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A Taste of the Danube
September 28 – October 5, 2018
Price:
From: $2175/person based on double in a cabin with a large window
Upgrades are available. Price includes cruise and gratuities. Airfare and insurance is not included
8 Day River Cruise from Budapest to Vienna
Day 1 – September 28, 2018 | Arrive in Budapest, Hungary
Welcome to Budapest, Hungary’s lively capital. The remainder of the day is free to start exploring this
exciting city.
Day 2 – September 29, 2018 | Budapest
Spanning the banks of the Danube, Budapest is one of Eastern Europe’s liveliest cities. Whether you’re seeing
the sights, shopping for handcrafted embroidery or Herend porcelain, or basking in the coffee house culture
over a rich cream cake in the renowned Gerbeaud Café, Budapest’s unique energy is positively palatable. On
your guided sightseeing tour, see Heroes’ Square as well as the massive hilltop castle complex with its
remarkable Fishermen’s Bastion and 11th-century Matthias Church, the coronation spot of several Hungarian
monarchs. Be sure to take note of the city’s eight bridges—many famous sights in and of themselves—which
connect ancient Buda on the right bank with Pest on the left. You may even want to walk across Chain Bridge,
built in 1849 and a symbol of Budapest. (Breakfast)
Day 3 – September 30, 2018 | Budapest (Embarkation)
This morning, explore at your own pace. Perhaps visit St. Stephen’s Basilica, stroll along Váciutca, or wander
around the Royal Palace grounds. In the afternoon, transfer to your ship and meet your crew at a welcome
reception. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 4 – October 1, 2018 | Bratislava, Slovakia
Relax on board this morning and marvel at the 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. At the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains is
Bratislava, the dynamic capital of Slovakia. Join your local guide to explore its fascinating Old Town, where
winding cobblestone streets and narrow alleyways twist and turn to reveal the Town Hall, one of the oldest
stone buildings in the city. Also visit gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral, coronation church for the Kingdom of
Hungary from the 16th to 19th centuries. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)