Discover the extraordinary Esztergom Basilica and Slovakian capital, Bratislava with its 17th century castle and pretty old town on tours.
Explore Dürnstein, famous for its ice blue tower and the castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned, then visit stunning Melk Abbey.
Visit the charming baroque town of Linz, or the main sights of Salzburg such as the Hohensalzburg fortress, the Hellbrunn Palace and the gardens of the Mirabell Palace.
See Vienna's cultural sights, including St Stephen's Cathedral and the colossal Hofburg, and experience a guided tour of Budapest and its ancient Castle Hill, with views of the iconic Parliament Building.
Enjoy our live classical quartet recital with views of Vienna and a Hungarian folklore show in Budapest on board the ship.
Soak up all that Europe’s most cultured river has to offer, with its wealth of grand baroque architecture, medieval cities, picture perfect towns and the sights that inspired Strauss and Mozart.
From Budapest, we slip our moorings and head on our journey north to Esztergom spending the morning exploring its Basilica and historic centre, which once was Hungary’s capital, before continuing westwards to the beautiful old town of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Navigating through Lower Austria we then reach the romantic town of Dürnstein. After, we visit the remarkable monastery in Melk.
Soon we arrive in Linz for a guided tour. Alternatively, take the scenic drive to Salzburg and enjoy a guided tour of the old town. On our way back eastwards, we will reach classical Vienna. No visit here would be complete without the experience of a classical recital. Finally, cruising into Hungary, we arrive back in imperial Budapest, straddling the picturesque Danube. After a guided tour of this palatial city, following our final dinner, we enjoy a Hungarian folklore show - an excellent finale to this most exceptional and relaxing cruise.
Day 1
Arrival in Budapest
Day 2
Esztergom
Day 3
Bratislava
Day 4
Dürnstein & Melk
Day 5
Salzburg or Linz
Day 6
Vienna
Day 7
Budapest
Day 8
Return home
5* MS Riviera Radiance - New Ship
Built 2025
Overview
From the split-level lounge and dining in the main restaurant to the floor-to-ceiling French balconies available in over 80% of cabins and suites, life on board the 135-metre MS Riviera Radiance feels airy and light. The Grand Suites, located on our Diamond Deck, are an impressive 32 square metres and feature separate living and sleeping space as well as a full balcony - making them our biggest suites yet - and at 24 square metres, our Superior Suites feel luxuriously spacious.
Our brand-new ship features all the facilities you'd expect to find in a boutique hotel. The main restaurant rivals the finest onshore establishments, taking fine dining to another level, complemented by delicate European porcelain, gleaming glassware and the intuitive service in which the Swiss excel. On board are two additional, speciality restaurants, which offer a more intimate dining experience and showcase a delicious array of local flavours. You'll never go hungry on board!
Designed with the very latest technology and our strong environmental values in mind, MS Riviera Radiance is on track to qualify for the Gold Standard as part of the Green Award programme. So, you can lay back, relax and enjoy that cocktail on the Sun Deck guilt-free knowing your holiday will have a minimised impact on the peaceful natural landscapes we cruise through, protecting the world we love exploring for future generations to enjoy.
Facilities
Air-conditioning
Lounge & bar
Spa & wellness
24-hour front desk
3 Restaurants
Laundry service (additional fee)
Boutique gift shop
Swimming pool
Lift between Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Decks
Currencies: Euro, Forint
Flight Time: Approx. 2 hrs 25 mins to 3 hrs
Languages: Hungarian, German, Slovak
Time Zone: GMT+1
Countries: Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
Wi-Fi
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship for the duration of your cruise. Please note that speeds may vary.
Travel Concierge
Looking to add on a couple of nights pre- or post-trip? Feel like flying a day earlier or from a different airport? Or want door-to-door private transfers? Personalise your holiday with Travel Concierge.
Here's how our Travel Concierge service can help:
Add up to two nights before you sail in the destination your river cruises starts from
Add up to two nights after your cruise in the destination your river cruises ends in
Change your departure airport (depending on flight availability)
Add a stay in an airport hotel
Inclusions
Free drinks package
7 nights on board a five-star ship
Return flights & transfers
9 included experiences
Full board dining
Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
Free Wi-Fi
Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Concierge
All port charges
All additional taxes
20kg+ checked luggage
*Prices are per person, based on two people sharing
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