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Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Budapest

   Arrive 17:00Depart 17:00

   Hungary

   

   Budapest, divided by the Danube into the hilly Buda of thermal baths and medieval castle lanes on one bank and the grand Pest of coffee-house culture and Art Nouveau splendor on the other, delivers the most theatrical first impression of any European capital — whether approached by river as the neo-Gothic Parliament materializes from the water or by night from the Citadella's sweep of illuminated panorama below. The city's celebrated thermal bath culture, rooted in Ottoman-era hammams and perfected in palatial Secession-era pools like the Széchenyi, is an experience entirely unlike anything else in Europe. Visit spring and autumn for comfortable temperatures; Vienna is two and a half hours west by train.

2. Day 2

   Bratislava

   Arrive 14:00Depart 17:00

   Slovakia

   

   Bratislava, the only national capital bordering two sovereign states, sits sixty kilometres downstream from Vienna on the Danube — close enough for a day trip to the Austrian capital, yet possessed of its own entirely distinct character: a pastel-hued medieval old town of hidden courtyards, playful bronze statues, and hilltop castle views, where wine bars pour outstanding Slovak Riesling at prices that make the Viennese feel extravagant. The city's dramatic reinvention since 1989 has produced a dynamic, youthful culture that fills the old quarter's restaurants and concert halls with genuine warmth. Pair with Vienna or Budapest for the classic Danube river trilogy; all three cities are within two hours of each other.

3. Day 3

   Esztergom

   Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

   Hungary

   

   Esztergom, Hungary's former royal capital and birthplace of King Saint Stephen, commands the Danube Bend with the nation's largest basilica crowning its ancient Castle Hill. Visitors should not miss the cathedral's panoramic cupola and a bowl of authentic halászlé by the riverside. The city is at its most luminous from late April through October, when golden light transforms the neoclassical architecture and the Danube sparkles beneath the hilltop silhouette.

4. Day 3

   Visegrad

   Arrive 13:30

   Hungary

   

   Visegrád commands the Danube’s most dramatic bend from a hilltop citadel that once housed the Hungarian Crown Jewels and a Renaissance royal palace rivaling Italian courts. Must-dos include climbing to the Upper Castle for panoramic Danube Bend views, exploring King Matthias’s restored palace and Hercules Fountain, and tasting Hungarian gulyás with Etyek wines. Visit April through October, with autumn foliage adding golden drama to the sweeping river views.

5. Day 4

   Visegrad

   Arrive 09:00Depart 09:00

   Hungary

   

   Visegrád commands the Danube’s most dramatic bend from a hilltop citadel that once housed the Hungarian Crown Jewels and a Renaissance royal palace rivaling Italian courts. Must-dos include climbing to the Upper Castle for panoramic Danube Bend views, exploring King Matthias’s restored palace and Hercules Fountain, and tasting Hungarian gulyás with Etyek wines. Visit April through October, with autumn foliage adding golden drama to the sweeping river views.

6. Day 4

   Budapest

   Arrive 12:00

   Hungary

   

   Budapest, divided by the Danube into the hilly Buda of thermal baths and medieval castle lanes on one bank and the grand Pest of coffee-house culture and Art Nouveau splendor on the other, delivers the most theatrical first impression of any European capital — whether approached by river as the neo-Gothic Parliament materializes from the water or by night from the Citadella's sweep of illuminated panorama below. The city's celebrated thermal bath culture, rooted in Ottoman-era hammams and perfected in palatial Secession-era pools like the Széchenyi, is an experience entirely unlike anything else in Europe. Visit spring and autumn for comfortable temperatures; Vienna is two and a half hours west by train.

7. Day 5

   Budapest

   Arrive 09:00Depart 09:00

   Hungary

   

   Budapest, divided by the Danube into the hilly Buda of thermal baths and medieval castle lanes on one bank and the grand Pest of coffee-house culture and Art Nouveau splendor on the other, delivers the most theatrical first impression of any European capital — whether approached by river as the neo-Gothic Parliament materializes from the water or by night from the Citadella's sweep of illuminated panorama below. The city's celebrated thermal bath culture, rooted in Ottoman-era hammams and perfected in palatial Secession-era pools like the Széchenyi, is an experience entirely unlike anything else in Europe. Visit spring and autumn for comfortable temperatures; Vienna is two and a half hours west by train.

8. Day 6

   Budapest

   Arrive 09:00

   Hungary

   

   Budapest, divided by the Danube into the hilly Buda of thermal baths and medieval castle lanes on one bank and the grand Pest of coffee-house culture and Art Nouveau splendor on the other, delivers the most theatrical first impression of any European capital — whether approached by river as the neo-Gothic Parliament materializes from the water or by night from the Citadella's sweep of illuminated panorama below. The city's celebrated thermal bath culture, rooted in Ottoman-era hammams and perfected in palatial Secession-era pools like the Széchenyi, is an experience entirely unlike anything else in Europe. Visit spring and autumn for comfortable temperatures; Vienna is two and a half hours west by train.

9. Day 7

   Budapest

   Hungary

   

   Budapest, divided by the Danube into the hilly Buda of thermal baths and medieval castle lanes on one bank and the grand Pest of coffee-house culture and Art Nouveau splendor on the other, delivers the most theatrical first impression of any European capital — whether approached by river as the neo-Gothic Parliament materializes from the water or by night from the Citadella's sweep of illuminated panorama below. The city's celebrated thermal bath culture, rooted in Ottoman-era hammams and perfected in palatial Secession-era pools like the Széchenyi, is an experience entirely unlike anything else in Europe. Visit spring and autumn for comfortable temperatures; Vienna is two and a half hours west by train.

10. Day 8

    Budapest

    Hungary

    

    Budapest, divided by the Danube into the hilly Buda of thermal baths and medieval castle lanes on one bank and the grand Pest of coffee-house culture and Art Nouveau splendor on the other, delivers the most theatrical first impression of any European capital — whether approached by river as the neo-Gothic Parliament materializes from the water or by night from the Citadella's sweep of illuminated panorama below. The city's celebrated thermal bath culture, rooted in Ottoman-era hammams and perfected in palatial Secession-era pools like the Széchenyi, is an experience entirely unlike anything else in Europe. Visit spring and autumn for comfortable temperatures; Vienna is two and a half hours west by train.

11. Day 9

    Bucharest

    Romania

    

    Bucharest, Romania's sprawling and magnificently contradictory capital, layers Belle Époque mansions, communist-era boulevards, and a furiously creative twenty-first-century scene into a city that rewards the curious traveler who looks beyond the obvious. Ceaușescu's colossal Palace of the Parliament — the world's heaviest building and a monument to totalitarian hubris — is unmissable; equally essential is the neighborhood of Floreasca, where design studios, natural wine bars, and acclaimed restaurants have made Bucharest one of Europe's most exciting emerging food capitals. Visit April through June for the most pleasant weather. Transylvania, with Bran Castle and the medieval city of Brașov, lies two hours north through dramatic Carpathian scenery.

Cabin Categories

Main Deck 1 Double Bed CAT. A

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96 sq ftMax 2A_DBL_PP

Comfortable cabin with a large bed, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilet, towels provided), hair dryer, television, safe and radio . Located on the main deck with a large window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

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Main Deck 1 Double Bed CAT. B

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96 sq ftMax 2B_DBL_PP

Comfortable cabin with a large bed, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilet, towels provided), hair dryer, television, safe and radio . Located on the main deck with a large window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

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Main Deck 2 Beds CAT. A

Outside

Max 2A_TWN_PP

Comfortable cabin with two single beds separated by a piece of furniture, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilet, towels provided), hair dryer, television, safe and radio. Located on the main deck with a large window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

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Main Deck 2 Beds CAT. B

Outside

96 sq ftMax 2B_TWN_PP

Comfortable cabin with two single beds separated by a piece of furniture, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilet, towels provided), hair dryer, television, safe and radio. Located on the main deck with a large window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

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Main Deck 2 Beds CAT. C

Outside

96 sq ftMax 2C_TWN_PP

Comfortable cabin with porthole with two single beds separated by a piece of furniture, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilet, towels provided), hair dryer, TV. vision, safe and radio.

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Main Deck 2 Beds - Portholes CAT. C

Outside

86 sq ftMax 2C_TWNH_PP

Comfortable cabin with two single beds separated by a piece of furniture, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilet, towels provided), hair dryer, television, safe and radio. Located on the main deck with large window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

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Upper Deck 2 Beds CAT. A

Outside

96 sq ftMax 2A_TWN_PS

Comfortable cabin with two single beds separated by a piece of furniture, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilet, towels provided), hair dryer, television, safe and radio. Located on the upper deck with high sliding window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

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Upper Deck 2 Beds CAT. B

Outside

96 sq ftMax 2B_TWN_PS

Comfortable cabin with two single beds separated by a piece of furniture, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilet, towels provided), hair dryer, television, safe and radio. Located on the upper deck with high sliding window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

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