Summer fun on the danube (port-to-port cruise)

4 nights from £769pp departing Monday 22nd Jul 2024

This exclusive Danube cruise takes you to grand cities and historic sites in Austria and southern Germany. Travel back to the time of beloved Empress Sisi at Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Austria. Learn the facts and fiction surrounding the empress in her namesake museum at the palace. Further along, you'll stroll quaint, picturesque streets in Passau. Also known as the 'City of Three Rivers,' Passau contains amazing architectural and artistic abundance. Our last stop will be Bavariaa German region overflowing with colorful history where you'll discover Regensburg and its fascinating past as a med...

Itinerary

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					Arrive	Depart
	22nd22	JulJul	202424	Vienna, Austria, embark on the MS Douce France	18:00
Vienna is the capital and largest city of Austria. Located on the Danube River in the East of the country, the city is renowned for its strong music heritage and rich culture, and is the largest German speaking city in the world, outside of Berlin. In 2001, Vienna was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and boasts magnificent architecture. The city is home to over 27 castles and 150 palaces including the symbolic Gothic St Stephen’s Cathedral and the iconic Schönbrunn Palace. Art and music are in abundance and all tastes are catered for. Live music venues offer everything from Rock to Opera. Enjoy world class performances at Vienna State Opera and experience the epicentre of international concert life at Musikverein. Modern and historical art can be found in indoor and outdoor spaces around the city, and a visit to the famous Kunsthistorisches Museum (KHM) is highly recommended. Enjoy views of the city from the Danube Tower and the Giant Ferris Wheel, then relax in the ample cosy coffee houses, cafes, bars and restaurants where traditional and international cuisines are served, as well as the locally produced wines. Passengers are welcome to board at 6:00 p.m. in Vienna. After you've comfortably settled into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before enjoying dinner on board.
	23rd23	JulJul	202424	Vienna, Austria		12:00
Vienna is the capital and largest city of Austria. Located on the Danube River in the East of the country, the city is renowned for its strong music heritage and rich culture, and is the largest German speaking city in the world, outside of Berlin. In 2001, Vienna was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and boasts magnificent architecture. The city is home to over 27 castles and 150 palaces including the symbolic Gothic St Stephen’s Cathedral and the iconic Schönbrunn Palace. Art and music are in abundance and all tastes are catered for. Live music venues offer everything from Rock to Opera. Enjoy world class performances at Vienna State Opera and experience the epicentre of international concert life at Musikverein. Modern and historical art can be found in indoor and outdoor spaces around the city, and a visit to the famous Kunsthistorisches Museum (KHM) is highly recommended. Enjoy views of the city from the Danube Tower and the Giant Ferris Wheel, then relax in the ample cosy coffee houses, cafes, bars and restaurants where traditional and international cuisines are served, as well as the locally produced wines. This morning's optional excursion is a tour of Hofburg Palace and the Sisi Museum. The imperial Hofburg Palace is one of the largest palatial complexes in the world. Its disproportional splendor fascinates history and architecture lovers from around the world. Must-sees include the Imperial Treasury, Imperial Apartments, and the Sisi Museum.We'll return on board for lunch and continue to cruise towards Passau. The Sun Deck awaits during our afternoon cruise on the Danube! We'll glide through the beautiful Wachau Valley, overflowing with remarkably well-preserved medieval scenery that has developed naturally over the ages. This magnificent stretch of the Danube has been the source of romantic tales for centuries. Enjoy an evening of entertainment on board. Our ship will cruise through the night.
	24th24	JulJul	202424	Passau, Germany	17:00	18:00
Passau is a German city located in the Southeast of Germany on the Austrian border. It is situated at the confluence of the rivers Danube, Inn and Ilz. The Three Rivers City, as it’s also known, is unique for its three contrasting currents of blue, green and black. Old Town of Passau is home to towering buildings of striking architecture: the majestic fortress Veste Oberhaus, the Pilgrimage Church Mariahilf and St Stephen's Cathedral. Many of Passau’s attractions can be found in this area, including the New Bishop’s Residence, the Gothic Town Hall, as well as many churches and museums. Visitors can stroll along the riverfront promenades and romantic lanes whilst enjoying the picturesque landscape. For modern art, The Museum of Modern Art and Glass Museum Passau are recommended as they offer something a bit different. Theatre and cabaret are a popular evening pastime, with performances at the former Prince Bishopric Theatre or some lively cabaret and Jazz at the Scharfrichterhaus. Visitors will also find many traditional local Bavarian and Austrian cafes and restaurants offering a cosy atmosphere with home cooked food from local produce. We'll spend the day cruising the Danube. The river crosses 10 countries for some 1,770 miles (2,850 km). As the second largest river in Europe, it represents incomparable character, with Vienna as one of the most beautiful examples. Cruising on the Danube is like following a thousand-year-old history class on Central Europe. Enjoy the onboard activities during this time. We'll arrive in Passau at the end of the afternoon. Join us for a tour of the city. The City of Three Rivers lines the river bank and offers visitors a wide range of historical interests. The Italian masters who rebuilt the city after the 17th-century fires heavily influenced what we see now. Picturesque streets such as Hllgasse (Artists' Alley) beckon a stroll from the old town to the baroque patrician homes. We'll return on board for dinner while the ship continues to Regensburg. Our ship will cruise through the night.
	25th25	JulJul	202424	Regensburg, Germany	13:30	18:00
Regensburg is a medieval city of Bavaria in southeast Germany. It is situated on the northern point of the Danube River at its confluence with the Regen and Naab rivers. The city is famous for its iconic 12th Century stone bridge and sixteen arches, crossing the Danube into Old Town and is the oldest preserved bridge in Germany. Regensburg is also noted for its 13th Century Regensburg Cathedral and Gothic twin spires that feature prominently on the city’s skyline. Recently awarded UNESCO World Heritage status, the city is home to many preserved sites. Visit the the 2nd Century Porta Praetoria which served as the north gate to a Roman camp and St Peter’s Cathedral, with its French Gothic architecture. Also the 18th Century Thurn and Taxis Palace and the Old Town Hall, which is now home to the Imperial Diet Museum, are also worth a visit. Regensburg benefits from lots of parks and gardens for visitors to relax in, as well as walks and cycle paths along the banks of the rivers. We'll spend the morning cruising to Regensburg. Optional excursion: Tour of Regensburg and its famous Walhalla. Located within eastern Bavaria, Regensburg is a veritable open-air museum. Its old townthe only preserved medieval city in Germanyis listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The twelfth century, when the Stone Bridge opened, marked the city's golden age. Among the sites we'll see are the Gothic cathedral, patrician homes and towers, and the Walhallaan imposing Greek-style hall of fame for distinguished Germans that dominates a bend along the Danube a few miles from Regensburg. We'll return on board in Kelheim and continue cruising to Nuremberg. Tonight is our festive gala. Our ship will cruise through the night.
	25th25	JulJul	202424	Kelheim, Germany	18:00	18:00
	26th26	JulJul	202424	Nuremberg, Germany, disembark the MS Douce France	09:30
Nuremberg is a medieval city located in northern Bavaria in Germany. It is Bavaria's second largest city and is noted for its iconic red roofed buildings and medieval architecture. The imperial Castle overlooks Nuremberg and was one of the most important fortifications of the Roman Empire. For more significant cultural history, the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, one of the largest cultural history museums in the German speaking world, offers visitors exhibitions from Prehistoric all the way to present day. Walking tours around the city offer an enjoyable and active way to learn of Nuremberg’s history and culture. Through Old Town, discover fountains, wells, churches, and art treasures, as well as learning of the colourful past and cosmopolitan present of the city and its people. Nuremberg is also home to one of the oldest Christmas markets in Germany, the Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt, where visitors can purchase traditional handmade decorations and enjoy the famous gingerbread, mulled wine, and grilled sausage from over one hundred and eighty wooden stalls. Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m.

MS Douce France

Launch Year

1997

Refit Year

2017

Tonnage

15,000

Capacity

106

Cabins

Accessible

Sun Deck

Upper Deck

Main Deck

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Restaurant

Located on the upper deck, the restaurant is where all meals are served during your cruise. It seats all guests at tables which vary in size with a panoramic view. The atmosphere is casual but elegant.

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Sun Deck

Do not miss it to unwind ! It is equipped with recliners and deck chairs, so that you can enjoy the best views of your cruise.

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	4 nights cruising on the Danube
	All meals included
	Drinks included with meals & at the bar
	Gala dinner & evening welcome cocktail
	Free Wi-Fi in lounge & bar
	Headsets included for excursions
	Travel Assistance & Repatriation Insurance
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Oceanview staterooms from		£769pp
A_GLS_PP	Cat A (Main Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£860pp
A_GLS_PS	Cat A (Upper Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,017pp
B_GLS_PP	Cat B (Main Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£803pp
B_GLS_PS	Cat B (Upper Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£960pp
B_PMR_PS	Cat B (Upper Deck, Double Bed, Wheelchair Accessible)	£960pp
C_GLS_PP	Cat C (Main Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£769pp

Suite staterooms from		£960pp
B_SUI_PP	Cat B Suite (Main Deck, Double Bed)	£960pp