Cruise the Danube to Vienna and Budapest

Cruise the Danube to Vienna and Budapest

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Cruise the Danube to Vienna and Budapest

14 Days Starting and ending in Belgium

Visiting: Belgium, Germany, Frankfurt, Passau, Dürnstein, Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Melk, Austria, Kitzbuhel, KRIMML FALLS LOOKOUT, Innsbruck, Eastern Europe

Tour operator:

Shearings

Tour code:

s-tbc3

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

8-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural, History

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

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Tour Overview

Set sail from the ‘three rivers’ city of Passau and embark on the journey of a lifetime through the heart of Europe. Gliding along the majestic Danube, our perfectly planned itinerary is brimming with remarkable ports of call, allowing you to explore the best of the destinations that dot the riverbanks. From the impressive architecture of beautiful Vienna to the historic attractions of culture-clad Budapest, a memorable river cruising experience is guaranteed.

Highlights

  • Set sail from the ‘three rivers’ city of Passau and embark on the journey of a lifetime through the heart of Europe.

  • Gliding along the majestic Danube, our perfectly planned itinerary is brimming with remarkable ports of call

  • Allowing you to explore the best of the destinations that dot the riverbanks.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Belgium

Location: Belgium

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Overnight hotels

Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.

Day 2 : Germany

Location: Germany

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Overnight Hotel

We continue to Germany for an overnight stay.

Day 3 : Frankfurt To Passau To Dürnstein

Location: Frankfurt, Passau, Dürnstein

Accommodation: MS Serenade 1 Cruise

Meals Included: Dinner

Today, we will transfer you to Passau – known as the ‘three rivers city’ due to its unique location where the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers meet. Here, we board our ship and then enjoy a relaxing evening onboard as we set sail towards Dürnstein.

Day 4 : Dürnstein To Vienna

Location: Vienna, Dürnstein

Accommodation: MS Serenade 1 Cruise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We arrive in Dürnstein this morning. Dürnstein nestles among Austria’s most famous vineyards and is crowned by the ruins of the castle that once imprisoned Richard the Lionheart. Enjoy time at leisure to explore this beautiful town, with its cobbled streets, pretty courtyards and 16th-century houses.


We return to the ship for lunch and then you can relax on board for the remainder of the day as we cruise to Vienna, arriving early evening.

Day 5 : Vienna To Budapest

Location: Budapest, Vienna

Accommodation: MS Serenade 1 Cruise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a full day experiencing the delights of Vienna. Grand palaces, Baroque castles, magnificent squares and striking monuments are just some of the key features of this beautiful city, which is a world heritage site. In the morning you can join our optional city tour, before lunch on board our ship.


This afternoon, why not take advantage of our optional excursion to Schonbrunn Palace? Taking you on a journey through time, soak up the rich history and opulent interiors as we explore some of the 1,441 rooms.


In the early evening, we cast off and cruise towards Budapest.

Day 6 : Budapest

Location: Budapest

Accommodation: MS Serenade 1 Cruise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We arrive in Budapest this morning and enjoy lunch on board the ship.


Why not make the most of your visit by joining our optional guided tour? Budapest is one of the most beautiful cities in the world with an extensive area recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We explore both sides of Hungary’s capital, which is divided by the meandering Danube, traditional Buda and the more cosmopolitan Pest. Most of the famous sites are concentrated around Castle Hill on the Buda side, in downtown Pest and along the riverside walkways. Look out for the Royal Palace, Fishermen’s Bastion, Parliament Building, St Stephen’s Basilica, Heroes’ Square, and the Chain Bridge.


We return to the ship and enjoy a relaxing dinner. This evening, you will have the chance to join our optional excursion to experience Budapest by night with a traditional folklore show.

Day 7 : Budapest To Bratislava

Location: Budapest, Bratislava

Accommodation: MS Serenade 1 Cruise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a morning at leisure in Budapest.
Alternatively, you can join our optional excursion through the sweeping plains of Hungary to Lajosmizse. Here, we visit a traditional stud farm and enjoy a tour of the grounds in a horse-drawn carriage, before watching a spectacular live Puszta horse show.


We enjoy lunch back on board the ship and cruise towards Bratislava this afternoon.

Day 8 : Bratislava To Melk

Location: Melk, Bratislava

Accommodation: MS Serenade 1 Cruise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We reach Bratislava this morning.


Our optional walking tour with a local guide is the perfect way to take in the best of this historic capital. Dominated by its castle and unique suspension bridge, we’ll explore the sights before sampling ‘Makovka’ – a sweet white chocolate with a poppy seed filling.


Lunch is served on board our ship and the afternoon is free to explore Bratislava at your leisure, before we enjoy dinner on board and cruise towards Melk.

Day 9 : Melk To Passau

Location: Passau, Melk

Accommodation: MS Serenade 1 Cruise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning we arrive in the small town of Melk, which lies in the beautiful Wachau Valley. Here, you can join our optional excursion visiting the Benedictine Abbey. This is one of the most famous monastic houses in Austria and has been occupied by monks for over 900 years.


Relax aboard our ship for the remainder of the day as we cruise to Passau.

Day 10 : Passau To Austria

Location: Austria, Passau

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Overnight hotels

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning we arrive in Passau, where we will disembark our cruise ship. We will continue by coach into the Austrian Tyrol for a three-night stay.

Day 11 : Krimml Falls And Kitzbühel

Location: Kitzbuhel, KRIMML FALLS LOOKOUT

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Overnight hotels

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Join our optional excursion to the spectacular Krimml Falls. We continue to the internationally-renowned resort of Kitzbühel.

Day 12 : Innsbruck

Location: Innsbruck

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Overnight hotels

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Join us as we discover stunning Innsbruck on our optional excursion. The capital of the Tyrol, Innsbruck is the fifth largest city in Austria.


Alternatively, if you choose the optional excursion to Innsbruck combined with a trip on board the Nordkettenbahnen, you will be transported from the bustle of the city centre high into the mountain terrain. We travel up to the Hungerburg mountain station, where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the city. We then take the cable car further up the mountain to the Seegrube restaurant.

Day 13 : Belgium

Location: Belgium

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Overnight Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Travel to Belgium for an overnight stay.

Day 14 : Return Home

Location: Belgium

Meals Included: Breakfast

Return home.

What's Included

  • Porterage at Hotels

  • Accommodation

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Additional Services

    Travel from a wide range of joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.

  • Meals

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Transport

    Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach

What's Not Included

Accommodation

You will stay for seven nights on a full-board basis aboard the MS Serenade 1. 

You will stay for six nights in various overnight hotels.

Check out our Q&As

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes, 8 years or above

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    You can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

    Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full. Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead racks aboard the coach.

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    Yes

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Low

  • Do I have to do the excursions?

    Certain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. If you choose not to go on an included excursion, for whatever reason, no refunds will be made.

  • How much are the optional excursions?

    This depends on which tour you book. Prices are given with the itinerary for the tour and sent out with Travel Documents 5 days before departure.

  • Do I need to have travel insurance?

    If you are a British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are not required to have insurance. If you are a non-British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are required to have an insurance policy in place or return a signed indemnity form to us prior to travel. For all travellers on European tours, you must either have a travel insurance policy in place or return a signed insurance indemnity form to us prior to travel.

  • Will there be a toilet on-board the coach?

    All main tour coaches have on-board toilets. Transfer vehicles to and from the interchange may not have on-board toilets.

  • Can I pay for the optional excursions when I make my booking?

    Optional excursions can be booked with your coach driver or Tour Manager and operate strictly subject to availability and demand. Some optional excursions are pre-bookable due to demand when making your reservation. The running order of included and optional excursions may be altered without prior notice.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, we do not. However, we only ever charge a supplement if a hotelier imposes this charge to us as a company. Single room supplements are a bone of contention within the travel industry and we would like to assure you that we proactively seek accommodation with low or no single room supplements for our guests.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    You will receive a detailed itinerary alongside travel documents, and these will be sent 5 days prior to travel.

Reviews of this operator

Karen Wylie (Google Reviewer)  

Lovely holiday in weston super...

09-Mar-2024

Lovely holiday in weston super mare. Clean comfortable hotel, good food, very pleasant staff in hotel, interesting visits to Bath and Bristol and a really great driver. Would highly recommend. Good value for money

Matthew Lee (Google Reviewer)  

We really enjoyed our trip...

12-Dec-2023

We really enjoyed our trip to Dusseldorf and Cologne . Kelvin and Olivia were great , we felt very safe and well informed and well looked after throughout. The lads on our feeder coach were great too. Never heard anybody complain at all.

Jonathan Wilkinson (Google Reviewer)  

Although room was in need...

24-Apr-2024

Although room was in need of refurbishment the Chatsworth at Llandudno was great. Food, staff excellent, especially wee Jess. Trips were too & a pleasure to get to know our driver, Denny, top fella..

Sheila Allder (Google Reviewer)  

Just had a Holiday to...

15-Jun-2024

Just had a Holiday to Weston Super Mare and stayed at The Great Atlantic Hotel. It was OK but the Lift is out of order and not likely to be working any time soon. Food was ok too.The journey was also OK but a bit cramped. Driver was pleasant and the coach changes were efficient.

Anthony Baines Kimberley (Google Reviewer)  

Went on a coach holiday...

30-May-2024

Went on a coach holiday on 26 April Whit my girlfriend Kim it take 7 hours to get to temby Wales stop after stop the coach driver was polite is name was Gavin the hotel room was a big problem the food poisoning the hotel 2nd night at the lmperial hotel shearing spoke to the staff next couple of days told use it was don't Absolutely disgrace by them never going on white ther give no free holiday are refund bad experience never again 🙁

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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