⚓ Operated by MS Mona Lisa, MS Modigliani & MS L'Europe on selected dates
From Strasbourg to Budapest, enjoy a unique cruise crossing three rivers and four countries. From the Rhine to the Danube via the Main, you will be dazzled by the beauty of landscapes but also by the sweetness of these rivers that form a link between people, cultures and traditions. France, Germany, Austria and Hungary will unveil their history and rich heritage for an unforgettable trans-European getaway.
Your Ships
MS Mona Lisa
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The MS Mona Lisa is named after Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous work. An intimate sized standard ship which sails on the Elbe, the Danube and the Rhine, rivers with many cultural and natural treasures.
Named in honor of the famous Italian painter, known in particular for his portraits, the MS Modigliani sails on the Rhine and the Danube. It takes cruise passengers to discover the many wonders offered by these two romantic rivers.
Named after the “Old Continent” and symbol of unity, the MS Europe is an elegant standard ship that sails on the Rhine and the Danube, meeting the many wonders offered by these two romantic rivers.
Explore the day-by-day breakdown of your journey through Danube, Main.
Day 1
Strasbourg
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. We'll cruise to Mainz.
Day 2
Mainz / Frankfurt
We'll arrive in Mainz early morning. This city, the birthplace of Gutenberg, which lies at the confluence of the Rhine and the Main is a perfect blend of past and present with its thousand year old cathedral. We'll tour the city with your escort before we sail on around in the morning towards Frankfurt. The afternoon, join us for the optional excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Sightseeing tour of Frankfurt, a major business hub.DISCOVERY: Frankfurt 'Mainhattan and the Main Tower: Panoramic tour of Frankfurt and ascent of the Main Tower.
Day 3
Miltenberg / Wertheim
We'll stop off in Miltenberg early this morning. Join us to discover this peaceful town with its market place lined with half-timbered houses, its fine main street, hotel Reisen and old Town Hall. We'll have lunch on board before continuing on to Wertheim. Enjoy some free time to discover the town on your own before returning to the ship for dinner.
Day 4
Wertheim / Karlstadt / Würzburg
We'll cruise towards Karlstadt. In the afternoon, join us on an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Visit Wurzburg on the right bank of the Main, which is famous for its baroque palace, former residence of the prince-bishops. In the meantime, the ship cruises on to Wurzburg where we will join it late afternoon. We'll then cruise to Schweinfurt. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
Day 5
Schweinfurt / Bamberg
Early this morning we'll start cruising along the Main to reach Schweinfurt. Join us on an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Guided tour to Rothenburg, a magnificent walled town set up high on the hills over the river, with its narrow streets lined with picturesque half-timbered houses and craftsmen's workshops. It is indeed one of the most beautiful towns on the Romantic Road.Return on board and sailing towards Bamberg.
Day 6
Bamberg / Nuremberg / Mühlhausen
This morning will be spent cruising on the Rhine-Main-Danube canal, which was opened on 25th September 1992. We'll have lunch on board before arriving in Nurnberg early afternoon. Join us on an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Visit of Nuremberg We'll enjoy a panoramic visit of the monuments found outside of the city's medieval walls before arriving in the Marktplatz. On foot, you'll see the gorgeous Schner Brunnen and the Frauenkirche. During our tour, we'll stop and taste one of the local specialties, Lebkuchen, the city's famous gingerbread. We'll return to the ship during the afternoon and sail on to reach Muhlhausen in the evening. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
Day 7
Mühlhausen / Kelheim / Regensburg
This morning will be spent cruising to Kelheim. Join us on an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Visit of Regensburg, which is the fourth biggest town in Bavaria and also a major industrial hub - with major firms such as BMW, Siemens and Triumph. The historic centre of the city has kept all its original charm with souvenirs of over 20 centuries. In the meantime, the ship cruises on to join us in Regensburg.
Day 8
Passau
This morning will be spent cruising towards Passau. Enjoy some free time to visit the town on your own. Its baroque buildings and narrow romantic streets are unforgettable. Return to ship and sail on through the attractive region of Engelhartszell. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
Day 9
Melk / Dürnstein / Vienna
The morning will be spent cruising to reach Melk early in the morning, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Visit of the abbey of Melk (only on pre-booking before departure), perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube. It is the symbol of Austrian baroque at its finest. We'll return to the ship at the end of the morning and sail on to Drnstein, arriving there for lunch around noon. Enjoy some free time to explore this picturesque village, and its baroque church, which is the most famous in the Wachau region thanks to the legend of King Richard the Lion Heart. We'll return on board in the afternoon before sailing on to Vienna. Putting in for the night in Vienna. Join us on an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Tour of the illuminated sights of the city by night.
Day 10
Vienna
Join us for the optional excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Visit to the palace of Schbrunn with its magnificent park. (only on pre-booking before departure)DISCOVERY: The high art of Viennese living: music and Viennese cafes. Tour of the Konzerthaus concert hall(1).Enjoy a free afternoon. We'll then cruise towards Esztergom, passing Bratislava on the way. Tonight is our dinner and gala evening on board.
Day 11
Esztergom / Budapest
Enjoy some free time to visit Esztergom on your own, the former capital of Hungary, under the reign of the Arpad kings. Today, it is still a prominent town and the seat of the Hungarian archbishops. Esztergom is decidedly full of treasures with its neo-classical basilica and former Royal palace. We'll set sail once again around noon. Enjoy lunch on board before arriving in Budapest midafternoon. The Hungarian capital which lies along the banks of the Danube, also known as the "pearl of the Danube is one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Enjoy some free time to explore the city before returning to the ship for dinner. Join us on an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Visit of Budapest "by night".
Day 12
Budapest
In the morning, optional excursion common to both packages: Guided tour of Budapest.Afternoon at leisure. OR optional excursions not included in the package: the Szchenyi Baths (3) or the Budapest Market Halls.In the evening, optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion: Folklore evening in Budapest, where you will discover traditional Gypsy dances and costumes.
Day 13
Budapest
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
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Trans-European cruise from Strasbourg to Budapest (port-to-port cruise)
