Departing the hotel after breakfast we journey to Germany and so onto our overnight hotel for dinner, bed & breakfast in Nuremberg.

Departing the hotel after breakfast we make our scenic journey to Vienna. On arrival in Vienna we join the MS Douce France, for our river cruise. We have time to settle into our cabins before we meet the crew and enjoy a welcome cocktail. We depart at 8pm and sail through the night to arrive in Melk.

Enjoy your time in Melk, known for its 11th-century Benedictine Abbey and one of the most beautiful Baroque churches north of the Alps, if you wish, book an optional excursion or relax on board the ship. Continuing our cruise along the beautiful Wachau Valley all the way to Durnstein, passing Gothic ruins and picturesque villages along the way. Arriving in Durnstein a charming town with cobbled streets and beautiful architecture, there is free time before cruising towards Bratislava late Afternoon.

Enjoy your time in Bratislava, the enchanting and historic Slovakian capital immerse in the vibrancy of the city, which has dramatic historic buildings, Baroque palaces and a wealth of fantastic museums and galleries. If you wish, book an optional excursion or relax on board the ship before cruising to Kalocsa.

Enjoy your time in Kalocsa, a charming and historic town, known for its rich cultural heritage, beautiful architecture and stunning natural beauty. If you wish, book an optional excursion or relax on board the ship before cruising to Budapest.

Enjoy your time in Glorious Budapest, known as the ‘Pearl of the Danube’ , Budapest has plenty of impressive buildings and monuments on both sides of the river. From the State Opera House and St. Stephen’s Basilica to Matthias Church and Fisherman’s Bastion, each sight is more remarkable than the last. If you wish, book an optional excursion or relax on board the ship before cruising to Esztergom

Once we arrive, enjoy some free time in Esztergom, one of the oldest cities in Hungary, known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning architecture. This afternoon will be spent cruising to Vienna. Tonight is our gala evening.

Enjoy a full day in Vienna, relish in Austria’s Imperial culture, one full of tradition and rich in architectural, artistic and musical heritage. The city ’s vibrant energy is infectious, and it’s easy to lose yourself in the magnificent atmosphere. If you wish, book an optional excursion or relax on board the ship.

Unfortunately, after breakfast we bid farewell to our ship as we disembark at 9am to re-join the coach and journey to Nuremberg for our overnight hotel, dinner, bed & breakfast.

Departing Nuremberg, we have a scenic journey to Saarlouis and our overnight hotel, dinner, bed & breakfast.

Departing after breakfast, we journey to Calais for our ferry crossing to Dover. On arriving in Dover, we disembark and continue our journey with suitable comfort breaks to arrive home early evening.