Join Joan & David on a river cruise to remember as you sail along the Danube through Austria, Hungary & Slovakia - we;'ve also thrown in a visit to another great European River - David's favourite - the Rhine
Book NowIts Joan & David holiday time again, and since their truly enjoyable River Cruise in Germany we have been planning a Danube cruise and here it is. Made even more special with a brand new 4*Ship and heading to the lovely Rhine too..
What's Included
1 Night, DBB in Lille
Visit Tyne Cot Cemetery
2 Nights, DBB Ebertor Hotel Boppard
Free day in Boppard
7 Nights on Board MS Arena, LDBB, Standard main deck cabin
Live Entertainment each evening on board
Captains Party Night
Cruise ports of call Melk, Austria Vienna, Austria Budapest, Hungary Bratislava, Slovakia Durnstein, Austria
1 Night, DBB Maxx Hotel Steinberger Bad Hoffen, Rhine Valley
1 Night, DBB North Sea Ferries from Rotterdam to Hull INSIDE LOWER BERTH CABINS INCLUDED
HOME PICK UPS
Day One
Early morning home pick ups and travel to Dover for the lunchtime ferry to Calais. We then continue to our overnight stay at the Altia Hotel in Lille . Dinner included
Day Two
As it’s the 75th Anniversary of VE Day this year we will take the opportunity to visit the very moving Tyne Cot Cemetery, which is not too far from Lille. With nearly 12,000 buried soldiers, this memorial is the largest Commonwealth cemetery in the world, for any war, a sad claim to fame. Dizzying rows of white gravestones line the grass, overlooking sweeping views of the bucolic countryside. The site’s surrounding wall is a memorial to the missing, bearing the name of nearly 35,000 men from the UK that were never found and presumed dead. We continue then to Boppard on the shores of the mighty river Rhine to check in to the Ebertor Hotel for 2 nights
B, EMDay Three
Enjoy a free day around lovely Boppard, explore this lovely Riverside town or maybe get your river legs ready and take a sail
B, EMDay Four
Leaving Boppard today we head to Passau where we embark the wonderful MS Arena late afternoon. Settle in and enjoy our first evening on board as we sail overnight to Melk
Day Five
This morning we arrive in Melk, with it’s famous Abbey standing high and proud looking over the River and the Wachau Valley. This afternoon enjoy lunch as we sail the Danube heading for Vienna where we arrive around 7pm and spend the evening docked in the City.
Day Six
Spend the day at leisure in Vienna, Austria’s stunning Capital steeped in history with stunning Architecture and relaxed atmosphere. Early evening we depart Vienna for our overnight sailing to Budapest
B, L, EMDay Seven
We arrive into the Hungarian Capital late morning and you’ll have the full day, evening and following morning to explore the amazing City of Budapest
B, L, EMDay Eight
Enjoy the morning in Budapest before we set sail at lunchtime, spend the afternoon on deck taking in the beautiful scenery of the Danube as we sail into the night and overnight
B, L, EMDay Nine
Another day another wonderful capital city - we arrive into Bratislava early this morning and spend the full day exploring the Slovakian Capital, setting sail this evening around 6pm
B, L, EMDay Ten
We’ll have a morning visit to Durnstein today, a famous wine growing area on the banks of the Danube. This afternoon enjoy you last day of sailing as we head back to Passau sailing
Overnight.
Day Eleven
Arriving back into Passau this morning, we’ll re-join our coach and head back to the wonderful River Rhine, we stay further north this evening at the Maxx Hotel in Bad Honnef which is close to Konigswinter, where Joan went when she was at school!!!
Day Twelve
Continuing our journey homeward we enjoy our lunchstop in the pretty Dutch town of Valkenburg, before continuing to Rotterdam for our overnight sailing back to Hull. For your comfort we have included inside lower berth cabins for everyone, should you wish to upgrade to an Outside cabin please advise our reservations team who can advise availability and supplements. Dinner and breakfast are included onboard
B, EMDay Thirteen
Arriving back into Hull we enjoy breakfast then disembark and head back home arriving back around lunch time
BB=Breakfast, L=Lunch, EM=Evening Meal
MS ARENA * * * *
Step aboard and feel right at home from the minute you set sail on the stylish and spacious MS Arena.
Let the Captain and crew take care of your every need while you prioritise relaxing and unwinding in comfort as you glide along the river. Take advantage of the wellness and fitness suite, Dine on exceptionally fresh and delicious dishes in the Panorama Restaurant, treat yourself to a drink or two with new friends in the Ambassadors Lounge or soak up the ambience and spectacular sights from the comfort of the elevated sun deck. All of the cabins on board the MS Arena feature outward-facing floor to ceiling panoramic windows with French balconies, allowing you to take in the wonderful views of the river and surroundings from the comfort of your own cabin. The spacious cabins feature en suite bathrooms with a shower and toilet. Theres plenty of space and storage for your belongings, plus air conditioning, TV, telephone, hairdryer and a safe all come as standard. You can choose from accommodation on the Upper Deck or Main Deck; all with contemporary furnishings, providing the ideal home from home on your cruise.
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address | Contact Details |
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Accrington,BB5 6PR | Corner of Stanley Street/Abbey Street StanleyHouse Solicitors BB56PR | |
Ainsdale | Toby Carvey,Liverpool Rd, PR8 3BJ Liverpool Road, Ainsdale | |
Aintree | Black Bull Htl, Longmoor Lne, L9 0EA Aintree | |
Allerton | Bus Stops by TSB and Tesco Express Allerton Road, Allerton | |
Altrincham | Stop D layby, outside St Johns Barrington Rd, Altrincham | |
Ashton | Bus Stop Opposite The Job Centre Gerrard Street, Ashton In Makerfield | |
Ashton Under Lyne | Bus Station Stand D, Near Tram Stop Ashton Under Lyne | |
Atherton | Punch Bowl, Market St,M46 0DS Market Street, Atherton | |
Bamber Bridge | Morrisons Supermarket, Station Road Bamber Bridge - PR5 6LA | |
Bebington | Train Station, CH63 Bebington | |
Billinge, Rainford Road | Rainford Road, Billinge. WN5 7PF Bus Stop opposite Galloways | |
Birkdale | RBS Bank,Liverpool Rd, PR8 4AT Liverpool Road, Birkdale | |
Birkenhead | Pump House, Shore Rd,CH41 6DN Shore Road, Birkenhead | |
Blackbrook | Blackbrook Rd Shops,WA11 9QA Blackbrook, St Helens | |
Blackburn | Coach Bays, Penny Street Blackburn Outside Temporary Bus Station | |
Bolton, Moor Lane, BL14TH | Moor Lane, Albion Pub, BL1 4TH Bolton | |
Bootle | The Big Merton Pub, Merton Road Bootle L20 3BG | |
Bromborough | Royal Oak/Cromwell Pub,CH62 7ES,Bromb Village Rd Bromborough Village Road, Bromborough | |
Bryn | Post Office, Wigan Rd,WN4 0BS Wigan Road, Bryn | |
Burscough | War Memorial, Opp Stanley Institute Burscough | |
Bury | Stand N, Interchange Bus Station,BL90AY Bury | |
Cheadle Village,SK8 1BY | Post Office, Wilmslow Rd near Massie St SK8 1BY Cheadle | |
Chester | Railway Station, Chester CH1 3NS | |
Childwall | The Rocket Pub End of M62, Liverpool | |
Chorley | Opposite Train Station PR7 1BS Shepherds Way, Chorley | |
Coppull | The Spar, Spendmore Lane PR7 4NZ Coppull | |
Crosby | St. Lukes Church, L23 5SE Liverpool Road, Crosby | |
Culcheth | Travelworld WA3 4EJ Jackson Ave, Culcheth | |
Denton | Opposite Halifax M34 3JU Manchester Road, Denton | |
Eccles | Bus Stop Opposite Library M30 0EP Church Street, Eccles | |
Ellesmere Port | Library, Civic Way CH65 0BG Ellesmere Port | |
Failsworth | Pole Travel M35 0AA Oldham Road, Failsworth | |
Farnworth | United Reform Church BL4 9HU Albert Road, Farnworth | |
Fingerpost. WA91AG | Coral Betting Shop WA9 1Ag Higher Parr Street, Fingerpost | |
Fir Grove | Fir Grove Hotel WA4 2LD Grappenhall, Warrington | |
Formby | Cross Green, Liverpool Road L37 4BH Formby | |
Frodsham | The Bears Paw, WA6 7AF Main Street, Frodsham | |
Golborne | The Police Station WA3 3BU High Street, Golborne | |
Great Sankey | Chapel House Pub WA5 1RU Great Sankey | |
Haydock | David Ogden Holidays WA11 0HU Clipsley Lane, Haydock | |
Heswall | Thomas Cook CH60 0AL Telegraph Road, Heswall | |
Hindley | The War Memorial at St. Peters Church WN2 3BG Hindley | |
Hoylake | Ship Inn, Market Street Hoylake, CH47 3BB | |
Hunts Cross | Hunts Cross Hotel L25 0NN Hunts Cross | |
Huyton, L36 6GA | Bus Stop @ Huyton Train Station / Walk In Centre Derby Road, Huyton L36 6GA(Poplar Bank) | |
Hyde | Taxi Rank Before Bus Station Clarendon Street, Hyde | |
Irlam/Higher Irlam | Co-op Travel-opp.Nags Head M44 6EB Liverpool Road, Higher Irlam | |
Johns Ave | Opposite The Library WA11 0LY Johns Ave / Church Road, Haydock | |
Kirkby | Layby at Kirkby Civic Offices Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby | |
Leigh | Headway, Charity Shop. WN7 4NP Bradshawgate, Leigh | |
Leyland | Bus Stop At The Old Police Station PR25 3NN Golden Hill, Leyland | |
Litherland | Bus Stop Outside Library L21 Bridge Road, Litherland | |
Little Hulton | Bus Lay-by, Manchester Road Just Before Lights at Clegg Lane, Little Hulton | |
Liverpool | ** World Museum, William Brown Street ** Liverpool (Lime Street Not In Use) | |
Lowton | St Lukes Church WA3 2ED Church Lane, Lowton | |
Lymm | Poplar 2000 Services Coach Park, Lymm | |
Maghull | Central Square L31 0AE Maghull | |
Manchester | Outside Main Bus Entrance Chorlton Street Bus Station, Manchester | |
Neston | Ladies Walk Bus Stop Opposite Aldi, Neston | |
Newton | Pied Bull WA12 9SH High Street, Newton Le Willows | |
Norris Green | ASDA, Broadway Norris Green | |
Old Swan | Black Horse Hotel, Prescot Road L13 5XD Old Swan, Liverpool | |
Oldham | Stand C Cheapside Bus Station Oldham | |
Ormskirk | Bus Stop Park Road, by 22 Snooker Club Ormskirk L39 4RU | |
Orrell | The Mount / Priory Wood WN5 8HQ Orrell Road, Orrell | |
Pemberton | White Swan, White Street WN5 8AU Pemberton | |
Platt Bridge | Iceland, Warrington Rd, Platt Bridge, WN2 | |
Prescot, High Street | High Street Bus Stop Opposite Registry Office Prescot | |
Preston, Ringway | Holiday Inn, Ringway, PR1 3AU Preston | |
Prestwich | Metro Railway Station Forecourt Prestwich | |
Rainford | Bus Stop Outside Newsagents WA11 8HE Church Road, Rainford | |
Rainhill Chats | Chatsworth Road Shops L35 8LE Chatsworth Road, Rainhill | |
Rainhill Vic | Victoria Pub L35 0LR Warrington Road, Rainhill | |
Runcorn | Old Town Bus Station Runcorn | |
Sale | Bus Stop Outside Marks & Spencer M33 7AD Washway Road, Sale | |
Salford | Bus Lay-by, Hankinson Way Salford | |
Shevington | Post Office WN6 8HA Shevington | |
Skelmersdale | War Memorial, Sandy Lane WN8 8LA Skelmersdale | |
Southport | Tourist Information Centre PR8 1DL Eastbank Street, Southport | |
St.Helens | Entrance to Hardshaw Centre, WA10 1EB/1DS Bickerstaffe Street, St Helens | |
Standish | ALDI Supermarket WN6 0HS Preston Road, Standish (Was Co-op / Somerfield) | |
Stockport | The Pineapple Inn SK4 1AQ Heaton Lane, Stockport | |
Swinton | Opposite Town Hall M27 4EQ Chorley Road, Swinton | |
Thatto Heath | Springfield Hotel, Thatto Heath Rd WA10 3QU Thatto Heath, St Helens | |
Tyldesley | Town Hall M29 8EH Elliott Street, Tyldesley | |
Urmston | Tesco Lostock Road M41 0SU Davy Hulme Circle, Urmston | |
Walkden | Bus Stop top of memorial Rd M28 3AQ Memorial Road, Walkden | |
Wallasey | The Boot Inn/Turnberry's CH44 2AA Wallasey Road, Wallasey | |
Walton | Outside Barnes Travel L4 3QH County Road, Walton | |
Warrington | Classic Home Improvements, Warrington WA4 1AB Knutsford Road (Old Golden Lion Pub) | |
Wavertree | Picton Clock L15 6DL Wavertree | |
West Houghton | LIDL STORE, Opp Cricketers Way West Houghton | |
West Kirby | Train Station, Grange Rd CH48 4EA West Kirby | |
Widnes, Queens Court | Victoria Road, New Development Old Queens Hall, Widnes. WA87RA | |
Wigan | Mesnes Park Terr. Bus Stop Near Drumcroon Gallery Wigan WN1 1RU | |
Winwick | Bus Stop Opp WA2 8RN Winwick Quay Pub Winwick | |
Wythenshawe | Outside Gala Bingo, Rowlands Way Wythenshawe |
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