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Cruise across Europe from Budapest to Amsterdam (port-to-port cruise)

Experience a unique trans-European cruise on the Danube, the Main and the Rhine! CroisiEurope offers you the possibility to combine two cruise programs from Budapest to Strasbourg and from Strasbourg to Amsterdam in one 18-day trip to discover cities and fabulous sites in Hungary, Austria and the Netherlands, passing through Alsace and Germany. An opportunity not to be missed!

Trip code : BUA_PP

Duration : 17 days

Destination :

Travel Dates :2022

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

  • All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
  • Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
  • Free Wi-Fi onboard
  • Headsets are included for excursions
  • Official welcome from the captain and crew
  • Onboard activities
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All port fees included

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

  • A combination of flavors, art and traditions
  • The Romantic Rhine Valley and the Lorelei Rock
  • From picturesque medieval towns to the imposing imperial and royal capitals
  • Discover(1):
    • Unique and romantic Budapest
    • Authentic Vienna
    • The charming medieval towns of Rothenburg, Nuremberg and Regensburg
    • Frankfurt, combining tradition and modernity
    • Heidelberg, charming Rüdesheim and Cologne
    • Volendam and Zaanse Schans
    • Amsterdam and its peculiar architecture

DAY 1

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: traditional folk evening in Budapest.

DAY 2

Join us for the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of the city. Considered as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Budapest is a surprising mix of historical ruins and modern living.
DISCOVERY: Budapest by bike. You'll see all the important sights of the city on an easy-paced ride, cycling through the historical center of Hungarian culture and many other legendary sites in Budapest.
We'll return on board in Esztergom. In the afternoon, enjoy some time on your own exploring Esztergom, the former capital of Hungary. The city is full of treasures such as the Neo-classical basilica and former Royal palace. We'll return on board and leave for Vienna. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.

We'll arrive in Vienna. This afternoon, enjoy time on your own or join us on an optional excursion for both packages: The Hofburg Palace. Enjoy a free evening or join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Tour of Vienna by night.

DAY 4

Join us for the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of the Schönbrunn Palace and part of the city. Vienna, the cradle of music, is streaming with activity around the cathedral, the opera, and Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Emperor of Austria and his family.
DISCOVERY: The high art of Viennese living: Music and Viennese cafes. We'll stroll through the city and visit back stage in the Konzerthaus(2) concert hall. After our tour, enjoy a steaming cup of Vienna Coffee and a delicious pastry.
We'll return to the ship. You'll be free to explore the city on your own in the afternoon. Join us for an optional (not included in the packages) excursion: Horse-drawn carriage ride though Vienna.
After dinner, join us for the optional excursion for both packages: Concert of Viennese music (subject to availability.)
Our ship will depart at midnight.

We'll cruise along the most beautiful section of the Wachau Valley all the way to Melk. Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Visit Dürnstein, the fortified village where Richard the Lionheart was once held prisoner. We'll return to the ship. In the afternoon, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Guided tour of the Melk Abbey. Originally a Baroque-style palace built between 1702 and 1736, it is now a Benedictine monastery that hosts a prestigious coed school with more than 900 students. We'll return on board and leave for Passau. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.

DAY 6

In the morning, explore Passau in the company of our hostess, strolling the narrow romantic streets and admiring is Baroque-style buildings. We'll cruise to Regensburg through the night.

Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Tour of Regensburg. The fourth biggest town in Bavaria and a major industrial hub for giant firms such as BMW, Siemens and Triumph, its historic center is seeping with 20 centuries of history. Our ship will continue on to Kelheim, where we'll find it at the end of the morning. Then, we'll cruise the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal to Hilpolstein.

We'll arrive in Nuremberg. Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Tour of Nuremberg and tasting of the famous gingerbread. Nuremberg is Bavaria's second-largest city and an energetic place where the nightlife is intense and the beer is as dark as coffee. During our tour of the city, the ship will sail to Erlangen. We'll cruise to Bamberg through the night.

We'll spend the morning cruising to Schweinfurt. Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Visit Rothenburg, a magnificent walled town set up high on the hills over the river its narrow streets lined with picturesque half-timbered houses and workshops. It is one of the most beautiful towns on the historic Romantic Road. During our tour, the ship will sail to Kitzingen where we'll board it again. We'll cruise through the night.

Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Tour of Würzburg, nestled in a beautiful, hilly location on the river and possessing a wealth of history. We'll also visit the Residenz, former residence of the prince-bishops. Our ship will continue on to Karlstadt, where we'll board it again at the end of the morning. We'll spend the afternoon cruising to Wertheim.

You'll explore Miltenberg in the company of our hostess and discover this charming, very typical German village. We'll cruise to Aschaffenburg.

We'll cruise to Frankfurt. Upon arrival, join us for the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Tour of Frankfurt, the largest financial center in continental Europe.
DISCOVERY: Discover "Mainhattan" and ascend the Main tower.
We'll cruise to Mainz. The city lies at the confluence of the Rhine and the Main is a perfect blend of past and present. We'll arrive in the late afternoon when you'll be able to explore the city in the company of our hostess. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.

We'll spend the morning cruising to Strasbourg. After lunch on board, we'll reach Strasbourg and enjoy a free afternoon in the city. Tonight, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: river boat tour (subject to availability.)

We'll spend the morning cruising to Rüdesheim. Join us on the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Departure by tourist train and stop at a wine cellar for a tasting*, followed by a visit to the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments.
DISCOVERY: Hiking through the vineyards in Rüdesheim.
After dinner, we'll walk you to the famous Drosselgasse and enjoy its numerous cafés, bars and music.

We'll cruise along the most beautiful section of the romantic Rhine, passing the legendary Lorelei Rock, where lush vineyards and castles stretch as far as the eye can see along both banks. We'll cruise to Cologne, and take advantage of a stopover to visit the city with our hostess. We'll then return to the ship and begin to cruise towards Düsseldorf. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.

After crossing the border in Emmerich, we'll continue cruising and reach Amsterdam in the evening. Enjoy some free time in the city, or spend the evening on an optional excursion for both packages: Canal boat tour to discover the city at night.

DAY 17

Join us for the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Amsterdam and visit to a diamond merchant's. The Dutch capital is indeed a truly delightful city with a rich and fascinating past, offering its visitors a striking contrast between traditional Dutch architecture and other more unusual landmarks such as the Red Light district.
DISCOVERY: Amsterdam by bike.
This afternoon, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Volendam and Zaanse Schans. The evening is free to do as you please.

DAY 18

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

FAQ & Travel Blog

Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - gala dinner - onboard entertainment - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.

DISCOVERY
DISCOVERY EXCURSIONS PACKAGE - 2022

Included in tour package Traditionnal evening in Budapest Budapest Hofburg Vienne By night Vienne and Schoenbrunn Palace Durnstein Melk Regensburg Nuremberg Rothenburg Wurtzburg Francfur

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 1,261 AUD

On-board : 1,474 AUD

DISCOVERY
DISCOVERY EXCURSIONS PACKAGE - 2022

Included in tour package Traditionnal evening in Budapest Budapest Hofburg Vienne By night Vienne and Schoenbrunn Palace Viennese music concert Durnstein Melk Regensburg Nuremberg Rothenb

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 1,389 AUD

On-board : 1,625 AUD

CLASSIC
CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE - 2022

Included in tour package Traditionnal evening in Budapest Budapest Hofburg Vienne By night Vienne and Schoenbrunn Palace Durnstein Melk Regensburg Nuremberg Rothenburg Wurtzburg Francfur

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 1,187 AUD

On-board : 1,392 AUD

CLASSIC
CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE - 2022

Included in tour package Traditionnal evening in Budapest Budapest Hofburg Vienne By night Vienne and Schoenbrunn Palace Viennese music concert Durnstein Melk Regensburg Nuremberg Rothenb

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 1,315 AUD

On-board : 1,543 AUD

1 TRIPS OF DAY
EVENING
Amsterdam by night- 2023

Departure on foot from the ship in the company of our hostess to reach the riverboat dockside where we'll start our guided tour with commentary. We will pass the Port of Amsterdam, made famous by

DURATION 01:30 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 35 AUD

On-board : 39 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
Amsterdam and diamond producer- 2023

We’ll leave by coach for a guided tour of the city. Amsterdam is one of the most unique and extraordinary cities in the world. From its romantic canals to its world-renowned museums and historic

DURATION 04:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 74 AUD

On-board : 82 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
Amsterdam by bike- 2023

You'll leave on foot to head to the bike rental office. This guided bike tour will last about 2.5 hours, and you'll be able to explore and learn about all the must-see and out-of-the-way sites

DURATION 03:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 105 AUD

On-board : 117 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
Tour of Budapest- 2023

In the company of our guides, we will leave for a panoramic tour of Budapest, the Pearl of the Danube. First we will head for the hills of Buda by crossing the Elizabeth Bridge and we will go up to th

DURATION 04:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 53 AUD

On-board : 58 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
EVENING
Traditional evening in Budapest- 2023

Transfer by coach in the company of your guides to a theater downtown for a traditional Hungarian show. This one-and-a-half-hour show will take you across all the regions of Hungary through its folklo

DURATION 02:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 74 AUD

On-board : 82 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
EVENING
Viennese Music Concert- 2023

Departure by coach in the company of our host/hostess towards Vienna's Kursalon where the concert will take place. Famous waltz melodies will take you back to the era of Franz Joseph and Sisi. The

DURATION hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 135 AUD

On-board : 151 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
Budapest by bike- 2022

From the ship, we'll set out to explore Budapest by bike. You'll see all the important sights of the city on an easy-paced ride, cycling through the historical center of Hungarian culture. We&

DURATION 02:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 82 AUD

On-board : 91 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
PM
Excursion to Volendam and Zaanse-Schans- 2023

We'll leave by coach with our guide for Volendam, a charming village that has preserved its character for over six centuries thanks to the tough vitality of its fishermen. We'll then visit a c

DURATION 04:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 82 AUD

On-board : 91 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
Guided tour of Regensburg- 2023

Regensburg saw its political and economic heyday in the 12th and 13th centuries when it was located at a crossroads between major trade routes and became a Free Imperial City in 1245 until other great

DURATION 04:15 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 98 AUD

On-board : 109 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
PM
Hiking through the vineyards in Rudesheim- 2023

We'll go to the center of Rüdesheim to catch a gondola lift to the Niederwalddenkmal, a monument built in the 19th century to commemorate the first unification of Germany. From there, you'

DURATION 03:30 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 88 AUD

On-board : 98 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
PM
Guided tour of Rothenburg- 2023

Departure by coach in the company of your hostess for the charming town of Rothenburg. Located along the "Romantic Road", this town has kept its Renaissance layout virtually intact as it has

DURATION 05:15 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 98 AUD

On-board : 109 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
The high art of Viennese living: music and Viennese cafes- 2023

Our guide will meet us at the ship, where we'll set off on foot for the subway station to discover the high art of Viennese living. We'll stroll through the city and visit back stage in the Ko

DURATION 04:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 154 AUD

On-board : 172 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
Transfer to Dürnstein and tour of the village- 2023

Departure by coach in the company of your hostess for the village of Dürnstein. You will drive through the Austrian Wachau dotted with charming villages and ruins of medieval castles all the way

DURATION 03:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 53 AUD

On-board : 58 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
EVENING
Strasbourg by night- 2023

Boarding a glass-covered boat, our tour will take us to the Petite France District. This is a famous quarter beloved by its citizens thanks to its canals, charming colorful half-timbered houses and it

DURATION 02:30 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 42 AUD

On-board : 47 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
PM
Guided tour of the Hofburg, Residency of the Habsburgs and Sisi museum- 2023

Departure by coach with your local guide. You will discover the Hofburg, which is also known for having been during 600 years the "Winter Residency" of the Habsburgs. Over the course of thei

DURATION 03:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 103 AUD

On-board : 116 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
EVENING
Guided tour of Vienna by night- 2023

Discover Vienna by night with a panoramic coach tour. This two-thousand-year-old city is a true open-air museum. Vienna embodies Romanticism through its powerful architecture and numerous monuments. W

DURATION 02:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 56 AUD

On-board : 63 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
PM
Horse-drawn carriage ride through Vienna- 2023

You'll be transferred to the center of the city to enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through the old town and the famous Ring Road. A trip with a Fiaker is a great (and romantic) way of seeing the

DURATION 01:30 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 313 AUD

On-board : 348 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
PM
Guided tour of the Melk Abbey- 2023

Departure by coach in company of your host/hostess towards Melk Abbey. We will meet up with our guides in the inner courtyard to start our visit. The Abbey overlooking the Danube was first built as th

DURATION 01:45 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 95 AUD

On-board : 105 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
Guided tour of Würzburg- 2023

Departure by coach in the company of your hostess to the center of Würzburg. Our tour will start with a visit to the Würzburg Residence (or Residenz), former palace of the Prince-Bishops of

DURATION hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 117 AUD

On-board : 130 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
Guided tour of Nuremberg- 2023

Join us for a guided tour of Nuremberg by coach. We'll enjoy a panoramic visit of the monuments found outside of the city's medieval walls, including the Nuremberg Palace of Justice, the Nazi

DURATION 04:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 103 AUD

On-board : 116 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
Frankfurt - "Mainhattan" and the Main Tower- 2023

Frankfurt is the largest financial center in continental Europe, earning it the nickname "Mainhatten." During a panoramic tour of the city, you'll be able to admire the huge skyscrapers

DURATION 03:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 116 AUD

On-board : 128 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
Guided tour of Frankfurt- 2023

The excursion to Frankfurt will begin with a panoramic tour of the city by coach. Frankfurt am Main is a dynamic and international city with Germany's most imposing skyline. Under the skyscrapers,

DURATION 03:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 75 AUD

On-board : 84 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
PM
Excursion to the Keukenhof Gardens- 2023

Departure by coach in the company of your hostess towards Keukenhof. Upon arrival, your hostess will give you an entry ticket that will allow you to stroll freely inside this beautiful flower garden e

DURATION 04:30 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 105 AUD

On-board : 117 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
PM
Rüdesheim : wine tasting* and visit of the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments- 2023

You will start the visit with a tour and commentary of the Rüdesheim vineyards by mini-train, during which you will discover the famous vineyards already cultivated in the Roman period. During th

DURATION 02:30 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 60 AUD

On-board : 67 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
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Guided tour of Vienna and Schoenbrunn Palace- 2023

You will begin the tour by taking the famous Ring to reach Schoenbrunn Palace. The "Ring" was one of the personal projects of Emperor Franz Joseph. In 1857, he decided to take down the rampa

DURATION 04:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 135 AUD

On-board : 151 AUD

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AM
Guided tour of Heidelberg and its castle (outdoor)- 2023

We'll leave from Mannheim by coach and head towards Heidelberg. This cosmopolitan, friendly, and vibrant city is made up of 15 distinct neighborhoods and is particularly attractive to families, st

DURATION 04:30 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 112 AUD

On-board : 124 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
Off the Beaten Path in Budapest- 2023

We'll leave by coach for the Budapest Labyrinth, heading over the Elizabeth Bridge to Castle Hill. Located deep underground, the labyrinth has had several uses since the Middle Ages—refuge,

DURATION 04:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 154 AUD

On-board : 172 AUD

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