Budapest, the Pearl of the Danube (port-to-port cruise)

7 nights from £1,591pp departing Monday 22nd Jun 2026

See the biggest river parade in Europe: the Iron Gates, on the border of Romania and Serbia. It is here that the beautiful blue Danube unveils its most spectacular landscapes. Discover cities such as Belgrade, a young and modern capital, as well as legendary sites such as Baile Herculane which houses one of the oldest and most famous spas in Romania. Travel through 2000 years of history in Pcs and Budapest, which will end a magical cruise and a journey of a life time.

Itinerary

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					Arrive	Depart
	22nd22	JunJun	202626	Budapest, Hungary, embark on the MS Modigliani	18:00	18:00
Budapest is the capital city of Hungary and is located over the River Danube. It is one of the largest cities in the European Union and much of its historical sites have been awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Originally formed in 1873 by the joining of Buda, Pest and Old Buda, the city suffered heavy destruction during World War II and was rebuilt into the country's political, cultural and commercial hub it is now. Bridges and railways connect the city over the Danube, including the six small islands situated on the river themselves. Some of Budapest’s UNESCO World Heritage sites include Chain Bridge, Budapest Parliament, the striking Matthias church and the iconic Royal Palace visible from every location within Budapest City. The Castle Hills district architecture represents over a thousand years of the city's history with examples of Roman, Turkish, Gothic, Renaissance and Art Nouveau styles. Budapest also has a rich Jewish heritage and is home to the largest synagogue in Europe. The city has an abundance of restaurants offering international cuisines, as well as traditional Hungarian dishes ,including goulash soup, a very popular lunchtime dish. Hungarians enjoy their coffee so a traditional cafe is never hard to find. Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Enjoy dinner and an evening of onboard entertainment. We'll cruise throughout the night.
	23rd23	JunJun	202626	Mohács, Hungary	07:00	18:00
The morning will be spent cruising. We'll then set out on an optional excursion to Osijek. Our ship will start sailing to Belgrade. After dinner, enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
	23rd23	JunJun	202626	Osijek, Croatia	14:00	18:00
	24th24	JunJun	202626	Belgrade, Serbia	08:00	18:00
Join us on an optional excursion to Belgrade, cradle of the Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman and Slavic cultures. Take advantage of some free time this afternoon to visit the city. Optional coach transfer (book and pay on board) to and from the town centre. Enjoy dinner and an evening of traditional Serbian entertainment on board. Our ship will start sailing to Golubac.
	25th25	JunJun	202626	Golubac, Serbia	13:00	18:00
Our ship will start sailing through the Iron Gates. Join us on an optional excursion to the Medieval Golubac Fortress. Our ship will start sailing to Novi Sad throughout the night.
	26th26	JunJun	202626	Novi Sad, Serbia	08:00	18:00
We'll set out on an optional visit of Novi Sad, the capital city of the autonomous region of Vojvodina.We'll then head to Ilok on an optional excursion to visit the medieval city and taste some local products. After dinner, enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment. Our ship will start sailing to Mohacs throughout the night.
	26th26	JunJun	202626	Ilok, Croatia	16:00	18:00
	26th26	JunJun	202626	Vukovar, Croatia	19:30	18:00
	27th27	JunJun	202626	Mohács, Hungary	08:00	18:00
Join us on an optional excursion to Pcs, a 2000-year-old jewel of a city. The afternoon will be spent cruising. We'll head out on an optional excursion to the Puszta. Our ship will then start sailing to Budapest. Tonight's our gala dinner and evening.
	27th27	JunJun	202626	Kalocsa, Hungary	18:00	18:00
	28th28	JunJun	202626	Budapest, Hungary	07:00
Budapest is the capital city of Hungary and is located over the River Danube. It is one of the largest cities in the European Union and much of its historical sites have been awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Originally formed in 1873 by the joining of Buda, Pest and Old Buda, the city suffered heavy destruction during World War II and was rebuilt into the country's political, cultural and commercial hub it is now. Bridges and railways connect the city over the Danube, including the six small islands situated on the river themselves. Some of Budapest’s UNESCO World Heritage sites include Chain Bridge, Budapest Parliament, the striking Matthias church and the iconic Royal Palace visible from every location within Budapest City. The Castle Hills district architecture represents over a thousand years of the city's history with examples of Roman, Turkish, Gothic, Renaissance and Art Nouveau styles. Budapest also has a rich Jewish heritage and is home to the largest synagogue in Europe. The city has an abundance of restaurants offering international cuisines, as well as traditional Hungarian dishes ,including goulash soup, a very popular lunchtime dish. Hungarians enjoy their coffee so a traditional cafe is never hard to find. We'll arrive early this morning and set out for an optional tour of Budapest. The afternoon will be free or dedicated to an optional excursion to Gdll Palace, summer residence of Sissi Empress. Tonight, join us on a tour of Budapest "by night".
	29th29	JunJun	202626	Budapest, Hungary, disembark the MS Modigliani
Budapest is the capital city of Hungary and is located over the River Danube. It is one of the largest cities in the European Union and much of its historical sites have been awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Originally formed in 1873 by the joining of Buda, Pest and Old Buda, the city suffered heavy destruction during World War II and was rebuilt into the country's political, cultural and commercial hub it is now. Bridges and railways connect the city over the Danube, including the six small islands situated on the river themselves. Some of Budapest’s UNESCO World Heritage sites include Chain Bridge, Budapest Parliament, the striking Matthias church and the iconic Royal Palace visible from every location within Budapest City. The Castle Hills district architecture represents over a thousand years of the city's history with examples of Roman, Turkish, Gothic, Renaissance and Art Nouveau styles. Budapest also has a rich Jewish heritage and is home to the largest synagogue in Europe. The city has an abundance of restaurants offering international cuisines, as well as traditional Hungarian dishes ,including goulash soup, a very popular lunchtime dish. Hungarians enjoy their coffee so a traditional cafe is never hard to find. Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

MS Modigliani

Launch Year

2001

Refit Year

2011

Tonnage

15,000

Capacity

159

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

Take advantage of the sun deck to relax! It is equipped with chairs and deckchairs, allowing you to cool off while enjoying a panoramic view of the magnificent landscapes.

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Holiday Summary

	7 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		£1,591pp
A_GLS_PP	Cat A (Main Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,728pp
A_GLS_PS	Cat A (Upper Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,908pp
B_SU2_PP	Cat B Suite (Main Deck, 2 Single Beds)	£1,822pp
B_GLS_PP	Cat B (Main Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,642pp
B_PM2_PS	Cat B (Upper Deck, 2 Single Beds, Wheelchair Accessible)	£1,822pp
B_GLS_PS	Cat B (Upper Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,822pp
C_GLS_PP	Cat C (Main Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,591pp

	Oceanview	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Wed 21st May 202521 May 25	1,534
Sat 21st Jun 202521 Jun 25	1,534
Fri 18th Jul 202518 Jul 25	1,449
Sun 24th Aug 202524 Aug 25	1,449
Wed 24th Sep 202524 Sep 25	1,534
Fri 22nd May 202622 May 26	1,591
Sun 19th Jul 202619 Jul 26	1,510
Tue 25th Aug 202625 Aug 26	1,510
Fri 25th Sep 202625 Sep 26	1,591