Flavours of the Danube - Authentic Viennese Apple Strudel
13/05/2020 · By Sukie Chapman
Making the perfect, and truly authentic, apple strudel. Each bite whisks you further along the glorious Danube in Austria.
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Fly to the amazing city of Budapest and join us on a luxury Danube river cruise. Along the way, we journey through historic cities of Central Europe, quaint villages, and renowned vineyards with the chance to indulge in local cuisine and sample some of the finest local wines.
After exploring the fascinating cities of Bratislava and Vienna, marvel at the delightful Melk Abbey in the Wachau Valley. Choose to spend a day in the enchanting Austrian Lake District or visit stunning Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart. Finally, discover the German city of Passau before returning home with memories to cherish forever.
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Budapest - Passau
Your holiday begins as you fly from Heathrow Airport to Budapest. Our luxurious ship awaits us here, where we're greeted with a refreshing cocktail in the lounge. After settling into your wonderful cabin and familiarising yourself with our magnificent ship, we indulge in our first delicious five-course dinner on board before enjoying the enchanting ambience of a traditional Hungarian Folklore troupe.
Once the sun sets, we begin a magical evening cruise along the Danube River, taking in the illuminated sights of Budapest. From the Gothic-style Parliament building to Buda castle, the state buildings that line the banks on both sides are all sensationally lit up, as well as the stunning Chain Bridge. Whether you choose to relax in the cosy lounge or take in the panoramic views from the sun deck, Budapest's elegant scenery is a spectacular start to our cruise.
*If you would like to travel by rail, view our Rail & Cruise option here.
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What’s included on the tour?
More information on the different ships that are used on this tour.
Travel in luxury and style when you choose one of our Deluxe Suites. Our largest en-suite cabins, at 26.4 square metres, a walk-out balcony, walk-in wardrobe an river-view lounge area.
These en-suite cabins are stylish and impressively spacious at 17.5 squre metres, with a panoramic window balcony, walk-in wardrobe and seating area.
Our Classic Staterooms offer quality, and elegance with space to relax in comfort at the end of the day. And we recognise the importance of having somewhere inviting to retire to after an engaging day of cruising or excursions. These 16 square metre en-suite cabins offer a wide picture window and large walk-in wardrobe.
Enhance your holiday
We can book UK rail tickets from your local station to and from the starting/finishing destination of your tour, such as York, London, Edinburgh, and Harrogate. Please call one of our Tour Advisors to discuss your requirements.
Flight upgrades are available. Please see the information regarding the types of upgrades offered by the various airlines we use in the Add-ons section of 'Things you should know' or call us for details.
Spending a night in London before your tour can make such a difference to the first day of your holiday - you can arrive in the capital in good time, relaxed and ready to join your Tour Manager the next morning. You may even want to take in a show on the West End or dine in one of London's famous restaurants. Perhaps on your return to London, you would like to break your journey with an overnight stay before continuing home.
We can book a wide range of hotels in central London or, for our holidays beginning with a flight, at Heathrow, Gatwick, or Manchester Airport for the night before or after your holiday. If you require a quote for single occupancy at any of the hotels, please contact us on 01904 734 805.
Reviews
4.6 / 5 · 48 reviews
Mrs Wigham
Submitted 08 Sep 2024
Terrific holiday. Great guides, well planed holiday. Wonderful food. Fun staff and a thoroughly enjoyable week. I would highly recommend this holiday!
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Penny
Submitted 08 Sep 2024
Beautiful river, superb ship, a lovely holiday
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PAULINE
Submitted 08 Sep 2024
Fabulous trip with great daily tours. Fantastic food, great entertainment and very comfortable staterooms..All staff extremely helpful too
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Angela Neathey
Submitted 06 Sep 2024
Lovely roomy cabin, great food and good company - what more could anyone want?
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Angela Hastings
Submitted 04 Sep 2024
Great experience overall. The food was first class, the cabins were comfortable and the everyday housekeeping was top class. The cruise manager and her duty worked their bones off to keep us all happy and entertained. And lastly but not least the beautiful excursions were well chosen with and was well balanced.
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Mr Mcquillen
Submitted 04 Sep 2024
The whole experience was only made better by the ships staff and the two tour managers , it was a thoroughly pleasant experience.
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Experience the magic of cruising along some of Europe’s most picturesque waterways. Glide serenely along the romantic Rhine, explore the blue Danube or meander through the enchanting Douro Valley. With our river cruises, you’ll drift through beautiful landscapes and historic towns.