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The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise) (8 destinations)

8 days
Start and end in Vienna
4.2
12 traveler reviews
The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise) (8 destinations) - CroisiEurope River Cruises
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 180
Age range 1 to 99
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Highlights

  • Board and sail through the night to Melk
  • Explore Melk Abbey and cruise the Wachau Valley
  • Tour Bratislava or hike the Little Carpathians
  • Experience a traditional horse show in Puszta
  • Discover Budapest's history and enjoy local entertainment

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 VIENNA
  2. Day 2 MELK - DÜRNSTEIN
  3. Day 3 BRATISLAVA - KALOCSA
  4. Day 4 KALOCSA - BUDAPEST
  5. Day 5 BUDAPEST
  6. Day 6 ESZTERGOM - VIENNA
  7. Day 7 VIENNA
  8. Day 8 VIENNA
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Insurance
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Number of tours

552

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

88%

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  • MF
    · May 10th, 2025
    Very well managed comfortable cabin and amenities. Itinerary was great with combination of towns and city eg Budapest. Activities were good especially the horse show. Food was exquisite but too much of the French cuisine and bland vegetarian. Service was impeccable great crew. Communication was primarily French and other speakers occasionally missed messages (we had a French speaking passenger at our table who kept us informed). Overall a great experience.
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    CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
    Thank you very much for your kind and detailed feedback and also for the photos you shared with us! We are delighted to hear that you had a great overall experience on board. We also appreciate your constructive comments regarding the vegetarian... Show more
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    Trip date: April 2025
  • KM
    · May 10th, 2025
    We had an absolutely fabulous time on our trip and can't wait until our next one begins!
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    CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your lovely message! We’re glad to hear that you had such a fabulous time — your enthusiasm is truly appreciated. We can’t wait to welcome you back on board for your next adventure with us! The CroisiEurope Team
    Trip date: June 2024
  • IL
    · October 21st, 2024
    We loved the river cruise experience
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    Trip date: October 2024
  • PM
    · August 27th, 2024
    Great introduction into river cruises . Rooms good ,food excellent, all added excursions were really informative and well planned.
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    Trip date: August 2024
  • HV
    · July 30th, 2024
    The cruise was wonderful and the staff was very friendly and helpful. They made sure they were always available and ensured to keep the guests entertained. All the excursions were well arranged and the food was great. They accommodated to our vegetarian requirement. The only thing which can be improved is WiFi on the ship.. it was just not USABLE and the parking at the dock could be a more safe secured place. We had a robbery to our car with a broken glass when we returned from the holiday. Overall very good experience.
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    Trip date: July 2024
  • EB
    · July 17th, 2024
    Beautiful cruise with gorgeous scenery and various opportunities to explore lovely cities. AMAZING, friendly staff and delicious food! We couldn’t have wanted more value for money - highly recommend!!
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    Trip date: July 2024
  • The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise) (8 destinations) reviewer 7
    · July 17th, 2024
    Staff was nice. Food was poor. No elevator, so my 86 year old mother had to climb the stairs
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    Trip date: July 2024
  • The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise) (8 destinations) reviewer 8
    · July 11th, 2024
    Very enjoyable; excellent food; friendly and helpful staff.
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    Trip date: June 2024
  • LT
    · October 23rd, 2023
    Staff was excellent, food not good as should be on French ships.
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    CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
    We are sorry to hear that our service did not fully meet your expectations. We hope you had a pleasant cruise and we look forward to seeing you on board one of our boats in the near future. Best, CroisiEurope
    Trip date: October 2023
  • The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise) (8 destinations) reviewer 10
    · August 7th, 2023
    The tour was very good, the crew were...
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    CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
    Dear Mr. Bradley, thank your for taking the time to review your cruise with us. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your trip. Thank your for the compliments made on the tours, the crew and the food. Lunches and dinners are indeed always set menus.... Show more
    Trip date: July 2023

Dates & Availability

8 days
The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise) (8 destinations)
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    Brittany

    Asked on March 17th, 2025

    What are the transportation options between tour locations?

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    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperatorWritten March 2025

      Transportation includes luxury coaches, river cruises, and sometimes local transport depending on the tour itinerary.

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    Sono

    Asked on March 6th, 2025

    What languages are the tours conducted in?

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    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperatorWritten March 2025

      Tours are primarily conducted in English, but other language options might be available upon request.

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    Harry

    Asked on February 11th, 2025

    What is your cancellation policy?

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    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperatorWritten February 2025

      Our cancellation policy is as follows(will be converted to AUD)
      -150.00 EUR per pax NON REFUNDABLE MORE THAN 90 Days before departure
      -20.00 % FROM 90 DAYS UNTIL 60 Days before departure
      -50.00 % FROM 59 DAYS UNTIL 30 Days before departure
      -60.00 % FROM 29 DAYS UNTIL 19 Days before departure
      -75.00 % FROM 18 DAYS UNTIL 9 Days before departure
      -100.00 % FROM 8 DAYS UNTIL 0 Days before departure

      The 9th June departure date is completely sold out. In light of the same could you kindly let us know if you month of travel is flexible as we do see space on a May and July departure date.

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    Teresa

    Asked on January 25th, 2025

    How much is it for a French balcony and a balcony. When is the cut off date to book.

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    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperatorWritten January 2025

      The 2nd Aug 2025 departure is completely sold out. But the 4-11th August departure date has plenty of space on it. For a Cabin Category A on the Upper Deck with a bed and a French balcony, with sliding windows the price amounts to AUD 6,192/-. For a Cabin Category A on the Middle Deck with a High window with sliding top section the price amounts to AUD 6,093/-.

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    Amanda

    Asked on October 19th, 2024

    What types of accommodation are available on the tour?

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    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperatorWritten October 2024

      The tour provides various accommodation options ranging from standard to luxury cabins, with specifics available on request.

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    Barbara

    Asked on October 14th, 2024

    How can I make a payment for my booking?

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    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperatorWritten October 2024

      Payments can be made online through our secure platform using major credit cards.

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    Myriam

    Asked on June 4th, 2024

    How is the group size determined for the cruise?

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    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperatorWritten June 2024

      Group sizes vary depending on the specific tour departure. For specific numbers, you can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button.

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    Anthony

    Asked on May 25th, 2024

    Is there a possibility to customize the tour itinerary?

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    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperatorWritten May 2024

      Customizations may be possible. You should submit a request for approval, and we will see how best to accommodate your needs.

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    Carrie

    Asked on April 29th, 2024

    How do I select the mid-deck room on ms Beethoven?

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    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperatorWritten May 2024

      The Middle Deck consists of the following cabins: Cabin Category A(Orange) - Price: AUD 6,500/- per cabin(2 guests per cabin), Cabin Category B(Blue) - Price: AUD 6,200/- per cabin(2 guests per cabin), Cabin Category C(Purple) - Price: AUD 6,070/- per cabin(2 guests per cabin). We cant pre select the exact cabin numbers before hand but while we place a hold we can request the operator to have the cabins side by side.

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    Crystal

    Asked on April 10th, 2024

    Is there an extra fee if someone is travelling alone? If so, how much is it?

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    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperatorWritten April 2024

      All cruises will have a single supplement if you are a solo passengers. In order to provide you with the pricing, we will need to know the cabin category you are interested in. The ship would be MS Beethoven.

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria, Hungary and Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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