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2027 Blue Danube Riviera River Cruises

Apr 5 - 12, 2027

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Alfred Eric Richner

Bucket 3 Travel

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Overview

Soak up all that Europe’s most cultured river has to offer, with its wealth of grand Baroque architecture, medieval cities, picture perfect towns and the sights that inspired Strauss and Mozart.From Budapest, we slip our moorings and head on our journey north to Esztergom spending the morning exploring its Basilica and historic centre, which once was Hungary’s capital, before continuing westwards to the beautiful old town of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Navigating through Lower Austria we then reach the romantic town of Dürnstein. After, we visit the remarkable monastery in Melk.Soon we arrive in Linz for a guided tour. Alternatively, take the scenic drive to Salzburg and enjoy a guided tour of the old town. On our way back eastwards, we will reach classical Vienna. No visit here would be complete without the experience of a classical recital. Finally, cruising into Hungary, we arrive back in imperial Budapest, straddling the picturesque Danube. After a guided tour of this palatial city, following our final dinner, we enjoy a Hungarian folklore show - an excellent finale to this most exceptional and relaxing cruise.

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Standard Suite Ruby Deck

Apr 5 – Apr 12

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Day 1 · Mon, Apr 5 · Budapest, Hungary

About Your Cruise Line - Riviera Travel

Riviera Travel is the UK's leading river cruise and tour operator. For over 40 years our experts have been bringing to life the world’s most fascinating destinations. Like you, we love to travel and we are passionate about what we do. We personally select every aspect of your holiday and we are dedicated to ensuring that the content and detail of each itinerary is thoughtfully balanced, so there’s time for you to explore at a relaxing pace. We offer you a superb choice of holidays but we...

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About Your Ship - MS Geoffrey Chaucer

Swiss operated and truly world-class, we are absolutely delighted to present the five-star MS Geoffrey Chaucer.

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Budapest

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Arrival in Budapest. - Arrive at the ship. where the dedicated crew are there to welcome you on board, ensuring you settle in and familiarise yourself with this first-class floating hotel. There’s always a sense of expectancy and excitement on the...

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Day 2 · Tue, Apr 6 · Esztergom, Hungary

Esztergom

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Esztergom - Overnight we have cruised upstream to Esztergom, one of Hungary’s oldest towns, a royal capital during medieval times and today the seat of the country’s archbishop. We have a guided tour of the famous neoclassical basilica, standing s...

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Day 3 · Wed, Apr 7 · Bratislava, Slovakia

Bratislava

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Bratislava - This morning we explore Slovakia’s fast-emerging capital city, Bratislava, on a guided tour. Until recently swathed in the drab uniformity of Communism, the city has rekindled the splendour of its imperial past in its beautifully rest...

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Day 4 · Thu, Apr 8 · Dürnstein, Austria

Dürnstein

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Dürnstein & Melk - Dürnstein is known principally for the ice-blue tower of its abbey, which dominates the view, and the castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in 1192 after being shipwrecked on his return from the crusades. This mornin...

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Day 5 · Fri, Apr 9 · Linz, Austria

Linz

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Salzburg or Linz - Reaching Linz, you will have the choice to stay in the city and take a guided walking tour, exploring its charming Baroque old town. At its heart you’ll see one of the finest squares in Austria, lined by grand pastel-coloured fa...

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Day 6 · Sat, Apr 10 · Vienna, Austria

Vienna

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Vienna - For many, today’s visit to Vienna will be one of the highlights of the cruise. The city’s very name provokes images of elegance, fine music, wide boulevards, Baroque architecture and a rich tapestry of peoples who were drawn here from all...

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Day 7 · Sun, Apr 11 · Budapest, Hungary

Budapest

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Budapest - Enjoy a leisurely morning as we cruise majestically through Hungary’s peaceful pastoral landscape towards Budapest. After breakfast head up onto the magnificent sun deck to enjoy some fabulous river views as we cruise along the 'Danube ...

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Day 8 · Mon, Apr 12 · Budapest, Hungary

Budapest

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Return home 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...

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