Hiking cruises in the former Austro-Hungarian Empire (port-to-port cruise)

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Hiking cruises in the former Austro-Hungarian Empire (port-to-port cruise) - CroisiEurope River Cruises

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Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Vienna
Vienna
Meals
Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail reception
- Dinner on board
Day 2
Melk - Durnstein
Melk - Durnstein
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board)
Included Activities
- Visit to Melk Abbey - baroque-style marble hall, library and church
- Buffet breakfast on board
- Lunch on board
- Guided discovery tour of Durnstein (for non-hikers)
- Hiking program through Wachau region visiting Aggstein Castle ruins (for hikers)
Landmarks
Melk Abbey
Aggstein Castle
Durnstein Abbey
Day 3
Bratislava
Bratislava
Included Activities
- Cruising towards Bratislava
- Guided visit of Bratislava for non-hikers
- Hiking program through Little Carpathian mountains visiting Devin Castle ruins (for hikers)
Landmarks
Devin Castle
Devinska Kobyla National Nature Reserve
Day 4
Budapest
Budapest
Included Activities
- Visit to the Puszta with traditional horse show
Landmarks
Puszta
Day 5
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Buffet breakfast on board
- Guided city walk to Buda (for hikers) passing Gellert Baths and castle
- Guided coach tour of Buda and Pest (for non-hikers)
- Lunch on board
- Walking discovery tour of Pest - Art Deco and Hungarian Art Nouveau buildings, covered market, Budapest synagogue, Vaci Utca, St Stephen's Basilica, Freedom Square (for hikers)
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Folklore Evening in Budapest
- Public transport for return from hiking walks (not included)
Landmarks
Gellert Baths
Royal Palace
Budapest Synagogue
Vaci Utca
St Stephen's Basilica
Freedom Square
Day 6
Esztergom - Vienna
Esztergom - Vienna
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Gala dinner)
Included Activities
- Buffet breakfast on board
- Free time in Esztergom
- Hiking program to Visegrad Fortress with views of the Danube Bend (for hikers)
- Lunch on board
- Afternoon cruising
- Gala dinner and evening
Landmarks
Basilica of Esztergom
Visegrad Fortress
Day 7
Vienna
Vienna
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Guided visit of Vienna and Schönbrunn Castle
- Buffet breakfast on board
- Lunch on board
- Walking discovery tour of Vienna from Leopoldsberg (for hikers)
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Vienna at own pace (for non-hikers)
- Guided visit of Hofburg Palace with imperial apartments (for non-hikers)
- Concert of Viennese music in the evening
Landmarks
Schönbrunn Castle
Leopoldsberg
Hofburg Palace
Nasenweg path
Day 8
Vienna
Vienna
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet breakfast on board)
Included Activities
- Buffet breakfast on board

Landmarks
Melk Abbey
Aggstein Castle
Durnstein Abbey

Landmarks
Devin Castle
Devinska Kobyla National Nature Reserve

Landmarks
Puszta

Landmarks
Gellert Baths
Royal Palace
Budapest Synagogue
Vaci Utca
St Stephen's Basilica
Freedom Square

Landmarks
Basilica of Esztergom
Visegrad Fortress

Landmarks
Schönbrunn Castle
Leopoldsberg
Hofburg Palace
Nasenweg path

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CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

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Built
2004 (refurbished 2010)
Guests
180
Crew
25
Length
110m
Width
11.4m
Staterooms
90
Electricity
220v
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Traveler Reviews

4.4

Overall rating based on 20 Reviews

Itinerary
4.4
Transport
4.7
Guide
4.0
Accommodation
4.4
Food
4.3
Tour Operator
4.3

Gaile3.8•August 2026
The company was well aware that the water levels in the Danube were low and that it would not be possible to cruise...
The company was well aware that the water levels in the Danube were low and that it would not be possible to cruise very far from Vienna, only to Durnstein and Melk. Yet it sent the offer of deferring the cruise or of a refund with 20% in addition AFTER I had travelled to Vienna!! This could have been done EARLIER, and BEFORE customers travelled to Vienna. So this was absolutely NOT ACCEPTABLE!! It was good that, in the alternative, the company offered free bus tours to many of the destinations on the itinerary. The staff of the Beethoven were absolutely wonderful, and did their best to take care of the customers. Solange, Gaelle, Judit, Florentin and others. The meals were also great! Unfortunately, the staff at the front desk NEVER answered the phone whenever I called...first, when the tour guide in Bratislava was prepared to leave SIX elderly group members behind. He took no responsibility for them. Thankfully, four returned on a bus of another cruise, and we found the other two waiting where the tour guide had left them at least THREE HOURS earlier! The other occasion when the staff did not answer the phone was on the day that I checked out early in the morning of 18 August 2026. Less than one hour after leaving, I realised that I had left the lovely souvenir CroisiEurope water bottle in my room (cost of Euros 19). I called but got no answer. So, I returned about 45 minutes later and was very disappointed to find that the souvenir water bottle, in its box, was NOT in my room... (!!!). I was even taken to my room (225) and shown that it was not there! WHERE did my souvenir bottle disappear to in LESS THAN ONE HOUR??!! Finally, I fell very sick in Vienna City Center on Monday, 17 August 2026. I called the ship's number to let them know that I was very ill and would not be able to attend the concert that I had paid EURO 92 for. Of course, there was NO ANSWER. I was therefore not able to offer my ticket to another passenger (and there were people who decided at the last moment to go!). ***I would therefore like to request a refund of the 92 Euros. If your staff had answered the phone, I would have been able to sell it to another passenger! Thank you for your kind attention. Gaile RamoutarShow more
Traveled in August 2026
Helen5.0•July 2026
Staff were excellent, boat very tidy and excursions well done
Traveled in July 2026
SANDRA5.0•September 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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Enid5.0•July 2025
The food was very good, the service excellent, and the cabin comfortable, despite size limitations. One issue was...
The food was very good, the service excellent, and the cabin comfortable, despite size limitations. One issue was the lack of access to a laundry. The first ttour the guide in Vienna gave us was very poor. We were haragued by excessive detail, in a hot relatively airless museum with very poor lighting. She appeared to be relatively insensitive to the needs of the less fit members of the tour.Show more
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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Mark4.0•May 2025
Very well managed comfortable cabin and amenities. Itinerary was great with combination of towns and city eg...
Very well managed comfortable cabin and amenities. Itinerary was great with combination of towns and city eg Budapest. Activities were good especially the horse show. Food was exquisite but too much of the French cuisine and bland vegetarian. Service was impeccable great crew. Communication was primarily French and other speakers occasionally missed messages (we had a French speaking passenger at our table who kept us informed). Overall a great experience.Show more
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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Kim5.0•May 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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Ilene4.0•October 2024
We loved the river cruise experience
Traveled in October 2024
Paul5.0•August 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
Hendrik4.0•July 2024
The cruise was wonderful and the staff was very friendly and helpful. They made sure they were always available and...
The cruise was wonderful and the staff was very friendly and helpful. They made sure they were always available and ensured to keep the guests entertained. All the excursions were well arranged and the food was great. They accommodated to our vegetarian requirement. The only thing which can be improved is WiFi on the ship.. it was just not USABLE and the parking at the dock could be a more safe secured place. We had a robbery to our car with a broken glass when we returned from the holiday. Overall very good experience.Show more
Traveled in July 2024
Emma5.0•July 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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