stopover. Overnight on board.


Day 6

BUDAPEST

Full board on board. Until lunch we will remain at anchor in Budapest. One of the excellent possibilities to enjoy the panoramic view of the Danube and the part of the World Heritage Site is to take tram number 2 from the Margaret Bridge to the Petõfi Bridge. Alternatively, we encourage you to take a dip in the waters of one of Budapest's world-famous thermal baths. The most famous are the Széchenyi Thermal Bath and the Gellért Thermal Bath. In the afternoon, enjoy the view of the Danube and its banks. Overnight on board.


Day 7

BRATISLAVA 

Full board on board. Early in the morning we will arrive in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Our optional guided tour will offer you a sightseeing tour of this imperial city. We will see, among other fascinating sights, the National Theatre, St. Martin's Cathedral, Michael's Gate, the old town hall and the impressive rock fortress. In the afternoon, we will leave Bratislava and head for Vienna. In the evening, Captain's dinner. Overnight on board.


Day 8

VIENNA

Vienna is one of the oldest cities in Europe, rich in historical and cultural heritage and above all the inspiration of great composers such as Strauss, Beethoven and Mozart.

Disembarkation after breakfast (Handelskai pier). End of our services.



Ship MS "Swiss Splendor"

Technical Details

Length: 110 m | Beam: 11.4 m | Draft: 1.6 m | Fully renovated: 2024 | Passenger capacity: 174 | Currency on board: Euro | Accepted cards: Visa, Mastercard
*The vessel’s classification has been determined based on our own standards.


Amenities

Aboard the MS Swiss Splendor, guests can enjoy access to an elegant restaurant and  a modern fitness room. The ship also features a lounge with a bar and a spacious dance floor, as well as a cozy aft lounge with a glass roof and a terrace. Additional onboard amenities include a souvenir shop, a small library, and a large sun deck with comfortable loungers. An elevator connects all decks, except the sun deck. The entire ship is fully air-conditioned.


Accommodation

Built in 2013, the MS Swiss Splendor will be operated by Crucemundo in 2025. The ship was renovated in the beginning of 2024 to meet new trends. The vessel measures 135 meters in length, 11.45 meters in width, and 1.60 meters in draft, up to 174 passengers can be comfortably accommodated in one master suite, twelve suites, one junior suite, 66 double cabins, and 14 single cabins. Every stateroom faces outward, and there are French balconies on the upper and middle decks. On board the MS Swiss Splendor, guests have access to a restaurant, as well as a fitness room with the latest equipment. Furthermore, the MS Swiss Splendor features a lounge with a bar and enough room to dance, a cosy lounge with a terrace and a glass ceiling can be found in the back of the ship. The other features of the ship are a board shop, a library and a spacious sun deck with sun beds. There is an elevator connecting all decks (with the exemption of the sun deck). The vessel is fully air-conditioned.


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