1200 Miles – The Beautiful Blue Danube Cruise BD223
1200 Miles - The Beautiful Blue Danube Cruise BD223
The beautiful blue danube cruise from Vienna to Bucharest is unforgettable. There are many highlights including seven countries (Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania) and five world famous capital cities (Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Belgrade and Bucharest).
Cruise through the “Iron Gates”, the imposing gorge where the Danube breaks through the Carpathian Mountains.
The journey to kilometer zero, at the estuary of the Danube where it meets the Black Sea, and the visit to the Danube Delta with its amazing wildlife and scenery will remain unforgettable experiences. The trip is rounded off by a stay in Bucharest, the legendary Romanian capital full of history and tradition.
The cruise can be booked either from Vienna to Bucharest or in the opposite direction, from Bucharest to Vienna.
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9 NIGHT CRUISE
Discover exciting destinations, meet fellow passengers from all over the world, enjoy excellent food in great style and simply relax. You have everything you need on board to guarantee an unforgettable voyage from start to finish.
Itinerary - The Beautiful Blue Danube Cruise
1st Day
VIENNA
This exciting journey along the Danube begins in Vienna, where you will embark in the afternoon. After exploring your floating luxury hotel, you have the opportunity of meeting the cruise director at a Welcome Cocktail. Our chef will spoil you with a lovingly prepared Welcome Dinner, after which your ship will weigh anchor and head towards Bratislava.
Day 2
BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA
You arrive in the Slovakian capital of Bratislava before breakfast. This romantic city with its impressive Gothic and Baroque buildings is best explored in the morning, during the course of a city sightseeing tour, which takes you to all the most beautiful sights. You return to your AMADEUS ship for lunch on board, and thereafter you have the opportunity of visiting the imperial Festchloss Hof, once a residence of the Austrian Empress Maria Theresia, during the afternoon. The sumptuous gardens of this palace are highly recommended. Your ship weighs anchor before midnight and arrives in Esztergom in the morning.
Day 3
ESZTERGOM - BUDAPEST
After breakfast, you can join a guided tour to Esztergom and Szentendre – two towns which, though vastly different, are equally fascinating. In the former Hungarian capital of Esztergom you follow the footsteps of Hungarian kings and clerics, while the artists’ town of Szentendre is unique due to the many museums and contemporary galleries housed there. Passengers who choose to remain on board will, in the meantime, continue to Budapest, where those passengers who opted for the tour will rejoin the ship for lunch.
In order to enjoy the magnificence of the Hungarian capital, you can go on a city sightseeing tour during the afternoon. In the evening, you will enjoy an atmospheric cruise through Budapest, also known as the “Paris of the East”, which is festively lit up at night, revealing Budapest’s most beautiful side. A folklore show on board will complete the experience.
4th Day
MOHACS - VUKOVAR
You arrive in Mohacs early in the morning, and depart again directly after breakfast, heading towards Croatia. Your cruise ship reaches the eastern Croatian town of Vukovar after lunch, and you can take a city sightseeing tour, followed by a breathtaking excursion to the Kopacki Rit nature park.
This 18-hectare nature reserve, situated at the confluence of the Drava and Danube Rivers, is home to a diverse bird population and provides a protected environment for many species of plants and animals. Explore this wetland by boat and enjoy the unspoilt beauty of nature before returning to your Beautiful Blue Danube ship for dinner. Your ship departs for Belgrade during the night.
5th Day
BELGRADE
Enjoy a new day in a new country! You reach Belgrade, the vibrant and distinctly western-influenced capital of Serbia at breakfast time. This metropolis is home to many attractions from various eras and cultures, and you can view these during the course of a morning sightseeing tour.
After lunch, you can join an excursion to Topola and Oplenac, where you can see the famous St. George’s Church, which is the final resting place of most of the Serbian royal family. After dinner, night owls get to enjoy an evening excursion to the lively artists’ quarter Skardaljia. The ship will leave the harbor before midnight.
6th Day
IRON GATES
Spend the day on board and enjoy a truly impressive natural spectacle. Your journey takes you through the “Iron Gates”, one of the most imposing gorges in Europe, which also forms the natural border between Serbia and Romania.
One of the most beautiful stretches along the route includes the “Cazan” near the town of Orşova, where the riverbed recedes to 200 meters width and 80 meters depth and passengers will be rewarded with a fascinating view of the surrounding Carpathian Mountains and the Balkan mountain range. The small abbey church Mraconia, which is situated on the Romanian side of the Danube at the water’s edge, is equally worth seeing. The monumental rock sculpture of King Decebalus of Dacia reaches skywards at Dubova, and at 40 meters high is the largest in Europe.
7th Day
SVISTOV - GIURGIU
Early in the morning you reach the Bulgarian town of Svishtov. Those who wish can take part in an on-land excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi, which will include an exciting morning filled with culture and history, as well as lunch in a local Bulgarian restaurant, before returning to the ship, which will in the meantime have travelled to Giurgiu.
After lunch, the journey continues downriver and in the evening you can enjoy a festive Gala Dinner with your captain and an evening program which will be an atmospheric close to the day.
8th Day
DANUBE DELTA - SAINT GEORGE VILLAGE
Continue through the breathtakingly beautiful Danube Delta, one of the largest wetlands in the world, with a large variety of plant and animal species, which has been declared a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. You travel along St George’s Canal, also known figuratively as the “end of the Danube” – the so-called “kilometre zero” – where the mighty river flows into the Black Sea.
Your destination is the nearby fishing village of St. George, which is the starting point for an exciting Danube Delta boat safari – a great way to discover and get close to the impressive natural landscape and its fascinating flora and fauna.
9th Day
FETESTI - BUCHAREST
During breakfast you reach the Romanian town of Fetesti, where you leave your swimming hotel – but your trip is not over yet! You will be transferred to Bucharest, and check in at a centrally-located 4- or 5-star hotel.
Thereafter, you can take part in a city sightseeing tour through this vibrant metropolis, which has 2 million inhabitants and a unique charm thanks to its colorful mix of buildings from different eras. At lunch time, you will dine in Bucharest, while in the evening you can enjoy a stylish farewell dinner in your hotel, while reflecting on your exciting Danube journey.
10th Day
BUCHAREST
Enjoy breakfast in your hotel before checkout from your beautiful blue danube cruise and your transfer to the Otopeni airport, where your homeward journey begins. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Pricing- The Beautiful Blue Danube Cruise
2020
2021
| Departure Date | Start City | Ship Name | C4 Cabin Small Pano. Window | C1 Cabin Small Pano. Window | B4 Cabin Drop Down Window | B1 Cabin Drop Down Window | A1 Cabin Drop Down Window | Suite Walk Out Balcony |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2020 | Vienna | MS Amadeus Silver | 2176 - SOLD OUT | 2491 - SOLD OUT | 2884 - SOLD OUT | 3108 - SOLD OUT | 3399 - SOLD OUT | 3937 - SOLD OUT |
Price per person in USD
Excursion Packages
Owing to the variety of available excursions it‘s often difficult to choose between them - so on this cruise we offer you tailor-made and carefully composed sets of excursions that you can book in advance with 15% discount. All excursions can of course also be booked individually at regular rates on board.
| Optional Excursions | Price | A | B | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City tour of Bratislava | 40 | y | y | y |
| Guided tour of the Imperial Schlosshof Palace | 61 | y | ||
| Excursion to Esztergom and Szentendre | 47 | y | y | |
| City tour of Budapest | 40 | y | y | y |
| Excursion to Vukovar and Kopacki Rit Nature Park | 67 | y | ||
| City tour Belgrade | 41 | y | y | y |
| Excursion to Topola and Oplenac | 41 | y | ||
| Evening excursion to the Artists' Quarter Skadarlija | 58 | y | y | |
| Excursion to Veliko Tarnovo | 53 | y | y | y |
| Delta Safari boat excursion (bookable only on board) | 86 | |||
| Prepaid Price | 147 | 236 | 380 |
Included - The Beautiful Blue Danube Cruise
Included
- In Bucharest: group airport transfer, 1 night in a 4-5 star hotel
- Large, outside river-view staterooms, most with French balconies or walk-out balconies
- Free-flowing red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions, beer & soft drinks
with every lunch and dinner onboard - Gourmet dining onboard
- Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner
- Services of an experienced English-speaking onboard Cruise Director
- 24 hour coffee station
- All onboard entertainment including talks, cooking demonstrations, musical performances and nightly piano music
- Bottled water in every stateroom
- In-stateroom infotainment center
- Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
- Complimentary use of onboard bicycles
- Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for optional excursions
- All local taxes & port charges included
Blue Danube Holidays are authorized Amadeus/ Luftner distributors.
See The Ships
MS Amadeus Queen
This new vessel follows the award-winning model of the AMADEUS Silver ships but offers even further innovative developments. The popular concept of spaciousness has been maintained. This includes not only generous public areas but also spacious cabins: 12 large suites impress with an outdoor balcony and a cozy reading corner whilst the 69 standard cabins mainly have panoramic window fronts which can be automatically lowered and luxurious bathrooms.
MS Amadeus Silver II
Aboard the Premium ship, AMADEUS Silver II, you can enjoy revitalizing hours on the Sun Deck, a stress-free travel experience, beautiful vistas, panoramic views over passing landscapes and much more. Just like its predecessor, its famous sister ship, the award-winning AMADEUS Silver, the AMADEUS Silver II follows the principles of innovation and technical excellence.
Transfer Per Person in USD
VIENNA (AT)
- Airport – Port $34
- Vienna City Center – Port $29
- Train Station – Port $29
BUCHAREST (RO)
- Bucharest Center – Airport $47
