A legendary river, the Danube has seen the birth and fall of the greatest empires on its banks. This fascinating river, the cradle of European culture, crosses no fewer than 10 countries over nearly 3,000 km before flowing into a vast delta in the Black Sea. Sailing on its waters means following the course of a thousand-year-old history in the heart of central Europe, diving into the meanders of an epic where a cohort of peoples, influences, arts and cultures mingle. Music, architecture, painting, even the taste of the coffees and pastries that accompany them, the Danube has fertilized an incomparable art of living of which Vienna and Budapest, as imperial and royal cities, represent the finest examples. On board the M/S Amadeus Silver II, you will have a front row seat to this historic theater. A theater of emotions too, when on
On the ship's deck you will admire the romantic lights of Budapest, in the park of Schönbrunn Palace you will follow in the footsteps of the Empress, or finally in Vukovar you will touch with your own hands the divisions that contemporary Europe experienced. Because the Danube is undoubtedly the most beautiful promenade in History.
The price includes
• Geneva/Bucharest and Munich/Geneva flights (or vice versa) on regular economy class flights with or without stopovers (Air France, Lufthansa, Swiss International Airlines)• Air taxes to date €150 (Paris and regional airports) and port taxes (€66 to date), variable and subject to change
• All transfers mentioned in the program
• Accommodation in a double cabin during the cruise in the chosen cabin category
• Full board from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 12
• Drinks during meals on board: water, tea, coffee, local wine
• All visits and entries to the sites mentioned in the program with a local French-speaking guide
• Conferences on board
• All excursions according to the program with audiophones (except 1st and last days)
• A piano recital on board
• A folk show in Bulgaria
• An evening of sailing Budapest illuminated
• The services of a French-speaking Rivages du Monde cruise director and his management team
The price does not include
• Optional excursions
• Supplements for flights departing from the region (see table above; other departure cities: contact us)
• Drinks other than those mentioned
• Tips for cabin crew (€5 to €7/day/person recommended)
• Customary tips for guides and drivers
• Travel insurance
• Possibility of business class flights: contact us.
Minimum number of participants
80Optional excursions
Guided tour of Vienna (maximum 45 people per group)
Bratislava City Center Walking Tour (maximum 45 people per group)
Guided tour of Budapest (maximum 45 people per group)
Guided tour of Belgrade (maximum 45 people per group)
Bucharest City Tour (maximum 45 people per group)
Excursions/visits provided by local French-speaking guides
Possible extensions
Post extension (3 nights) optional after your cruise:
Transylvania
Formalities
FORMALITIES: Valid national identity card or passport for French nationals
Health formalities
Up-to-date DTP recommended
The boat
The M/S Amadeus Silver II is among the most comfortable and elegant ships to sail on the Danube. Built in 2015 and very open to the river, it offers many intimate and convivial spaces.
Boat characteristics
• Construction: 2015
• Length: 135 meters
• Width: 11.4 meters
• Draft: 1.45 meters
• Capacity: 168 passengers
• Cabins: 84 spread over 3 decks
• Crew: 46 members
• Electric current: 220 V
Important note
The order of visits may be changed depending on flight schedules, navigation or technical requirements. For reasons related to the weather, a stopover may be cancelled or replaced; this decision is the sole responsibility of the Captain who will always endeavour to find a solution favourable to the passengers. The presence of guests is given for information purposes only and may be changed without notice.
Optional excursions can be booked before departure or purchased on board, except for the "Jewels of Budapest" excursion which must be purchased before departure. The 4 excursions departing from Linz must be booked before departure for cruises in the direction Munich-Bucharest. All excursions are guaranteed from 30 participants.
The order of visits may be changed depending on flight schedules, navigation or technical requirements. For reasons related to the weather, a stopover may be cancelled or replaced; this decision is the sole responsibility of the Captain, who will always endeavour to find a solution that is favourable to the passengers.
Highlights
Tours of Bucharest, Belgrade, Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna included
A piano recital on board and a wide choice of optional visits
A folk show in Bulgaria and an evening of sailing Budapest illuminated
Possibility to discover Transylvania (optional)
Departure information
Possible departures from: GenevaValid identity card
RequiredValid passport
RequiredPassport valid for 6 months after the return date
Not requiredPassport valid for 6 months after the return date and Visa
Not requiredPassport valid for 6 months after the return date, Visa and insurance
Not requiredOther information
Flight included
Germany