Summary
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An all-inclusive luxury hotel stay and cruise on the majestic Danube
Highlights
- Explore some of Europe’s finest cities on the Danube
- Spend 2-nights in style in Vienna at a historic 5-star hotel
- Enjoy a 4-night luxury river cruise from Vienna to Budapest
- Relax in the largest suites on the river, giving you plenty of space
- Indulge with all-inclusive luxury onboard the Riverside Mozart with premium fine-dining options
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City | History & culture | River cruise
True luxury returns to the European rivers with Riverside Luxury Cruises. Spend two nights at the luxurious 5-star Palais Hansen in Vienna before stepping aboard the Riverside Mozart as you sail from Vienna to Budapest. Choose from two options on your cruise: either a 'full board' basis - with all meals included but drinks and excursions are at extra cost - or a premium all-inclusive experience with drinks and a choice of daily shore excursions included. All-suite accommodations provide you with plenty of space onboard. In fact, Riverside boasts the largest suites on the rivers. A variety of fine dining options is available throughout the ship, and in-suite dining is included in your cruise fare. Upscale touches will enhance your time on the ship, such as butler service, a luxury spa with indoor pool onboard, and an impressive one-to-one crew member to guest ratio. Explore some of Europe’s best destinations while enjoying all the luxury amenities you could ask for on your home on the water.
Day by day itinerary
Day
1
UK to Vienna
Begin your journey with a flight from the UK to Vienna. Upon arrival you will be privately transferred to your luxury hotel for a 2-night stay. The evening is free.
Stay: Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel (Deluxe)
Day
2
Vienna
Enjoy a full day to explore Vienna at your own pace. Walk in the footsteps of some of history’s most famous composers and visit Vienna's man museums, palaces, and other historic landmarks. Visit the UNESCO-recognised Baroque wonder that is Schönbrunn Palace.
Stay: Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel (Deluxe)
Meals: B
Day
3
Vienna
After a leisurely morning you will be transferred to the stylish Riverside Mozart, where you will embark on your luxury all-inclusive cruise of the Danube. Explore your floating home for the next 5 days before enjoying a delightful first meal onboard at one of the four onboard restaurants. Alternatively, as your ship remains docked in Vienna overnight you could explore more of Vienna in the late afternoon or by night.
Stay: Riverside Mozart (Deluxe)
Meals: B D
Day
4
Esztergom and Visegrad
Esztergom is famous for its basilica, the largest church in Hungary and home to the country’s seat of the Catholic Church. You can explore the basilica in-depth today as you marvel at its impressive scale, sacred art collection, and wondrous treasures. To connect with your active side, take a scenic cycling tour around the city’s surrounds for gorgeous views, or hike the Visegrad Citadel, one of the most photographed sites of the so-called Danube Knee. If you want to see the fortress ruins without the hike, this is an option as well. In the evening you will cruise to Budapest, where your ship will stay docked for 2 nights.
Stay: Riverside Mozart (Deluxe)
Meals: B L D
Days
5-6
Budapest
On top of its general charms, Budapest has much to offer and you will be offered a number of options to see the best of this charming capital city during the full day you'll spend here. A panoramic drive of the city will show you many of its highlights: the Castle Garden Bazaar, the Fisherman’s Bastion, or Mathias Church. Take a guided visit of the Hungarian Parliament Building, spend the afternoon wandering the romantic cobblestone streets of the Castle District, or explore Sisi’s Palace, the summer residence of Emperor Franz and his wife Elizabeth. Active options include a panoramic cycling tour and an exciting hike down into the caves of Budapest to discover what lies below this historic city.
Stay: Riverside Mozart (Deluxe)
Meals: B L D
Day
7
Return to UK
Enjoy breakfast onboard this morning before you disembark. You’ll be privately transferred to the airport in Budapest for your flight back to the UK, the sights, tastes, and experiences of the Danube still fresh on your mind.
Find out how our luxury cruise expert Alison Nicolle got on when she joined Riverside Mozart for a cruise along the Danube.
Meals: B
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Pricing
Any element of this cruise can be adjusted to suit your needs. Just contact us to find out more.
Accommodation rating:
7-day luxury river cruise holiday
from £2,145 pp
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