MS Vivaldi, 4 Night Capital Cities Along the Danube ex Vienna, Austria Return

Embark on a cruise to the Danube Capitals. You will experience unique places such as the covered grand market of Budapest with its incredible display of different goods, amongst which are famous garlands of paprika, and the spectacular Zsolnay roof tiles.Vienna, like an open air museum is famous for the Konzerthaus where the footsteps of the great composers still echo. Without forgetting Bratislava situated at the foot of the little Carpathian mountains, standing out from this wooded and rocky landscape. You will be transported in a twirl of emotions and unbelievable flavours.

Day 1
Passengers are welcome to board at 6:00 p.m. in Vienna. After you’ve comfortably settled into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. We'll enjoy dinner on board. The rest of the evening is yours to do as you please.

Day 2
This morning, we’ll set out on a guided tour of Vienna. We’ll travel on The Ring, part of the vast changes to the Viennese cityscape that took place in the second half of the 19th century. This afternoon’s excursion will be to discover “Hidden Vienna.” We’ll tour backstage at the Konzerthaus and enjoy cup of Viennese coffee and a pastry.(1) Dinner will have an Austrian flair. Join us for an evening of dancing in the lounge. Our ship will cruise to Budapest.

Day 3
This morning, we’ll set out on a guided tour of the city to visit scenic Buda and lively Pest. The afternoon’s excursion is a trip to the covered market and a tasting of some traditional Hungarian delicacies. We’ll have a Hungarian-themed dinner and enjoy traditional entertainment on board. Our ship will cruise to Bratislava overnight.

Day 4
We’ll spend the morning cruising. After our arrival in Bratislava, we’ll set out on an afternoon tour of the Slovakian capital. After our excursion, we’ll return on board the ship. Tonight is our festive gala evening. Our ship will cruise to Vienna overnight.

Day 5
We’ll arrive in Vienna early in the morning. Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

The MS Vivaldi is named after one of the greatest virtuosos in the history of music, who notably composed “The Four Seasons”. The ship sails on the Danube, and takes passengers to discover the many wonders offered by this romantic river. The MS Vivaldi is a superb Premium ship, measuring 110 meters long and 11,40 meters wide. It can accommodate 176 passengers, in 88 cabins spread over three decks. The size of each cabin is between 9 m2 and 13 m2, offering amenities and providing guests with all the comforts they need during their stay. The decoration is stylish and its atmosphere, both elegant and friendly, and in perfect harmony with its surroundings. Located on the middle deck, the restaurant offers a delicate cuisine in a refined setting, where large bay windows allow guests to fully enjoy the panorama. Also situated on the middle deck is the lounge / bar with a dance floor, while a piano bar welcomes passengers on the upper deck, in an intimate and cozy atmosphere. Comfortable sun loungers are provided on the sun deck, with a large shaded area, the ideal place to relax and admire the surrounding landscapes.

CroisiEurope has a fleet of Prestige category boats with cabins, which ply the most beautiful rivers in Europe. Spacious and light, they offer a welcoming and refined setting. Accommodation capacity varies from 100 to 180 passengers depending on the boat's design. At the cutting edge of technology, their facilities offer comfort and safety.

Carefully maintained and partially renovated each year, the CroisiEurope fleet is largely made up of recently built vessels, less than five years old, all with Veritas certification. The leading European river tour operator, our company owes its international reputation to its seriousness, its dynamism, its sense of innovation and its recognised value for money of long standing.

Vessels are rated four-star and food is superb – as you’d expect on a French-owned cruise line, staffed by French chefs and with top French and German wines aboard. One cruise of the Rhone and Saone Rivers in France concentrates on gastronomy and traditional French cusine, visiting Collonges Abbey, renowned for its great French chef, Paul Bocuse.

CroisiEurope is a family-owned and operated firm, with brothers and sisters running different aspects of the company and keeping a close eye on all operations to ensure excellence.

River cruising offers much free fun. Wake in the morning and observe the passing riverside scenery through your cabin window – perhaps from your bed. Gaze upon village churches or a patchwork of fields sparkling in the morning sun.

CroisiEurope’s network traverses a phenomenal number of European rivers and waterways. They range from the Guadalquivir and Guadiana (flowing through Spain and Portugal respectively); the Douro in Portugal, the Po and Venice Lagoon in Italy; the Rhone in Provence, plus the Seine from Paris to the Normandy Coast. And there’s more: the Moselle, the Neckar, the Saar, the Oder, the Havel, the Baltic Sea, the Camarge, the Rhine, the Main and the mighty Danube; the Tisza and the Black Sea; the Belgian and Dutch waterways. Everything from tulip time in Holland to Christmas Markets in Germany.

Drinks included with on board meals: mineral water, house wine, beer, fruit juice, and tea or coffee.