River cruise "Down the Danube: from Vienna to Varna:". Trip along the Danube from Bratislava (to Vienna) From Vienna to Bratislava along the Danube

Day 1: VIENNA

Arrival in Vienna (or arrival by train). Boarding the ship from 14:00.

At 15:00 Bus and walking tour of Vienna, which includes travel along the Boulevard Ring (Ringstrasse), external inspection of the Maria Theresa monument, Parliament, Town Hall, Burgtheater, Fotifkirche, Hundertwasserhaus, St. Stephen's Cathedral - the symbol of Vienna and all of Austria, the winter residence of the Habsburg dynasty - Schönbrunn Palace and the summer residence - Hofburg.

The history of Vienna goes back more than three thousand years, under the Habsburgs the city became the capital and its imperial elegance is the legacy of this dynasty.
Vienna is a world-famous center of music, thanks to a long line of famous musicians who lived and worked in this city: Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, Schubert, Brahms and others.
The architecture of Vienna covers all significant styles from Gothic and Renaissance to postmodernism.
Vienna is grandeur and luxury, Vienna is a city of cabs and dancing white stallions, Vienna is amazing coffee and the famous apple strudel. In a word, Vienna is a city that you need to visit and enjoy everything that it lives and breathes.

At 18:30 the end of boarding the ship.

Welcome cocktail from the captain (champagne). Meet the crew. Welcome Dinner.

At 19-00 the ship departs for Esztergom.

Day 2: ESTERHOM

At 08:00 the ship arrives in Esztergom. Breakfast. After breakfast excursion "Bend of the Danube" with a visit to the cities of Szentendre, Visegrad and Esztergom. The tour takes place along that part of the mighty river where the Danube changes its direction several times, meandering through the narrow valley of the Carpathian Basin. The city of Esztergom is the center of the Catholic Church of Hungary, which was also once the capital of Hungary. Visit to the Basilica. Visegrád is another former capital, later the summer residence of the Hungarian kings. Inspection of the museum exhibition of the fortress of the 13th-15th centuries, from where a breathtaking panorama of the Danube bend opens. The city of Szentendre is a city of artists, museums, and the center of Orthodoxy in Hungary. Marzipan Museum. Walk through the historical center. Street of souvenir shops.

At 08:30 the ship departs for Budapest.

Scenic sailing on the Danube and passage of the Danube Bend. Arrival of the ship in Budapest at 12:30. Returning from the Danube Bend excursion. Dinner. After lunch bus and walking tour of Budapest- one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, the only city in the world with more than 120 thermal springs.

7 beautiful bridges connect the banks of the Danube in Budapest. Inspection of Buda and Pest: Fisherman's Bastion, St. Matthias Cathedral, Buda Castle, Heroes' Square, Parliament, Andrassy Avenue (often called the Champs Elysees of Budapest), etc. Many attractions of Budapest are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

OR bus and walking tour Etjeka Wine Roads and Brunswick Castle.

An atmosphere of romance and tranquility reigns in one of the most picturesque corners of Hungary - Mártonvászár. Brunswick Castle, located here, attracts thousands of guests from all over the world not only with its magnificent fairy-tale architecture, but also as a place inextricably linked with the work of Beethoven. It was here that the famous “Appassionata” was born, and it was here that the great composer spent the most romantic period of his life. Etyek wine region. Getting to know the region's winemaking. Tasting of local wines in the wine cellar

Returning from excursions. Dinner. After dinner walking excursion "Evening Budapest".

At 23:00 the ship departs for Mohacs.

Day 3: MOHACH

Breakfast. At 10:00 the ship arrives in Mohács (Hungary). Passing the border. Dinner. Departure for a bus and walking tour to Pécs.

Pécs is a long-lived city with a rich multicultural heritage and a unique history that dates back more than 2,000 years. Ranking as the fifth largest city in Hungary, Pécs is the cultural center of the country. Peć began its existence during the reign of the Roman Empire. It was originally a large settlement in the Roman province of Pannonia and was called Sopine. The Hungarian name "Pecs" was taken from a Slavic dialect and literally meant "five" (five churches). The unique flavor of Pec is made up of various architectural monuments of the past: ceramics, mosaics, Turkish minarets and Roman tombs, Christian burials and temples. The city is famous for music, opera and ballet, and produces excellent champagne.

Return to the ship to Mohács. At 18:30 the ship departs for Belgrade. Dinner. Musical evening in the Panoramic Salon.

Day 4: BELGRADE

At 08:30 the ship arrives in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia.

After breakfast bus and walking tour of Belgrade. Belgrade is an amazing city in the center of the Balkan Peninsula, located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers.

Speaking about it, it is worth noting its unique culture and wealth of historical values. The unique combination of Western and Eastern traditions makes the atmosphere of the city unusual and charming. The most important attraction is Kalemegdan Park, located in the old part of the city. On its territory is the famous Belgrade Fortress, surrounded on all sides by lush vegetation. This fortress suffered many seizures and destruction; many parts of it had to be rebuilt by restorers. Today, within the walls of the fortress, several exhibition halls are open, theatrical performances and knightly tournaments are organized. Orthodox believers should definitely visit the Cathedral of St. Sava, built in the 16th century and occupying the second largest place in the world (the first belongs to the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow). In memory of the great scientist, the Nikola Tesla Museum was opened, which houses personal belongings and manuscripts of the outstanding scientist. There are drawings and diagrams that the inventor worked on, his library and miniature models of inventions are preserved.

After lunch excursion to the ancient quarter of Stari Grad and the pedestrian shopping street of Prince Michael. This is the main pedestrian street of Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. It is placed on the list of monuments of exceptional importance of the Republic of Serbia, most of the buildings are of architectural significance, since they were built in the 1870s. It is believed that this was the center of the ancient Roman city of Singidunum, and during the time of the Ottoman Turks, the area had streets with gardens, fountains and mosques. After the development of the Belgrade building plan in 1867, the street received its current appearance. In 1870, the city government officially gave the street a name - Prince Mikhail Street, in honor of Mikhail III Obrenovic. Until the 1950s, most of the houses on Knez Mihail Street belonged to the two richest families in Belgrade. Return from excursion. Dinner. After dinner, entertainment in the Panoramic Salon. At 23:00 the ship departs for Orshova.

Day 5: ORSHOVA - IRON GATES - DROBETA - TURNU - SEVERIN

Breakfast. Early in the morning, the most amazing and exciting scenic sailing on the Danube is the passage of the Iron Gate, the gorges between the Carpathians and the Balkans. This gorge is located on the border of Serbia and Romania. This place is so beautiful that it still attracts travelers from all over the world. The Iron Gate stretches along the Danube for as much as 134 kilometers. This is the last barrier, located in the north of Romania, beyond the Romanian city of Orsova. Individual rocks of this gorge reach a height of 500 meters. Sometimes the rocks almost close together; here the Danube River narrows to almost one and a half hundred meters, but its depth increases to 53 meters! Rocks and dangerous rapids have left a very sad mark on the history of navigation: not far from the Iron Gate gorge, the river widens, its level drops, and the rocky bottom is almost exposed. Many ships have been wrecked here. Over time, people broke the bottom using dynamite, but ships still have difficulty passing this section of the route. Until the third quarter of the twentieth century, motor ships could not move along this section and were transported by trains. At 10:00 the ship arrives in Orshova. Departure to bus and walking tour in Băile Herculane.

The resort of Baile Erculane is located in the valley of the Cerna River in the territory of the Doline-Domogled Sirna National Park. It is the oldest resort in Romania, the first mention of which dates back to the second century AD. In 153, Roman legionaries appreciated the healing power of local springs, calling this place “Waters of Hercules.” They also built the first baths in the valley, which were known for another 200 years throughout the Roman Empire. During the latest archaeological excavations, baths were discovered, decorated with a certain luxury for the relaxing aristocracy. Six statues of Hercules, who was the patron saint of these places, were also found. The excavations are located in the center of the resort and are one of its attractions. Today the resort has 16 springs of thermal mineral waters with temperatures ranging from 38.5 to 60 degrees. For drinking treatment, carbonic chloride, low-mineralized sodium and low-sulfide waters are used. There are hiking trails to the springs along several routes, passing through the caves of Thieves and Adam's Cave, gorges and climbing mountain peaks. In winter, the resort turns from a health resort into a ski resort. There is a casino here and the annual Hercules International Folklore Festival takes place here.

Meanwhile, at 10:30 the ship departs for the Romanian city of Drobeta-Turnu Severin. Relaxation on board the ship. Arrival in Drobeta-Turnu Severin at 13:30. Return from excursion. At 14-00 departure to Giurgiu. Dinner. Scenic sailing on the magnificent Danube. Relax on board a boat during a pleasant, relaxing journey down the Danube. At your service: sauna, swimming pool and whirlpool pool, massage, beauty salon (haircut, coloring, styling), comfortable sun loungers on the sun deck and benches on the promenade. Dinner. After dinner, a musical evening in the Panoramic Salon.

Day 6: GIURGIU - BUCHAREST - FETESHTI

Breakfast. Morning scenic sailing along the winding banks of the Danube. At 11:00 the ship arrives in Giurgiu. Departure to full-day bus and walking tour to Bucharest.

Bucharest is the capital of Romania, a major economic and cultural center of the country. If we literally translate the name of the city from Romanian, it will sound like “City of Joy”. The main attraction of the city is "Old Bucharest" with its narrow streets, small squares and a large number of historical monuments. Walk through the historical center of Bucharest. The huge Palace of Parliament, which ranks second in area in the world, deserves special attention.

The ship departs for Fetesti at 11:30. Scenic sailing on the enchanting Danube. At 21:00 the ship arrives in Fetesti. Return to the ship from the excursion. Dinner. Musical evening in the Panoramic Salon.

At 21:30 the ship departs for Tulcea.

Day 7: TULCEA - DANUBE DELTA - GALATI

At 09:30 the ship arrives in Tulcea. Breakfast. After breakfast departure to excursion to the Danube Delta, the most important natural reserve, which is unique in its kind. Walk along numerous canals with rare tropical vegetation and amazingly diverse fauna. The Danube Delta is an important natural reserve, which is unique in its kind. A boat ride along numerous canals with rare tropical vegetation and a surprisingly diverse fauna.

OR departure to full-day excursion to the Techirghiol salt lake.

Techirghiol is called the "Romanian Dead Sea" because the water in the lake is very salty - six times the density of sea water. But water is not the whole wealth of Techirghiol - at the bottom of the lake there is sapropel mud . Sapropel is “time-processed” plankton, pollen and some living organisms that settle at the bottom of the reservoir. These deposits may be several hundred years old. A huge amount of nutrients is contained in these muds: minerals, humus, estrogenic substances, which play the role of activation and regeneration. According to legend, the lake was discovered by accident by an elderly Turk named Tekir. He suffered from rheumatism and, entering the water of the lake, felt amazing relief. Not only he recovered, but also his donkey, and from then on the lake was called Techirghiol (Lake Tekira).

At 12:30 the ship leaves Tulcea for Galati.

Dinner. Scenic sailing along the winding and beautiful Danube Delta. At 17:30 the ship arrives in Galati. Return to the ship from the excursion. At 18:00 the ship departs for Ruse. Dinner. Musical evening in the Panoramic Salon.

Day 8: RUSE

Breakfast. Cabins are vacated until 09:00. Relaxation on board the ship. Scenic sailing on the magnificent Danube. The Danube is the largest river in Central and South-Eastern Europe, the second river in Europe after the Volga. The Danube is one of the main rivers in Europe. It originates in the Black Forest mountains and on its way to the Black Sea crosses ten European countries: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova and Ukraine. There are four capitals on its banks: Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Belgrade.

At 16:00 the ship arrives at the largest port in Bulgaria, Ruse. This city is multinational and combines elements of both Bulgarian and Romanian cultures: huge palaces, majestic buildings, wide avenues. Group transfer to Varna (city center and airport).

Excursions along the Danube in Vienna are organized on ships of different classes. You can choose a multi-deck motor ship for a comfortable holiday for several days or a cozy ship for a romantic date. We present the rating of Danube tours, compiled on the basis of tourist reviews.

Overview

From April to October, it is more pleasant to get acquainted with the capital of Austria from board a ship. You will learn the most important things about the city and taste the delicacies of traditional Viennese cuisine. If you wish, you can use the audio guide and listen to a story about Vienna in Russian. The excursion route passes by famous attractions:

• Danube Tower.
• Millennium Tower.
• Tower ring.
• Spittelau heating plants.
• Urania Observatory.

You can enjoy walks along the Danube Canal all year round. Heated ships with panoramic windows protect you from any bad weather. Thematic water tours are well developed in Vienna: "Heurigen" with Viennese songs or dedicated to sea life, when you hold the helm and have breakfast in the galley. Check out our website for a complete list of routes. All of them can be purchased online without leaving your home.

Lobau National Park

From the center of Vienna by boat you can quickly get to a corner of untouched nature in the bend of the Danube - the Lobau National Park. Once ashore, you will immediately experience the delights of natural recreation: bicycle paths and hiking trails, wild lakes and a boat station where you can rent a rowing boat. The excursion “Napoleon route” is popular. You will learn about the Battle of Aspern between Napoleon and Austrian troops. For groups from Russia, you can order a guide who speaks Russian. You can buy tickets when booking a trip to Lobau Park on the Sputnik website.

From Vienna to Bratislava

A trip on the high-speed catamaran Twin City Liner will take very little time, which will allow you to devote more time to the capital of Slovakia. A more leisurely way is a meteor ride, which takes 1.5 hours. The marina in Bratislava is located near the old center, so you have time to see the main attractions. Read the departure times of catamarans and rockets on our website. At the same time, you can book a sightseeing tour of Bratislava with a Russian-speaking guide.

Along the Wachau Valley

This is a combined bus and boat tour. From Vienna to Krems the journey will fly by in comfortable buses.

Here you board a boat and begin your journey to Melk through the most beautiful valley in Europe, listed as a UNESCO heritage site. The famous vineyards spread on the mountain slopes float by. On board the ship you have the opportunity to taste local Rieslings.

You will see the 12th century Schönbühel Castle - an impregnable private property, which can only be photographed from the water. The castles of Aggstein and Durnstein will remind you of the Middle Ages and the evil barons of Künring. You will enjoy the landscapes of a typical well-kept Europe with small villages neatly integrated into the natural beauty.

It is more convenient to book tickets for the bus and boat to Melka on the website. The price is the same and you are insured against time discrepancies.

And having had enough of excursions along the Danube in Vienna, pay attention to river excursions - on motor ships and boats, at night and during the day you will be able to see Paris from a special angle.

Cruise Features

Children 0-2 years - for free without provision of space and meals (only port taxes of 60 euros/person are paid on cruises of 10 days/9 nights),

Children 2-11 years(inclusive) - 40% discount when placed at the main place.

Cruise program

Day	R/Send	A country	Place
1	- 22:00	Austria	Vein
2	14:00 - 21:00	Hungary	Budapest
3	08:00 - 10:00	Hungary	Mohács
3	16:00 - 22:00	Croatia	Vukovar
4	-	Serbia	Belgrade
5	05:00 - 17:00	Serbia	Novi Sad
6	07:00 - 16:00	Hungary	Mohács
7	10:00 - 14:00	Hungary	Esztergom
8	02:00 - 23:00	Slovakia	Bratislava
9	06:00 -	Austria	Vein
10	-	Austria	Vein

The cruise price includes

• Cruise in a cabin of the selected category;
• 3 meals a day on board (breakfast buffet, lunch - salad bar and choice from the menu, dinner - choice from the menu. On the day of arrival - dinner; then - breakfast, lunch, dinner; on the day of departure - breakfast);
• Tea, coffee for the “early birds”;
• Afternoon snack - tea, coffee and cakes or evening snacks after dinner;
• On the day of landing there is a light buffet;
• Tea, coffee during breakfast, water during breakfast, lunch and dinner;
• 24-hour coffee station;
• Welcome cocktail;
• Captain's dinner;
• Live music in the bar every evening;
• Port dues;
• Delivery of luggage to the cabin.

Additional charge

Motor ship "BELLEJOUR"

The three-deck ship allows you to stay in comfortable cabins and use a restaurant and a Viennese cafe, a lounge with panoramic glazing, a sun deck with sun loungers, a fitness center and a spa with a jacuzzi, a library and other infrastructure. Whether you choose a Danube cruise or a Rhine cruise, your journey on board the Bellejour will be accompanied by themed evenings, live music, gastronomic discoveries and a pleasant atmosphere.
Year of construction: 2004
Length (m.): 126,7
Width (m.): 11,4
Number of decks: 4
Number of cabins: 90
Number of passengers: 180
Language on board: German, English

	The cabin number and deck number will be known when the cruise ticket is issued a few days before the start of the cruise, the so-called “guaranteed” cabin.
	Standard category cabin - double cabin with all amenities (shower and toilet), area 14 sq.m. In the cabin: two separate beds that can easily be transformed into one large one, a small window, safe, hairdryer, individual climate control, telephone, TV (local channels).
	Superior category cabin - a double cabin with all amenities (shower and toilet), with an area of ​​14 sq.m. In the cabin: two separate beds that can easily be transformed into one large one, a French balcony, a safe, a hairdryer, individual climate control, a telephone, a TV (local channels).
	Deluxe cabin - double cabin with all amenities (shower and toilet), area 14 sq.m. In the cabin: two separate beds that can easily be transformed into one large one, a French balcony, a safe, a hairdryer, individual climate control, a telephone, a TV (local channels).

The distance between the Stalinists of Austria and Slovakia is 79 km. This distance from Bratislava to Vienna can be covered by bus, train and along the Danube by boat. Ticket prices start from 5€.

Extract from the bus schedule Vienna - Bratislava

NOTE: stop Erdberg metro station located across the street from the metro exit, the stop is not marked, looks like an ordinary public transport stop, there is a sign with a schedule on it Vienna-Bratislava. You can make a mistake and wait for the bus nearby under the bridge, where the small bus terminal is located.

Buses SlovakLines, RegioJet Eurolines and PostBus

I will combine all these carriers into one group, since their flights are much smaller than those of Flixbus, and all tickets can be bought at once on one website. These companies also partially duplicate each other’s ticket sales and sell the same flights. But here you can sometimes snag tickets for just 1 € if you book early.

• Ticket selling for all flights is organized on the website, as well as on the websites of the companies themselves.

Stops:

• Bratislava - Airport, Bus Station, Petrzalka Station,
• Vienna - Airport, metro station Erdberg, central station Wien HBF.

The Bratislava bus station and other stops in Bratislava are located a little away from the historical center and attractions. The Flixbus option given above is more convenient.

Boat on the Danube Vienna-Bratislava

Boats from two companies, Twin City Liner and Lod, sail along the Danube River between the two capitals Vienna and Bratislava. The flight schedule back and forth is chosen so that it would be convenient to sail back and forth in one day. This leaves enough time to walk around Vienna or Bratislava, depending on the starting point.

Twin City Liner boats

• 5 flights per day, travel time 1:15
• The cost of a one-way ticket is from 20 to 35 € depending on the time and day of the week.
• Tickets are on sale and

The Danube is the longest and most beautiful river in Europe, passing through the territory of several European states. This is why cruises along the Danube from Vienna and other ports are especially popular - they allow you to see the maximum number of European countries and cities in one trip. A trip along the Danube by boat usually includes stops in famous European cities Bratislava, Melk, Regensburg, Esztergom, Bamberg, Mohacs, Belgrade, Wurzburg, Koblenz, Cologne and many others.

Routes in this direction are very diverse with a duration from 2 to 16 nights. The longest route is a journey along the Danube from source to mouth and passing along the very delta of this majestic river.

Often river cruises on the Danube include long stops in Vienna, Budapest, Passau, Linz and other most beautiful cities in Europe. The Danube tour can begin and end with a two-day stop at the departure and end ports of the cruise. All this gives tourists excellent opportunities for sightseeing and exploring port cities.

For Russian travelers, this destination is attractive for another reason - cruise operators offer a range of river cruises on the Danube with Russian groups. On such cruises there is always a Russian-speaking representative on board, and service and excursion programs are provided in Russian.

On a cruise along the Danube from Budapest and other European ports, tourists can visit Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, pass through the picturesque Wachau Valley, famous for its vineyards, see the Iron Gate gorge, marking the border of Serbia and Romania, and many other beautiful places. Crystal River Cruises itineraries include cruises along the Danube in Budapest - a cruise through the city itself, during which tourists can see the most outstanding sights of the Hungarian capital without leaving the comfortable ship.

Walks along the Danube from Vienna and other ports are carried out on the best river cruise ships - Crystal Ravel, Serenity, Amethyst, Fidelio, Crystal Mozart, Crystal Mahler, Bellejour, Amadeus Silver, Amadeus Royal. Reviews of cruises on the Danube note the high quality of service on these ships, comfort in the cabins, and a good evening music program.

You can see the schedule and prices for tours along the Danube by boat on our website. Tour operator Cruise House "MK" also offers cruises on the Rhone, cruises on the Rhine and long river cruises in Europe - in particular, in 2018, cruise companies offer excellent routes across Europe - cruises on the Danube and Rhine, starting, for example, in Amsterdam and ending in Budapest.

Another great option for an unusual holiday is cruises on the Danube for the New Year. All cruise operators operating in this direction offer special Christmas and New Year routes, planning them so that the ship's guests can spend the holidays in the most beautiful cities of Europe, for example, Vienna or Budapest. A Danube cruise departing from Moscow is a great opportunity to spend the holidays without extra costs.

Such a trip along the river is very profitable economically. There is no need to spend money on numerous flights and transfers, and you can also take advantage of special offers, promotions or sales of cruise tickets from cruise companies or cruise tour operators - to find great deals, compare the schedule of river cruises along the Danube from Budapest, as well as prices for river cruises across Danube with Russian groups in a special service of our company “Low Price Calendar”, posted on the website of the Cruise House “MK”.

Traveling from Vienna to Bratislava along the Danube and other route options along this great river is one of the most attractive types of recreation - after all, tourists essentially travel on a floating hotel and visit a new river port every day.