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Save up to £700 per couple on CroisiEurope River Cruises

Ends 30 September

Grand Capitals of the Danube

Name: Grand Capitals of the Danube
Brand: Newmarket Holidays
SKU: 97944

Enjoy all-inclusive service, the wonders of Austria, Slovakia and Hungary, and several riverside towns during this wish-list Danube sailing.

Take in the treasures of Europe’s second-longest river, and the European capitals that line its banks, with an all-inclusive eight-day cruise along the Danube. Starting with a flight to elegant Vienna, you’ll board your refined Croisi ship, MS Beethoven, and set sail. The first full day of your cruise will take in charming Melk, a riverside town crowned by a magnificent 11th-century abbey, which you’ll explore on an included excursion. The second part of today’s tour will introduce Dürnstein, ahead of an overnight sailing to Bratislava. In the Slovakian capital, you’ll see the city’s baroque highlights before sailing overnight to Budapest via the Puszta, Hungary’s ‘Wild West’, which can be explored on an optional activity.

The sailing will then arrive in the Hungarian capital, and you’ll explore its distinctive twin districts, Buda and Pest, on a guided tour. Starting with a visit to Buda, with its leafy suburbs and historic monuments, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the Danube from Castle Hill and the Royal Palace before heading across the river to cosmopolitan Pest. After time spent exploring the city’s famous thermal baths and waterfront landmarks, you’ll be free to continue exploring at leisure or on an optional excursion ahead of the return leg of your sailing to Vienna.

Price

from £2172 /pp

was £2469
Flights included
Dates Available

May 2027 - October 2027
Duration

8 days
Depart From

13 airports
Excursions & Visits

3 included
Meals

20 included
Operator

CroisiEurope
Ship

MS Beethoven
Ways to pay

Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan and pay from £422.44 per month.

Discover the imperial highlights of the Austrian capital, Vienna, on included and optional excursions

Ruins of a medieval castle perched on a rocky hilltop overlooking the Danube River in the Wachau Valley, Austria, surrounded by lush green hills and distant mountains

Soak up panoramic vistas as you sail the blue Danube and the idyllic Wachau Valley

Explore Melk with its remarkable Benedictine abbey

Old Town, Castle and Saint Martin Cathedral Bratislava, Slovakia

Visit Bratislava, one of Europe’s most historic capitals, and see its well-preserved medieval landmarks

Your holiday begins today with a flight to elegant Vienna, the Austrian capital, where you’ll be welcomed by your friendly local tour manager. Depending on the time of your arrival, you might also have the chance to soak up some of the city’s imperial landmarks and famous café culture.

This evening, head to the Danube waterfront and board your ship with a welcome cocktail and greetings from the crew on arrival. The ship will depart a few hours later, and dinner will be served.

Enjoy your first breakfast on the Danube this morning and gaze out across the riverside vistas as you cruise. Today, you’ll visit the exquisite town of Melk, crowned by its magnificent Benedictine monastery, on an included excursion. This picturesque abbey, which has stood watch over the town for over 1,000 years, is a marvel of Baroque architecture and houses the remains of numerous Austrian royals. Here, you’ll see the regal inner courtyard, before delving into the site’s colourful history with a tour of its museum. After some time exploring this exquisite landmark, you’ll return to the ship and continue along the idyllic Wachau Valley to Dürnstein.

Arriving later this afternoon, you’ll then head back out alongside your tour manager for an introduction to this charming medieval town. As you meander along Dürnstein’s cobbled streets, you’ll see its blue abbey church, the ruined hilltop castle, where Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned, and the traditional 15th-century buildings of its old town. Reboard the ship this evening for dinner on the Danube and the onward journey into Slovakia.

Wake up in lively Bratislava, the historic Slovakian capital, this morning and get ready for another memorable day’s exploration with breakfast on board. Afterwards, disembark and join your tour manager for a tour of the city’s major highlights.

Start at the imposing Bratislava Castle, a fortified palace which has stood since 1811, where you can admire its imposing walls, the manicured Baroque gardens, and its breathtaking views over the Danube waterfront. From here, head to the historic Michael’s Gate and enter the city’s Old Town, a sprawl of medieval, baroque and art nouveau buildings. Visit the Old Town Hall, spot some of the playful statues dotted around the city and finish the day at the Primate’s Palace, one of Europe’s most elegant buildings. As the tour ends, you’ll have a few more hours in the city to spend as you see fit, perhaps setting out to soak up more of the city’s sights or watching the world go by from a pavement-side café.

This afternoon, head back to the ship and set sail eastwards as you settle in for dinner.

Wake up to breakfast on board and embrace a day at leisure as you cruise along the blue Danube. You can make the most of the ship’s facilities, perhaps taking in the region’s idyllic riverside vistas from the sundeck or stopping for a cocktail or two in the lounge area.

Alternatively, you can venture into the Puszta on an optional excursion. A vast UNESCO-listed grassland, the Puszta was seen as the Wild West of Hungary in the 19th century. After coming ashore, take a scenic coach ride through the plains to Kiskunsag Park, a reserve at the heart of the Puszta. Here, you’ll swap your coach for a charabanc, a traditional horse-drawn carriage, which will offer an immersive insight into the region’s unique history. On your journey further into the park, you’ll enjoy uninterrupted views of the local scenery and its elusive wildlife. Spot native racka sheep and Hungarian Grey cattle, with their unusually long twisted horns, and see the region’s diverse bird species, including the red-footed falcon and great bustard.

Stop at a local ranch for a traditional csikós equestrian show, which will showcase the historic attire and horse-riding techniques of the Puszta’s ‘cowboys’. While here, you’ll have the chance to try authentic local palinka, a Hungarian fruit brandy, with an assortment of pogacsa, small savoury buns.

Later this evening, head back to the ship for your onward journey to Budapest, the delightful ‘Pearl of the Danube’, with dinner on board.

Wake up in the Hungarian capital this morning and waste no time in exploring its sprawling historic streets. After breakfast, join your tour manager for an included tour of the city’s major sights, starting on the western bank in Buda. This quiet suburban district, known for its hillside spas and UNESCO-listed heritage sites, offers the ideal introduction to the city’s colourful history. After taking in Buda’s eclectic mix of medieval, baroque and gothic architecture, you’ll climb Castle Hill and can marvel at the intricate exteriors of the Royal Palace. From here, you’ll also enjoy views of the Danube waterfront and its magnificent Fisherman’s Bastion from above.

Next, head across the Danube to Pest, the flatter second half of the Hungarian capital, with its cosmopolitan atmosphere and bustling modern attractions. Visit Heroes’ Square, which commemorates chieftain Árpád and Hungary’s other seven founding leaders, before heading to the famous Széchenyi Baths. Built in 1913, these grand thermal pools are the largest medicinal baths in Europe and showcase the city’s spa traditions. Next will be Vaidahunyad Castle, a beautiful collection of buildings at the heart of City Park, and you’ll then board a coach for a drive along Andrássy Avenue. Pass St. Stephen’s Basilica, one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks, before finishing the morning with a drive along the Danube waterfront. It is here, on the banks of the river, that you’ll find the majestic Országház, the seat of the Hungarian parliament, and you’ll have some time to admire the views before heading back to the ship.

This afternoon is at leisure, and you’ll be free to book your own optional excursion at the ship’s reception. If you’d like a more in-depth glimpse into Hungary’s thermal baths, return to Széchenyi Baths and experience their healing waters, saunas, pool and spa facilities for yourself. You can also visit Budapest’s Market Hall, with opportunities to soak up the scents, sounds and sights of everyday life in the Hungarian capital, and taste an array of traditional local delicacies.

This evening, a final optional excursion, showcasing the dances, dress and folklore of Hungary’s earliest cultures, will be available at one of the city’s downtown theatres. Finish the day back on board the ship as it sets sail for Esztergom.

This morning will be at leisure, and shortly after breakfast, you’ll arrive in Esztergom, one of Hungary’s oldest cities. Here, you’ll have a couple of hours to explore under your own steam, perhaps visiting the town’s iconic domed basilica or stopping at a local café for a taste of life on the Danube.

Back on board the ship this afternoon, you’ll continue cruising to Vienna, enjoying a gala dinner as the sun goes down.

It’s the final day of your cruise, and once you’ve had breakfast, you’ll be free to spend it the way you want to. If you’d like, you can book an optional half-day tour to the spectacular Schönbrunn Palace, starting with a panoramic drive along the famous Ringstrasse.

This afternoon, an optional visit to Hofburg Palace will showcase the treasures of one of Europe’s most powerful empires. This evening, one final optional excursion will be available, and you can step back into the time of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Sisi with a night at the opera accompanied by a sparkling wine reception.

A view of the Church Heiliger Franz of Assisi at Mexikoplatz, Vienna

Two outdoor pools surrounded by grand yellow neo-baroque buildings on a sunny day at Széchenyi Thermal Baths in Budapest

High angle shot of the Hungarian Parliament Building, with red roofs and spiky turrets and the Danube river in the left forefront

Bird's eye view of the Basilica of Esztergom, with it's turquoise domed roof with a cross on in the centre, and two smaller towers at the front with domed turquoise tops. Danube river in the background, with a bridge going across.

A pond with a fountain with a white statue of people sitting on a rock in the right forefront, behind is Schönbrunn Palace, a yellow and orange, wide building in front of a bright sky with a yellow hue.

Take in Hungary’s ‘Wild West’ with an optional tour of the Puszta grassland

Stop in historic Esztergom and take the city in at your own pace

Wander around charming medieval Dürnstein, with its cobbled streets and ruined hilltop castle

Seven nights’ all-inclusive accommodation on board MS Beethoven
Seven breakfasts, six lunches, seven dinners, and unlimited service on drinks (excluding premium labels)
Excursion to Melk
Guided sightseeing in Bratislava
Tour of Budapest
Complimentary Wi-Fi on board your ship
Return flights to Vienna
Comfortable coach travel and transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager, and the services of a multi-lingual crew (French and English-speaking as standard) on your river cruise

Dates & Prices

Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan.

Departure point	Departure date	Price (per person)	Availability
Aberdeen	May 2027 - October 2027	from £2450.00 pp	8 dates available
Aberdeen	10 May 2027 Monday 8 days 17 May 2027 Monday	from £2828.00 was £3214.00
Aberdeen	07 Jun 2027 Monday 8 days 14 Jun 2027 Monday	from £2618.00 was £2975.00
Aberdeen	21 Jun 2027 Monday 8 days 28 Jun 2027 Monday	from £2889.00 was £3284.00
Aberdeen	12 Jul 2027 Monday 8 days 19 Jul 2027 Monday	from £2890.00 was £3285.00
Aberdeen	16 Aug 2027 Monday 8 days 23 Aug 2027 Monday	from £2669.00 was £3034.00
Aberdeen	06 Sep 2027 Monday 8 days 13 Sep 2027 Monday	from £2665.00 was £3029.00
Aberdeen	20 Sep 2027 Monday 8 days 27 Sep 2027 Monday	from £2459.00 was £2795.00
Aberdeen	04 Oct 2027 Monday 8 days 11 Oct 2027 Monday	from £2450.00 was £2785.00
Birmingham	May 2027 - October 2027	from £2380.00 pp	8 dates available
Birmingham	10 May 2027 Monday 8 days 17 May 2027 Monday	from £2798.00 was £3180.00
Birmingham	07 Jun 2027 Monday 8 days 14 Jun 2027 Monday	from £2612.00 was £2969.00
Birmingham	21 Jun 2027 Monday 8 days 28 Jun 2027 Monday	from £2965.00 was £3370.00
Birmingham	12 Jul 2027 Monday 8 days 19 Jul 2027 Monday	from £2477.00 was £2815.00
Birmingham	16 Aug 2027 Monday 8 days 23 Aug 2027 Monday	from £2696.00 was £3064.00
Birmingham	06 Sep 2027 Monday 8 days 13 Sep 2027 Monday	from £2908.00 was £3305.00
Birmingham	20 Sep 2027 Monday 8 days 27 Sep 2027 Monday	from £2389.00 was £2715.00
Birmingham	04 Oct 2027 Monday 8 days 11 Oct 2027 Monday	from £2380.00 was £2705.00
Bristol	May 2027 - October 2027	from £2459.00 pp	8 dates available
Bristol	10 May 2027 Monday 8 days 17 May 2027 Monday	from £2810.00 was £3194.00
Bristol	07 Jun 2027 Monday 8 days 14 Jun 2027 Monday	from £2647.00 was £3009.00
Bristol	21 Jun 2027 Monday 8 days 28 Jun 2027 Monday	from £2819.00 was £3204.00
Bristol	12 Jul 2027 Monday 8 days 19 Jul 2027 Monday	from £2515.00 was £2859.00
Bristol	16 Aug 2027 Monday 8 days 23 Aug 2027 Monday	from £2810.00 was £3194.00
Bristol	06 Sep 2027 Monday 8 days 13 Sep 2027 Monday	from £2577.00 was £2929.00
Bristol	20 Sep 2027 Monday 8 days 27 Sep 2027 Monday	from £2468.00 was £2805.00
Bristol	04 Oct 2027 Monday 8 days 11 Oct 2027 Monday	from £2459.00 was £2795.00
Edinburgh	May 2027 - October 2027	from £2419.00 pp	8 dates available
Edinburgh	10 May 2027 Monday 8 days 17 May 2027 Monday	from £2828.00 was £3214.00
Edinburgh	07 Jun 2027 Monday 8 days 14 Jun 2027 Monday	from £2674.00 was £3039.00
Edinburgh	21 Jun 2027 Monday 8 days 28 Jun 2027 Monday	from £3018.00 was £3430.00
Edinburgh	12 Jul 2027 Monday 8 days 19 Jul 2027 Monday	from £2515.00 was £2859.00
Edinburgh	16 Aug 2027 Monday 8 days 23 Aug 2027 Monday	from £2669.00 was £3034.00
Edinburgh	06 Sep 2027 Monday 8 days 13 Sep 2027 Monday	from £2662.00 was £3025.00
Edinburgh	20 Sep 2027 Monday 8 days 27 Sep 2027 Monday	from £2427.00 was £2759.00
Edinburgh	04 Oct 2027 Monday 8 days 11 Oct 2027 Monday	from £2419.00 was £2749.00
Glasgow	May 2027 - October 2027	from £2450.00 pp	8 dates available
Glasgow	10 May 2027 Monday 8 days 17 May 2027 Monday	from £2925.00 was £3324.00
Glasgow	07 Jun 2027 Monday 8 days 14 Jun 2027 Monday	from £2815.00 was £3199.00
Glasgow	21 Jun 2027 Monday 8 days 28 Jun 2027 Monday	from £2877.00 was £3270.00
Glasgow	12 Jul 2027 Monday 8 days 19 Jul 2027 Monday	from £2515.00 was £2859.00
Glasgow	16 Aug 2027 Monday 8 days 23 Aug 2027 Monday	from £2669.00 was £3034.00
Glasgow	06 Sep 2027 Monday 8 days 13 Sep 2027 Monday	from £2911.00 was £3309.00
Glasgow	20 Sep 2027 Monday 8 days 27 Sep 2027 Monday	from £2459.00 was £2795.00
Glasgow	04 Oct 2027 Monday 8 days 11 Oct 2027 Monday	from £2450.00 was £2785.00
Humberside	May 2027 - October 2027	from £2419.00 pp	8 dates available
Humberside	10 May 2027 Monday 8 days 17 May 2027 Monday	from £2842.00 was £3230.00
Humberside	07 Jun 2027 Monday 8 days 14 Jun 2027 Monday	from £2867.00 was £3259.00
Humberside	21 Jun 2027 Monday 8 days 28 Jun 2027 Monday	from £2898.00 was £3294.00
Humberside	12 Jul 2027 Monday 8 days 19 Jul 2027 Monday	from £2679.00 was £3045.00
Humberside	16 Aug 2027 Monday 8 days 23 Aug 2027 Monday	from £2881.00 was £3274.00
Humberside	06 Sep 2027 Monday 8 days 13 Sep 2027 Monday	from £2987.00 was £3395.00
Humberside	20 Sep 2027 Monday 8 days 27 Sep 2027 Monday	from £2427.00 was £2759.00
Humberside	04 Oct 2027 Monday 8 days 11 Oct 2027 Monday	from £2419.00 was £2749.00
Inverness	May 2027 - October 2027	from £2436.00 pp	8 dates available
Inverness	10 May 2027 Monday 8 days 17 May 2027 Monday	from £2986.00 was £3394.00
Inverness	07 Jun 2027 Monday 8 days 14 Jun 2027 Monday	from £2670.00 was £3035.00
Inverness	21 Jun 2027 Monday 8 days 28 Jun 2027 Monday	from £2948.00 was £3350.00
Inverness	12 Jul 2027 Monday 8 days 19 Jul 2027 Monday	from £2436.00 was £2769.00
Inverness	16 Aug 2027 Monday 8 days 23 Aug 2027 Monday	from £2666.00 was £3030.00
Inverness	06 Sep 2027 Monday 8 days 13 Sep 2027 Monday	from £3131.00 was £3559.00
Inverness	20 Sep 2027 Monday 8 days 27 Sep 2027 Monday	from £2489.00 was £2829.00
Inverness	04 Oct 2027 Monday 8 days 11 Oct 2027 Monday	from £2450.00 was £2785.00
London Heathrow	May 2027 - October 2027	from £2313.00 pp	8 dates available
London Heathrow	10 May 2027 Monday 8 days 17 May 2027 Monday	from £2472.00 was £2810.00
London Heathrow	07 Jun 2027 Monday 8 days 14 Jun 2027 Monday	from £2348.00 was £2669.00
London Heathrow	21 Jun 2027 Monday 8 days 28 Jun 2027 Monday	from £2502.00 was £2844.00
London Heathrow	12 Jul 2027 Monday 8 days 19 Jul 2027 Monday	from £2313.00 was £2629.00
London Heathrow	16 Aug 2027 Monday 8 days 23 Aug 2027 Monday	from £2511.00 was £2854.00
London Heathrow	06 Sep 2027 Monday 8 days 13 Sep 2027 Monday	from £2336.00 was £2655.00
London Heathrow	20 Sep 2027 Monday 8 days 27 Sep 2027 Monday	from £2336.00 was £2655.00
London Heathrow	04 Oct 2027 Monday 8 days 11 Oct 2027 Monday	from £2318.00 was £2635.00
London Stansted	May 2027 - October 2027	from £2172.00 pp	8 dates available
London Stansted	10 May 2027 Monday 8 days 17 May 2027 Monday	from £2376.00 was £2700.00
London Stansted	07 Jun 2027 Monday 8 days 14 Jun 2027 Monday	from £2260.00 was £2569.00
London Stansted	21 Jun 2027 Monday 8 days 28 Jun 2027 Monday	from £2414.00 was £2744.00
London Stansted	12 Jul 2027 Monday 8 days 19 Jul 2027 Monday	from £2172.00 was £2469.00
London Stansted	16 Aug 2027 Monday 8 days 23 Aug 2027 Monday	from £2326.00 was £2644.00
London Stansted	06 Sep 2027 Monday 8 days 13 Sep 2027 Monday	from £2260.00 was £2569.00
London Stansted	20 Sep 2027 Monday 8 days 27 Sep 2027 Monday	from £2260.00 was £2569.00
London Stansted	04 Oct 2027 Monday 8 days 11 Oct 2027 Monday	from £2251.00 was £2559.00
Manchester	May 2027 - October 2027	from £2230.00 pp	8 dates available
Manchester	10 May 2027 Monday 8 days 17 May 2027 Monday	from £2432.00 was £2764.00
Manchester	07 Jun 2027 Monday 8 days 14 Jun 2027 Monday	from £2318.00 was £2635.00
Manchester	21 Jun 2027 Monday 8 days 28 Jun 2027 Monday	from £2472.00 was £2810.00
Manchester	12 Jul 2027 Monday 8 days 19 Jul 2027 Monday	from £2230.00 was £2535.00
Manchester	16 Aug 2027 Monday 8 days 23 Aug 2027 Monday	from £2414.00 was £2744.00
Manchester	06 Sep 2027 Monday 8 days 13 Sep 2027 Monday	from £2318.00 was £2635.00
Manchester	20 Sep 2027 Monday 8 days 27 Sep 2027 Monday	from £2318.00 was £2635.00
Manchester	04 Oct 2027 Monday 8 days 11 Oct 2027 Monday	from £2310.00 was £2625.00
Newcastle	May 2027 - October 2027	from £2419.00 pp	8 dates available
Newcastle	10 May 2027 Monday 8 days 17 May 2027 Monday	from £2951.00 was £3354.00
Newcastle	07 Jun 2027 Monday 8 days 14 Jun 2027 Monday	from £2744.00 was £3119.00
Newcastle	21 Jun 2027 Monday 8 days 28 Jun 2027 Monday	from £3106.00 was £3530.00
Newcastle	12 Jul 2027 Monday 8 days 19 Jul 2027 Monday	from £2494.00 was £2835.00
Newcastle	16 Aug 2027 Monday 8 days 23 Aug 2027 Monday	from £2696.00 was £3064.00
Newcastle	06 Sep 2027 Monday 8 days 13 Sep 2027 Monday	from £2662.00 was £3025.00
Newcastle	20 Sep 2027 Monday 8 days 27 Sep 2027 Monday	from £2427.00 was £2759.00
Newcastle	04 Oct 2027 Monday 8 days 11 Oct 2027 Monday	from £2419.00 was £2749.00
Norwich	May 2027 - October 2027	from £2380.00 pp	8 dates available
Norwich	10 May 2027 Monday 8 days 17 May 2027 Monday	from £2925.00 was £3324.00
Norwich	07 Jun 2027 Monday 8 days 14 Jun 2027 Monday	from £2926.00 was £3325.00
Norwich	21 Jun 2027 Monday 8 days 28 Jun 2027 Monday	from £2916.00 was £3314.00
Norwich	12 Jul 2027 Monday 8 days 19 Jul 2027 Monday	from £2586.00 was £2939.00
Norwich	16 Aug 2027 Monday 8 days 23 Aug 2027 Monday	from £2710.00 was £3080.00
Norwich	06 Sep 2027 Monday 8 days 13 Sep 2027 Monday	from £2674.00 was £3039.00
Norwich	20 Sep 2027 Monday 8 days 27 Sep 2027 Monday	from £2389.00 was £2715.00
Norwich	04 Oct 2027 Monday 8 days 11 Oct 2027 Monday	from £2380.00 was £2705.00
Teesside International	May 2027 - October 2027	from £2389.00 pp	8 dates available
Teesside International	10 May 2027 Monday 8 days 17 May 2027 Monday	from £2939.00 was £3340.00
Teesside International	07 Jun 2027 Monday 8 days 14 Jun 2027 Monday	from £2890.00 was £3285.00
Teesside International	21 Jun 2027 Monday 8 days 28 Jun 2027 Monday	from £3057.00 was £3474.00
Teesside International	12 Jul 2027 Monday 8 days 19 Jul 2027 Monday	from £2656.00 was £3019.00
Teesside International	16 Aug 2027 Monday 8 days 23 Aug 2027 Monday	from £2740.00 was £3114.00
Teesside International	06 Sep 2027 Monday 8 days 13 Sep 2027 Monday	from £2788.00 was £3169.00
Teesside International	20 Sep 2027 Monday 8 days 27 Sep 2027 Monday	from £2392.00 was £2719.00
Teesside International	04 Oct 2027 Monday 8 days 11 Oct 2027 Monday	from £2389.00 was £2715.00

MS Beethoven, CroisiEurope Austria, Slovakia and Hungary Refined, modern and stylish, this vessel’s facilities offer the perfect base from which to explore the riverside towns of the Danube.

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Delights of the Douro

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Journey through Portugal and Spain’s most breathtaking landscapes and experience the charm of its second city, all from the comfort of a scenic cruise. Fly Local River cruise

Cruise through the scenic Douro Valley and admire its vineyard-lined landscapes
Explore Porto, Portugal’s second city, with its historic centre, Ribeira district, and famous landmarks
Discover Régua, Pinhão, and Vila Real, including Mateus Palace and traditional Port wine estates

8 days from £1,916 pp

was £2,129 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

April 2027 - October 2027
Duration

8 days
Depart From

12 airports
Excursions & Visits

2 included
Meals

20 included
Operator

CroisiEurope
Ship

MS Vasco de Gama

Explore

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Rhone & Saone River Delights

France

Glide past vineyards, Roman monuments and storybook towns on a leisurely journey through the heart of southern France Fly Local River cruise

Explore the highlights of Lyon and uncover the city’s hidden traboules passageways
Tour historic Avignon, visiting the grand Palais des Papes
Venture into the Camargue on an optional excursion to spot the region’s famous white Camargue horses

8 days from £2,308 pp

was £2,565 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

05 September 2027
Duration

8 days
Depart From

10 airports
Excursions & Visits

4 included
Meals

20 included
Operator

CroisiEurope
Ship

MS Rhône Princess

Explore

Old Town Square, Astronomical Clock and Týn  Church, Prague, Czech Republic

Prague, Vienna and Budapest

Czechia, Austria, Hungary

Visit Prague, enjoy a river cruise along the Danube in Budapest, take a guided tour of Imperial Vienna and discover Bratislava on this great-value holiday. Best Selling Fly Local

Set off on a walking tour of Prague
Pay a visit to cosmopolitan Bratislava en route to Hungary
See the Ringstrasse buildings and the Hofburg Palace in Vienna

8 days from £1,241 pp

was £1,379 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

November 2026 - March 2028
Duration

8 days
Depart From

11 airports
Excursions & Visits

5 included
Meals

7 included

Explore

This excursion covers uneven and cobbled ground, so good-quality walking shoes are recommended. Please dress appropriately. Depending on navigation schedules, passengers could have free time. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.

While visiting certain landmarks featured on the included and optional excursions, customers are advised to adhere to the dress codes of each venue (where applicable). For more information, please speak to our holiday planners or your tour manager while on your cruise.

The dress code on board and ashore is comfortable and casual; we recommend that you bring sturdy footwear for excursions. For the restaurant we recommend smart casual dress. Please remember to bring warmer clothes for evenings out on deck.

Tipping is not compulsory, but from experience we know that many passengers like to leave gratuities for the crew. At the end of the cruise you will find a tip box for the entire crew at the reception and the suggested amount is five Euros per guest per day. Of course, you are free to tip individual crew members at any time, should you wish.

In your cabin you will find a safe installed in the wardrobe, a hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, insect screens and pool towels. The power supply in your cabin is 220 V/50 Hz. All sockets are European two-pin, meaning you will need to bring an adapter.

Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.

Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.

Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you arrive (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").

Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.

The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) became fully operational at all EU borders on 10 April 2026.

EES is a digital border management system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay across the external borders of most European countries. It replaces passport stamping. When you go through passport control on arrival, as well as producing your passport for checking, you will have your photograph taken and fingerprints scanned. The system registers your entry and exit, and you will only need to complete this biometric registration on your first entry into Europe.

Please note: Irish passport holders or British Passport holders with an EU residency are currently excluded.

For those travelling via Eurostar, there is a dual British and French/Belgian border in operation at St Pancras International. Therefore the EES system will be in place at the station, you will not need to be checked again on arrival at the other side.

The latest information can be found at https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees.

For further information please visit the ABTA website.

Following the UK's withdrawal from the European Union, changes have been planned which affect the eligibility of citizens of the United Kingdom to have visa free travel to the EU. ETIAS travel authorisation is a new entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of the European Union and Schengen countries.

ETIAS is expected to launch in the last quarter of 2026 (exact date to be confirmed). We recommend applying in good time once the system goes live. ETIAS is expected to cost €20 per person. If you are aged under 18 or over 70, the fee is waived. Please note: ETIAS will not be required for UK citizens travelling on our UK and Ireland tours.

The latest information can be found at www.etias.com.

Newmarket Holidays will not be able to undertake ETIAS applications on your behalf, so have instead instructed the services of the Travel Visa Company to provide help, should you need it. You can find more information about this service at https://thetravelvisacompany.co.uk/newmarket-holidays/?sup=NMH

All mandatory local taxes and charges are included in the price of your holiday as per the itinerary. Prices for any optional excursions are listed separately. Any suggested free-time activities, attractions, meals or entertainment are not included (unless otherwise stated), and may be subject to local charges. Please note that tipping is optional and as such, is typically not included in the price of your holiday (unless otherwise stated).

Terms & Conditions

Save up to £700 per couple offer is valid on 2027 CroisiEurope river cruise bookings made between 01 July and 30 September 2026 inclusive, and cannot be retrospectively applied to bookings already confirmed. All offers are subject availability and may be withdrawn without notice at any time. Discount amounts are already included in advertised fares, these may vary on selected departures, are not combinable with any other offers and apply to full-paying passengers only. These offers do not apply to any other Newmarket Holidays products.

Cruises are provided by CroisiEurope river cruises. CroisiEurope river cruises reserves the right to cancel, change or amend any cruise at short notice. Holidays booked with Newmarket Holidays are financially protected in accordance with ABTA, ATOL & ABTOT regulations. Newmarket Holidays Limited is a company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 02238316.

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