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Klassische Donau Viva Cruise-All Inclusive
Dates 30th October–6th November
Visiting:
Melk, Esztergom, Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Linz, Munich
WEDNESDAY 30TH OCTOBER
We meet at the airport at 6.30 am for our KM Malta Airlines flight to Munich departing at 9 am and arriving at 11.30 am on arrival we will be transferred by coach to Passau to board the 5* river cruise – MS VIVA TWO. Departure from Passau at 4 pm.
THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER
Breakfast on board and today we visit Melk, the gateway to Wachau. It is a picturesque city located on the banks of the Danube in lower Austria’s Wachau valley with a rich history. With a population of just under 6,000 citizens, life is laid back in Melk, making it an ideal port of call for various river cruises. It is best known as the site of the massive baroque Benedictine monastery – Melk Abbey perched high on top of a hill overlooking the river and visited by many tourists every year. Culture, faith, and science come together in the magnificent rooms of the monastery.
FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER
Wake up and enjoy breakfast on board. Today we arrive in Esztergom in Hungary, a city full of history. The King of Hungary Saint Stephen was born here. The city is located on the right bank of the Danube, the border between Slovakia and Hungary. It offers beautiful sights such as Saint Stephen’s Square, a spectacular area at the castle hill close to the Basilica, and various shops and restaurants. A picturesque city packed with historic attractions. Later, we sail to Budapest, the Capital city of Hungary that many consider to be amongst the most beautiful in Europe. We arrive in the early afternoon & overnight in Budapest.
SATURDAY 2ND NOVEMBER
Breakfast on board. Today we have some more time to enjoy the city of Budapest. It has something for everyone, from remarkable history and architecture to relaxing thermal waters and nightlife. The city is made up of 3 unified cities – with Buda and Obuda on the west bank of the Danube and Pest on the east bank. The architecture has a mix of baroque, neoclassical and art nouveau buildings and most of the city has been granted UNESCO World Heritage site statues.
SUNDAY 3RD NOVEMBER
Arrival in Bratislava. We have breakfast and enjoy yet another capital city, Slovakia’s capital city right in the centre of Europe. It offers a unique history, attractive sights, a rich cultural life and excellent gastronomy with good quality wines. A vibrant city with everything quite close and within easy reach, enjoying the view of majestic cathedrals, sample traditional cuisine, see numerous cafes in picturesque narrow streets and squares and old wine cellars scattered across the centre. Bratislava is also the city for beer lovers with plenty of cosy breweries in the Old Town. In the afternoon, we set off to Vienna.
MONDAY 4TH NOVEMBER
Breakfast on board and today we spend the day in Vienna, the capital city of Austria with its enchanting combination of magnificent architecture, world-famous museums and theatres and beautiful green spaces. No wonder, the entire city centre of Vienna is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Vienna is known worldwide for its palaces such as Schönbrunn Palace, the Belvedere and the Hofburg. But the city’s many churches, especially the landmark St. Stephen’s Cathedral, are a must-visit too.
TUESDAY 5TH NOVEMBER
Today early afternoon we arrive at our final stop Linz a. Donau. The river Danube changes its direction of flow due to a bend in the river, in the Austrian city of Linz. Visitors in this city can enjoy the Donaupark which forms part of the city’s cultural mile. It is located between Brucknerhausmusic venue and the Kunstmuseum. One can see the whole city from Postlingberg Mountain. A 100-year-only tram provides a comfortable way to reach the summit – a connection from the city’s main square. Unique shopping experiences at Landstrasse offer a vast selection of products from designer fashion and jewellery. Linz also has the largest cathedral the Mariendom, with the capacity of 20,000 worshipers.
WEDNESDAY 6TH NOVEMBER
Arrival back in Passau. Breakfast and disembarkation will follow. We then head towards Munich airport with a stop in Munich centre. Later, we proceed to Munich Airport for our return KM Malta Airlines flight departing at 7 pm and arriving in Malta at 9.20 pm.
PRICE PER PERSON
SHARING
TWIN /SINGLE
€1777 /€2120 Emerald Deck (Fixed window)
€1986 / €2391 €Ruby Deck (French balcony)
€2150/ €2605 Diamond Deck (French balcony)
*Single cabins on request (limited availability)
Notes: French Balcony means that a railing is placed directly behind the glass, meaning that one cannot step out onto a separate space. The schedule is subject to change due to weather and water levels that affect accessibility to cities. The final day-by-day programme/timings will be prepared by the cruise director on board.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE Excursions – to be booked/paid onboard
