A Classical Danube Cruise

Day 1: UK/Vienna
Fly from the UK to Vienna before transferring to the MS Serenade 1.

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Vienna
Today you are free to make your own discoveries in Vienna or join the optional city tour. You may also wish to visit the elegant Schönbrunn Palace on our optional excursion. Fittingly for this musical city, a concert featuring the works of Strauss and Mozart will be included this evening.

Meals: Breakfast / lunch / dinner

Day 3: Durnstein/Melk
This charming Austrian town is situated at the beginning of the Wachau stretch of the Danube. English king Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned and escaped from the castle overlooking the town. Enjoy time at leisure to make your own discoveries, perhaps enjoy a stroll in the pedestrianised main street, Hauptstrasse or make a visit to the former Augustinian monastry, Stiftskirche. Alternatively, join the optional walking tour to gain some knowledge of this walled town.

In the afternoon we sail to Melk, arriving early evening. After dinner we welcome on board a local classical musician(s).

Meals: Breakfast / lunch / dinner

Day 4: Melk
This morning we have arranged an optional tour of the remarkable 18th century abbey. One of the finest Baroque monasteries in Europe, its wonderful yellow and white façade, opulent gold pulpit, delicate frescoes and ornate gilding remain untouched by the years.

Meals: Breakfast / lunch / dinner

Day 5: Passau
We arrive in Passau today, where the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers meet. You are free to make your own discoveries in this delightful town which is home to the 14th century cathedral of St Stephen and the world’s biggest church organ. Alternatively join us for an optional walking tour of the town.

Meals: Breakfast / lunch / dinner

Day 6: Regensburg
Today we arrive in Regensburg, a beautifully preserved and UNESCO-listed medieval city. There will be the opportunity to join a tour of the medieval city, taking in the gothic cathedral, the lush botanical gardens, and the 12th century Stone Bridge. Alternatively, join our optional excursion to Weltenburg Abbey, the oldest abbey in Bavaria. Sail overnight to Nuremberg.

Meals: Breakfast / lunch / dinner

Day 7: Nuremberg
The historic city of Nuremberg is yours to discover this morning. Why not join our sightseeing tour, including the Gothic Our Lady’s Church and the well-preserved medieval town walls. During the afternoon explore the antique shops or maybe visit one of the town’s breweries to sample the beer.

Meals: Breakfast / lunch / dinner

Day 8: Nuremberg/UK
Your cruise comes to an end today and you will transfer to Munich airport for your flight to the UK.
Meals: Breakfast

Please note

Chartered exclusively for Travelsphere, MS Serenade 1 offers a relaxing river cruise experience amid luxurious, elegant surroundings

The stylish and extremely comfortable MS Serenade 1 is a 4-star floating hotel that has been exclusively chartered for Travelsphere customers.

The cabins are amongst the largest of any river cruiser, at 16m2, and so you feel right at home, we’ve included plenty of storage space and individually controlled air conditioning to keep the temperature just how you like it.

The twin beds are hotel standard and there is a seating area for relaxation. All cabins have satellite TV, telephone, fridge, tea and coffee-making facilities, safe and a hairdryer, while en suite bathrooms have a WC as well as a separate shower and bath, which is unusual for a river cruiser.

All cabins are non-smoking but you may smoke on deck. There is a sauna on board, along with a small range of fitness equipment. On the upper two decks all cabins have floor-to ceiling sliding French windows for a great view or cooling breeze and the lower deck cabins feature a smaller fixed window

You can spend your time watching the stunning views unfold from the panoramic windows of the lounge, savour delicious cuisine in the elegant dining room or sit back and relax with a range of low-key evening entertainment.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Optional excursions

Vienna city tour
Schönbrunn Palace
Durnstein walking tour
Melk Abbey

Your holiday includes

The services of two experienced Travelsphere Cruise Representatives and the cruise staff
Full board commences with dinner on day of arrival and finishes with breakfast on day of departure, including morning coffee and afternoon tea, plus Captain’s Gala Dinner
Scheduled flights from Heathrow to Vienna and returning from Munich
All transfers
Evening entertainment on board
Porterage on board
Deck access
Please note: At certain times of the year, and depending on the level of the river, access to the deck may be restricted as the boat passes under bridges. This is purely for safety reasons. You can of course still enjoy the views from the lounge or your cabin. While the boat is in port, you will always have access to the deck.

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