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A Taste of the Danube from Vienna to Budapest 2012

4 days from Vienna to Budapest or 5 days incl. travel (WVB)

  • Cruise Overview
  • Day By Day Itinerary
  • Included Highlights & Features
  • Dates & Prices
A Taste of the Danube from Vienna to Budapest A Taste of the Danube from Vienna to Budapest

Cruise Overview

Discover the fascinating and scenic Danube with its charming small towns and exciting cities on this river cruise vacation. Enjoy the serene atmosphere as you glide along the river, passing quaint villages and scenic beauty. From Vienna, the "City of Music," board your river cruise ship and begin exploring the natural beauty of Austria's Wachau Valley, where much of Austria's wine is grown. Visit Melk's impressive and breathtaking Benedictine Abbey, see Dürnstein's baroque Stiftskirche, and enjoy guided sightseeing in Slovakia's vibrant capital of Bratislava. Your journey concludes in exciting Budapest.

Highlights & Sightseeing

CRUISE:
Deluxe 3-night cruise from Vienna to Budapest in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds

VIENNA:
Welcome reception

MELK:
Guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey

DÜRNSTEIN:
See the Stiftskirche

BRATISLAVA:
Guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin's Cathedral

Meals

Superb dining with all meals on board daily featuring full breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D), including a welcome reception, Captain's reception and farewell dinner; quality wines from Europe's most famous wine regions with every dinner; one sitting with open seating arrangements.

Notes:

  • In the event of water level problems or any problems of a technical nature, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or to alter the program.
  • Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change becomes necessary, a substitute will be offered.
  • Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); the responsibility for obtaining a visa rests with the traveler.