Blue Danube: Family Riverboat Adventure - Eastbound
From $11,180 per person
8 days
4 countries
Ship: ms Savor
8 days, 7 nights.
Journey summary
- Day 1 - Welcome aboard in Vilshofen or Straubing
- Day 2 - Making marzipan & more in Passau
- Day 3 - Tricky Hellbrunn Castle & Mozart's Salzburg
- Day 4 - A choice in Dürnstein & Wachau Valley
- Day 5 - Catacombs, city sights & an Imperial Evening in Vienna
- Day 6 - Schönbrunn & more in Vienna
- Day 7 - Bratislava, a castle & medieval games
- Day 8 - Journey Home
Itinerary highlights
Selected as one of the "10 Best River Cruises" by Fodor's Travel... there is no better way to experience the heart of Europe with your family than on a leisurely Tauck Bridges Danube river tour and cruise aboard one of Tauck's custom-designed riverboats. Unpack only once as you travel from Munich, Germany to Austria, Slovakia and Budapest, Hungary, with shore excursions specially designed for families. Play medieval games on a visit to Devin Castle in Slovakia. Visit Schönbrunn Palace, which Empress Maria Theresa and her daughter Marie Antoinette once called home. Go bicycling along the Danube and discover magical secrets – and The Sound of Music locations – at Schloss Hellbrunn in Salzburg. End your family's fun Danube River tour in Bratislava, Slovakia with a scavenger hunt through Old Town!
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The ms Savor.
Sail the world in unparalleled luxury aboard the ms Savor, a masterpiece of design and comfort.
Set sail aboard the elegant ms Savor, designed for relaxed luxury on the delightful Danube River. Picture yourself on the open deck, savoring tranquil river views as lush landscapes slip past. This riverboat welcomes just 130 guests for an intimate and personal experience, offering more space per traveler than most European river cruises.
At 443 feet long, ms Savor features 67 thoughtfully designed cabins, including 22 spacious Tauck Suites at 300 square feet each. These suites redefine comfort and elegance onboard. For a touch of extra light and scenery, innovative loft cabins on the lower deck stretch across two levels, filling your space with sunshine and fresh air.
Whether you're soaking in panoramic views or mingling in its welcoming spaces, ms Savor promises unforgettable moments in style and comfort. Adventure awaits around every bend of the river.
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