Five-Star European Tour Inc. Danube River Cruise $3,299

Embark on the European experience of a lifetime with a twelve-night escape taking you through five countries on a five-star adventure. Travel from Budapest to Prague staying at five-star hotels with a luxury seven-night cruise including all meals onboard, unlimited wine and beer with dinner, shore excursions, guided city tours and more. Explore Budapest, Bratislava, Passau, Regensburg, Vienna, Prague and more for only $3,299 per person (twin share), valued up to $5,259. The Offer Embark on a five-star 12-night adventure featuring some of Europe’s most iconic sights as you journey across five countries from Budapest in Hungary to Prague in the Czech Republic. Enjoy seven nights in a Cabin C aboard the Deluxe MS Monarch Empress with all daily meals and unlimited wine and beer with dinner included, plus spend two nights in Budapest and three nights in Prague staying in central hotels for only $3,299 per person (twin share), valued up to $5,259. The tour begins with two nights in a luxury hotel in the heart of Budapest followed by seven nights aboard the five-star MS Monarch Empress, and then finishes with three nights in five-star comfort in Prague. Your cruise will take you from Hungary's capital city of Budapest to the beautiful city of Bratislava in Slovakia, and to the Austrian cities of Vienna, Melk and Linz, before moving on to the enchanting cities of Passau and Regensburg in Germany before finishing in Prague. A deluxe five-star cruising vessel, the MS Monarch Empress launched in 2016 and ensures you’ll be travelling in style throughout your Eurotrip – in addition to 72 outside cabins catering for up to 144 passengers, the river-cruiser features convenient amenities including a restaurant, lounge bar, aft lounge to relax in and watch the scenery drift by, putting green, sun deck and fitness centre. This tour can also be enjoyed in reverse from Prague to Budapest on select departure dates: Budapest departure dates: 11 May 2018, 25 May 2018, 22 June 2018, 6 July 2018, 20 July 2018, 3 August 2018, 31 August 2018, 14 September 2018, 28 September 2018, 12 October 2018, 26 October 2018, 9 November 2018 and 23 November 2018. Prague departure dates: 17 May 2018, 31 May 2018, 14 June 2018, 28 June 2018, 12 July 2018, 26 July 2018, 9 August 2018, 23 August 2018, 6 September 2018, 20 September 2018, 4 October 2018, 18 October 2018, 1 November 2018 and 15 November 2018. Check out the exclusive cabin upgrade below. Itinerary Highlights Begin your tour with two nights in a five-star hotel in Budapest where you can explore this famous city with a city tour to Parliament, City Park and Heroes Square as well as the Royal Palace, Matthias Church and bustling cobbled streets which feature quaint shops and cafes. You'll board the five-star cruise in Budapest, where you'll enjoy a captain's welcome dinner and a tour of the arty town of Szentendre, before setting sail along the Danube to Slovakia's capital city of Bratislava to explore the historic cobblestone lanes of the town centre, Baroque architecture and iconic buildings of this colourful city. Next, your tour will take you to the romantic city of Vienna in Austria where you'll have a chance to drive along the famed Ringstrasse - Vienna's main boulevard lined with palaces, parks and monuments, and continue on to view St Stephen's Cathedral and the Parliament building. Move on to the Bavarian village of Durnstein, one of the prettiest towns on the Danube, and stroll around this medieval village that features vineyards, enchanting castles, hilltop ruins and monasteries before departing for Melk for a guided tour of the historic Benedictine Abbey. Continue on the Austrian leg of your tour in the Roman-founded town of Linz and discover St Mary's Cathedral and Linz Castle, or chill out with a delicious Linzer torte in one of the many quaint cafes. Leave Austria behind as you discover the German city of Passau – a 2,500-year-old Bavarian town with a mix of Roman, Italian Baroque and Gothic architecture. Cross the bridge to Regensburg, one of Germany's largest and best-preserved medieval cities and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site that boasts stunning architecture and the gateway to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 AD. Finish your memorable trip with three nights in a five-star hotel in the Czech Republic's capital city of Prague where you'll enjoy a city tour featuring views of the 1000 year-old Hradcany Castle, St George Basilica and St Vitus Cathedral, plus wander the beautiful streets of this enchanting city. See the 'Itinerary' Tab for more details. Your Package Includes Five-star hotel accommodation including two nights at the Hilton Budapest City or Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge in Budapest and three nights at Hotel Imperial or Hotel Cosmopolitan in Prague. Guests will also enjoy daily breakfasts during the hotel stays. Cruise accommodation in a Cabin C (twin share) on the MS Monarch Empress, featuring modern decor plus a French balcony, queen bedding, flat screen TV, individual climate control and a hairdryer. All daily meals during your cruise – enjoy 20 mouth-watering meals (7 buffet breakfasts, 6 buffet lunches and 7 multi-course dinners) with an international selection of buffet-style dishes including European specialities and nightly multi-course dinners (and also included are two Captain’s Dinners at the start and end of the cruise). Slip into holiday mode with unlimited wine and beer served each night with dinner on the cruise, and enjoy complimentary bottled water replenished daily in your cabin and complimentary tea and coffee throughout the cruise. Exciting shore excursions with expert guides as well as an engaging range of optional shore excursions like an evening concert of Mozart and Strauss classics in Vienna (surcharges apply). Daily onboard cruise entertainment including an onboard musician. All tour gratuities, cruise porterage and all attraction entrance fees as per the itinerary. Exclusive Upgrade Want to experience even more European luxury? For just $500 extra per package, you can upgrade and spend your seven-night cruise in a Cabin A. See the 'Package Options' above for pricing. Cabin A rooms offer easy access to the sun deck and the rear lounge which is located on the same level, guests will also have the opportunity to experience better views from these higher deck rooms.