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Trans-European cruise from Strasbourg to Budapest (port-to-port cruise, 18 destinations)

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From Strasbourg to Budapest
5.0 (3 reviews)
Trans-European cruise from Strasbourg to Budapest (port-to-port cruise, 18 destinations) - CroisiEurope River Cruises

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Welcome cocktail and crew introduction
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg
  3. Day 2

    Mainz to Frankfurt

    Mainz to Frankfurt
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Mainz

    Optional Activities

    • CLASSIC: Sightseeing tour of Frankfurt
    • DISCOVERY: Frankfurt 'Mainhattan' and Main Tower panoramic tour with ascent
    Landmarks
    Mainz Cathedral
    Main Tower
  4. Day 3

    Miltenberg to Wertheim

    Miltenberg to Wertheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided discovery of Miltenberg
    Landmarks
    Miltenberg
    Wertheim
  5. Day 4

    Wertheim to Wurzburg to Schweinfurt

    Wertheim to Wurzburg to Schweinfurt
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Evening onboard entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion: Visit Wurzburg and its baroque palace
    Landmarks
    Wurzburg Palace
  6. Day 5

    Schweinfurt to Rothenburg to Bamberg

    Schweinfurt to Rothenburg to Bamberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion: Guided tour to Rothenburg
    Landmarks
    Rothenburg
  7. Day 6

    Bamberg to Nuremberg to Muhlhausen

    Bamberg to Nuremberg to Muhlhausen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Evening onboard entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion: Visit of Nuremberg with panoramic tour, Marktplatz exploration, and gingerbread tasting
    Landmarks
    Schöner Brunnen
    Frauenkirche
  8. Day 7

    Regensburg

    Regensburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion: Visit of Regensburg
    Landmarks
    Regensburg
  9. Day 8

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Evening onboard entertainment
    Landmarks
    Passau
  10. Day 9

    Passau to Melk to Durnstein to Vienna

    Passau to Melk to Durnstein to Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Durnstein around noon), Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit of the Abbey of Melk (pre-booking required before departure)
    • CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion: Tour of the illuminated sights of Vienna by night
    Landmarks
    Abbey of Melk
    Durnstein
    Durnstein Baroque Church
  11. Day 10

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner and evening)

    Included Activities

    • Gala dinner and evening on board

    Optional Activities

    • CLASSIC: Visit to the Palace of Schönbrunn with park (pre-booking required before departure)
    • DISCOVERY: The high art of Viennese living—music and Viennese cafes with Konzerthaus concert hall tour
    Landmarks
    Palace of Schönbrunn
    Konzerthaus
  12. Day 11

    Vienna to Esztergom to Budapest

    Vienna to Esztergom to Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion: Visit of Budapest 'by night'
    Landmarks
    Esztergom
    Esztergom Basilica
  13. Day 12

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Budapest with panoramic tour between Buda and Pest, and Parliament view
    • Visit of the Széchenyi Baths with guided tour and access to pools, saunas, and steam rooms
    • Visit of the Budapest Market Halls with tasting of local Hungarian specialties
    • CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion: Folklore evening with traditional Gypsy dances and costumes
    Landmarks
    Parliament Building
    Széchenyi Baths
    Great Market Hall
  14. Day 13

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast (Final buffet breakfast on board)

    Included Activities

    • Final buffet breakfast on board

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CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

  • MS Douce France
    MS Douce France
    MS Douce France is one of the CroisiEurope’s fleet ship, while also being the perfect sailing vessel for a Rhine river cruise - the… Read more
    Capacity
    106
    Built
    1997 (refurbished 2017)
    Guests
    106
    Crew
    Length
    110m
    Width
    11.4m
    Suites
    Staterooms
    55
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    220v
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

Traveler Reviews

5.0
Overall rating based on 3 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
    5.0
  • Tour Operator
    4.3

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  • Alex
    Alex5.0•May 2025
    A high value cruise down three rivers and a canal with stunning views and exquisite weather. So much fun,...
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    • View of a church and bridge over a river during sunset.
    • Group of people in uniforms posing indoors.
    • View from a boat deck with bridge crossing over a river.
    • River view with a cityscape and church towers.
    Traveled in May 2025
  • Deborah5.0•May 2023
    The experience as a whole was great, it was our first experience on a cruise of any kind. Food and staff were...
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    Traveled in May 2023
    Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
    Dear Mrs. Provencher, thank you for taking the time to review your trip with us. We are glad to read you had a great experience. Thank you for your compliments on the food and the staff, we'll make sure to pass them on. We hope we'll have the pleasure to welcome you again on board one of our ships. Best regards, CroisiEurope Customer Care Department
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  • ChantalTremblay5.0•May 2019
    Lovely, the best way to travel. It is like a tour except that your hotel is following you. Much better then being...
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    Traveled in April 2019
    Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
    Dear Mrs. Tremblay, Many thanks for your review and kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed your cruise with us. We hope to welcome you again on board one of our ships. Best regards, CroisiEurope Customer Care Department
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