Danube Intensive 2024 - BASIC

A stroll through the city centre followed by a walk up to the castle to enjoy the views and, last but not least, a spot of window shopping at the Eurovea shopping centre. It’s up to you to decide what you’ll do. Your personal tour guide is very familiar with Bratislava and will show you the best sights and attractions.

Booking a private people carrier will ensure that you travel through the city in comfort, whether you choose to visit Castle Hill, the old town or the UFO restaurant with its observation deck. You can also book an expert tour guide at the same time if you wish. Enjoy getting to know the fantastic city of Bratislava on a tour that’s as individual as you are.

Would you like to go on a customised tour with your partner or travel companion? Your driver will take you to various sights and attractions including Castle Hill. You can also book an expert tour guide at the same time if you wish.

This excursion combines the sights of the city with the culinary highlights of Bratislava. As you stroll through the old town, typical Slovak specialities await you. Look forward to Slovak liquor, delicious appetisers and the Slovak national dish "Brimser Nockerl". In addition to explanations of Slovakian food culture, dessert is also a must. For this, you will walk to a historic bakery where delicious sweets called "Bratislava Bajgel" are waiting for you.

Discover the beautiful old town of Bratislava, which you you can find not far from our berth. Old and new mix together in this unique city. Numerous students enjoy their time in idyllic cafés in front of a historical scenery. You will pass Renaissance town houses and baroque palaces. Right next to those, you can also find modern statues throughout the old town.

A long history, multicultural influences and the spirit of optimism on every corner - this is Bratislava. A dynamic cycling tour suits the smallest capital of Europe perfectly. Austria and Hungary, direct neighbours, have brought many interesting influences, but different ethnic groups have shaped the city since ancient times. Discover the nature around Bratislava, the old town and enjoy the breathtaking view from the famous Ufo restaurant. History and modernity meet here on every corner. It promises to be a memorable trip!

Let your private tour guide help you discover the best of Belgrade. You’ll decide what you want to do, and your guide will tailor the tour to meet your individual requirements. Whether you’d like to explore the fortifications, stroll through Kalemegdan Park or see the impressive Cathedral Church of Saint Michael the Archangel, you’ll have a wonderful time in Belgrade.

Would you like to explore the city on your own while travelling in comfort? Then book a private people carrier for up to five people. You can also book an expert tour guide at the same time if you wish. Whether you go alone, as a couple or with new friends you’ve made on your cruise, you’ll be able to discover the parts of Belgrade that you’re most interested in.

Are you just travelling as a couple and interested in exploring Belgrade by yourselves? Then book a private car for two people. You can also book an expert tour guide at the same time if you wish.

You will be richly rewarded for the ascent to the imposing Belgrade fortress: from up here, a panoramic view of the city unfolds beneath you - including sweeping vistas of the impressive meeting place of the Save and Danube rivers. The beautiful Kalemegdan Park around the fortress is one of Belgrade’s popular boulevards. And the city offers so much more: the Serbian-Orthodox cathedral with its wide, green domes, the Patriarchal Palace and the Square of the Republic with its National Theatre and National Museum. Right beside the square, you can find the narrow streets of the pedestrian zone with countless galleries, cafes, shops and bookshops.

This historic bike tour will begin with the best views around. The first stop will be made at the Belgrade Fortress, the historic city centre of the Serbian capital. From its place on a 50-metre-tall limestone hill, the fortress overlooks the confluence of the Sava and the Danube. Afterwards, we will continue our bike tour to the impressive monumental Cathedral of St. Sava, the Neo-Renaissance Parliament Building and many more. During a short break, you can experience the hustle and bustle of the city.

Together with your English-speaking tour guide, you set off to explore Rousse. Let us explain to you why Rousse is also called "little Vienna" and stroll through the cultural centre of the country. Pass by the wonderful squares of the city or head for the old town, we design the excursion programme according to your wishes.

Your private minivan shows you Rousse in a very comfortable way. The city was founded under Emperor Vespanianus and is located in the Danube lowlands. Experience the university town and the European-influenced architecture of the old town. An English-speaking tour guide can be booked on request.

Experience the port city of Rousse in a very private atmosphere for two. Let us drive you comfortably from A to B and discover the university town. Drive past beautiful parks, wide boulevards and the old town, whose architecture has been monumentally influenced by the European style.

Rousse is also known as Little Vienna – find out why on this tour! A bus will take you around the city to some of its architecturally significant structures, of which there are around 200 in total. During a short walking tour of the city centre you may recognise the style of the architecture – many historical residential and commercial buildings were built around 1900, and they were often designed by Austrian architects.

In the past, merchants from all over the world came together in Rousse on their way to Constantinople. You can still feel this cosmopolitan flair on every corner in this Bulgarian city. Your cycling tour first takes you to the historic centre, which is unrivalled in Europe. But see for yourself when you cycle past the splendid buildings such as the Pantheon, the Philharmonic, the Opera, the Court Building and the Monument of Liberty. These superb sights are only surpassed by the famous roses in the city park.

With a population of over 350,000, Constanta has grown into a huge port city with the second largest port on the Black Sea after Istanbul. Join us on an exciting discovery tour past the Archaeological Park and the Orthodox Church of Peter and Paul to the Ethnographic Museum with its painted icons, traditional costumes and colourful carpets. Your tour ends at one of the city's most important landmarks, the Casino, before returning to the harbour.

The Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve is an eldorado for nature lovers. From Constanta, it is a two-hour drive towards Tulcea to the gates of the Delta. Once there, take a boat along the arms of the Danube Delta and discover the fascinating retreats of thousands of animal and plant species. With a bit of luck, you might even spot pelicans and cormorants. The Delta is home to the largest pelican colony in Europe. You can have lunch on board the boats as you head back through the main channel towards Tulcea. The fauna of these waters is very rich in a variety of fish, such as carp, tench, flatfish, red mullet and many more.

They say Romania’s the land of contrasts – and Bucharest is the capital! Experience the diversity of this city, which bears witness to its rich heritage. Your tour guide will show you the city’s best sights, such as the historical centre, where German merchants used to come to trade during the Middle Ages, the ex-Communist neighbourhoods and the Palace of the Parliament – one of the world’s largest buildings – and the elegant boulevards and palaces of the old noble families that gave Bucharest the nickname ‘Little Paris’.

Bucharest is also known as ‘Little Paris’ due its rich architectural heritage. When you see the parliament building – one of the largest buildings in the world – the triumphal arch, which is just as impressive as the Parisian one, and the Calea Victoriei, one of the grandest streets in Bucharest, you could be forgiven for thinking you’re in the French capital. Your driver will show you Bucharest’s highlights, and you can also book an English-speaking expert tour guide at the same time if you wish.

A small, private tour of Romania’s capital city has many advantages. Once you’re in town you can have a look around the shops while your driver waits for you and plans which highlight to show you to next. Whether it’s the parliament building, the old town or the Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum – an open-air museum that shows what traditional Romanian village life was like over a period of a thousand years – you’ll decide what you want to see, and your driver will take you there. You can also book an expert tour guide at the same time if you wish.

The rough flair of the Balkans and - in contrast - a relaxed savoir-vivre characterise the Romanian capital Bucharest. The architecture is also full of contradictions. An incredibly fascinating mix that you should see for yourself! The city tour begins with a huge highlight: the monumental Palace of the Parliament, which is the second largest administrative building in the world, after the Pentagon. The following city tour will take you to the neoclassical Royal Palace, to the University Square and to the giant triumphal arch in classical Roman style.

The ideal excursion for free spirits. After a short orientation tour, you’ll explore the fascinating city centre under your own steam. You’re sure to be impressed with its exciting blend of different architectural styles and the four vibrant boulevards that intersect in the middle. The bus will then take you back to the ship’s mooring point.

At the eastern end of the "Iron Gate" on the Cataract route, the historic town of Turnu Severin awaits you, in the middle of Romania's Little Wallachia. A walk through the city will take you past the listed water tower and the remains of Trajan's Bridge. And what is the meaning of the additional name "Drobeta"? Immerse yourself in the city's history and walk in the footsteps of the Romans.

First of all, you’ll travel into Novi Sad’s old town by bus. On a walk through its handsome streets, you’ll find that you can’t help but think of the opulent Habsburg era. The old town is very different to the outskirts that you will have just passed through. The centre is characterised by narrow lanes lined with colourful houses, and you’ll see grand churches everywhere you look. After enjoying some free time, you’ll return to the ship.

To Margaret Island, a little shopping afterwards and ending at Castle Hill? Or would you prefer to leisurely stroll along the Váci Utca and then enjoy a coffee at Café New York? You can plan your perfect day in Budapest on your own. It's up to you. With your personal guide and driver, you can explore Budapest individually.

Travel in comfort and visit all the parts of Budapest that you really want to see. You can also book an expert tour guide at the same time if you wish.

Your driver will take you and your partner or travel companion to various places of interest such as Castle Hill, Gellert Baths and Spa or Heroes’ Square. You can also book an expert tour guide at the same time if you wish.

It's not just the destination that's the reward here, but the journey too. Especially over such an impressive metropolis as Budapest! After a short drive to the airport, you will board your helicopter and enjoy the 'Queen of the Danube' for 20 minutes from a bird's eye view.

Join us on an exclusive tour of Budapest's culinary highlights. Not far from our berth is one of Budapest's most distinctive buildings. With approximately 10,000 square metres, the Budapest Market Hall is one of the largest in Europe and should not be missed during a visit to Budapest. In addition to the market hall, a trip to one of the strudel houses is also one of Hungary's culinary highlights. Take the tram along the banks of the Danube to a strudel house. There you can try the typical strudel with meat and sauerkraut. Finally, walk to Café Gerbaud, where all the sweet treats await you, before walking back to the ship.

Enjoy a day at Lake Balaton with a English-speaking tour guide. This full-day excursion takes you to various places. For example to Székesfehérvár (Stuhlweissenburg). Székesfehérvár is also called the city of kings, as it was the coronation city of the Hungarian kings in the Middle Ages, along with Buda. During your tour you will pass numerous historical buildings. Afterwards you will drive to the northern shore of Lake Balaton, to one of the oldest and most famous health and recreation resorts, Balatonfüred. During a walk along the promenade, you will pass the sailing harbour and can enjoy some free time. After lunch, you will drive to the picturesquely situated peninsula of Tihany. From the hill you can enjoy a magnificent view of Lake Balaton. You will visit the two-towered Benedictine Abbey, whose upper church is decorated with remarkable frescoes and wood carvings. In your free time you have the opportunity to swim at Tihany beach before taking the ferry across the lake.

Enjoy a day at Lake Balaton! This full-day excursion takes you to various places. For example to Székesfehérvár (Stuhlweissenburg). Székesfehérvár is also called the city of kings, as it was the coronation city of the Hungarian kings in the Middle Ages, along with Buda. Walk through the town and pass numerous historical buildings. Then drive to the northern shore of Lake Balaton, to one of the oldest and most famous spa and resort towns, Balatonfüred. Here you can take a walk along the promenade to the sailing harbour and have lunch. Afterwards you drive to the picturesquely situated peninsula of Tihany. On the peninsula, you can explore the two-towered Benedictine abbey, whose upper church is decorated with remarkable frescoes and wood carvings, and enjoy a magnificent view of Lake Balaton from the hill. Or go for a swim at Tihany beach before taking a ferry across the lake to your vehicle.

Enjoy a day at Lake Balaton as a couple! This full-day excursion takes you to various places. For example to Székesfehérvár (Stuhlweissenburg). Székesfehérvár is also called the city of kings, as it was the coronation city of the Hungarian kings in the Middle Ages, along with Buda. Walk through the town and pass numerous historical buildings. Then drive to the northern shore of Lake Balaton, to one of the oldest and most famous spa and resort towns, Balatonfüred. Here you can take a walk along the promenade to the sailing harbour and have lunch. Afterwards you drive to the picturesquely situated peninsula of Tihany. On the peninsula, you can explore the two-towered Benedictine abbey, whose upper church is decorated with remarkable frescoes and wood carvings, and enjoy a magnificent view of Lake Balaton from the hill. Or go for a swim at Tihany beach before taking a ferry across the lake to your vehicle.

Up close, but comfortably leaned back, discover one of the most beautiful cities in Europe on this private Tuk Tuk tour. Whether Chain Bridge, Parliament or Margaret Island - there is so much to discover in the Hungarian capital Budapest. Let yourself be enchanted by this beautiful city with its thermal springs and art nouveau buildings and in the middle of it all the blue Danube.

While you are sitting relaxed on your coach, the highlights of Budapest will pass by: the Millennium Monument on the spacious Heroes' Square, the magnificent opera, the former stock exchange and the imposing parliament building. Here you start a short walking tour, as this venerable building wants to be admired more closely. The tour continues to St. Stephen's Basilica, the largest church in the Hungarian capital, which is an UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Danube panorama. There is much to discover in this lively city!

Explore the colourful and lively 'Queen of the Danube' in an active way by bike. You will cycle along the magnificent boulevards and through quaint streets, while exploring Budapest’s highlights. You will pass the richly decorated and colossal Parliament, the Chain Bridge with its ancient triumphal arches, the Fisherman's Bastion and the magnificent Buda Castle along the way. Be sure to take your camera with you!

At night, the "Queen of the Danube" shows her sparkling side. Already a feast for the eyes during the day, its sights, illuminated in the dark, are hard to beat in terms of beauty. Enjoy the trip along the Danube to Batthyány Square. When you stop opposite the Parliament building, the Danube and the Pest district lie as a glittering carpet at your feet.

Do you fancy spending the whole day following in the footsteps of Empress Elisabeth, also known as Sisi? Or would you prefer to sample a bit of Viennese coffee-house culture, do a spot of shopping, take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage and then maybe head over to Danube Island? You decide exactly what you’ll do, always confident that you’re in good hands. Your personal tour guide will help you to explore Vienna exactly as you wish.

Had an idea for a special tour? Your private people carrier for up to five people will take you to the exact sights that you want to see. You can also book an expert tour guide at the same time if you wish.

Would you like to explore Vienna by yourself? Your private car for up to two people will take you to the exact sights that you want to see. You can also book an expert tour guide at the same time if you wish.

When visiting Vienna, the coffee houses should not be left out. On a private tour you will experience the Viennese coffeehouse culture and everything that goes with it. Where does the delicious coffee come from, what roasts and varieties are used, and what is the celebration of coffee making all about? Trace the spirit of the old literati and artists and send your sense of taste on a journey of pleasure through the world of coffee in three of Vienna's best-known and most popular coffee houses.

Enjoy a nostalgic ride through the beautiful city of Vienna. Discover the city in comfort, protected from the elements in an electrically powered classic car that travels at a maximum speed of 10 km/h. Sit back and relax as you explore the city. After a short taxi ride into the city centre, your tour will begin and you’ll take in sights such as the Hofburg Palace, the Town Hall, the elegant street, Herrengasse and Stephansplatz Square. The classic cars are modelled on originals from the 1920s.

On this tour, you will get to know Vienna's most historically significant sights. We will begin with a drive along the Ringstrasse with its magnificent buildings, such as the State Opera, the Museum of Art History and the Museum of Natural History, the Hofburg Palace, the Parliament Building, the city hall, the university, the stock exchange and past numerous palaces and monuments to famous composers, poets and artists. We will then continue to travel along the Prater with its famous Ferris Wheel to the Hundertwasser house, to St. Charles's Church and the Viennese Music Association. One of Vienna’s landmarks can only be reached by foot due to its location – St. Stephen's Cathedral. After a brief tour of the outside, you will be taken back to your cruise ship.

Experience Vienna in a different way: during this bike tour, you will get to know the metropolis and its surroundings from a completely different side. You cycle through the modern Danube city with its huge office buildings and the UN district in its heart. On Danube Island, you can enjoy the relaxing tranquility of this leisure paradise before we will soon reach lock Freudenau. Here, we cross the river and reach the world-famous Prater. The 4.4-kilometre-long main avenue lined with chestnut trees will take us to one of Vienna's famous landmark: the Ferris Wheel.

It will be an evening of superlatives! The Kursalon, built in the style of the Italian Renaissance in the 19th century by Johann Garben, is one of central Vienna's most beautiful concert halls. Once the location for musical events such as the Strauss brothers’ famous Promenadenkonzerte or creations by the Waltz King, Johann Strauss. The Salon's own orchestra Alt Wien, one of Vienna's most well-known classical music ensembles, will doubtlessly provide you with a veritable musical firework, comprising the best works of Johann Strauss and the most well-known arias by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Virtuoso musicians, excellent opera singers and enchanting ballet soloists make for a truly unforgettable evening of highest artistic quality. A night to remember!

It will be an evening of superlatives! The Kursalon, built in the style of the Italian Renaissance in the 19th century by Johann Garben, is one of central Vienna's most beautiful concert halls. Once the location for musical events such as the Strauss brothers’ famous Promenadenkonzerte or creations by the Waltz King, Johann Strauss. The Salon's own orchestra Alt Wien, one of Vienna's most well-known classical music ensembles, will doubtlessly provide you with a veritable musical firework, comprising the best works of Johann Strauss and the most well-known arias by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Virtuoso musicians, excellent opera singers and enchanting ballet soloists make for a truly unforgettable evening of highest artistic quality. A night to remember!

In the evening, Vienna unfolds a very special magic. Just the artfully illuminated magnificent buildings that you pass on the Ringstrasse. And then this sea of lights! You can enjoy a breathtaking view of the thousands of twinkling lights from the Kahlenberg. At its foot you will find the wine-growing village of Grinzing. In a typical wine tavern you enjoy the evening with two glasses of wine, delicious snacks and traditional Schrammel music.