Collette > Blue Danube River Cruise

Blue Danube River Cruise
10 Days starting from $2,399

Countries Visited:
Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary

 

Length: 10 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: River Cruise
Operator: Collette
Tour Code: 3469
   
 
About This Tour


A visit to the Imperial cities of Central Europe - Prague, Vienna and Budapest - for the cultural experience of a lifetime. Beginning with your arrival in the "Golden City" of Prague, enjoy a sightseeing tour of this fairytale city including the beautiful Hradcany Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral. A leisurely walking tour of the old town showcases the unique astronomical clock and the statue-lined Charles Bridge and a full day of leisure allows you to pursue your own interests. Next, board your ship for a five-night Danube River Cruise through the Wachau Valley, one of Europe’s most beautiful areas. Your cruise proceeds to Vienna, where the baroque marvels of Schoenbrunn Palace, summer retreat to the Habsburg dynasty for more than 200 years, will amaze. Set sail for Hungary and the unforgettable city of Budapest. Called the “Queen of the Danube,” Budapest is truly one of the world’s most beautiful cities. A special night excursion allows you to see this historical city's bridges and buildings illuminated. Your daytime exploration includes a visit to Fishermen’s Bastion and Mathias Church, the site of numerous coronations. A farewell dinner with traditional folk entertainment celebrates the end of a marvelous trip along the Danube.
 
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Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip.

Meals
8 Breakfast(s), 4 Lunch(es), 7 Dinner(s)

Hotel Accommodations:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges

Croisieurope 5-Night Danube River Cruise,PRAGUE Majestic Plaza Hotel. On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling.

Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach

French Language Lesson, Cooking Lesson
Day 1
Overnight Flight
Your visit to the Imperial cities of Central Europe will be the cultural experience of a lifetime.

Day 2
Prague, Czech Republic - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in the “Golden City” of Prague. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner.

Day 3
Prague
A sightseeing tour of this fairy tale city highlights the amazing Hradcany Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral. A leisurely walking tour of the old town showcases the unique astronomical clock and the statue-lined Charles Bridge.

Day 4
Prague
Today is at leisure for you to independently explore this beautiful city. You may choose to visit Prague’s Old Jewish Quarter* and its historic cemetery, synagogues and museum. Or, perhaps you will visit one of the many theaters or enjoy strolling through the magnificent streets where every turn produces a unique shopping experience. Enjoy dinner this evening at one of Prague''s local restaurants.

Day 5
Prague - Passau, Germany - Board Ship
LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. Travel the picturesque Czech countryside, crossing the German border to the charming town of Passau. Enjoy leisure time to explore the town’s baroque buildings and hidden alleyways. Late afternoon, board your ship and unpack for a relaxing 5-night Danube River cruise. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included daily during your cruise. During your sailing on the Danube you will enjoy a fun-filled French language lesson. Also learn about some of the local cuisines during a special cooking lesson. This evening, enjoy a welcome cocktail followed by dinner while you cruise toward the Austrian border.

Day 6
Wachau Valley, Austria - Durnstein - Vienna
After breakfast, visit the 11th century Melk Abbey which was a strategically important fortress centuries ago. Mid-day, you proceed to Durnstein, considered the most popular town in the historic Wachau Valley. Enjoy free time to explore the baroque church and charming town center. Later, your journey continues to the grand city of Vienna, the former capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This evening, enjoy a wonderful Vienna-by-Night excursion in this beautiful city.

Day 7
Vienna - Esztergom, Hungary
This morning, journey to the baroque marvels of spectacular Schoenbrunn Palace. The summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty for more than 200 years and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the palace and gardens themselves are a work of art. Early evening you set sail for Hungary, passing Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia.

Day 8
Esztergom - Budapest
After breakfast, visit the original capital of Esztergom. This city was home to the Archbishop of Hungary and is a city rich in monuments including the neo-classical basilica and the old Royal Palace. Mid-day, your journey continues to Budapest, the "Queen of the Danube," and truly one of the world''s most beautiful cities. Buda sits on one side of the river, and Pest is on the opposite bank. After dinner, a special Budapest by Night excursion allows you to see this historical city’s buildings and bridges illuminated.

Day 9
Budapest
Today you will visit Mathias Church, site of many coronations of kings, and the Fishermen’s Bastion with its white walls, towers and arcades. The balance of your day is at leisure to explore historic Old Buda, Gellert Hill, the Parliament and Heroes Square. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a wonderful farewell dinner celebrating the end of a marvelous trip on the Danube River. Later, enjoy a fantastic evening of traditional folk entertainment in Budapest.

Day 10
Budapest - Disembark Ship - Tour Ends
Your tour ends, leaving you with many pleasant memories of a wonderful vacation.

Day 1
Overnight Flight
Your visit to the Imperial cities of Central Europe will be the cultural experience of a lifetime.

Day 2
Prague, Czech Republic - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in the “Golden City” of Prague. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner.

Day 3
Prague
A sightseeing tour of this fairy tale city highlights the amazing Hradcany Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral. A leisurely walking tour of the old town showcases the unique astronomical clock and the statue-lined Charles Bridge.

Day 4
Prague
Today is at leisure for you to independently explore this beautiful city. You may choose to visit Prague’s Old Jewish Quarter* and its historic cemetery, synagogues and museum. Or, perhaps you will visit one of the many theaters or enjoy strolling through the magnificent streets where every turn produces a unique shopping experience. Enjoy dinner this evening at one of Prague''s local restaurants.

Day 5
Prague - Passau, Germany - Board Ship
LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. Travel the picturesque Czech countryside, crossing the German border to the charming town of Passau. Enjoy leisure time to explore the town’s baroque buildings and hidden alleyways. Late afternoon, board your ship and unpack for a relaxing 5-night Danube River cruise. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included daily during your cruise. During your sailing on the Danube you will enjoy a fun-filled French language lesson. Also learn about some of the local cuisines during a special cooking lesson. This evening, enjoy a welcome cocktail followed by dinner while you cruise toward the Austrian border.

Day 6
Wachau Valley, Austria - Durnstein - Vienna
After breakfast, visit the 11th century Melk Abbey which was a strategically important fortress centuries ago. Mid-day, you proceed to Durnstein, considered the most popular town in the historic Wachau Valley. Enjoy free time to explore the baroque church and charming town center. Later, your journey continues to the grand city of Vienna, the former capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This evening, enjoy a wonderful Vienna-by-Night excursion in this beautiful city.

Day 7
Vienna - Esztergom, Hungary
This morning, journey to the baroque marvels of spectacular Schoenbrunn Palace. The summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty for more than 200 years and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the palace and gardens themselves are a work of art. Early evening you set sail for Hungary, passing Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia.

Day 8
Esztergom - Budapest
After breakfast, visit the original capital of Esztergom. This city was home to the Archbishop of Hungary and is a city rich in monuments including the neo-classical basilica and the old Royal Palace. Mid-day, your journey continues to Budapest, the "Queen of the Danube," and truly one of the world''s most beautiful cities. Buda sits on one side of the river, and Pest is on the opposite bank. After dinner, a special Budapest by Night excursion allows you to see this historical city’s buildings and bridges illuminated.

Day 9
Budapest
Today you will visit Mathias Church, site of many coronations of kings, and the Fishermen’s Bastion with its white walls, towers and arcades. The balance of your day is at leisure to explore historic Old Buda, Gellert Hill, the Parliament and Heroes Square. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a wonderful farewell dinner celebrating the end of a marvelous trip on the Danube River. Later, enjoy a fantastic evening of traditional folk entertainment in Budapest.

Day 10
Budapest - Disembark Ship - Tour Ends
Your tour ends, leaving you with many pleasant memories of a wonderful vacation.


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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.
         
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Port of call are subject to change based on pier availibility and weather conditions.

Due to flight schedules, you may require an early morning departure from the ship on the last day (day 10). Return flights should not be booked prior to 10a.m. on the last day of your tour.

The Jewish Cemetary and New and Old Synagogues are closed on Saturday. Entrance fee in not included.

Single Accommodations are extremely limited;triple accommodations are not available.

On day 5, embarkation is approximately 4:00 p.m. While on board your cruise ship, breakfasts are normally served beginning at 7:00 a.m.,lunch at 12:30 p.m. and dinner at 7:30 p.m.

If you have not purchased air throught the tour operator and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at a pre-scheduled time.

Highlight Experiences:
Unpack for a relaxing 5-night cruise down the amazing Danube River.

Visit the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site, Schoenbrunn Palace, during your visit to Vienna.

Discover many of the marvelous sites of Budapest, the "Queen of the Danube", including Mathias Church and Fishermen's Bastion.

Enjoy a three night stay in the "Golden City" of Prague.

Learn some French phrases during a fun-filled French language lesson.

Enjoy a cooking lesson on board the cruise ship and learn more about the local cuisines.

Sample some of the local varieties with wine included with every dinner while on your cruise.

Port of call are subject to change based on pier availibility and weather conditions.

Due to flight schedules, you may require an early morning departure from the ship on the last day (day 10). Return flights should not be booked prior to 10a.m. on the last day of your tour.

The Jewish Cemetary and New and Old Synagogues are closed on Saturday. Entrance fee in not included.

Single Accommodations are extremely limited;triple accommodations are not available.

On day 5, embarkation is approximately 4:00 p.m. While on board your cruise ship, breakfasts are normally served beginning at 7:00 a.m.,lunch at 12:30 p.m. and dinner at 7:30 p.m.

If you have not purchased air throught the tour operator and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at a pre-scheduled time.
   
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