Board the MS Symphonie in Budapest and fall in love with the rich history and traditions of Vienna, Melk, Passau, Frankfurt, Mainz, and Strasbourg. Experience a unique trans-European voyage designed to broadcast the perfect combination of history, tradition, and culture of this magical region. On this 13-day river, cruise adventure sail along the Danube and Rhine rivers, making stops to explore unique small towns, charming villages and vibrant cities. Join a guided tour of Budapest, explore Esztergom's neoclassical basilica and ancient royal palace, cruise through the most beautiful section of the Wachau Valley, cross the Rhine, Main, Danube canal, tour the medieval Nuremberg, and more!
Highlights
Enjoy a traditional evening in Budapest, the beautiful capital of Hungary
Sail through the 171-km-long Rhine-Main-Danube canal
Discover Regensburg's exceptional culture and medieval art
Experience the Benedictine abbey of Melk, a symbol of Austrian baroque
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Passengers are welcome to board the ship in Budapest in the evening. After comfortably settling into your cabin, enjoy a welcome cocktail with the crew. After dinner, join an evening of traditional entertainment in Belgrade.
Today choose from the options of proposed excursions:
CLASSIC: Enjoy a fun guided tour across the enchanting city of Budapest.
**DISCOVERY as a supplement: Budapest by bike. Discover this historic city while pedaling through its most emblematic destinations.
In the afternoon, enjoy some time on your own exploring Esztergom, the former capital of Hungary. The city is full of treasures such as the Neo-classical basilica and former Royal Palace. Return on board in the evening and leave for Vienna. An evening of onboard entertainment.
Arrive in Vienna early in the afternoon and visit the Hofburg Palace. You can have an evening on your own tonight or join one of the proposed excursions:
CLASSIC: Enjoy a breathtaking tour of the magical city of Vienna at night, delight yourself with all the heritage and beauty of the city.
**DISCOVERY as a supplement: Come to the lounge and learn to waltz with traditionally costumed dancers.
CLASSIC: Join a guided tour of the historic Schoenbrunn Palace.
**DISCOVERY as a supplement: Admire the high art of Viennese living their Music and world-famous Viennese cafes.
Return to the ship for lunch. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore this marvelous city at your own pace or join an optional excursion (not included in packages): Horse-drawn carriage ride though Vienna. Return to the ship for dinner.
Optional evening proposed excursions:
CLASSIC: Concert of Viennese music (subject to availability).
**DISCOVERY as a supplement: Leave by coach for Kahlenberg, one of the most popular destinations offering a panoramic view over the entire city of Vienna. The ship departs at midnight.
Cruise along the most beautiful section of the Wachau Valley this morning, arriving in Melk in the morning. Then set off on an excursion to Durnstein, the fortified village where Richard the Lionheart was once held prisoner. Return to the ship for lunch. In the afternoon, excursion for both packages: Visit the Melk Abbey. Originally a Baroque-style palace built between 1702 and 1736, it is now a Benedictine monastery that hosts a prestigious coed school with more than 900 students. Return on board and leave for Passau. Tonight's entertainment is provided by the crew.
After breakfast, explore Passau in the company of your host/hostess, strolling the narrow romantic streets and admiring is Baroque-style buildings. Then cruise to Regensburg.
This morning admire the beauty of Regensburg on a guided tour. The fourth largest town in Bavaria and a major industrial hub for giant firms such as BMW, Siemens, and Triumph, its historic center is seeping with 20 centuries of history. The ship continues on to Kelheim, where you can find it at the end of the morning. Cruise the Rhine–Main–Danube Canal to Hilpostein.
Arrive in Nuremberg in the morning and take a guided tour of the city. Nuremberg is Bavaria’s second-largest city and an energetic place where the nightlife is intense and the beer is as dark as coffee. During your tour of the city, the ship sails to Erlangen.
Spend the morning cruising to Schweinfurt. Excursion for both packages: Rothenburg, a magnificent walled town set up high on the hills over the river—its narrow streets lined with picturesque half-timbered houses and workshops. It is one of the most beautiful towns on the historic Romantic Road. During your tour, the ship will sail to Kitzingen. You'll have dinner on board and cruise through the night.
Excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Wurtzburg, nestled in a beautiful, hilly location on the river and possessing a wealth of history. Then cruise to Wertheim.
CLASSIC: Tour of Frankfurt, the largest financial center in continental Europe.
**DISCOVERY as a supplement: “Mainhattan and the Main Tower"— a panoramic tour of Frankfurt and ascent of the Main Tower.
Return on board and cruise to Mainz. Mainz lies at the confluence of the Rhine and the Main is a perfect blend of past and present. Arrive in the late afternoon when and explore the city in the company of your host/hostess. Tonight is your exiting gala evening onboard.
Day 13: Mainz | Strasbourg, France | Disembark
1 Breakfast
To help get your blood moving, join the crew in an aerobics class as you cruise to Strasbourg. After passing through two impressive locks on the Rhine, Iffezheim, and Gambsheim, arrive in Strasbourg at early morning and disembark after breakfast.
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Main Deck- Cat A
32 double cabins, equipped with TV, telephone (for internal calls only), bathroom with shower and toilet, towels, safe, independent air-conditioning, electricity 220V and Wi-Fi.
Main Deck- Cat B
bathroom with shower and toilet, towels, safe, independent air-conditioning, electricity 220V and Wi-Fi.
Main Deck- Cat C
bathroom with shower and toilet, towels, safe, independent air-conditioning, electricity 220V and Wi-Fi.
Upper Deck- Cat A
17 cabins (16 double cabin, and 1 cabin for people with reduced mobility), TV, telephone (for internal calls only), bathroom with shower and toilet, towels, safe, independent air-conditioning, electricity 220V and Wi-Fi.
Upper Deck-Cat B
TV, telephone (for internal calls only), bathroom with shower and toilet, towels, safe, independent air-conditioning, electricity 220V and Wi-Fi.
Notes
20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by Bank transfer or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
Kate was great to work with in the planning stage. She was prompt, helpful, and efficient. Our tour guide, Edwin, was knowledgeable and passionate. We were very happy to have traveled with Adventure Life, it made the trip easy and a true pleasure. We could concentrate on enjoying the experience rather than the details of travel.
The trip was planned well. They worked through local travel planners in the two countries we visited. The trip planner was fairly knowledgable, but she could have been better. The hotels selected were good. There were a few things I think they could have planned better related tot he transportation between the carious locations we visited, but it was a great trip overall.
MR
23 hours ago
Excellent experience within the limits of what they can do. I often find myself as the square peg in a round hole being largely an independent traveler who appreciates qualify assistance when I can get it. Having used Adventure Life in places they can do about everything I know they're quality and look to them when and where I can. Kassandra specifically is knowledgeable, personable and respinsive.
Greg
4 days ago
Answered our questions
Michael Schneck
5 days ago
Adventure Life seems to be an honest company and has been quite helpful in the planning process. Good about answering questions.
Chris Dralle
1 week ago
Wonderful personal attention to detail and very helpful suggestions by experienced travel experts
