From Budapest to Passau via Bratislava, Vienna and Melk, these cities rich in culture and history will unveil their secrets. Discover the Schoenbrunn Palace and the beautiful Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its wooded hillsides, orchards, small villages, vineyards and monasteries, it is the most picturesque part of the Danube and where the majestic Drnstein Castle stands.
What's Included
Return Flights from the UK
Hold Luggage
Small Cabin Bag
Full Board Cruise
Alcohol and Soft Drinks during Bar hours
Captain's Welcome Evening
Gala Dinner
Free Wi-Fi
Accommodation & Facilities
MS Douce France
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Completely renovated in 2017 according to the company’s new standards, this ship now offers much more spacious cabins with large bay windows on the upper deck. The soft and feminine decoration mixes shades of pink with aubergine and anise colors in the common areas. The cabins evoke a marine atmosphere.
Explore the day-by-day breakdown of your journey through Danube.
Day 1
Budapest
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 before dinner. In the evening, join us on an optional excursion : Evening of traditional entertainment in Budapest.
Day 2
Budapest
Join us on an excursion : Guided tour of Budapest.The afternoon will be spent cruising to Bratislava.
Day 3
Bratislava / Vienna
We'll arrive in Bratislava in the early morning. Join us for the optional excursions proposed:Guided Tour of Bratislava.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 or join us on an optional excursion: Concert of Viennese music (subject to availability.)
Day 4
Vienna
Join us on an optional excursion : Visit Schnbrunn Palace (only on pre-booking before departure), former summer residence of the imperial family, and tour of part of Vienna.This afternoon, join us on an optional excursion : Hofburg Palace (only on pre-booking before departure), the Hapsburg's winter residence and its Sisi Museum.Our ship will cruise to Melk.
Day 5
Melk / Ybbs an der Donau
Early in the morning, we'll cruise along the most beautiful section of the Wachau Valley before arriving in Melk. Join us on an optional excursion : Visit of Drnstein, the fortified village where Richard the Lionheart was once held prisoner. In the afternoon, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Visit of the Melk Abbey (only on pre-booking before departure). 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 in Ybbs.In the evening, we'll begin to cruise to Passau. Tonight is our gala evening.
Day 6
Passau
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
More Information
Unless specifically stated as Included
Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Gratuities
Optional Activities / Highlights
Meals and drinks not specifically stated as included
22 September 2019 
