From Passau to Budapest via Melk and Vienna, 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
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 France
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Partially renovated in 2016, the ship takes on a sparkling and vintage look with its anise and chocolate colors. The houndstooth-type patterns recall the elegant outfits of ladies from the sixties. The cabins display retro photographs representing Parisian monuments.
Explore the day-by-day breakdown of your journey through Danube.
Day 1
Passau
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 4:00 p.m. in Passau. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. We'll begin to cruise towards the beautiful region of Engelhartszell.
Day 2
Melk
Join us on an optional excursion : Visit Melk Abbey (only on pre-booking before departure). We'll return to the ship in the morning and cruise on to Drnstein. 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 : Tour Vienna by night.
Day 2
Dürnstein
Day 2
Vienna
Day 3
Vienna
Join us on an optional excursion : Visit Vienna and Schoenbrunn Palace (only on pre-booking before departure).Enjoy a free afternoon.Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.
Day 4
Esztergom
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 on an optional excursion: Budapest by night.
Day 4
Budapest
Day 5
Budapest
In the morning, optional excursion common to both packages: Guided tour of Budapest.Afternoon at leisure. OR optional excursions not included in the package: the Szchenyi Baths (3) or the Budapest Market Halls.In the evening, optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion: Folklore evening in Budapest, where you will discover traditional Gypsy dances and costumes.
Day 6
Budapest
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 
