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Passau
Description
IMPERIAL DANUBE MS VISTAMILLA
The main attraction of this 8-day cruise is the unique beauty of the Danube landscape. The journey begins in the city of three rivers, Passau, and continues through the legendary Wachau Valley to the sophisticated and imperial cities of Vienna, Budapest, and Bratislava, which each year attract thousands of tourists with their rich history and culture.
Dates
Itinerary
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| Duration | 8 days | |
| Departure date | 29-07-2024 | 05-08-2024 | 12-08-2024 | 19-08-2024 | 07-10-2024 | 14-10-2024 | 21-10-2024 | 07-05-2026 | 13-08-2026 | 03-09-2026 | | |
| Cities | Passau, Dürnstein, Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Melk | |
| Rivers | Danube | |
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INCLUDED: Accommodation in outside cabins; 3 guided visits indicated in the itinerary; full board from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day; beverages: beer, house wine, soft drinks, water, coffee, tea from 08:00 to 24:00; welcome aperitif (limited hours); afternoon tea with pastries or midnight snack; live music; welcome and farewell cocktail with one drink included; captain’s dinner; Spanish-speaking assistance on board (min. 10 pax); medical assistance insurance; onboard porters. NOT INCLUDED: Excursion package; beverages not mentioned; individual transfers; flights; port and tourist taxes (€75 per person/cruise); cancellation insurance; tips (€70 per person/cruise); fuel surcharge (€50 per person/cruise); Wi-Fi; laundry service; minibar. INCLUDED EXCURSION PACKAGE (min group required): Budapest city tour Vienna city tour Walk through Bratislava OPTION TO CHOOSE A SPECIFIC CABIN NUMBER: €50 per cabin. Otherwise, cabin numbers are assigned randomly. Download the full cruise brochure in the “Downloads” section of our website. |
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| Day 1 | PASSAU / Engelhartszell Embarkation at the Engelhartszell pier from 4:00 PM onwards. Accommodation in the cabins. Welcome cocktail. Dinner and overnight stay on board. |
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| Day 2 | Dürnstein Full board on board. In the morning, we arrive in Dürnstein, a charming village in the heart of the winding Wachau Valley, crowned by a medieval castle. From the pier, you can walk directly into the historic town center, passing through the medieval city gates and reaching Pranger Square. From here, you will enjoy beautiful views of the castle ruins, famous for being the place where Richard the Lionheart was allegedly imprisoned. Do not miss the opportunity to sample the typical wines of the Wachau region. In the afternoon, relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Wachau Valley. *Due to heavy river traffic, the stop in Dürnstein may be replaced by Weissenkirchen. |
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| Day 3 | BUDAPEST Full board on board. Early in the morning, we arrive in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. The Danube, with its immense breadth, separates Buda and Pest, two great cities that today are united to form one of Europe’s most important capitals. Huge bridges connect the two banks, bringing together Buda, the former royal seat and the city’s most elegant residential area, and Pest, the economic and commercial heart of the city. Our guided tour (min group required) will take you along wide boulevards to the famous Parliament, the Opera House, Heroes’ Square, the Market Hall, the Chain Bridge, and the Fisherman’s Bastion, with its spectacular views over the city. Budapest at night is not to be missed, when the city dresses itself in lights and splendor. Discover it at your own pace. Overnight stop in the city. Overnight on board. |
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| Day 4 | BUDAPEST / EZSTERGOM Full board on board. Until lunch, we remain anchored in Budapest. One of the excellent ways to enjoy panoramic views of the Danube and its UNESCO World Heritage surroundings is to take tram number 2 from Margaret Bridge to Pet?fi Bridge. Alternatively, we encourage you to take a dip in one of Budapest’s world-famous thermal baths. The most famous are the Széchenyi Thermal Bath and the Gellért Thermal Bath. As we set sail, enjoy the views along the Danube and its riverbanks. Before dinner, we will make a stop in the Hungarian town of Esztergom. It is an important place in Hungary’s history, as it was the first capital of the Kingdom of Hungary and the site where the first king, Stephen I, was crowned in the year 1000. The Esztergom Basilica is the largest church in Hungary and the symbol of the city. Overnight on board. |
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| Day 5 | BRATISLAVA Full board on board. Early in the morning, we arrive in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Our guided tour (min group required) will offer an exploration of this imperial city. Among other fascinating sights, we will see the National Theatre, St. Martin’s Cathedral, Michael’s Gate, the Old Town Hall, and the impressive fortress located on top of a rock. Free time to continue discovering the city at your own pace. At 9:00 PM, we arrive in Vienna, the capital of Austria, a charming metropolis known for its extraordinary imperial heritage, cultural richness, majestic palaces, elegant boulevards, and deep musical tradition, closely linked to great composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss. Overnight on board. |
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| Day 6 | VIENNA Full board on board. After breakfast, we will enjoy a panoramic tour (min group required) of the most important sights in Austria’s capital: the Opera House, City Hall, Parliament, the Burgtheater, and the magnificent Imperial Palace of Hofburg. In the afternoon, enjoy the city at your own pace. Later in the afternoon, the ship will leave the Austrian capital and sail towards Melk. Overnight on board. |
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| Day 7 | MELK Full board on board. Today we wake up in Melk, a small town located in the heart of the stunning Wachau Valley. It is world-famous for its Benedictine abbey situated on top of a rock overlooking the river. After lunch, the ship sets sail for Passau/Engelhartszell. Overnight on board. In the evening, Captain’s dinner. Overnight on board. |
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| Day 8 | Passau / Engelhartszell Disembarkation after breakfast. End of our services. |
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Ship MS "VistaMilla"
Technical Details
Length: 110 m | Beam: 11.4m | Draft: 1.5m | Speed: 23 km/h | Remodelling: 2009 | Currency on board: Euro | Accepted cards: Visa, Mastercard. | Passenger capacity - 154. | Voltage 220V. *Vessel classification has been given at our own discretion
Amenities
This ship is equipped with the most modern facilities that will guarantee a comfortable and relaxing cruise. The restaurant and the lounge bar are located on the Superior bridge, offering passengers the possibility of moving through public areas without going downstairs. Onboard, there is an elevator that connects the Middle and Upper decks. On the Sol bridge there is a promenade area with chairs, tables, loungers and a jacuzzi. From here you can enjoy panoramic views under the shade of an awning. A small library is available to customers on board the ship. Wi-Fi is subject to additional cost and is available throughout the ship.
Accommodation
The tourist cabins are distributed over three decks. All have shower and toilet, satellite television with a channel that shows images from the camera installed in the bow of the ship, hairdryer, safe, internal telephone. The standard cabins are compact (about 11m2) and have a small window. During the day, one bed is put away and the other is converted into a comfortable sofa. The deluxe cabins, recently remodeled, are more spacious (about 14m2) and have 2 beds that can be joined or separated. They are equiped with large opening windows. Cabin No. 218 offers the possibility of triple accommodation.
