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Melodies of the Danube
This river cruise along the Danube ticks all the boxes for scenic beauty and enchanting cityscapes. A classical treasure trove of history and the arts, we’ll stop in opulent Vienna – with the option of a live classical concert. In Linz, the new and shiny lives in harmony next to the old and rugged; and the small town of Dürnstein was written straight from the pages of a storybook. Glide from city to town and hear stories along the cobbled lanes.
What’s Included:
- 7 night river cruise
- 20 meals: 7 breakfasts (days 2-8), 6 lunches (days 2-7), 7 dinners (days 1-7)
- Welcome reception party, and Evening Gala Dinner
- Local wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Services of an experienced English-speaking onboard Cruise Director
- Nightly onboard entertainment
- Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
- Complimentary VOX portable headset system for cruise excursions
- 3 included excursions:
- Budapest and Vienna city tours
- Melk Abbey
- Titan Travel VIP door-to-door travel service to your chosen airport and return
- Check-in service by Titan Staff
- Fly from a UK airport near you
- All port taxes, security charges, and fuel surcharges included
Titan Travel VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home, for your flight to Budapest. Upon arrival, embark MS Bellejour (4T), where light refreshments are available. A welcome cocktail and captain’s gala dinner are served this evening.
Day 2 - Budapest
Relics. Monuments. Fairytale castles and palaces. Healing thermal waters. It can only be Budapest – and we waste no time in exploring the best bits this morning on our guided tour of the city. Perhaps hire a pedalo across the lake to Városliget Park for a wander through the enchanting castle gates and beyond.
Day 3 - Bratislava
Welcome to Slovakia. You might choose to join us on an excursion into Bratislava on the tourist train through the city. Wind through the charming old town and past the dominating Bratislava Castle (Hrad) – where 11 kings and 8 queens were crowned. After, take a wander for yourself – the old town is the perfect walkable size.
Day 4 - Vienna
Good morning, Vienna. This magnificent city was home to a vast number of classical composers over the centuries – and for good reason. As you wander, the streets ooze opulence and charm at every turn. Kick the day off with an introductory city tour to get your bearings and learn about the city’s history, then you’re free to make your own discoveries. Don’t miss the opportunity to attend a concert this evening in one of the city’s impressive palaces. Relax in and enjoy the uplifting melodies of Strauss or Mozart.
Day 5 - Dürnstein
Situated on an impossibly beautiful curve on the Danube, Dürnstein may well be the town that has it all. Charming buildings. A ruined hilltop castle. Stunning surrounding scenery. What’s more, it has a fascinating history: its grand castle walls once imprisoned Richard I of England – Richard the Lionheart. Stroll freely through the cobbled lanes, or perhaps opt for our orientation and wine tasting tour.
Day 6 - Melk
This morning we take an included tour of Melk’s imposing Benedictine abbey. Originally a palace, it was presented to Benedictine monks who turned it into a fortified abbey with an extensive library of priceless volumes and a richly embellished Abbey Church, its grand dome decorated with elaborate frescoes by Johann Michael Rottmayr.
Day 7 - Linz
Spend your morning soaking up the elegance and creative buzz in Linz. Wander through the old town freely, or perhaps join our optional city tour. The city offers a delightful mix of modern and historic architecture, including Linzer Schloss. For a better view of the city, perhaps take a ride on the Pöstlingbergbahn, a narrow-gauge railway that climbs up the steep incline of the Pöstlingberg hill to the north of the city. Later, enjoy a relaxing afternoon cruising towards Passau.
Day 8 - Passau - Munich - UK
After breakfast, we transfer to Munich airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.
The spacious and elegant MS River Discovery II. From June 2021, she sails the scenic waters of the Danube, passing quaint Wachau Valley vineyards and elegant, culture-filled cities along the way. The ship offers passengers generously sized cabins over three decks and a splendid choice of accommodation, with dedicated cabins for solo travellers, superior cabins with French balconies, superb Deluxe Suites and an opulent Owners Suite.
Meanwhile, the communal areas are perfectly designed for guests to mingle. Passengers can relax in the ship’s two stylish lounges or the spacious sun deck which has a walking track and giant chess.
The Captain’s Club Lounge on the middle deck also has a retractable roof and panoramic windows, so guests can enjoy an alfresco experience. For those looking for some quiet time, retreat to the library or use the on board gym.
Onboard Features & Facilities
- All meals on board
- Unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks and mineral water with lunch and dinner
- Six-course captain’s gala dinner
- 24-hour complimentary tea and coffee
- Bottled water in your cabin, replenished daily
- Wi-Fi on board
- Excursions as detailed in the itinerary
- VOX portable audio headsets for excursions
- Services of a Titan tour manager and cruise director
- Sun deck with sunbeds and deck chairs
- 2 Lounge Bars
- Small Gym
- Library
- Reading lounge
Accommodation & Amenities
MS River Discovery II comprises three decks with six different cabin categories from palatial deluxe suites on the upper deck to standard single cabins on the lower deck. Passengers will love the light, bright and generously-sized cabins.
Cabins in the superior and deluxe range have French balconies, while upper deck cabins have their own separate sitting areas.
Owners Suite
330 ft² – Upper Deck
- Air Conditioning / Heating
- Vanity Desk
- Seating area
- Satellite TV
- Hairdryer
- Telephone
- Safe
- Tea & Coffee
- Mini Bar
- Bathrobe & Slippers
Deluxe Suite
250 ft² – Middle Deck
- Air Conditioning / Heating
- Vanity Desk
- Satellite TV
- Hairdryer
- Telephone
- Safe
- Tea & Coffee
- Mini Bar
- Bathrobe & Slippers
A – Superior Cabin
165 ft² – Upper Deck
- Air Conditioning / Heating
- Vanity Desk
- Satellite TV
- Hairdryer
- Telephone
- Safe
- Tea & Coffee
B – Superior Cabin
165 ft² – Middle Deck
- Air Conditioning / Heating
- Vanity Desk
- Satellite TV
- Hairdryer
- Telephone
- Safe
- Tea & Coffee
C – Standard Cabin
165 ft² – Lower Deck
- Air Conditioning / Heating
- Vanity Desk
- Satellite TV
- Hairdryer
- Telephone
- Safe
- Tea & Coffee
C – Single Cabin
125 ft² – Lower Deck
- Air Conditioning / Heating
- Vanity Desk
- Satellite TV
- Hairdryer
- Telephone
- Safe
- Tea & Coffee
The four-star plus MS Serenade 1 was built in 2005 and refurbished in 2015. This comfortable vessel creates a synergy between the luxury of an ocean liner and the intimacy and coziness of a river cruise ship. All bathrooms are equipped with both a shower and a bath tub, a unique feature in the river cruise industry. The MS Serenade 1 is 110 m and offers 68 cabins across three decks with a maximum of 136 guests. Passengers can relax in the lounge, dine in the panoramic restaurant, make use of the library and the Captain’s Club, or simply enjoy the passing scenery on the sun deck while playing giant chess. A cruise on the MS Serenade 1 ensures an unforgettable holiday on the European waterways. The ship offers three cabin types – all of which include a shower and bath tub. All cabins have outside views, climate control and an en-suite bathroom. In addition, cabins include a phone, TV, safe, hair dryer, mini bar, plus tea and coffee facilities.
Onboard Features & Facilities
- 68 cabins across three decks, comfortable outside staterooms and suites, most with French Balconies
- Boutique
- Lift between Mozart and Chopin Deck
- Gym and Sauna
- Library
- Lobby
- Lounge and Bar
- Mini Bar
- Reception
- Stairlift to Sun Deck
- Sun deck with Loungers and Chess
- WiFi
Accommodation & Amenities
This lovely 4 star river cruise vessel, features comfortably furnished cabins and suites, the majority featuring floor to ceiling sliding glass doors opening to a French Balcony. 68 spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms and including 2 suites range in size from 172 – 215 ft². Most accommodations featuring floor to ceiling glass sliding doors opening to a French Balcony, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish.
Suites
215 ft² – Chopin (Upper) Deck
- Floor to ceiling opening glass doors (French Balcony)
- Full sit out private outdoor verenda
- Indoor seating area with table and chairs
- Hotel standard beds, which can be converted into twins or remain as double.
- Private tiled bathroom with WC, wash basin & bathtub & separate shower enclosure
- Tea & coffee making facilities
- Satellite television
- Phone, in-room safe, hair dryer, mini bar
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
C, B & A Grade Superior Cabins
172 ft² – Middle (Mozart) & Upper (Chopin) Deck
- Floor to ceiling opening glass doors (French Balcony)
- Private tiled bathroom with WC, wash basin & bathtub & separate shower enclosure
- Hotel standard beds, which can be converted into twins or remain as double.
- Indoor seating area with table and chairs
- Satellite television
- Tea & coffee making facilities
- Phone, in-room safe, hair dryer, mini bar
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
D- Grade Standard Cabins
172 ft² – Lower (Beethoven) Deck
- Head Height fixed window
- Private tiled bathroom with WC, wash basin & bathtub & separate shower enclosure
- Hotel standard beds, which can be converted into twins or remain as double.
- Indoor seating area with table and chairs
- Satellite television
- Tea & coffee making facilities
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Please call for latest pricing and availability.
For our latest prices & availability please call 0800 471 4754
Single Supplement: from £450
VIP door-to-door travel service Travel with us and your holiday starts the moment you step out your front door. There’s no worry about taxi fares, train timetables or having to lug your bags on public transport – we take care of the whole journey for you. Hassle-free transfers* As the pioneers of door-to-door transfers, our service is industry-leading. No matter where you’re flying from, our drivers will pick you up from home (or another address if that’s easier) and take you to your departure airport. When you return, they’ll be waiting at the terminal to bring you back home again. If you’ve chosen to stay in a hotel the night before your flight, that’s not a problem – we’ll collect you the day before and take you to the hotel. Everyone’s a VIP – no matter how far you are from the airport We won’t ask you to pay extra just because you live further away. There are no mileage limits or supplements to pay for our airport transfers – we cover every UK address (with the exception of the Scottish Islands and Sark, where we’ll pick you up from a mainland address of your choice). *The majority of our VIP door-to-door service transfers are not exclusive to one holiday booking and journeys to and from the airport may be undertaken via additional addresses and may involve a change of vehicle.
Why Choose This Cruise?
Titan Travel is the only escorted river cruise operator to offer free home transfers on every itinerary and every departure date with no mileage supplement to pay. Titan Travel are also our number one choice for low or no single supplements. As Titan Travel now charter their own river cruise ship, the MS Serenade 1, not only as a solo traveller do you get picked up from home, but you can look forward to knowing that there will be a group of single travellers on board with you. Or you can cruise with a companion, but you both have a cabin for only a small supplement, subject to availability. As a long-established, multi-award winning touring company, Titan Travel have brought their friendly expertise to their comfortable, 4 star river cruising. Your fellow travellers onboard will be from the UK and Ireland. We have worked with Titan Travel and their friendly staff for a number of years and are very happy to recommend their overall experience from start to finish. Celebrating 40 years in business, they are definitely doing something right.
