Tour Duration: 5 days Tour Code: WBV-E2012 Tour Type: Prices From: A$1382 [Tour Dates]
Tour Itinerary
Day
Description
1
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (EMBARKATION) Flights must arrive before 2 pm. Welcome to Hungary's exciting capital! This afternoon, board your river cruise vessel and meet your crew at a welcome reception. (D)
2
BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA A morning to relax on board and marvel at the beautiful scenery on both banks of the Danube. As you cruise upriver, Hungary is on your left and Slovakia is on your right. The two countries share the Danube for a 58-mile stretch, with the border in the middle of the river. Situated at the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains, Bratislava is the dynamic capital of Slovakia. The charming Old Town with its Town Hall and Mirbach Palace as well as gothic ST. MARTIN'S CATHEDRAL should not be missed. (B,L,D)
3
DURNSTEIN, AUSTRIA-MELK This morning our first stop is Durnstein, known for the magnificent baroque Stiftskirche with its blue facade, lying right in the heart of the Wachau wine region. Above town are the ruins of the castle where England's King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in 1192. Explore this picturesque little town on your own or choose from a number of optional excursions. Melk's magnificent BENEDICTINE ABBEY dominates the town from its commanding hill site, and is one of Europe's largest monasteries. The view from the terrace over the Danube and surrounding countryside is breathtaking! (B,L,D)
4
LINZ-GREIN Linz, Austria's third-largest town, lies on both banks of the Danube and is an important industrial town and busy river port. Culture is an important part of life in Linz. The composer Anton Bruckner lived here and Mozart's Linzer Symphony was composed in the city. Choose from a variety of optional activities today. In the late afternoon, arrive in the attractive country resort of Grein, which is nestled at the foot of a bluff in the shadow of its castle and tour the highlights with a Local Guide. The turreted houses on the main square make excellent photo material. (B,L,D)
5
VIENNA (DISEMBARKATION) Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Departure flights should not leave before Noon. (B)
CRUISE: Deluxe 4-night cruise from Vienna to Budapest in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds BUDAPEST: Welcome reception BRATISLAVA: Guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin's Cathedral DURNSTEIN: See the Stiftskirche MELK: Guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey GREIN: Guided sightseeing MEALS: Superb dining 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' most famous wine regions with every dinner; one sitting with open seating arrangements. Below is a summary of what's included in your cruise, plus inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the cruise description.
Meals Breakfast - 4 Lunch - 3 Dinner - 4
Optional Excursions
To help plan your leisure time, as well as your pre-tour budgeting, here is a list of optional excursions that may be offered on this tour.
Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, group interests, and general feasibility for your tour. Please note prices may be based on the previous year and are subject to change. Full terms and conditions are contained in the important travel documents.
Optional Excursions
