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STRASBOURG - MAINZ - FRANKFURT - MILTENBERG - WERTHEIM - WURZBURG - SCHWEINFURT - BAMBERG - NUREMBERG - MÜHLHAUSEN - REGENSBURG - PASSAU - MELK - DURNSTEIN - VIENNA - ESZTERGOM - BUDAPEST - MOHÁCS - OSIJEK - BELGRADE - GOLUBAC - NOVI SAD - ILOK - MOHÁCS - KALOCSA - BUDAPEST
Embark on an exceptional cruise from Strasbourg to Budapest and let yourself be carried away by the magic of three majestic rivers: the Rhine, the Main, and the Danube. Through five emblematic countries—France, Germany, Austria, Croatia, and Hungary—discover a journey rich in history, culture, and traditions. From idyllic landscapes to cultural treasures, each stop promises awe and wonder.
The highlight of the trip is the grand spectacle of the Iron Gates, between Romania and Serbia. This river cruise invites you to explore fascinating cities such as Belgrade, vibrant and cosmopolitan, or Pécs and Budapest, guardians of a thousand-year heritage. Immerse yourself in authentic Europe, where nature, history, and modernity intertwine for an unforgettable experience.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE
The grand spectacle of the Iron Gates, the Danube gorge between the Carpathians and the Balkans.
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. We'll cruise to Mainz.
We'll arrive in Mainz early morning. This city, the birthplace of Gutenberg, which lies at the confluence of the Rhine and the Main is a perfect blend of past and present with its thousand year old cathedral. We'll tour the city with your escort before we sail on around in the morning towards Frankfurt. The afternoon, join us for the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Sightseeing tour of Frankfurt, a major business hub.
DISCOVERY: Frankfurt "Mainhattan” and the Main Tower: Panoramic tour of Frankfurt and ascent of the Main Tower.
We'll stop off in Miltenberg early this morning. Join us to discover this peaceful town with its market place lined with half-timbered houses, its fine main street, hotel Reisen and old Town Hall. We'll have lunch on board before continuing on to Wertheim. Enjoy some free time to discover the town on your own before returning to the ship for dinner.
We'll cruise towards Karlstadt. In the afternoon, join us on an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Visit Wurzburg on the right bank of the Main, which is famous for its baroque palace, former residence of the prince-bishops. In the meantime, the ship cruises on to Wurzburg where we will join it late afternoon. We'll then cruise to Kitzingen. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
Early this morning we'll start cruising along the Main to reach Schweinfurt. Join us on an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Guided tour to Rothenburg, a magnificent walled town set up high on the hills over the river, with its narrow streets lined with picturesque half-timbered houses and craftsmen's workshops. It is indeed one of the most beautiful towns on the Romantic Road. Return on board and sailing towards Bamberg.
This morning will be spent cruising on the Rhine-Main-Danube canal, which was opened on 25th September 1992. We'll have lunch on board before arriving in Nurnberg early afternoon. Join us on an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Visit of Nuremberg We'll enjoy a panoramic visit of the monuments found outside of the city's medieval walls before arriving in the Marktplatz. On foot, you'll see the gorgeous Schöner Brunnen and the Frauenkirche. During our tour, we'll stop and taste one of the local specialties, Lebkuchen, the city's famous gingerbread. We'll return to the ship during the afternoon and sail on to reach Muhlhausen in the evening. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
This morning will be spent cruising to Kelheim. Join us on an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Visit of Regensburg, which is the fourth biggest town in Bavaria and also a major industrial hub - with major firms such as BMW, Siemens and Triumph. The historic centre of the city has kept all its original charm with souvenirs of over 20 centuries. In the meantime, the ship cruises on to join us in Regensburg.
This morning will be spent cruising towards Passau. Enjoy some free time to visit the town on your own. Its baroque buildings and narrow romantic streets are unforgettable. Return to ship and sail on through the attractive region of Engelhartszell. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
The morning will be spent cruising to reach Melk early in the morning, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Visit of the abbey of Melk (only on pre-booking before departure), perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube. It is the symbol of Austrian baroque at its finest. We'll return to the ship at the end of the morning and sail on to Dürnstein, arriving there for lunch around noon. Enjoy some free time to explore this picturesque village, and its baroque church, which is the most famous in the Wachau region thanks to the legend of King Richard the Lion Heart. We'll return on board in the afternoon before sailing on to Vienna. Putting in for the night in Vienna. Join us on an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Tour of the illuminated sights of the city by night.
Join us for the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Visit to the palace of Schöbrunn with its magnificent park. (only on pre-booking before departure)
DISCOVERY: The high art of Viennese living: music and Viennese cafes. Tour of the Konzerthaus concert hall(2).
Enjoy a free afternoon to tour this magnificent city on your own.
Tonight is our dinner and gala evening on board.
Enjoy some free time to visit Esztergom on your own, the former capital of Hungary, under the reign of the Arpad kings. Today, it is still a prominent town and the seat of the Hungarian archbishops. Esztergom is decidedly full of treasures with its neo-classical basilica and former Royal palace. We'll set sail once again around noon. Enjoy lunch on board before arriving in Budapest midafternoon. The Hungarian capital which lies along the banks of the Danube, also known as the "pearl of the Danube” is one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Enjoy some free time to explore the city before returning to the ship for dinner. Join us on an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Visit of Budapest "by night".
Enjoy a day on your own, or join us on an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursions : Guided tour of Budapest.
This afternoon, enjoy some free time or join us on optional excursions: Visit of the Széchenyi Baths (3) (not included in the packages) or Budapest Market Halls (not included in the packages). After dinner, enjoy a free evening or join us on an CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : traditional folk evening in Budapest.
Free day and lunch in Budapest.
Night sailing towards Mohács.
The morning will be spent cruising. We'll then set out on an optional excursion to Osijek. Our ship will start sailing to Belgrade. After dinner, enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
Join us on an optional excursion to Belgrade, cradle of the Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman and Slavic cultures. Take advantage of some free time this afternoon to visit the city. Optional coach transfer (book and pay on board) to and from the town centre. Enjoy dinner and an evening of traditional Serbian entertainment on board. Our ship will start sailing to Golubac.
Our ship will start sailing through the Iron Gates. Join us on an optional excursion to the Medieval Golubac Fortress. Our ship will start sailing to Novi Sad throughout the night.
We'll set out on an optional visit of Novi Sad, the capital city of the autonomous region of Vojvodina.
We'll then head to Ilok on an optional excursion to visit the medieval city and taste some local products. After dinner, enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment. Our ship will start sailing to Mohacs throughout the night.
Join us on an optional excursion to Pécs, a 2000-year-old jewel of a city. The afternoon will be spent cruising. We'll head out on an optional excursion to the Puszta. Our ship will then start sailing to Budapest. Tonight's our gala dinner and evening.
The morning is free to do as you please.
The afternoon will be free or dedicated to an optional excursion to Gödöllö Palace, summer residence of Sissi Empress. Tonight, join us on a tour of Budapest "by night".
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
For the safety of our passengers, the captain and crew of the boat may decide to modify the navigational itinerary.
(1) Optional excursions.
(2) The tour of the Konzerthaus might be replaced by a tour of the Musikverein or the opera if it is booked for shows or not available.
(3) Children under 14 are not allowed at the Széchenyi Baths. For your comfort, please bring swimsuits, sandals, swimming caps and towels (mandatory and not included) for bathing.
Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.