Capital Cities Along the Danube (port-to-port cruise)

Included in tour package

<ul>
	<li>Guided tour of Vienna (without Sch&ouml;nbrunn)</li>
	<li>Authentic and Unique Vienna</li>
	<li>Tour of Budapest</li>
	<li>Great market hall in Budapest</li>
	<li>Guided tour of Bratislava</li>
</ul>

Bratislava, before becoming the capital of independent Slovakia in 1993 was first of all the capital of Hungary from 1536 to 1784 under the name of Presburg. It then belonged to Czechoslovakia before becoming the capital of the &quot;Slovak Socialist Republic&quot; as part of Czechoslovakia between 1969 and 1992. 
Along with your guides, you will begin the visit with a panoramic tour of the city which will take you to Bratislava Castle (outsides), which dates from 1811, after the previous castle burned down, and from where you will enjoy a breathtaking view over the Danube and the city. The main historical monuments are located in the Old Town and the coach will drop you off at its entrance to continue the visit on foot. You will enter through Michael&#39;s Gate, which is the only gate still surviving from the Middle-Ages. Then you will head for the central square surrounded by elegant buildings, some in Art Nouveau style, and dominated by the old Bratislava Town Hall. The tour continues with the Primate&#39;s Palace (outsides) completed in 1781 for Archbishop Jozef Bathy&aacute;ny. 
As you stroll through the streets, you may come across some of the amusing statues that are dotted around the capital. After the guided tour, you will have some free time and will return to the boat on foot or by coach depending on sailing times.

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>Good walking shoes are recommended.</li>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
</ul>

Guided tour of Bratislava

In the company of our guides, we will leave for a panoramic tour of Budapest, the Pearl of the Danube. First we will head for the hills of Buda by crossing the Elizabeth Bridge and we will go up to the Castle quarter, from where we&#39;ll enjoy a fantastic panoramic view of the city. We will walk round the castle quarter and on to the Fisherman&#39;s Bastion, built in neo-Roman style in 1902 for the simple pleasure of offering a panoramic view over the city and the Danube. Behind the Bastion, we will find Matthias Church which notably was the venue for the coronation of Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife &quot;Sissi&quot;. Our coach will then take us down to the plains of Pest. There, we will visit Heroes&#39; Square whose central monument depicting Prince Arpad and the chieftains of seven Magyar tribes was built for the millennium of Hungary. We will pass by the famous Szechenyi thermal baths, the zoo - a true piece of architecture - Vajdahunyad Castle and more. We will walk through the famous Andrassy Avenue and pass by St. Stephen&#39;s Basilica whose construction began in 1851 and was only completed in 1905. We will walk along the river and see the famous Parliament building overlooking the Danube with its white silhouette in the Byzantine and neo-Gothic styles. Return on board.&nbsp;

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>Panoramic tour with stops to take pictures.</li>
	<li>Entrance tickets for these monuments are not included.</li>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
</ul>

Tour of Budapest

We&#8217;ll set out on foot for the Great Market Hall, a magnificent structure from the late 19th century that still functions as an abundant food market. This is a great place to immerse yourself in the local culture. The building is over 100,000 square feet in size and is one of the most emblematic sites in the city. Although it looks like a traditional European train station, it was built to be a market from the beginning to provide services and food to the quickly expanding city at the time. Traditional edible delights found here include paprika, honey, black truffles, cold cuts, fruits, vegetables, and cheese.&#160; The upper floors carry souvenirs. At the end of the visit, tasting of traditional Hungarian products.PLEASE NOTE<ul><li>The order of the visits can change.</li><li>Times are approximate.</li><li>The Great Market Hall is closed on Sundays, the tour will be replaced by a gourmet stroll around Budapest, with tastings of Hungarian products.</li></ul>

Great market hall in Budapest

We'll set out to discover the high art of Viennese living. We'll stroll through the city and visit back stage in the Konzerthaus concert hall, which has the Vienna Symphony, Vienna Chamber Orchestra, Wiener Singakademie and Klangforum Wien in residence. We'll tour the prominent institution that features about 750 events per year with our guide who will explain the hall's history. We'll head back stage where we might be able to catch a glimpse of a performer or two! After our tour, relax in one of the local caf&#233;s and enjoy a steaming cup of Vienna Coffee and a delicious pastry. After our tour, we'll return to the ship.PLEASE NOTE<ul><li>In case the Konzerthaus is booked for shows or closed, we'll visit the Musikverein or the Opera instead.</li><li>The order of the visits can change.</li><li>Times are approximate.</li></ul>

Authentic and Unique Vienna

You will begin the tour by taking the famous Ring, one of the personal projects of Emperor Franz Joseph. In 1857, he decided to take down the ramparts that enclosed the city center and had this boulevard built lined with fine buildings. Along the Ring you will admire this architectural showcase of the old Austro-Hungarian monarchy, including the State Opera, the Hofburg Palace, the Natural History Museum, the City Hall, the Burgtheater and more.

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>Comfortable shoes are recommended.</li>
	<li>If we have time, you will enjoy free time close to St Stephen&#39;s Cathedral.</li>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
</ul>

Guided tour of Vienna (without Sch&ouml;nbrunn)

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Included in tour package Guided tour of Vienna (without Schönbrunn) Authentic and Unique Vienna Tour of Budapest Great market hall in Budapest Guided tour of Bratislava

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