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Compare Moselle Barge & Bike by World Expeditions vs The Beautiful Blue Danube by CroisiEurope

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Duration 8 days 6 days
Price From $ 5,090 $ 1,349
Price Per Day $ 636 $ 233
Highlights
  • Cycling through the stunning Moselle Valley
  • Wine tasting in Kues and learning of the ancient wine growing traditions of the region
  • Experiencing the areas rich history through its impressive castles and towns
  • Relaxing on board the comfortable barge

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Tour the major capital cities along the Danube
  • Bask in the idyllic landscapes of the Wachau Valley
  • EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
    • Imperial Vienna and Schoenbrunn Palace, the former summer residence for the Hapsburg monarchs, with splendid gardens and lavish rooms
    • Budapest, 2000 years of history
Trip Style Self-guided tour River cruise
Lodging Level Basic Premium
Physical Level
  • 2- Easy
  • 2- Easy
Travel Themes
  • Cycling & Biking
  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel
  • Family Friendly
  • 50 plus
  • Small Ship Cruise
  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel
Countries Visited N/A
Cities and Attractions N/A
  • Bratislava
  • Budapest
  • Passau
Flights & Transport Ground transport included Internal airfare and ground transport included
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Independent
  • River cruise
Meals Included N/A N/A
Description A relaxing cycle along the Saar and Moselle Rivers

From Budapest to Passau via Bratislava, Vienna and Melk, these cities rich in culture and history will unveil their secrets. Discover the Schoenbrunn Palace and the beautiful Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its wooded hillsides, orchards, small villages, vineyards and monasteries, it is the most picturesque part of the Danube and where the majestic Dürnstein Castle stands.

Itinerary: The Beautiful Blue Danube

Day 1 BUDAPEST

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Dinner will be served on board. In the evening, join us on an excursion : Evening of traditional entertainment in Budapest.

Day 1 BUDAPEST

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Dinner will be served on board. In the evening, join us on an excursion : Evening of traditional entertainment in Budapest.

Day 2 BUDAPEST - BRATISLAVA

Join us on an excursion: Guided tour of Budapest.The afternoon will be spent cruising to Bratislava.

Day 2 BUDAPEST - BRATISLAVA

Join us on an excursion: Guided tour of Budapest.The afternoon will be spent cruising to Bratislava.

Day 3 BRATISLAVA - VIENNA

We'll arrive in Bratislava in the early morning. Join us for the excursions proposed:  Guided Tour of Bratislava.Hiking in Bratislava: The Little Carpathians. From Devin Castle, we'll take in the splendid view of Bratislava.Our ship will cruise to Vienna. Enjoy a free evening or join us on an optional excursion : Concert of Viennese music (subject to availability.)

Day 3 BRATISLAVA - VIENNA

We'll arrive in Bratislava in the early morning. Join us for the excursions proposed:  Guided Tour of Bratislava.Hiking in Bratislava: The Little Carpathians. From Devin Castle, we'll take in the splendid view of Bratislava.Our ship will cruise to Vienna. Enjoy a free evening or join us on an optional excursion : Concert of Viennese music (subject to availability.)

Day 4 VIENNA

Join us on an excursion : Visit Schönbrunn Palace, former summer residence of the imperial family, and tour of part of Vienna.Afternoon, join us on an excursion : Tour Hofburg Palace, an imperial march through history, art and luxury.Our ship will cruise to Melk.

Day 4 VIENNA

Join us on an excursion : Visit Schönbrunn Palace, former summer residence of the imperial family, and tour of part of Vienna.Afternoon, join us on an excursion : Tour Hofburg Palace, the Hapsburg's winter residence and its Sisi Museum.

Day 5 MELK - PASSAU

Early in the morning, we'll cruise along the most beautiful section of the Wachau Valley before arriving in Melk. Join us on an excursion : Visit Dürnstein, the fortified village where Richard the Lionheart was once held prisoner. In the afternoon, join us on an excursion : 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. We'll return on board in Ybbs.In the evening, we'll begin to cruise to Passau. Tonight is our gala evening and dinner.

Day 5 MELK - PASSAU

Early in the morning, we'll cruise along the most beautiful section of the Wachau Valley before arriving in Melk. Join us on an excursion: Visit Dürnstein, the fortified village where Richard the Lionheart was once held prisoner. In the afternoon, join us on an excursion: 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. We'll return on board in Ybbs.In the evening, we'll begin to cruise to Passau. Tonight is our gala evening and dinner.

Day 6 PASSAU

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

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