Day 1 Morning departure to Dover for the crossing to France and onwards to Liege for an overnight stop.
Day 2 Morning departure and travelling via Rudesheim for the journey to the Ulm area and another overnight stop.
Day 3 Depart the hotel for the journey to Vienna where you will board MS Beethoven at 18.00 hours. After settling in to your cabin, you will be introduced to the crew with a welcome cocktail. Ship will depart at 20.00 hours and sail to Melk.
Day 4 Morning visit to Melk Abbey, then return to the ship to cruise the beautiful Wachau Valley to Durnstein, passing gothic ruins and picturesque villages along the way. Upon arrival in Durnstein you are welcome to join the onboard hostess for a tour of the charming medieval town, returning onboard to cruise towards Bratislava.
Day 5 Today join the included guided tour of Bratislava returning to the ship for lunch. The afternoon will be spent cruising.
Day 6 This morning’s excursion is to Puszta with its wonderful landscapes and unusual fauna (including a traditional horse show) This afternoon will be spent cruising towards Budapest, arriving during the night.
Day 7 Today enjoy the included guided tour of Budapest, the metropolis that was once two distinct cities untied only in 1873, Buda, on one bank with its rolling hills and valleys and Pest on the other with its flatter landscape offering a panoramic view over the banks of the Danube. This evening join the included excursion of traditional entertainment in Budapest. Departing Budapest you will cruise towards Esztergom.
Day 8 Upon arrival in Esztergom enjoy free time in one of the oldest cities in Hungary. The afternoon will be spent cruising to Vienna. Tonight is the gala evening. Your ship will be sailing through the night to Vienna.
Day 9 After breakfast join the guided tour excursion of Vienna and Schonbrunn Palace, after lunch on board, the afternoon excursion is a guided tour of Hofburg Palace.
Day 10 Enjoy one last breakfast on board before disembarking at 09.00 hours to rejoin your coach for the journey to Salzburg for a visit and then onto your overnight stop in the Ulm area.
Day 11 After breakfast depart the overnight stop for the journey to Liege for another overnight stop.
Day 12 Depart after breakfast for the journey to Dunkirk/Calais for the ferry to Dover and your homeward journey.
NB: The ship’s itinerary and excursions order and timings may change, often at very short notice should unforeseen circumstances so dictate – or similar.