Danube Gastronomy Cruise: Iron Gates - Budapest

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 theatre of emotions too, when on the deck of the ship you admire the romantic lights of Budapest, when in the park of the Schönbrunn Palace you follow in the footsteps of the Empress, or when finally in Vukovar you touch with your finger the divisions that contemporary Europe experienced. Because the Danube is undoubtedly the most beautiful promenade in History.

Boat: Amadeus Silver II
Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
Tags: City Discovery Wellbeing

The price includes

• Flights France/Bucharest and Munich/France (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 in 2024 and €83 in 2025 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

Optional excursions

City tour in Bucharest (maximum 45 people per group)
Guided tour of Belgrade (maximum 45 people per group)
Guided tour of Budapest (maximum 45 people per group)
Walking tour of Bratislava city center (maximum 45 people per group)
Guided tour of Vienna (maximum 45 people per group)

Excursions/visits provided by local French-speaking guides

Possible extensions

Pre-extension (3 nights) optional before your cruise:

Transylvania

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 the
Cruises in the direction Munich-Bucharest. All excursions are guaranteed from 30 participants.

Highlights

Stéphanie Le Quellec, 2-star Michelin chef, will give a Masterclass on board and prepare a gala dinner
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)