The Blue Danube

Day 1 London Munich Passau
We begin with Titan’s VIP Home Departure Service® to London Heathrow Airport for our morning direct scheduled British Airways flight to Munich. On arrival, we transfer by coach to Passau to embark the stylish MS Belvedere. There will be time to settle in your cabin before the ship sets sail in the evening and we enjoy dinner as we cruise overnight to Melk.

Day 2 Melk Cruising through the Wachau Valley
An early morning arrival in Melk, situated in Austria’s wine-growing region. After breakfast, we depart for an included excursion to the 900-yearold Melk Abbey, a masterpiece of baroque art and architecture situated high atop the granite cliffs of the Danube. This afternoon, we set sail for Budapest and pass through the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape representing one of the most beautiful stretches of river valleys in Europe. Later this evening we enjoy the Captain’s Welcome Reception before dinner.

Day 3 Budapest
This morning we have the opportunity to join an optional excursion to visit the castle ruins of Visegrad and then enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Danube Bend. Later, MS Belvedere arrives into Budapest, where we enjoy an included city tour of the main sights by coach, including Heroe’s Square, Millennial Monument, the Great Synagogue, St Stephen’s Basilica, St Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion and the stunning Parliament building. Later, perhaps join an optional tour of Budapest by night.

Day 4 Budapest
The Hungarian capital of Budapest is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Divided by the Danube with the ancient Buda (‘the hills) on the right bank, and connected by seven bridges to the more modern Pest (‘the flat lands’) on the left bank. This morning there is the chance to explore the city at your own leisure or to visit the famous Puszta Plains before lunch is served onboard and we set sail for Bratislava.

Day 5 Bratislava Vienna
An early morning arrival into the Slovakian capital of Bratislava, the only national capital which borders two independent countries, Austria and Hungary. Founded over 2,000 years ago and now capital of Slovakia, Bratislava was also capital of Hungary during the late Middle Ages and whilst here, we enjoy an included sightseeing tour to discover its highlights. This afternoon we set sail and enjoy more scenic cruising as we make our way towards Vienna. We moor overnight in Vienna and this evening perhaps join an optional wine tasting at traditional Heurigen tavern.

Day 6 Vienna
The beautiful, cultured Austrian city of Vienna offers an exciting array of famous sights, including grand palaces and the magnificent gothic cathedral. This morning we enjoy an included coach tour of the highlights of the city and this afternoon you may choose to join a visit the Baroque Schonbrunn Palace, the magnificent former summer residence of the Habsburg family on an optional excursion. This evening we set sail towards Linz as we enjoy dinner.

Day 7 Linz
After sailing overnight and this morning, we arrive this afternoon in the elegant city of Linz. This city boasts many historic buildings and is a pleasure to explore on foot. Whilst here, you have a chance to explore the historic Old Town and the recently built Culture Mile during an optional guided city walk or perhaps choose to make your own explorations and enjoy a drink in one of the attractive cafes. We enjoy the Captain’s Farewell party this evening before dinner and later set sail for Passau.

Day 8 Passau Munich London
An early morning arrival in Passau. After breakfast we disembark and transfer by coach to Munich airport for your return British Airways flight to London Heathrow, where our staff will greet you and transfer you to Titan transport for your journey home.

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