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Cruise across Europe from Budapest to Amsterdam (port-to-port cruise)

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From Budapest to Zaanse Schans
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River Cruise
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Low Intensity
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Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional folk evening in Budapest
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Budapest to Esztergom

    Budapest to Esztergom
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Budapest
    Landmarks
    Esztergom Basilica
  4. Day 3

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of the Hofburg Palace
    • Tour of Vienna by night
    Landmarks
    Hofburg Palace
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of the Schönbrunn Palace and part of the city (CLASSIC)
    • The high art of Viennese living: Music and Viennese cafes with backstage visit to Konzerthaus concert hall, Vienna coffee and pastry (DISCOVERY)
    • Concert of Viennese music
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Konzerthaus
  6. Day 5

    Wachau Valley to Melk

    Wachau Valley to Melk
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Dürnstein, the fortified village where Richard the Lionheart was once held prisoner
    • Guided tour of the Melk Abbey
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein
    Melk Abbey
  7. Day 6

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Passau with hostess through narrow streets and Baroque buildings
    Landmarks
    Passau
  8. Day 7

    Regensburg to Kelheim

    Regensburg to Kelheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Regensburg and the Walhalla hall of fame
    Landmarks
    Walhalla
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Nuremberg to Erlangen to Bamberg

    Nuremberg to Erlangen to Bamberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Tour of Nuremberg and tasting of the famous gingerbread
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 9

    Bamberg to Schweinfurt to Gerlachshausen

    Bamberg to Schweinfurt to Gerlachshausen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Rothenburg, a magnificent walled town with half-timbered houses and workshops on the Romantic Road
    Landmarks
    Rothenburg ob der Tauber
  11. Day 10

    Würzburg to Karlstadt to Wertheim

    Würzburg to Karlstadt to Wertheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Tour of Würzburg and visit to the Residenz, former residence of the prince-bishops
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residenz
  12. Day 11

    Wertheim to Miltenberg to Frankfurt

    Wertheim to Miltenberg to Frankfurt
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Miltenberg with hostess through the marketplace, main street and former Town Hall
    Landmarks
    Miltenberg
  13. Day 12

    Frankfurt to Mainz

    Frankfurt to Mainz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Mainz with hostess

    Optional Activities

    • Tour of Frankfurt (CLASSIC)
    • Panoramic tour of Frankfurt and ascent of the Main Tower (DISCOVERY)
    Landmarks
    Mainz Cathedral
    Main Tower
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 13

    Mainz to Strasbourg

    Mainz to Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 14

    Mannheim to Nierstein to Rüdesheim

    Mannheim to Nierstein to Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Heidelberg tour
    • Guided tour of Rüdesheim by touristic train, tasting of the famous wines of the region and guided visit of the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments (CLASSIC)
    • Hiking through the vineyards in Rüdesheim (DISCOVERY)
    Landmarks
    Drosselgasse
    Itinerary Image 1
  16. Day 15

    Rüdesheim to Cologne

    Rüdesheim to Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Cologne with hostess
    Landmarks
    Lorelei Rock
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  17. Day 16

    Amsterdam or surroundings

    Amsterdam or surroundings
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  18. Day 17

    Amsterdam or surroundings

    Amsterdam or surroundings
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Amsterdam by canal boat (CLASSIC)
    • Amsterdam by bike (DISCOVERY)
    • Volendam and Zaanse Schans
    Landmarks
    Volendam
    Zaanse Schans
    Itinerary Image 1
  19. Day 18

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast (Final buffet breakfast onboard)

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Response rate
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Cancellation policy
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CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

  • MS Mona Lisa
    MS Mona Lisa
    A part of the biggest European fleet, CroisiEurope, Mona Lisa is a very spacious cruising ship with an impressive design. Not only that i… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2000 (refurbished 2010)
    Guests
    94
    Crew
    Length
    82m
    Width
    9.5m
    Suites
    Staterooms
    48
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    220v
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
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    Deck
    Deck with Cabins

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  • Itinerary
    3.0
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
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  • Heather5.0•June 2023
    Amazing food! The chef accommodated our various tastes and dislikes. Just fantastic food. Friendly staff, who...
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    Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
    Dear Mrs. Whaikawa, we would like to thank you for this wonderful review of your cruise and for sharing pictures with us. We are so glad to read you had such a great experience with CroisiEurope. Thank you for your words on the staff and the food. We'll make sure to pass them on. We hope we'll have the pleasure of welcoming you again soon on board one of our ships. Best regards, CroisiEurope Customer Care Department
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  • J

    Jordan

    Asked on January 15th, 2024

    what is the cost for a solo traveller?

    Price / Availability
    Single supplement
    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written January 2024

      I'm afraid the 17 May, 2024 departure is now entirely sold out, and this is the only departure in the year.

  • T

    Terry

    Asked on September 16th, 2023

    Are optional excursions extra expense?

    Price / Availability
    Tour Details
    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written September 2023

      Please note that the shore excursions are at an additional cost for this cruise.
      CroisiEurope offers individual shore excursions in two categories: Classic & Discovery, the classic excursions are usually more gentle and slow pace while Discovery will involve more walking.

      You can book the excursions in advance or on board, the benefit of booking them earlier rather than on board is the reduced price. When you select 5 or more excursions a la carte, you'll receive a 5% discount on these.

  • S

    Sandra

    Asked on June 2nd, 2023

    Does a "Fully Guided" tour mean that there are planned and organized activities at each stop?

    Tour Details
    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written June 2023

      A fully guided tour means that from time of embarkation to disembarkation the entire journey onboard the cruise is curated and managed by the operator. It also involves shore excursions and transfers.

  • D

    Dana

    Asked on March 16th, 2023

    Do you have any dates for 2024 Budapest to Amsterdam the 18 night package

    Price / Availability
    Tour Details
    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written March 2023

      The dates for 2024 have not been released as of yet. The should be out by the first week of April 2023. DO you want us to keep a track and let you know when they are out next month?

    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written April 2023

      Cruise: Cruise across Europe from Budapest to Amsterdam (port-to-port cruise)
      Date:17th May to 03rd June 2024
      Cabin Category: Category A
      Ship:MS Victor Hugo

      Main Deck
      4 travellers in a Category A Cabin x 2(10.5 m2, window) onboard the MS Victor Hugo departing on 03 Jun, 2023.

      The per-person pricing works out to GBP 2,990.07/- per person per cabin.

      Upper Deck
      4 travellers in a Category A Cabin x 2(10.5 m2, window) onboard the MS Victor Hugo departing on 03 Jun, 2023.

      The per-person pricing works out to GBP 3,405.97/- per person per cabin.

      Please note this price does not include international flights, shore excursions, airport transfers, or gratuities.

      If you are interested in adding shore excursions to your cruise, please note that these must be booked prior to departure to ensure English-speaking guides and if booking on board the rates are slightly higher.

      Every cabin has a view
      Free-flowing beverages during meals and at the onboard bar at any time
      Refined French cuisine onboard, all meals included
      Excellent value for money
      Flexibility and value - the choice to select an optional excursion package or explore ports independently
      Travelling with a European leader in river cruising with 40 years of experience, with a fleet of 50 ships

      CroisiEurope is a well-known and respected French company, and the cruises they operate that are available on our TourRadar platform are bilingual, for both French and English-speaking travelers to enjoy. In most cases, passengers onboard a CroisiEurope river cruise ship will be a mix of European travelers, usually with a large percentage of French travelers, often with several British or North American travelers as well.

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    Danielle

    Asked on March 7th, 2023

    Will you be running this cruise in 2024? Do you at this stage have any further details and pricing?

    Price / Availability
    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written March 2023

      The operator informed us that the bookings for 2024 will be released at the end of this month.

  • S

    Steve

    Asked on January 17th, 2023

    Can I connect two cruises. I am traveling by myself. I would be happy to share a room. A cheaper cabin would be my preference. I really would Lito do Danube and Rhyne.But if I can only do one I would do rhyne

    Accommodation
    Single supplement
    Tour Details
    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written January 2023

      Unfortunately, it is not a common practice for cruises to pair up solo travellers, so you will need to book your own cabin and pay an additional single supplement fee.

      And of course, you can connect two cruises! Are there any tours you've looked at on our website that caught your attention? If you're still unsure let me know your potential departure dates and I'll look at connecting tours that have Danube and Rhine.

  • L

    Lauren

    Asked on November 17th, 2022

    If I take ANY of your cruises, will I be only one of two or three English speakers among the other passengers?

    Tour Details
    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written November 2022

      Most European river cruises that we offer are bi-lingual meaning they will involve a regional language like German/French and also English. In a specific instance, should the cruise be operating only in German, we shall not offer it to our English-speaking passengers.

      Our cruises are sold around the world and a large volume of our business comes from North America, so rest assured there will be a lot of English-speaking passengers onboard.

  • J

    Janine

    Asked on September 8th, 2022

    Can you please send me details of where the departure port is in Hungary and Port in Amsterdam? Exact address for departures and arrives please.

    Flights / Transfers
    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written September 2022

      The embarkation and disembarkation address will be emailed directly to the main traveller for security reasons. It will be included in the final documentation which will be emailed 2 to 3 weeks before the departure date.

    • J

      Janine

      Traveler•Written February 2023

      I want to know the address of the Port in Budapest and Amsterdam please.

    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written February 2023

      The embarkation and disembarkation address will be emailed directly to you once a booking is placed along with the final documentation which will be emailed 2 to 3 weeks before the departure date.

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    Sophie

    Asked on September 3rd, 2022

    Do you supply another passenger to team up with someone in a room? Roughly how much extra is a room if only one passenger is in a cabin?

    Accommodation
    Single supplement
    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written September 2022

      No river cruise line will pair a single person up with another traveller so that 3rd traveller will need to add on a single supplement regardless. It's just trying to find the best price for them.

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