Luxury Danube river cruise experience aboard the S.S. Maria Theresa: Hungary – Slovakia – Austria – Germany

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY – BUDAPEST

Main activities: Set off – the journey along the legendary Danube begins!

• Check in for the flight to Budapest – the ancient capital on the banks of the Danube in Hungary
• Rest on the plane – transit flight depending on the airline

DAY 2: BUDAPEST – LAKE BALATON HIGHLANDS (Lunch, dinner)

Main activities: Tihany – the pearl of the Balaton highlands and a Hungarian folklore evening

• Land in Budapest and complete immigration procedures
• Depart for the Balaton highlands and explore Tihany – the “Pearl of the Balaton highlands”
• Stroll through the Old Town; take photos with Tihany Benedictine Abbey and Lake Balaton
• Return to Budapest for dinner and a Folklore Show – a unique blend of music, costumes and traditional dance in a Hungarian folk programme
• Overnight in Budapest

DAY 3: BUDAPEST – S.S. MARIA THERESA CRUISE (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Main activities: The moment of boarding the royal cruise ship S.S. Maria Theresa

• Visit the Lazar Equestrian Park horse farm and enjoy local cuisine
• Transfer to the port, board the S.S. Maria Theresa; overnight on the cruise ship

DAY 4: BUDAPEST (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Main activities: Experiencing local culture

• Ride a tram to the Budapest Parliament – the seat of the Hungarian National Assembly
• Enjoy typical Hungarian desserts at First Strudel House of Pest (at own expense)
• Visit St. Stephen's Basilica, tied to the country's history
• Free time to explore and shop at the Great Market Hall
• Welcome Dinner hosted by the Captain, and overnight on the cruise ship

DAY 5: BUDAPEST – BRATISLAVA – VIENNA (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Main activities: From Bratislava Castle to a Mozart & Strauss concert evening in Vienna

• Dock in Bratislava – the capital of Slovakia
• Admire a panoramic view of the capital from Bratislava Castle
• Visit the exterior of and take photos with the “House of the Good Shepherd” and the Old Town Hall
• Continue the cruise to Vienna, the capital of Austria
• Attend a Mozart & Strauss concert to enjoy wonderful music written by two famous composers
• Overnight on the cruise ship

DAY 6: VIENNA (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Main activities: Exploring Vienna – the city of music and legendary architecture

• Stroll along the Ring Boulevard and take photos outside the Parliament Building, City Hall, Vienna State Opera, Karntner Street, National Theatre, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Graben and Kohlmarkt
• Overnight on the cruise ship

DAY 7: VIENNA – DURNSTEIN (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Main activities: Poetic Wachau – wine blending with old-world charm

• Dock at the ancient town of Durnstein
• Visit the Wachau Valley and taste special organic wines at the Nikolaihof winery
• Take photos outside Durnstein Castle
• Overnight on the cruise ship

DAY 8: LINZ (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Main activities: Exploring Linz, a small city with memorable experiences

• Dock in the lively city of Linz
• Visit the exterior of and take photos with the apartment of the famous composer Mozart and the Old Jesuit Church
• Enjoy coffee and traditional Austrian Linzer Torte (at own expense)
• Travel to an organic cider farm, enjoy local specialities and sip handcrafted cider
• Overnight on the cruise ship

DAY 9: PASSAU (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Main activities: Passau – the city of three rivers and a farewell party on the Danube

• Dock in Passau, at the junction of the German – Austrian – Czech borders
• Discover the natural habitat on the Ilz River
• Visit Mariahilf Monastery – the best place to view the confluence of three rivers from above
• Attend the Farewell Party – meet and say goodbye to the Captain, ending the cruise along the legendary Danube.
• Overnight on the cruise ship

DAY 10: PASSAU – INGOLSTADT OUTLET – MUNICH (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Main activities: From the Danube to Munich, a journey full of experiences and inspiration

• Check out and leave the S.S. Maria Theresa
• Travel to Ingolstadt – a picturesque city on the banks of the Danube
• Free time to explore and shop at Ingolstadt Village, home to many famous brands
• Depart for Munich – a land where traditional and modern values meet; check in and rest

DAY 11: MUNICH – HO CHI MINH CITY (Breakfast, lunch)

Main activities: Last day in Munich – the Residenz Palace, City Hall and the Devil's Footprint

• Visit the exterior of and take photos with the Bavarian State Opera, Munich Residenz, Old Town Hall, Marienplatz, Munich Cathedral and the Rathaus-Glockenspiel clock tower
• Transfer to the airport and check in for the flight back to Vietnam
• Rest on the plane – transit flight depending on the airline

DAY 12: HO CHI MINH CITY

Main activities: End of the journey – bringing home a complete Europe along the Danube

• Arrive at Tan Son Nhat Airport and complete procedures; the tour leader says goodbye, ending a trip full of memories along the Danube – the blue jewel of Europe.

Pricing for Children

- Children under 2: 75% of adult tour price.
- Children aged 2 to under 12: 90% of adult tour price (no separate beds).
- Children aged 2 to under 12: 100% of adult tour price (separate beds).
- Children 12 years or older: 100% of adult tour price.

Tour Change and Cancellation Policy

- After payment, if you wish to transfer/cancel a tour, please bring the travel voucher to the booking office for transfer/cancellation procedures and fees apply according to Vietravel's policy. Phone inquiries will not be addressed.
- For tours with cancellation deadlines but with obtained visas, the visa fees are non-refundable.
- Upon tour deposit, and before Vietravel pays visa fees: 5,000,000 VND (flight deposit).
- Visa rejection fees are non-refundable (8,500,000 VND). - Cancellation or change of itinerary 30 days before departure: No fee.
- Cancellation or change of itinerary 25-29 days before departure: 50% of the deposit.
- Cancellation or change of itinerary 20-24 days before departure: 100% of the deposit.
- Cancellation after the embassy/consulate issues the visa (for countries requiring visas): 100% of the deposit.
- Cancellation 14-19 days before departure: 50% of tour price.
- Cancellation 10-13 days before departure: 70% of tour price.
- Cancellation 2-9 days before departure: 90% of tour price.
- Cancellation within 1 day of departure: 100% of tour price.

Cancellation Policy for Public Holidays and Tet

* Holiday tours refer to those occurring during specific holidays.
- Cancellation or change of itinerary 45 days before departure: No fee.
- Cancellation or change of itinerary 34-44 days before departure: 50% of the deposit.
- Cancellation or change of itinerary 25-33 days before departure: 100% of the deposit.
- Cancellation after the embassy/consulate issues the visa (for countries requiring visas): 100% of the deposit.
- Cancellation 20-24 days before departure: 50% of tour price.
- Cancellation 11-19 days before departure: 70% of tour price.
- Cancellation 2-10 days before departure: 90% of tour price.
- Cancellation within 1 day of departure: 100% of tour price.