7 nights onboard MS William Wordsworth

Art and History on the Danube - MS William Wordsworth

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This action-packed cruise will uncover some of Europe’s most fascinating history as our knowledgeable experts take you back in time to reveal how art and architecture along the Danube have been influenced by life on the river.   From imposing basilicas that hide some of the region's most spectacular art to the opulent royal residence of the Habsburg rulers, Schönbrunn Palace. We'll deep dive into the significance the Danube played on European history - and enjoy some breathtaking views along the way. You'll be joined by our knowledgeable experts - who'll captivate you with stories the history books didn’t cover and reveal insider secrets known only to the locals.  We'll spend our days uncovering the history and art of three capital cities (and some of the historic landmarks in between) and the evenings enjoying life on the river on our luxury river cruise ship. This holiday is a unique twist on our popular Blue Danube river cruise, ideal for those with an interest in art and history.
Leaving from: Budapest
Cruise ship: MS William Wordsworth
Visiting: Budapest Esztergom Bratislava Dürnstein
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Riviera Travel

Riviera Travel is one of the oldest and most reliable river cruise operators in the world, with 40 years of experience running guided and escorted tours, a land and water all around the world, including river cruises.

Riviera Travel operates a unique cruising experience, partnering with local guides and experts to create a programme of guided tours and river cruises, bringing like-minded travellers together and offering a selection of authentic and bespoke travel experiences.

The operator runs river cruises on European waterways like the Danube, Rhine and Douro, but also the Nile, Mekong and Yangtze. Championing escorted tours and guided holidays, Riviera Travel line also specialises in solo travel, providing a safe, friendly and social environment for travellers going it alone.

167
Passengers
44
Crew
2018
Launched
135m
Length
12m
Width
13kts
Speed
3
Decks
EUR
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Cruise Itinerary
Day 1
Budapest, Hungary
Day 2
Esztergom, Hungary
Day 3
Bratislava, Slovakia
Day 4
Dürnstein, Austria
Day 5
Linz, Austria
Day 6
Vienna, Austria
Days 7 - 8
Budapest, Hungary
Ship Details
Riviera Travel
MS William Wordsworth

It is extremely difficult to convey just how extraordinary this outstanding ship really is and exactly what distinguishes it from similar vessels. It would be very easy to just say ‘luxurious’ but it’s much more than that; we have deliberately avoided the current trend for a minimalist style where you could be anywhere in the world, creating instead a unique yet exquisite blend of understated taste, style and elegance at the highest level. Immediately striking is just how exceptionally spacious this new vessel is as you enter a gleaming, richly coloured marble-floored lobby flooded with natural light from a stunning atrium above. Moving inside, exceptional creativity from Europe’s finest design studio has produced a superbly balanced masterpiece of onboard style, utilising sustainable rich hardwoods, gleaming brass and polished copper, sparkling glass and intricate wrought iron. The ship is beautifully illuminated throughout – including the exterior and imaginatively furnished with harmonious colour schemes, all designed to create the serene atmosphere reflective of the golden age of cruising which time after time you tell us you adore.

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