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The Amazing Danube Delights River Cruise

Fully escorted by Karen Kirby!

WHY CHOOSE A RIVER CRUISE?

For an intimate, relaxing and unforgettable travel experience, river cruising is hard to beat. As you sail at a pleasingly easy pace you’recocooned in comfort. This is a great way to see a lot of different places in a short amount of time without having to worry about arrangingtransport yourself, or even unpacking your suitcase more than once. The incredible staff and crew really go above and beyond to make your experience a special one. A river cruise includes transportation to and through the country, or countries, on your chosen route; but alsotravelling with you every day, a ‘floating hotel’ with a lounge, bar and restaurant, outdoor space and evening entertainment, all of which are only a short walk from your en-suite cabin door. Think of it as a luxury hotel on the river.

Europe has the perfect mix of ancient and modern and there is no better way to explore some of the timeless beauty Europe has to offer than on this river cruise. Experience the heart of each country, travelling along the river these countries thrive on and visit some of the deeper, more cultural and historical experiences, from the Imperial Vienna & Budapest to one of the youngest Capitals of Europe, Bratislava.

Day 1

UK to Monschau.
Crossing the channel by Eurotunnel we travel through Belgium to Holland making suitable refreshment stops, arriving at our overnight hotel in the afternoon, the 4-star Michel & Friends Hotel, Monschau in the Eifel Mountains. Dinner at the hotel tonight.

Day 2

Monschau to Passau.
After breakfast we travel through Germany making refreshment stops and arrive in Passau just across the Austrian border for embarkation of your cruise vessel mid-afternoon.

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Day 3

Passau to Melk.
Our ship departs Passau and makes its way along the Danube River to Melk. Enjoy a guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey which dominates this little town with free time to visit the gardens. Please note: it is a short walk to the entrance of Melk Abbey for anyone who walks at a slow pace it will take approximately 5 minutes. In the afternoon our ship departs for Vienna.

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Day 4

Vienna to Budapest.
Spend the morning exploring Vienna by coach and on foot. This is a wonderful city with a fantastic mix of Imperial Palaces and residences, Art Noveau masterpieces and excellent shopping areas. We return to our ship for lunch and afterwards return to the city for time at leisure.

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Day 5

Budapest.
Arrive in the capital of Hungary, Budapest approximately 11am. We have arranged a 3-hour step on guided afternoon tour of Budapest with free time to shop and explore this fascinating city. On the hilly Buda side is the Hungary of old and medieval Castle district including Fisherman’s Bastion. On the flat pest side admire the historic monuments such as Heroes Square. In the evening we have arranged a special visit to a Folklore Show with gypsy music and dancing with goulash soup and wine and on return to ship there will be a short sightseeing tour with opportunity to view the illuminated city from Gellert Hill.

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Day 6

Budapest to Bratislava.
After breakfast enjoy a visit to the Puszta Horse Show including a welcome Pogaca & Palinka (salty scone and fruit brandy). Return afterwards to our ship for lunch and sail along the Danube to Bratislava.

B, L, D

Day 7

Bratislava to Durnstein.
After breakfast enjoy a guided walk of Bratislava, one of the youngest capitals of Europe. Return to our ship for lunch. The ship sails early evening to Durnstein, the most famous river town in the Wachau region of Austria. Tonight, is the Captains Party night!

B, L, D

Day 8

Durnstein to Passau.
We depart after breakfast for a short walk into Durnstein, the most famous medieval Danube river town overlooked by its famous ruined castle, where Richard Lionheart was held prisoner. Durnstein is also famous for its Apricots and somewhat unexpectedly, for the revival of saffron. We return to our ship as it sets sail at 11.30am for Passau.

B, L, D

Day 9

Passau to Wiesbaden.
We disembark our ship after breakfast and make our way to our overnight hotel, the 4-star Pentahotel Wiesbaden, Germany in time to freshen up before your evening meal.

B, D

Day 10

UK.
Depart after breakfast and make our way home with suitable refreshment stops along the way.

B=Breakfast Included, L=Lunch Included, D=Dinner Included

MS ARENA ****

This fabulous 4-star ship has 96 cabins split over 2 decks. All 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. There’s 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 (subject to availability); all with contemporary furnishings, providing the ideal home from home on your cruise. Dine on exceptionally fresh and delicious dishes in the Panorama Restaurant, then head up for a drink at the Ambassador’s Lounge Bar. When you’re not at port, the fitness suite, library or sun deck are just a few of the places where you can spend time indulging in the things you love. There’s also the onboard shop for stocking up on souvenirs and essentials, and for your convenience there is complimentary WiFi onboard.

AT A GLANCE

Exclusive coach travel with Kirbys
Return Eurotunnel crossing
Half Board overnight accommodation in Germany on the outward and return journey
7 nights Full Board accommodation on board MS Arena
Porterage on board
Welcome glass of sparkling wine on board
Live entertainment each night on board
All coach outings as listed and entrance fees
Early risers & mid-morning tea/coffee on board
Captains Party on 1 night
Fully escorted by Karen Kirby

(Please remember to bring an overnight bag on this holiday)

(Lunch is not included on Days 1, 2 9 and 10)

Passports are required.

TRAVEL OPTIONS

Upgrade your room (subject to availability). Supplements apply, call 01268 777 777, option 1

GROUP BOOKINGS

If you book 20 places all together on a day excursion, short break or holiday ONE GOES FREE

A deposit of £250 per person is required for this holiday.

This cruise is promoted by Success Tours and cannot be booked via a Travel Agent.

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Name	Address	Times
Barking	Station Parade, IG11 8TU	Failed View
Barkingside	Fullwell Cross, Bus Stop A - IG6 2EA	Failed View
Brentwood	Brentwood, Outside The Dairyman	Failed View
Chalkwell Park	Chalkwell Park Bus Stop, London Road	Failed View
Chelmsford Victoria Road	Victoria Road CM1 1JR	Failed View
Collier Row	White Hart Lane - Bus Stop out Tythe Court RM7 8LZ	Failed View
Corringham Town Centre	Gordon Road, Bus Stop opposite Colbourne Close	Failed View
Cranham	Front Lane/Moor Lane Junction Bus Stop RM14 1XJ Outside Restaurant Opp. Car Park	Failed View
Dagenham	Church Elm Lane, Bus Stop L - RM10 9QS	Failed View
Depot	Depot, Princess Road, Rayleigh	Failed View
Hadleigh Church	Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby	Failed View
Harold Wood	Bus Stop A, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0DR	Failed View
Hockley Spa	Hockley Spa, Bus Stop outside the Library	Failed View
Holiday Inn, Brentwood	Holiday Inn Brentwood	Failed View
Hornchurch.	Hornchurch Town Centre	Failed View
Hutton	Hutton, Bus Stop just past the Chequers Pub	Failed View
Ilford	Ilford, Bus Stop outside 6 Clements Road, IG1 1BA	Failed View
Kavanaghs Rd	Kavanaghs Road/London Road, Brentwood	Failed View
Palace Theatre	Palace Theatre Bus Stop	Failed View
Pitsea	Outside Gala Bingo Hall, Pitsea	Failed View
Queensway	Queensway Bus Stop (Behind the Odeon Cinema)	Failed View
Rayleigh Stn	Rayleigh Railway Station	Failed View
Romford	St Edwards Way - Bus Stop H - RM1 3DQ Out: Romford Shopping Hall	Failed View
Sadlers Farm	Bus Stop on A13, just before Sadlers Farm roundabout, nr Romsey Road	Failed View
Shenfield Stn	Shenfield Station, outside Barclays Bank	Failed View
Shepherd & Dog Crays Hill	Shepherd & Dog, Crays Hill	Failed View
Shotgate	Shotgate Post Office	Failed View
South Green	Grange Parade Bus Stop, South Green, Billericay	Failed View
Stanford Rookery Corner	Rookery Corner Stanford	Failed View
Sun Corner	Sun Corner London Road - Billericay	Failed View
Thames Drive	Thames Drive Bus Stop	Failed View
The Elms	Bus Stop outside Elms Public House, Leigh on Sea	Failed View
The Oak Grays	The Oak Public House, Lodge Lane, Grays	Failed View
Thorpe Bay Stn	Thorpe Bay Station, Acacia Drive (opp Station)	Failed View
Thurrock Services,	Thurrock Services Coach Park, RM16 3BG	Failed View
Trafford House	Outside Trafford House, by Bus Stop, Basildon	Failed View
Upminster	Bus Stop M, St Mary's Lane- Upminster Outside St.Laurence Church RM14 2QJ	Failed View
Vic Hse Cnr, Rayleigh Rd	Vic House Corner, (Rayleigh Road)	Failed View
Websters Way	Websters Way, Rayleigh	Failed View
White Horse	White Horse,Southchurch Road, Southend	Failed View
Whittinghams Grg	Whittinghams Garage, opp Rochford Railway Station	Failed View
Wickford	Halls Corner, opposite Police Station, Wickford	Failed View
Woodford Green	Snakes Lane East, Bus Stop R - IG8 7HU	Failed View