Name: The Blue Danube - Roundtrip Budapest Cruise
Brand: Riviera Travel
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Day 1 - Budapest

Arrive: Wed 27 October 2027 / Depart: Wed 27 October 2027

Budapest, Hungary’s capital, is bisected by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Buda’s Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward. Trinity Square is home to 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fishermen’s Bastion, which offer sweeping views. ?

Day 2 - Esztergom, Hungary

Arrive: Thu 28 October 2027 / Depart: Thu 28 October 2027

Esztergom is a city in northern Hungary, 46 kilometres northwest of the capital Budapest. It lies in Komárom-Esztergom county, on the right bank of the river Danube, which forms the border with Slovakia there.

Day 3 - Bratislava

Arrive: Fri 29 October 2027 / Depart: Fri 29 October 2027

Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is set along the Danube River by the border with Austria and Hungary. It’s surrounded by vineyards and the Little Carpathian mountains, crisscrossed with forested hiking and cycling trails. The pedestrian-only, 18th-century old town is known for its lively bars and cafes. Perched atop a hill, the reconstructed Bratislava Castle overlooks old town and the Danube.

Day 4 - Durnstein

Arrive: Sat 30 October 2027 / Depart: Sat 30 October 2027

Dürnstein is a small town on the Danube river in the Krems-Land district, in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. It is one of the most-visited tourist destinations in the Wachau region and also a well-known wine growing area.

Day 4 - Melk

Arrive: Sat 30 October 2027 / Depart: Sat 30 October 2027

Melk is an Austrian town on the River Danube, west of Vienna. It’s known for the 11th-century Melk Abbey, a vast monastery built high above the town. Gold statuary adorns its domed Abbey Church, and the huge library houses medieval manuscripts. The Marmorsaal is a baroque hall with a ceiling fresco and red marble walls. South of Melk, gardens surround Renaissance Schallaburg Castle, which hosts cultural exhibitions.

Day 5 - Salzburg

Arrive: Sun 31 October 2027 / Depart: Sun 31 October 2027

Salzburg is an Austrian city on the border of Germany, with views of the Eastern Alps. The city is divided by the Salzach River, with medieval and baroque buildings of the pedestrian Altstadt (Old City) on its left bank, facing the 19th-century Neustadt (New City) on its right. The Altstadt birthplace of famed composer Mozart is preserved as a museum displaying his childhood instruments

Day 6 - Vienna

Arrive: Mon 01 November 2027 / Depart: Mon 01 November 2027

Vienna, Austria’s capital, lies in the country’s east on the Danube River. Its artistic and intellectual legacy was shaped by residents including Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud. The city is also known for its Imperial palaces, including Schönbrunn, the Habsburgs’ summer residence. In the MuseumsQuartier district, historic and contemporary buildings display works by Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt and other artists.

Day 7 - Budapest

Arrive: Tue 02 November 2027

Day 8 - Budapest

Depart: Wed 03 November 2027

MS George Eliot From Riviera Travel

The five-star MS George Eliot – named after one of the leading English novelists of the 19th century – is 110 metres of fine Swiss engineering and craftsmanship. As with all Riviera Travel cruise ships, MS George Eliot was built to the highest specifications and strict safety regulations by Scylla AG, world-renowned builders of the most modern cruisers in Europe. Guests are welcomed in the elegant lobby with its gleaming marble floor, well-lit by sophisticated lighting. Thoughtful design is on tasteful display throughout the ship – sustainable hardwood furniture, intricate wrought-iron work, and polished copper and brass are beautifully complemented by soft leather and sumptuous Italian fabrics. MS George Eliot offers the convivial ambience and personal service of a luxury boutique hotel. With 36 staff serving just 132 guests, the experience is far more intimate and enjoyable. There are 70 luxuriously appointed suites and cabins, which all feature an en-suite bathroom with shower, individually controlled air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, safe, minibar, telephone and facilities for making tea and coffee. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship.

Ship Cabins

Standard Cabin - Diamond Deck

Standard Cabins on the Diamond Deck feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors that slide away to create a French balcony to enjoy panoramic river views. There are 22 Standard Cabins on the Diamond Deck (upper deck). Size: 16 sq.m / 172 sq.ft

Standard Cabin - Emerald Deck

Standard Cabins on the Emerald Deck have smaller fixed windows – some are available for sole occupancy with no supplement. There are 10 Standard Cabins on the Emerald Deck (lower deck). Size: 15 sq.m / 161 sq.ft

Standard Cabin - Ruby Deck

Standard Cabins on the Ruby Deck feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors that slide away to create a French balcony to enjoy panoramic river views. There are 28 Standard Cabins on the Ruby Deck (middle deck). Size: 16 sq.m / 172 sq.ft

Deluxe Balcony Suite - Diamond Deck

For the ultimate in space and river cruise luxury, the spacious Deluxe Balcony Suite offers a generous living area with chairs and table, plus soft cotton bathrobes and slippers. There are floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors that open out on to a small balcony with a table for two. There are four Deluxe Balcony Suites on the Diamond Deck (upper deck). Size: 23.5 sq.m / 253 sq.ft

Superior Suite - Diamond Deck

Superior Suites on the Diamond Deck benefit from a generous living area, plus floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open up to create a French balcony for guests to enjoy panoramic river views. There are two Superior Suites on the Diamond Deck (upper deck). Size: 18 sq.m / 194 sq.ft

Superior Suite - Emerald Deck

Superior Suites on the Emerald Deck benefit from a generous living area and smaller fixed windows. There are two Superior Suites the Emerald Deck (lower deck). Size: 17 sq.m / 183 sq.ft Indulge in the luxury of Riviera Plus when you stay in an upper deck cabin or suite. In your well-appointed cabin, you’ll find a smart handset with maps, translator and currency converter, unlimited internet use, L’Occitane en Provence toiletries, a bottle of chilled Prosecco on arrival, a platter of fresh seasonal fruits during the cruise and an aperitif each evening, with our compliments.

Superior Suite - Ruby Deck

Superior Suites on the Ruby Deck benefit from a generous living area, plus floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open up to create a French balcony for guests to enjoy panoramic river views. There are two Superior Suites the Ruby Deck (middle deck). Size: 18 sq.m / 194 sq.ft