2020 Danube Discovery Cruise
12 day Danube River, 7 Countries & 5 Capital Cities all-inclusive cruise package on the MV River Discovery II
Download PDF BrochureEmbark on the cruise holiday of your lifetime on the MV River Discovery II Cruise and visit seven beautiful European countries. Our Danube river cruise tour starts in Austria, Vienna and ends in Bucharest, Romania. In between, you will also have the chance to explore the cities of Bratislava in Slovakia, Budapest in Hungary, Osijek in Croatia, Novi Sad and Belgrade in Serbia, Vidin in Bulgaria and Turnu Magurele in Romania.
One of the many highlights of our Danube European cruise package is the full-day sailing and passage through the Iron Gates, a beautiful gorge that forms the boundary between Serbia and Romania.
Full tour highlights:
- The Hofburg Imperial Palace - Vienna, Austria
- Belvedere Palace - Vienna, Austria
- St Stephen's Cathedral - Vienna, Austria
- St Martin's Cathedral - Bratislava, Slovakia
- The Old Town of Bratislava - Bratislava, Slovakia
- The Hungarian Parliament Building - Budapest, Hungary
- St. Stephen's Basilica - Budapest, Hungary
- The Hungarian State Opera House - Budapest, Hungary
- Hősök tere (Heroes’ Square) - Budapest, Hungary
- Vajdahunyad Castle - Budapest, Hungary
- The Halászbástya (Fisherman's Bastion) - Budapest, Hungary
- Gellért Hill - Budapest, Hungary
- Tvrđa (Citadel) Old Town - Osijek, Croatia
- Belgrade Fortres - Belgrade, Serbia
- The Church of Saint Sava - Belgrade, Serbia
- Knez Mihailova Street - Belgrade, Serbia
- The Iron Gates
- “Baba Vida” Fortress - Vidin, Bulgaria
- The Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile - Paris, France
- Comédie-Française (Théâtre-Français) - Paris, France
- Palais Bourbon - Paris, France
Our Danube river cruise tour is extraordinary, so don't miss out! Read our itinerary and book or enquire now to begin your European river cruise holiday.
Price is per person twin share start from Cabin C Category, see remarks for more cabin upgrade
Remarks
- Land only prices, no air tickets included except specified. Itineraries are subject to minor change upon local arrangement
- UPGRADES with surcharge for MV River Discovery II based from Price of CAT "C" Cabin:
- Cat “B” (Middle – French Balcony) A$570 pp, Cat “A” (Upper – French Balcony): $710 pp, Upper Deck Jr. Suite: A$1420 pp. Twin Cabin for single occupancy (Cat C only) Add 50% of the cabin rate, Single occupancy of Cat “B & A”– Add 75% of the cabin rate Singe use of Suite – add 100% - subject to availability.
- NOT INCLUDED: • Any air tickets. • Arrival and departure from / to airport transfers. • Any travel and document fees including Visa requirements (none currently required) • Costs of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone, liquor, souvenirs, etc. • Tips to Crew, Cruise Directors, local guides and other staff along the route. • Any increases in costs due to unforeseen circumstances such as; additional fuel surcharges, exchange rates or Government imposed taxes and fees not known at this time.
- Departures on 12 May; 1 June; 29 Sept; 19 Oct are reverse itinerary from Bucharest to Vienna; please refer to PDF for details.
Inclusions
- Accommodations for 10 nights/11 days in all outside cabins in category of your choice
- Total of 30 meals: 11 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 10 dinners
- FREE wine/beer/soft drink/water for both Lunch and Dinner daily while on the cruise portion
- Water/coffee/chocolate station 24 hours + early riser breakfast, afternoon cake and late night snacks
- Shore excursions, daily sightseeing programs, onboard lectures and folklore performances/music concerts and other surprises as outlined in the itinerary (excludes optional tours)
- Live music playing each evening
- Professional English speaking Cruise Directors and local, English speaking guides throughout.
- 1 night first class hotel with buffet breakfast in Bucharest. (Novotel, Capital or similar)
- Port fees and cruise fuel surcharges of USD188 included.
- 8 INCLUDED SIGHTSEEING TOURS AND SHORE EXCURSIONS AS PER BELOW:
- • VIENNA, AUSTRIA City tour including Belvedere Palace park • BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA City tour including old town and Primate Palace • BUDAPEST, HUNGARY City tour including Fisherman’s Bastion • OSIJEK, CROATIA City tour with wine tasting & live entertainment • NOVI SAD, SERBIA Walking tour • BELGRADE, SERBIA City by bus & walking tour • VIDIN , BULGARIA City Tour including Baba Vida’s Fortress • BUCHAREST, ROMANIA City tour including Parliament House (outside)
- ON BOARD SPECIAL CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS: • Welcome drink on arrival and info meeting • Lectures on Balkan History and Modern Balkans today • On board Concert of Gypsy Music (Budapest) • Serbian Folklore performance and fashion show on board (Belgrade) • Farewell cocktails and Captains Gala Dinner • AUDIVOX aids for all shore excursions and FREE WI-FI (wherever available)