CRUISE SUMMARY
Bustling cities, beautiful countryside and a completely new river experience. On this cruise you’ll visit the most unmissable destinations along the Danube and enjoy all the modern comforts and refined elegance of our modern nickoVISION ship, including three restaurants on board to guarantee a rich variety of cuisine. Between the UNESCO World Heritage city of Wachau and the Hungarian capital Budapest, a journey full of cultural highlights and stunning landscapes awaits.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Passau
Passau: Casting off 5:00 p.m.
Fly from London to Munich and transfer by rail to vessel. Embarkation from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Day 2: Ybbs, Wachau, Vienna
Ybbs: Mooring 6:00 a.m. – Casting off 12:00 p.m.
Visit to Maria Taferl, one of the most significant places of pilgrimage in Lower Austria and its impressive Basilica,
or visit to the imposing hydroelectric power station Ybbs-Persenbeug.
Wachau:
Cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage Wachau.
Vienna: Mooring 8:00 p.m.
Evening excursion to the famous Prater or Heuriger excursion to a rustic Viennese wine bar.
Day 3: Vienna
Vienna: Casting off 6:00 p.m.
City tour/walk through the traditional City on the Danube Vienna with St Stephen’s Cathedral, Hofburg and the ring road. Then, time to make your own discoveries.
Visit to the imposing Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens.
Day 4: Budapest
Budapest: Mooring 9:30 a.m.
City tour/walk through glittering Budapest with its impressive buildings. Shore leave for your personal visit. Themed tour of the “most beautiful art nouveau buildings in Budapest”. Excursion Budapest by night with Hungarian music.
Day 5: Budapest
Budapest: Casting off 2:00 p.m.
Experience a Puszta tour with a traditional riding demonstration or explore the interesting and unknown corners of Budapest by foot.
Day 6: Bratislava
Bratislava: Mooring 8:00 a.m. – Casting off 2:00 p.m.
Bratislava city tour through the lovingly restored lanes of the old town and a trip to the castle, the city’s landmark. Then, time to make your own discoveries.
Day 7: Melk
Melk: Mooring 7:30 a.m. – Casting off 1:30 p.m.
Visit to the imposing Benedictine Melk Abbey.
Day 8: Passau
Passau: Mooring 7:30 a.m.
Disembarkation until 9:30 a.m. Transfer by rail to Munich Airport or add a city stay (prices on request).
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- nickoVISION: River cruise ship of the year 2018 with innovative on-board concept
- MS BELVEDERE: Comfortable new addition with spa
- The highlights of the Danube between Passau and Budapest
- Time to make your own discoveries in Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava
- Enjoy an unforgettable view over the Alps from Maria Taferl, one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Austria
From guide prices per person in £
| Cabin category | Season A Prices From | Season B Prices From | Season C Prices From | Season D Prices From | Season B Prices From | Season C Prices From | Season D Prices From | Cabin Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MS nicko VISION |
MS BELVEDERE |
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| 2 Bed Main Deck Front / Rear | – | – | – | – | £1,695 | £1,795 | £1,895 | HX |
| 2 Bed Main Deck Front | £1,345 | £1,795 | £1,895 | £1,995 | – | – | – | HV |
| 2 Bed Main Deck | £1,745 | £1,895 | £1,995 | £2,045 | £1,795 | £1,895 | £1,945 | HD |
| 2 Bed Middle Deck Rear with French Balcony | £1,945 | £2,095 | £2,195 | £2,245 | £1,995 | £2,095 | £2,145 | MX |
| 2 Bed Middle Deck Front with French Balcony | £1,995 | £2,145 | £2,250 | £2,345 | £2,045 | £2,145 | £2,195 | MV |
| 2 Bed Middle Deck with French Balcony | £2,095 | £2,195 | £2,315 | £2,395 | £2,145 | £2,245 | £2,295 | MD |
| 2 Bed Upper Deck Rear with French Balcony | £2,195 | £2,295 | £2,420 | £2,495 | £2,245 | £2,345 | £2,395 | OX |
| 2 Bed Upper Deck Front with French Balcony | £2,245 | £2,345 | £2,475 | £2,545 | £2,295 | £2,395 | £2,495 | OV |
| 2 Bed Upper Deck with French Balcony | £2,395 | £2,495 | £2,585 | £2,695 | £2,395 | £2,495 | £2,545 | OD |
| 2 Bed Junior Suite Upper Deck with French Balcony | – | – | – | – | £2,695 | £2,845 | £2,995 | OJ |
2020 Travel dates / Season
MS nicko VISION
- 17.08. – 24.08.20 D
- 21.09. – 28.09.20 C
2021 Travel dates / Season
MS nicko VISION
- 12.04. – 19.04.21 B
- 10.05. – 15.05.21 C
- 07.06. – 14.06.21 D
- 12.07. – 19.07.21 C
- 02.08. – 09.08.21 C
- 13.09. – 20.09.21 D
- 20.09. – 27.09.21 C
- 11.10. – 18.10.21 B
- 25.10. – 01.11.21 A
- 01.11. – 08.11.21 A
2020 Travel dates / Season
MS Belvedere
- 14.09. – 21.09.20 D
- 19.10. – 26.10.20 B
2021 Travel dates / Season
MS Belvedere
- 12.04. – 19.04.21 B
- 17.05. – 24.05.21 C
- 12.07. – 19.07.21 C
- 13.09. – 20.09.21 D
- 27.09. – 04.10.21 C
Cruises for other durations
We also offer a number of cruises on the Rhine and Danube for different durations from 4-13 days
Cruise Only Prices
We appreciate that you may want to make your own travel arrangements and can provide cruise only prices on request
City Hotel Stays
We can tailor-make any cruise itinerary with additional pre or post cruise hotels. Please enquire for our recommended hotels and prices.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Economy flight from London and overseas transfers to and from vessel
- 7 nights cruise including all meals
- Unlimited drinks inc wine, beer, cocktails and all non alcoholic drinks
- Nightly onboard entertainment
- 4 Guided Excursions
- Free Wifi
- Gratuities
- Port fees and taxes
