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Cruise the Danube to Vienna & Budapest by Rail

Featuring convenient travel by Eurostar and high-speed train, join us as we take in the breathtaking scenery and remarkable sights of three rivers – the Rhine, Main, and famous ‘Blue Danube’ – on the ultimate river cruising experience. From the Gothic masterpiece of Cologne to the beauty of the Wachau Valley, the quaint town of Melk to the very best of Bavaria, expect idyllic landscapes, medieval Old Towns, an rich history at every turn. When you're not exploring ancient cities, the crew onboard the MS Serenade 1 will ensure your every need is catered to, so you can just sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey.

Save up to £150 per person on your river cruise

Tour Includes

  • 7 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • 2 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Services onboard the ship of a Cruise Director & Manager
  • Return travel by Eurostar and high-speed train
  • Welcome drink & Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi
  • Save up to £150pp on your River Cruise

10 days from £1,749pp £1,599pp

Travel Options
Outbound &
Inbound Travel
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Travel
  • By Rail By Rail
Inbound
Travel
  • By Air By Air
On-Tour
Experiences
  • Coach Excursions
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Itinerary

Travel by Eurostar from London St. Pancras International to Frankfurt via Brussels, where we have an overnight stay.

After breakfast, we take the train from Frankfurt to Passau. On arrival, our coach picks us up and transfers us to our ship. Enjoy a relaxing evening on board as we cruise towards Dürnstein.

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We arrive in Dürnstein this morning. Dürnstein nestles among Austria’s most famous vineyards and is crowned by the ruins of the castle that once imprisoned Richard the Lionheart. Enjoy time at leisure to explore this beautiful town, with its cobbled streets, pretty courtyards and 16th-century houses.

We return to the ship for lunch and then you can relax on board for the remainder of the day as we cruise to Vienna, arriving early evening.

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Dürnstein

Enjoy a full day experiencing the delights of Vienna. Grand palaces, Baroque castles, magnificent squares and striking monuments are just some of the key features of this beautiful city, which is a world heritage site. In the morning you can join our optional city tour, before lunch on board our ship.

This afternoon, why not take advantage of our optional excursion to Schonbrunn Palace? Taking you on a journey through time, soak up the rich history and opulent interiors as we explore some of the 1,441 rooms.

In the early evening, we cast off and cruise towards Budapest.

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Vienna
Optional Excursions

Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.

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Schönbrunn Palace 2024 TBC 2025 TBC

The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).

We arrive in Budapest this morning and enjoy lunch on board the ship.

Why not make the most of your visit by joining our optional guided tour? Budapest is one of the most beautiful cities in the world with an extensive area recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We explore both sides of Hungary’s capital, which is divided by the meandering Danube, traditional Buda and the more cosmopolitan Pest. Most of the famous sites are concentrated around Castle Hill on the Buda side, in downtown Pest and along the riverside walkways. Look out for the Royal Palace, Fishermen’s Bastion, Parliament Building, St Stephen’s Basilica, Heroes’ Square, and the Chain Bridge.

We return to the ship and enjoy a relaxing dinner. This evening, you will have the chance to join our optional excursion to experience Budapest by night with a traditional folklore show.

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Budapest
Optional Excursions

Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.

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Guided Tour 2024 TBC 2025 TBC
Budapest By Night 2024 TBC 2025 TBC

The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).

Enjoy a morning at leisure in Budapest. Alternatively, you can join our optional excursion through the sweeping plains of Hungary to Lajosmizse. Here, we visit a traditional stud farm and enjoy a tour of the grounds in a horse-drawn carriage, before watching a spectacular live Puszta horse show.

We enjoy lunch back on board the ship and cruise towards Bratislava this afternoon.

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Included Highlights

Budapest
Optional Excursions

Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.

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Lajosmizse 2024 TBC 2025 TBC

The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).

We reach Bratislava this morning.

Our optional walking tour with a local guide is the perfect way to take in the best of this historic capital. Dominated by its castle and unique suspension bridge, we’ll explore the sights before sampling ‘Makovka’ – a sweet white chocolate with a poppy seed filling.

Lunch is served on board our ship and the afternoon is free to explore Bratislava at your leisure, before we enjoy dinner on board and cruise towards Melk.

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Included Highlights

Bratislava
Optional Excursions

Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.

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Guided Tour 2024 TBC 2025 TBC

The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).

This morning we arrive in the small town of Melk, which lies in the beautiful Wachau Valley. Here, you can join our optional excursion visiting the Benedictine Abbey. This is one of the most famous monastic houses in Austria and has been occupied by monks for over 900 years.

Relax aboard our ship for the remainder of the day as we cruise to Passau.

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Includes Lunch

Includes Dinner

Included Highlights

Melk
Optional Excursions

Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.

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Melk Abbey 2024 TBC 2025 TBC

The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).

This morning we arrive in Passau, where we will disembark our cruise ship. We continue by rail to Frankfurt for an overnight stay.

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Board the train in Frankfurt and travel via Brussels to London St. Pancras International.

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Single Room Supplement from £249.00 (10 days).

Accommodation

You will stay for seven nights on a full-board basis aboard the MS Serenade 1. 

Overnight stays will be in city-style hotels.

MS Serenade I

Offering the perfect synergy of luxury and intimacy, the MS Serenade 1 is guaranteed to surpass all your river cruising expectations. Boasting modern furnishings, stylish décor and beautiful artwork, this impressive vessel features four cabin types, each with outside views, climate control, and an en-suite bathroom with a separate shower and bathtub. The contemporary restaurant provides delicious cuisine in a sociable setting, whilst the spacious sun deck is the perfect spot to soak up the passing scenery. With a warm, friendly and attentive crew who are always on hand, a fantastic experience is promised aboard the MS Serenade 1.

Hotel Facilities

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General
  • 4 Star
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Lift
Room
  • TV
  • Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe Box
  • Fridge
  • Shower and Bath
  • Free Wifi
Food & Drink
  • Vegetarian Meals
Service
  • Gym
Hotel
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Lift
  • WiFi Available

Travel Options

When it comes to getting you to your destination, Leger Holidays makes it easy with a selection of travel options to choose from.

Travel by Eurostar

Holidays by Rail

Step aboard Eurostar at London St Pancras for a fast and comfortable journey to mainland Europe. On arrival in Amsterdam or Brussels, you will then join connecting services for your onward journey.

Overnight stays in Central London can be arranged as Eurostar departure times are generally early morning and return arrival in the evening, which our Holiday Advisors would be pleased to arrange.

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Rated 4.5 / 5

Based on 2773 reviews

3 hours ago

Just returned from a short river cruise on The Rhine which was lovely and our drivers Ian and Trina were amazing. However, I feel that Leger have let their standards drop to Shearings level since taking over the company. The Leger coaches are far superior to the Shearing brand and I don’t understand why they continue using them or advertise Shearing holidays. While the boat we sailed on was very nice I was disappointed that there was no choice of lunch or dinner menu apart from one night when you could choose meat, fish or vegetarian. Not the Leger standard I remember from previous holidays I’m afraid. People on our feeder coach that had been on a different holiday had a much worse experience and had to go out for a meal as the food was so bad in their hotel! Please drop the Shearings brand completely Leger and return to the high standards I previously enjoyed.

Jean

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21 hours ago

Very helpful and friendly. Answered all my queries about this trip. Would recommend booking by telephoning and speaking to a representative of the company.

Mari Fuller

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1 day ago

Great value for money nothing was to much trouble will definitely be booking another holiday with leger

MISSGEORGINAGENDEAN

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First time booking with Leger and it certainly won’t be my last. We were picked up in Reading and the drivers were fab. I want to say a big shout out to Dave & Rory who were absolutely brilliant the whole time. They were a great laugh. Hotel was clean and breakfast was lovely. Thanks Dave & Rory who are a huge credit to Leger.

Yvonne Biggs

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JOSH VERY HELPFUL IN BOOKING EXPERIENCE

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Clear, efficient, helpful and informative. All questions answered and went the extra mile to be helpful and assist with booking.

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