A journey between Central Europe and the Balkans - Lake Balaton, the authentic Sava and the majestic Danube (port-to-port cruise)

10 nights from £1,823pp commencing Friday 2nd May 2025

From Lake Balaton to Budapest, embark on a unique cruise to discover the majestic Danube and Sava rivers. Explore Bosnia, Serbia, Croatia but also Hungary through our excursions combining nature and culture. Wander through nature parks, medieval cities and multi-ethnic capitals with a diversity of architectures all along these two magnificent rivers.

Itinerary

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					Arrive	Depart
	2nd02	MayMay	202525	1 night accommodation before your cruise, staying in Lac Balaton
	3rd03	MayMay	202525	Sisak, Croatia, embark on the MS Mona Lisa	18:00
You'll be transferred by coach to Varazdin for a tour of the town. After lunch, we'll continue to Sisak, arriving in the late afternoon. 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 before dinner.
	4th04	MayMay	202525	Sisak, Croatia
Join us for a full-day optional excursion to Zagreb. The harmonious combination of architecture and green space makes Zagreb a perfect model for a town. Even the cemetery, cultivated like an English landscaped garden, is a comforting place for a pleasant walk. Take a stroll along the steep streets of Gradec and Kaptol, the historic center of Zagreb. Afterwards, we'll return on board.
	5th05	MayMay	202525	Sisak, Croatia		18:00
We'll cruise to Jasenovac. In the afternoon, join us for an excursion to Lonjsko Polje protected wetland. We'll return on board and cruise towards Davor. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
	5th05	MayMay	202525	Jasenovac, Croatia	13:00	18:00
	5th05	MayMay	202525	Davor, Croatia	21:00
	6th06	MayMay	202525	Davor, Croatia		18:00
We'll cruise to Slavonski Brod, dominated by the Brod Citadel, built in the 18th century to protect the Austro-Hungarian Empire from Turkish invasions. Next, we'll set off by coach for our optional excursion through the green and "Fertile Plains of Slavonia. After some free time, we'll continue on to the village of Stara Kapela. We'll be welcomed by the local villagers and invited to sample their specialties while listening to traditional music. We'll return on board after our tour.
	6th06	MayMay	202525	Slavonski Brod, Croatia	09:00
	7th07	MayMay	202525	Slavonski Brod, Croatia		18:00
We'll cruise towards Brcko in Bosnia. Today, enjoy a stroll through Brcko. The pedestrian street, lined with traditional buildings, contrasts with the adjacent streets where the ruins of the recent conflicts live side by side with modern constructions. We'll enjoy a folklore evening on board.
	7th07	MayMay	202525	Brcko, Bosnia and Herzegovina	13:00
	8th08	MayMay	202525	Brcko, Bosnia and Herzegovina		18:00
Today will be spent cruising towards Belgrade. Our cruise will take us along the Sava River, crossing the plain of Vojvodina, a genuine bread basket of Serbia with a mosaic of cultures.
	9th09	MayMay	202525	Belgrade, Serbia
This morning, join us for an optional guided tour of Belgrade, the cradle of the Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman and Slavic cultures. In the afternoon, join us for an optional excursion across Vojvodina: Around the hamlet of Iriski Venac are more than 16 Orthodox monasteries, the chance to discover Serbian art - a mix of Byzantine style and Baroque architecture. We'll enjoy a folklore evening on board. Our ship will begin to cruise to Novi Sad.
	10th10	MayMay	202525	Belgrade, Serbia		18:00
Join us for an optional guided tour of Novi Sad, the industrial and financial center of the Serbian economy and a major cultural center. We'll then cruise to Ilok for our optional excursion to this medieval city. We'll return on board and cruise towards Osijek, reaching it during the night.
	10th10	MayMay	202525	Novi Sad, Serbia	06:00	18:00
	10th10	MayMay	202525	Ilok, Croatia	15:00	18:00
	10th10	MayMay	202525	Vukovar, Croatia	18:30	18:00
	11th11	MayMay	202525	Osijek, Croatia	01:00	18:00
Join us for an optional excursion to Osijek and the Kopacki Rit nature park, one of the largest and most attractive marshes in Europe. We'll then be transferred to Mohacs and cruise towards Budapest. Tonight's our gala dinner and evening. Our ship will cruise through the night.
	11th11	MayMay	202525	Mohács, Hungary	17:30	18:00
	12th12	MayMay	202525	Budapest, Hungary, disembark the MS Mona Lisa	10:00
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. Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking towards the end of the morning. Transfer to Budapest airport. End of our services.

MS Mona Lisa

Launch Year

2000

Refit Year

2010

Tonnage

15,000

Capacity

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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Lounge & Bar

The lounge tastefully decorated has panoramic views and is spanning the bow of the ship. Cocktails and games, dancing, and other forms of entertainment all happen here.

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Holiday Summary

	1 night in a hotel before your cruise
	9 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		£1,823pp
A_TWN_PP	Cat A (Main Deck, 2 Single Beds)	£1,976pp
B_TWN_PS	Cat B (Upper Deck, 2 Single Beds)	£2,098pp
C_TWN_PP	Cat C (Main Deck, 2 Single Beds)	£1,823pp