8D Romantic Danube

The magnificence of Europe is best seen and experienced along with its massive river network. This outstanding river cruise begins in Passau and continues through the heart of Europe to Bratislava. It is a veritable feast of culture, history and riches. 

Passau - Wachau - Budapest - Esztergom - Bratislava - Vienna - Wachau – Passau

Itinerary

Day 1

Passau (B)

Arrive at the port. Overnight cruise to Wachau.

 

Day 2

Wachau (B/L/D)

Arrive in Wachau, proceed for a half-day tour of Wachau including wine tasting session. Your first stop is the 900 years old Baroque monastery Melk with its one of a kind monastery park. An eye-catcher with its baroque pavilion. Benedictine monks inhabit the monastery since the inception. Later driver to wine village Dürnstein. After a little tour, you will enjoy a wine tasting. Overnight cruise to Budapest.

Day 3

Budapest (B/L/D)

Arrive in Budapest and proceed for Apaj-Puszta. You will be welcomed with brandy (Pálinka) and savoury baked goods (Pogácsa). Enjoy the breath-taking horse show of the Tschikoschen and then take a ride through the Puszta in a horse-drawn carriage.

 

Day 4

Budapest (B/L/D)

Today proceed for a half-day tour of Budapest and drive to the Heroes square with monuments of many Hungarian kings and the Millennium monument. You continue on the drive and you will discover familiar sides, but also unknown sides in this city. Later you will walk through the old fortress quarter and ending the tour at the Matthias Church – the Coronation Church of the Hungarian Kings. Overnight cruise to Bratislava.

Day 5

Bratislava (B/L/D)

Arrive in Bratislava and proceed for a half-day tour of Bratislava. The tour will take you by the St. Martin Cathedral, Moving on along the medieval city walls on to Grassalkovich Palace - the residence of the president and up the castle hill to the breathtaking view of the city, later visit the Castle Bratislava. Overnight cruise to Vienna.

Day 6

Vienna (B/L/D)

Arrive in Vienna, you will go for a half-day tour of Vienna, starting your guided tour through the downtown area and visit Albertina, the Hofburg Palace, the Michaelerplatz and the Kohlmarkt, as well as the Graben in the old city centre. Overnight cruise to Wachau.

Day 7

Wachau (B/L/D)

Day at leisure on board.

 

Day 8

Passau (B)

Disembarkation after breakfast.
 
Category  Cabin Price is based on twin sharing basis in NZ $ Per person including Excursions & Beverage Package 
  31.10.2022-07.11.2022  
M3 3-bed Main deck 3440
M4A 2-bed Main deck rear 3934
M4V 2-bed Main deck front 4180
M1 2-bed Main deck 4674
  Seasonality A  
  23.04.2020 - 30.04.2020  
  04.10.2020 - 11.10.2020  
M3 3-bed Main deck 3688
M4A 2-bed Main deck rear 4181
M4V 2-bed Main deck front 4423
M1 2-bed Main deck 4920
  Seasonality B  
  05.05.2020 - 12.05.2020  
  12.05.2020 - 19.05.2020  
  19.05.2020 - 26.05.2020  
  15.09.2020 - 22.09.2020  
  22.09.2020 - 29.09.2020  
M3 3-bed Main deck 3934
M4A 2-bed Main deck rear 4427
M4V 2-bed Main deck front 4674
M1 2-bed Main deck 5167
  Seasonality C  
  10.06.2020 - 17.06.2020  
  17.06.2020 - 24.06.2020  
  08.07.2020 - 15.07.2020  
  15.07.2020 - 22.07.2020  
  06.08.2020 - 13.08.2020  
  13.08.2020 - 20.08.2020  
  27.08.2020 - 03.09.2020  
  03.09.2020 - 10.09.2020  
M3 3-bed Main deck 4181
M4A 2-bed Main deck rear 4674
M4V 2-bed Main deck front 4920
M1 2-bed Main deck 5413
 
Services included
  • Cruise with DCS Amethyst.
  • Accommodation in the booked category.
  • Full board, including buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner.
  • Afternoon tea/coffee/cake alternating with midnight snack.
  • Excursions as per the program.
  • Welcome cocktail.
  • Soup at embarkation.
  • Welcome dinner.
  • Welcome by the captain and his crew.
  •  Show cooking, for example "Kaiserschmarrn"
  • Gala evening with "Ice Parade" à la DCS Amethyst.
  • Farewell cocktail.
  • Entertainment on board (crew show, pirate evening, quiz...).
  • Daily music program at the panorama bar.
  • DCS Cruise director.
  •  Porterage.

Beverage Package included as below:

  • 09:00 until 24:00
  • Mineral water
  • Soft drinks and juices
  • Draft beer and alcohol free 
  • House wine (white, rose, red)
  • Selection of cocktails
  • Coffee and selection of coffee specialties
Not included: Arrival and departure transfers, insurance, tip and personal expenses, flights, visas. Cost is based on per person on twin sharing basis. Subject to change due to fluctuation in exchange rates. Please read T&C before booking. Call 09 410 5060 or 0508 EXOTIC (0508 396 842) or email info@exoticholidays.co.nz for more information.