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THE BEAUTIFUL BLUE DANUBE (8 PORT-TO-PORT CRUISE)

PASSAU - MELK - VIENNA - BUDAPEST - BRATISLAVA - VIENNA - MELK - PASSAU

Embark on a cruise to the heart of Germany, Austria and Hungary and take advantage of 11 days to discover cities with historic and authentic cultural treasures. Between the Artsetten Castle and the Gödöllö Palace, enjoy a royal journey that will take you back in time. Visit the Sisi Museum for a peek into her private life highlighted by her poems, and the Imperial Capuchin Crypt.

Trip code : PUC_PP

Duration : 10 days

Destination : PASSAU - VIENNA - ESZTERGOM - BUDAPEST - BRATISLAVA - MELK

Travel Dates :2022/2023

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 passionate encounter with history, tradition and culture
  • 3 days in Budapest exploring its many faces
  • Cruise through the Wachau Valley, one of the most splendid regions along the Danube
  • Discover(1):
    • The wild Puszta plain
    • Tradition and culture in Vienna
    • Gödöllö Palace, summer residence of Sissi Empress and Artstetten Castle
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 4:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins. At 5.00 p.m. we'll set off cruising along the Danube towards the border between Austria and Germany through the attractive region of Engelhartszell. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail and evening.
Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Visit the Melk Abbey. We'll return to the ship and cruise on to Dürnstein. Enjoy some free time exploring this picturesque village, and its Baroque-style church - the most famous in the Wachau region thanks to the legend of King Richard the Lionheart. We'll return on board in the afternoon before cruising on to Vienna. After our arrival, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Tour the illuminated sights of Vienna by night.
Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Visit Vienna and the Schönbrunn Palace. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore this marvelous city at your own pace or take part in our optional excursion (not included in packages): Horse-drawn carriage ride though Vienna. We'll return to the ship and cruise to Budapest, passing Bratislava on the way.
Enjoy some time on your own exploring Esztergom, the former capital of Hungary. We'll then spend the afternoon cruising to Budapest. The Hungarian capital lies along the banks of the Danube and is one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Enjoy some free time sightseeing the city before returning to the ship. After dinner, join us for an optional excursion of Budapest by night.
Enjoy a day on your own or join us for the optional excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Guided tour of the city. DISCOVERY: Budapest by bike. In the afternoon, free time or take part in an optional excursion to discover the Gellert Baths and Spa (not included in the packages.) After dinner, enjoy another free evening on your own or join us for an evening of traditional dancing in the city.
Enjoy this day as you please (lunch not included) or join us on an optional excursion for both packages: the Puszta. We'll return to the ship early evening.
Enjoy this morning at leisure in Budapest or join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Tour to Gödöllö Royal Palace. We'll then return on board and cruising at towards Bratislava. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
We'll arrive in Bratislava in the early morning, join us for the optional excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Guided tour of Bratislava. The charm of the Slovakian capital lies in its old city: splendid Baroque palaces, churches and pleasant squares. DISCOVERY: Hiking in Bratislava: The Little Carpathians. From Devin Castle, we'll take in the splendid view of Bratislava. Our ship will cruise to Vienna. Enjoy a free evening.

DAY 9

Enjoy some free time this morning for individual sightseeing around Vienna, the imperial city, or join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Guided visit of Vienna and the Capuchin Crypt. We'll return to the ship. Enjoy a free afternoon, or join us on an optional excursion for both packages to Hofburg to visit the former palace of the Habsburgs and admire the crown jewels and splendid imperial apartments. After dinner, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Concert of Viennese music (optional and subject to availability.) The ship cruises on after midnight.

DAY 10

This morning will be spent cruising along the most beautiful stretch of the Wachau region. Then enjoy some free time in Melk. In the afternoon, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: to Arstetten Castle, last residence of Archduke Franz-Ferdinand and his wife. We'll return to the ship before cruising off towards Passau. Tonight's our gala dinner and evening.
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

***Important Note***

For operational reasons and passenger safety, Tweet World Travel and its suppliers reserve the right to change, vary, modify or cancel any itinerary or arrangement in relation to the tour/cruise as considered necessary.

FAQ & Travel Blog

Your cruise with all meals from dinner on the first evening to breakfast on the final day (except for lunch on D6) - onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - double-occupancy cabin with shower and bathroom - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - onboard entertainment - welcome cocktail - gala dinner - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.

CLASSIC
CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE - 2022

Included in tour packageTraditional evening in BudapestBudapestGuided Tour of BratislavaVienna by nightSchoenbrunn Palace and ViennaThe HofburgDurnsteinMelk abbey

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 553 AUD

On-board : 646 AUD

CLASSIC
CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE - 2022

Included in tour packageMelk AbbeyVienna by nightVienna and the Schoenbrunn PalaceBudapest by nightBudapestTraditional evening in BudapestPustza (day trip - lunch included)Gödöllö Castl

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 1,079 AUD

On-board : 1,257 AUD

DISCOVERY
DISCOVERY EXCURSIONS PACKAGE - 2022

Included in tour packageMelk AbbeyVienna by nightVienna and the Schoenbrunn PalaceBudapest by nightBudapestTraditional evening in BudapestPustza (day trip - lunch included)Gödöllö castl

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 1,124 AUD

On-board : 1,313 AUD

DISCOVERY
DISCOVERY EXCURSIONS PACKAGE - 2022

Included in tour packageMelk AbbeyVienna by nightVienna and the Schoenbrunn PalaceBudapest by nightBudapestTraditional evening in BudapestPustza (day trip - lunch included)Gödöllö Castl

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 996 AUD

On-board : 1,163 AUD

CLASSIC
CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE - 2022

Included in tour packageMelk AbbeyVienna by nightVienna and the Schoenbrunn PalaceBudapest by nightBudapestTraditional evening in BudapestPustza (day trip - lunch included)Gödöllö Castl

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 949 AUD

On-board : 1,107 AUD

DISCOVERY
DISCOVERY EXCURSIONS PACKAGE - 2023

Included in tour packageMelk AbbeyVienna by nightVienna and the Schoenbrunn PalaceBudapest by nightBudapestTraditional evening in BudapestPustza (day trip - lunch included)Gödöllö castl

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 1,252 AUD

On-board : 1,466 AUD

DISCOVERY
DISCOVERY EXCURSIONS PACKAGE - 2023

Included in tour packageMelk AbbeyVienna by nightVienna and the Schoenbrunn PalaceBudapest by nightBudapestTraditional evening in BudapestPustza (day trip - lunch included)Gödöllö Castl

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 1,124 AUD

On-board : 1,315 AUD

CLASSIC
CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE - 2023

Included in tour packageMelk AbbeyVienna by nightVienna and the Schoenbrunn PalaceBudapest by nightBudapestTraditional evening in BudapestPustza (day trip - lunch included)Gödöllö Castl

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 1,051 AUD

On-board : 1,231 AUD

CLASSIC
CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE - 2023

Included in tour packageTraditional evening in BudapestBudapestGuided Tour of BratislavaVienna by nightSchoenbrunn Palace and ViennaThe HofburgDurnsteinMelk abbey

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 592 AUD

On-board : 632 AUD

CLASSIC
CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE - 2023

Included in tour packageMelk AbbeyVienna by nightVienna and the Schoenbrunn PalaceBudapest by nightBudapestTraditional evening in BudapestPustza (day trip - lunch included)Gödöllö Castl

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 1,180 AUD

On-board : 1,382 AUD

1 TRIPS OF DAY
PM
Artstetten Castle- 2023

You'll leave by coach from Melk for a visit to Artstetten Castle. Used as a summer residence by the Habsburg dynasty, the castle is the resting place of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Sophie, Duches

DURATION hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 116 AUD

On-board : 128 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
Budapest by night- 2023

Explore Budapest by night from the comfort of our coach. Your guide will show you the charms of this capital city with its turbulent but incredibly rich past. Despite the vicissitudes of history, Buda

DURATION hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 53 AUD

On-board : 58 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
AM
Guided tour of Bratislava- 2023

Bratislava, before becoming the capital of independent Slovakia in 1993 was first of all the capital of Hungary from 1536 to 1784 under the name of Presburg. It then belonged to Czechoslovakia before

DURATION 03:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 56 AUD

On-board : 63 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
AM
Hiking in Bratislava: The Little Carpathians- 2023

We'll leave by coach from Devínska Nová Ves for a hike in the Little Carpathians Protected Landscape Area, including the geographically rich Sandberg expanse. From Devin Castle, we&#

DURATION 03:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 133 AUD

On-board : 147 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
PM
Gellert Baths and Spa- 2023

You'll set out with your guide to visit the famous Gellert Baths and Spa. Now part of the famous Hotel Gellert in Buda, references to the spa's healing waters have been found from as early as

DURATION 03:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 156 AUD

On-board : 173 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
The Imperial Crypt in Vienna- 2022

You'll leave by coach with your host or hostess to visit the Imperial Crypt, located beneath the Capuchin Church. One hundred and forty-nine Habsburgs, including 12 emperors and 19 empresses and q

DURATION 03:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 86 AUD

On-board : 95 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
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
Guided tour of Gödöllö Castle, summer residence of Sissi Empress- 2023

Departure by coach for Gödöllö Castle. In the company of your guide, you will visit Gödöllö Castle, one of the most important and largest Hungarian Baroque palaces, commi

DURATION 04:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 84 AUD

On-board : 93 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
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
DAY
Full day in the Puszta (lunch included)- 2023

Departure by coach in the company of your guides to Lajosmisze and the Puszta. Riding aboard a charabanc - a traditional horse-drawn carriage with wooden benches - you'll be amazed by the wonderfu

DURATION 07:30 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 166 AUD

On-board : 186 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
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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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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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
Vienna, the Capuchin Church, and the Austrian National Library- 2023

You'll leave by coach with your guides to visit the Imperial Crypt, located beneath the Capuchin Church. One hundred and forty-nine Habsburgs, including 12 emperors and 19 empresses and queens, ha

DURATION 04:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 117 AUD

On-board : 130 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
PM
Budapest Market Halls- 2023

We'll leave on foot for the Budapest Market Halls. The Great Market Hall is the largest and most spectacular of the five market halls built in the 19th century. You can indulge in all types of goo

DURATION 02:30 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 124 AUD

On-board : 138 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
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DURATION hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 85 AUD

On-board : 94 AUD

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Guided tour of Visegrad- 2023

We’ll leave towards Visegrad, a small town located on the banks of the Danube River. We’ll visit the citadel of Visegrad which was the former residence of the royal family and perfectly re

DURATION hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 52 AUD

On-board : 58 AUD

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