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The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise, 9 destinations)

8 days
Start and end in Vienna
4.3 (20 reviews)
The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise, 9 destinations) - CroisiEurope River Cruises

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
All Ages Welcome
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Welcome cocktail and official crew introduction
  2. Day 2

    Melk - Dürnstein

    Melk - Dürnstein
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Dürnstein medieval town

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Melk Abbey (pre-booking before departure required)
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Dürnstein
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  3. Day 3

    Bratislava - Kalocsa

    Bratislava - Kalocsa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Bratislava (CLASSIC excursion)
    • Hiking in Bratislava: the Little Carpathians with views from Devin Castle (DISCOVERY excursion)
    Landmarks
    Devin Castle
    Little Carpathians
  4. Day 4

    Kalocsa - Budapest

    Kalocsa - Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Puszta excursion with traditional horse show (CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion)
    Landmarks
    Puszta
  5. Day 5

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided panoramic tour of Budapest

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to the Széchenyi Baths with thermal pools, saunas and steam rooms
    • Visit to Budapest Market Halls with local Hungarian specialties tasting
    • Folklore evening in Budapest with traditional Gypsy dances and costumes (CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion)
    Landmarks
    Parliament of Hungary
    Széchenyi Thermal Bath
    Great Market Hall of Budapest
  6. Day 6

    Esztergom - Vienna

    Esztergom - Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner)
    Landmarks
    Esztergom
  7. Day 7

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided visit of Vienna and Schönbrunn Castle (CLASSIC excursion, pre-booking before departure required)
    • The high art of Viennese living: Music and Viennese cafes with backstage visit to Konzerthaus concert hall, Vienna Coffee and pastry (DISCOVERY excursion)
    • Guided tour of Hofburg Palace (pre-booking before departure required)
    • Concert of Viennese music (subject to availability)
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Castle
    Konzerthaus
    Hofburg Palace
  8. Day 8

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast on board)

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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Platinum Operator
Rating
4.3 (485 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
88%
Cancellation policy

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

Traveler Reviews

4.3
Overall rating based on 20 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.5
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    4.4
  • Food
    4.2
  • 4.3

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  • Helen
    Helen5.0July 2026
    Staff were excellent, boat very tidy and excursions well done
    Traveled in July 2026
  • SANDRA5.0September 2025
    Our first ever cruise and we will recommend this cruise to friends at home. Delicious food and crew outstanding.
    Traveled in September 2025
    Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
    Thank you so much for your feedback! We’re gladthat your very first cruise was such a positive experience. We’re delighted you enjoyed the food and that our crew helped make your journey memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on board again soon! CroisiEurope Customer Care Department
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  • Debbie3.0September 2025
    It was great in Hungary… but in Slovakia would have been nice to see more indoor tours.
    Traveled in August 2025
    Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
    Dear Mrs. MATTHEWS, Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time in Hungary! We appreciate your comment regarding Slovakia and understand that more indoor tours would have enhanced your experience. Your suggestion will help us improve future itineraries. We hope to welcome you on board again soon for another memorable journey. The CroisiEurope Team
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  • Enid5.0July 2025
    The food was very good, the service excellent, and the cabin comfortable, despite size limitations. One issue was...
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    Traveled in June 2025
    Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
    Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re delighted to know you enjoyed the food, service, and comfort on board. We’re also sorry to hear about the difficulties you encountered during the excursion and with laundry access. Your comments are valuable and help us improve the experience for future guests. The CroisiEurope Team
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  • Mark4.0May 2025
    Very well managed comfortable cabin and amenities. Itinerary was great with combination of towns and city eg...
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    Traveled in April 2025
    Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
    Thank you very much for your kind and detailed feedback and also for the photos you shared with us! We are delighted to hear that you had a great overall experience on board. We also appreciate your constructive comments regarding the vegetarian options and the language barrier for non-French speakers. These points are important to us, and we will certainly review them to improve the experience of all our guests in the future. Once again, thank you for your thoughtful message. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on board very soon for another memorable journey. The CroisiEurope Team
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  • Kim5.0May 2025
    We had an absolutely fabulous time on our trip and can't wait until our next one begins!
    Traveled in June 2024
    Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
    Thank you so much for your lovely message! We’re glad to hear that you had such a fabulous time — your enthusiasm is truly appreciated. We can’t wait to welcome you back on board for your next adventure with us! The CroisiEurope Team
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  • Ilene4.0October 2024
    We loved the river cruise experience
    Traveled in October 2024
  • Paul5.0August 2024
    Great introduction into river cruises . Rooms good ,food excellent, all added excursions were really informative and...
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    Traveled in August 2024
  • Hendrik4.0July 2024
    The cruise was wonderful and the staff was very friendly and helpful. They made sure they were always available and...
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    Traveled in July 2024
  • Emma5.0July 2024
    Beautiful cruise with gorgeous scenery and various opportunities to explore lovely cities. AMAZING, friendly staff...
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    Traveled in July 2024

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Tour ID: 294683

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