Page Text Content
River Cruises
River Cruise along the Danube
ABOARD MS FRANCE
7 nights
from
£879
FULL BOARD ON SHIP
PRE-BOOKABLE EXCURSION PACKAGE AVAILABLE
Highlights include Vienna Melk Budapest Optional Excursions Vienna by night Melk Abbey Bratislava Puzsta Budapest city tour Traditional folkshow in Budapest Vienna and Schönbrunn Palace Hofburg Palace
WACHAU VALLEY
A river cruise is the ideal way to appreciate the magnificent scenery of the Danube, see some fabulous sights and really unwind. The Danube flows through such historic cities as Vienna and Bratislava, while charming towns and picturesque villages line the river banks along the way. With full board accommodation on the excellent MS France, this river cruise is great value for money.
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 - Depart on your flight to Vienna. On arrival transfer to the MS France for your seven night cruise. Following dinner tonight there is the option to take a guided tour of Vienna by night. The cruise will depart Vienna for Melk during the night. DAY 2 - Arrive in Melk early in the morning, with an optional visit to the baroque Melk Abbey. Return to the ship for lunch and cruise towards Dürnstein through the beautiful Wachau wine growing region. You will arrive in Dürnstein in the early afternoon, and take a guided tour of the town. Return to the ship mid-afternoon and continue on your cruise to Bratislava. DAY 3 - After breakfast, you are free to take the optional excursion of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Return to the ship for lunch and enjoy the scenery as we cruise towards Kalocsa in Hungary. DAY 4 - Today there is an optional excursion to the Puzsta, the great Hungarian Plain, featuring an impressive show of equestrianism. Return to the ship for lunch, and cruise towards Budapest. DAY 5 - Enjoy a day at leisure in Budapest, known as the Pearl of the Danube, with an optional guided tour of the city available. Free after dinner, or enjoy a traditional folk performance in Budapest (optional). DAY 6 - Depart Budapest early this morning for the historic town of Esztergom, where we stop for a while. The cruise then continues back to Vienna. There will be a Gala dinner this evening.
PRE-BOOKABLE EXCURSIONS
For only £128
Take advantage of our pre-bookable excursion offer and you can take all eight optional excursions for just £128 per person. Please indicate at the time of booking.
Fly from
Heathrow
DÜRNSTEIN
MS FRANCE Part of the CroisiEurope fleet, the stylish MS France has two decks and carries 160 passengers. Amenities on board include a restaurant, bar, lounge, sundeck and central air-conditioning. All cabins feature twin beds, TV, hairdryer, safe and private facilities. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included throughout the cruise.
BUDAPEST
Whats Included
Return scheduled flights to Vienna Transfers between airport and ship Seven nights full board accommodation aboard the MS France Cruise itinerary as detailed Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager All UK and overseas airport taxes and security charges CZECH REPUBLIC
Dürnstein Vienna Melk Danube
DAY 7 - The ship arrives in Vienna early this morning. There is an optional morning tour of Vienna and Schönbrunn Palace, and in the afternoon there is an optional tour of the Hofburg, Austrias Imperial Palace. DAY 8 - Disembark the MS France and transfer to Vienna airport for your return flight to the UK.
2008 Dates, Prices & Flight Information
Holiday ref: FDRC2
Heathrow
British Airways Depart 1455 hrs Return arr. 1535 hrs
May 3 May 17 Sept 6
£879 £909 £969
Sept 13 Sept 20 Oct 4
£949 £929 £919
SLOVAKIA
Bratislava
Deposit £150 per person Prices shown are for Main deck cabins. Upgrades to Upper deck are available for a supplement of £60 per person A small number of single room/cabins are available at a supplement of £220 For insurance information, please see page 29 All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities ALSO FLY FROM... Regional connecting flights are also available. Please speak to our Holiday Advisors for details. TRANSFERS MAKE YOUR OWN WAY Transfer time from the airport to the ship is approx. 45 mins. Save £150. Please call our Holiday Advisors for details.
AUSTRIA
Budapest
HUNGARY
SCHÖNBRUNN PALACE, VIENNA
20
To view dates & prices click here
To book click here
|
inbro