Cruise across Europe from Budapest to Amsterdam (port-to-port cruise)

CroisiCruise: BUA PP

18 Days

Experience a unique trans-European cruise on the Danube, the Main and the Rhine! CroisiEurope offers you the possibility to combine two cruise programs from Budapest to Strasbourg and from Strasbourg to Amsterdam in one 18-day trip to discover cities and fabulous sites in Hungary, Austria and the Netherlands, passing through Alsace and Germany. An opportunity not to be missed!

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

- All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
- Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
- Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
- Headsets are included for excursions
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
- Onboard activities
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees included
- Prepaid Classic Sightseeing package

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS:

- A combination of flavors, art and traditions
- The Romantic Rhine Valley and the Lorelei Rock
- From picturesque medieval towns to the imposing imperial and royal capitals
- Discover:

- Unique and romantic Budapest
- Authentic Vienna
- The charming medieval towns of Rothenburg, Nuremberg and Regensburg
- Frankfurt, combining tradition and modernity
- Heidelberg, charming Rüdesheim and Cologne
- Volendam and Zaanse Schans

- Amsterdam and its peculiar architecture

- Itinerary Day 1: Budapest

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, your crew will be introduced at a welcome cocktail. Dinner tonight will be followed by an optional excursion for both packages: An evening of traditional entertainment in Budapest. Day 2: Budapest - Esztergom

Join us for the excursion proposed for both packages: Guided tour of Budapest. We'll return on board in Esztergom. In the afternoon, spend some time on your own exploring the former capital of Hungary. The city is full of treasures such as the Neo-classical basilica and former Royal palace. Return on board and depart for Vienna. Enjoy an evening of entertainment. Day 3: Vienna

Upon arriving in Vienna, join us for an optional excursion for both packages: A visit to the Hofburg Palace, former residence of the Hapsburgs. Tonight, join us on an excursion for both packages: Tour Vienna by night. Day 4: Vienna

This morning, join us for the excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Guided tour of the Schönbrunn Palace, the summer residence of the Imperial family, followed by a panoramic tour of the city. Vienna, the cradle of music, is streaming with activity around the cathedral. DISCOVERY: The high art of Viennese living, music and Viennese cafes. Stroll through the city and visit back stage in the Konzerthaus(2) concert hall. After the tour, enjoy a steaming cup of Vienna Coffee and a delicious pastry. There will be a free afternoon to explore this marvellous city at your own pace or take part in an optional excursion (not included in the packages): Horse-drawn carriage ride through the old town and the famous Ring road in Vienna. This evening, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Concert of Viennese music (subject to availability - supplement applies.) The ship will depart at midnight.

(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 Day 5: Melk

Cruise along the most beautiful section of the Wachau Valley this morning, all the way to Melk. Then set off on an optional excursion for both packages: Tour of Dürnstein, the fortified village where Richard the Lionheart was once held prisoner. In the afternoon, join us on an excursion proposed for both packages: Visit the Melk Abbey. Originally a Baroque-style palace built between 1702 and 1736, it is now a Benedictine monastery that hosts a prestigious coed school with more than 900 students. Return on board and cruise towards Passau. Enjoy an evening of entertainment. Day 6: Passau

Set out to explore Passau in the company of hostess, strolling the narrow romantic streets and admiring is Baroque-style buildings. Then cruise to Regensburg through the night. Day 7: Regensburg - Kelheim

Join the excursion proposed for both packages: Guided tour of Regensburg and the Walhalla hall of fame which overhangs the river. Return on board in Kelheim and cruise the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal to Nuremberg. Day 8: Nuremberg - Erlangen - Bamberg

Arrive in Nuremberg in the morning. Join us on an excursion proposed for both packages: Guided tour of the city and tasting of its famous gingerbread. Nuremberg is Bavaria's second-lar