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Choose Cruise ExpertDanube River, Europe from Budapest, Hungary with the Viking Gullveig
Destination
Danube River, Europe
Trip Duration
7 nights
Cruise Ship
Viking GullveigCruise Company
Viking RiverStart Port
Budapest, HungaryEnd Port
Regensburg, GermanyItinerary
Hungary's capital, offers a unique cultural experience to visitors. Arrive in style along the River Danube, the focal point of the city which was previously used as a means to divide the city into the former cities of Buda and Pest. Budapest has become synonymous with Thermal Baths and architecture due to the various architectural styles found throughout the city. Styles include Neo-Gothic buildings such as the impressive Parliament and Budapest's beautiful Renaissance-style Opera House. The Chain Bridge which provided the age old connection between Buda and Pest is highly recommended to visitors to the Eastern European city.
Overnight
Vienna, can be described as being grand and elegant, while still managing to radiate a vibe that is both modern and contemporary. Vienna's City Hall with its Gothic style of architecture is a main feature of the city and plays host to many events, and also provides the perfect backdrop for the famous Christmas markets. Cafés have always been a key feature of Viennese culture, with numerous cafés such as the historic Café Central, which has links to notable writers, being a popular spot for tourists.
Since 2000, Krems old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city offers many historical buildings including the 15th Century town hall and the Piaristenkirche church. The Piaristenkirche impresses with its baroque interiors and artworks.
Wachau is situated between Melk and Krems, about 80 kilometers west of Vienna in Lower Austria, on the banks of the Danube. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000 and offers some interesting ruins. These include the Aggstein ruins, the ruins of the castle and Dürnstein upper Ranna.
Passau, the 'City of Three Rivers' lies at the confluence of the rivers Danube, Inn and Ilz on the border with Austria. Attractions include several buildings from centuries past, the House of Lords situated on a hill and the Castle Museum Freudenhain.
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Regensburg is the capital of Upper Palatinate district and is located in eastern Bavaria. Visit the old town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What’s included:
Included Services
- On board cultural enrichment including: recommended reading, onboard classes, port guides, enrichment lectures, and performances of music, art, cooking, dance, history and cinema
- Complimentary shore excursions in most ports of call, led by knowledgeable local guides
- Complimentary Wi-Fi (Subject to certain usage policies
- Complimentary house wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner onboard
- All port charges , government taxes
- All onboard meals, including specialty restaurants without extra charge
- Accommodation in the cabin category you booked
- Shipboard gratuities
- Complimentary 24-hour specialty coffees , teas
Optional services:
- Wide variety of shore excursions
- Travel insurance
- Rental vehicles
- Hotels
- Flights
- Transfers
You will be sailing on:
Viking Gullveig
The Viking Gullveig takes you through some of the finest waterways of Europe in the comfort of your choice of rooms so enjoy the fantastic sights of some of the lesser traveled parts of Europe.
Passengers:
190Who is traveling?
2 Adults
7 nights
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