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Enjoy a guided tour of the fascinating Hungarian capital Budapest, imperial city of two halves straddling the mighty Danube, plus spectacular cruising along the famously dramatic Danube Bend in all its wintry splendour. Discover delightful Bratislava, Slovakia’s fast emerging capital, on our guided tour then wander the atmospheric markets of its lovely baroque old town, beautifully restored to its former glory. After a guided tour of the grand imperial city of Vienna, seeing the main sights at this spectacular time of the year, explore some of the capital’s traditional markets with their huge range of inspirational gifts and tempting Christmas fayre. Relax on board and enjoy the stunning river views on our return to Budapest to explore further and soak up the lovely festive ambience of its seasonal markets.
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You fly to Budapest, where a coach transfers you to your five-star cruise ship moored in this beautiful city straddling the banks of the glorious Danube. As you step on board you will be greeted by your professional, five-star crew who are on hand to help you settle in as you familiarise yourself with the layout of this splendid ship. We are moored overnight so you may fancy a wander ashore to start exploring this charismatic city, so full of atmosphere at this special time of year. It won’t be long before our first excellent dinner is served in the ship’s restaurant, over which you can get acquainted with some of your fellow travellers. Enjoy a digestif in the welcoming lounge as you ponder all that the next few days has in store!
Day 2 - Budapest
Budapest is always an atmospheric and fascinating city, but at this time of the year, the muted colours of its magnificent archaic spires and grand domes are especially captivating on the wintry skyline. The historic and palatial buildings, the superb Roman ruins and exquisite Art Nouveau architecture provide a truly impressive backdrop for the city’s acclaimed Christmas markets. This morning we enjoy a guided tour seeing the main sights such as the iconic Parliament Building and the ancient Castle District with its winding streets and panoramic views. There’s free time to explore under your own steam, so perhaps take in one of the city’s fine museums or simply wander the markets. Soak up the traditional atmosphere as classical music fills the air along with the delicious smells of spicy gingerbread and peppery goulash – and don’t forget the mulled wine to stave off the winter chill!
Day 3 - Bratislava
During this morning’s breakfast, we arrive in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Its communist past now firmly confined to the history books, the city has rediscovered its imperial heritage in its beautifully restored baroque old town whilst the grand white fortress, former seat of the rulers, enjoys commanding views over the river. This morning we will discover more about the city’s interesting history, seeing the main sights and visiting some of the churches to view their traditional Christmas cribs, before you enjoy some free time. Wander the maze of streets, admiring the Christmas decorations until you reach the main square and the market with its cosy atmosphere; the sweet fragrance of cinnamon wafts on the air and hundreds of fairy lights twinkle amongst the branches of the Christmas trees.
Day 4 - Vienna
During the early hours, our ship has stealthily crept into port and you awake to find yourself in Vienna. There are few places that can so delightfully evoke the spirit of Christmas than here – where the elegant imperial facades, their decorations glittering in the glow from a thousand Christmas lights, the sound of classical carols floating on the crisp air and the irresistible smell of candyfloss and roasted chestnuts is truly reminiscent of Christmas from a bygone age. There has been a Christmas market here since the Middle Ages and today there are more than 20 markets held over the festive period selling a huge range of seasonal gifts and mouth-watering treats. Vienna’s City Hall provides a splendid backdrop for one of the most popular, its windows a giant advent calendar, reflecting the myriad of lights glistening in the trees below.
Day 5 - Budapest
We have sailed overnight and on waking, draw back the curtains to see the early morning mist rising over this gentle pastoral landscape, draped in a blanket of glistening frost. After breakfast, seek out a good vantage spot in the lounge, sink into a comfy chair and watch this lovely slideshow of winter wonderland scenery effortlessly gliding by – what could be more relaxing! For the more energetic, perhaps a visit to the ship’s fitness centre to work off some of those delicious meals or head up to the sun deck to enjoy the bracing river breeze as the Captain skilfully navigates our return course to the Hungarian capital. Our final lunch is served during which Budapest’s majestic skyline comes into view.
Day 6 Return Home
This morning at the appropriate time, you will be taken to the airport for your flight home.
Geoffrey Chaucer is one of Riviera Travel’s new ‘all suite’ ships. Launched in 2020 she offers excellent standards of accommodation consistent with Scylla’s (the ship operator) other 5 star ships. Standard Suites are large at 183 ft² with floor to ceiling windows opening to a rail on the middle and upper decks. Suites on the lower deck are slightly smaller at 172 ft² and feature high level windows.
6 Superior Suites and 4 Deluxe Balcony Suites are available on each ship at 247 ft² and 269 ft² respectively. Deluxe Balcony Suites, located on the upper deck, also feature a small private balcony. An outstanding ship it would be very easy to just say ‘luxurious’ but it’s much more than that, a unique yet exquisite blend of understated taste, style and elegance at the highest level.
A spacious new vessel as you enter a gleaming, richly coloured marble-floored lobby flooded with natural light from a stunning atrium above.
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.
* Payable locally.
88 spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms and suites range in size from 172 – 269 ft² or indulge even more in one of the 6 Superior suites or 4 Deluxe Balcony Suites. 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.
MS William Wordsworth is one of Riviera Travel’s new ‘all suite’ ships. Launched in 2019 she offers excellent standards of accommodation consistent with Scylla’s (the ship operator) other 5 star ships. Standard Suites are large at 183 ft² with floor to ceiling windows opening to a rail on the middle and upper decks. Suites on the lower deck are slightly smaller at 172 ft² and feature high level windows. 6 Superior Suites and 4 Deluxe Balcony Suites are available on each ship at 247 ft² and 269 ft² respectively. Deluxe Balcony Suites, located on the upper deck, also feature a small private balcony. This superb vessel carries 44 in-house trained crew members serving just 176 guests (similar size vessels may carry well over 190 passengers) giving the ratio which our experience proves is concurrent with our first class service levels. An outstanding ship it would be very easy to just say ‘luxurious’ but it’s much more than that, a unique yet exquisite blend of understated taste, style and elegance at the highest level. A spacious new vessel as you enter a gleaming, richly coloured marble-floored lobby flooded with natural light from a stunning atrium above. 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.
* Payable locally.
88 spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms and suites range in size from 172 – 269 ft² or indulge even more in one of the 6 Superior suites or 4 Deluxe Balcony Suites. 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.
Emily Brontë is one of Riviera Travel’s new ‘all suite’ ships. Launched in 2017 she offers excellent standards of accommodation consistent with Scylla’s (the ship operator) other 5 star ships. Standard Suites are large at 183 ft² with floor to ceiling windows opening to a rail on the middle and upper decks. Suites on the lower deck are slightly smaller at 172 ft² and feature high level windows. 6 Superior Suites and 4 Deluxe Balcony Suites are available on each ship at 247 ft² and 269 ft² respectively. Deluxe Balcony Suites, located on the upper deck, also feature a small private balcony. This superb vessel carries 44 in-house trained crew members serving just 176 guests (similar size vessels may carry well over 190 passengers) giving the ratio which our experience proves is concurrent with first class service levels. An outstanding ship it would be very easy to just say ‘luxurious’ but it’s much more than that, a unique yet exquisite blend of understated taste, style and elegance at the highest level. A spacious new vessel as you enter a gleaming, richly coloured marble-floored lobby flooded with natural light from a stunning atrium above. 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.
* Payable locally.
88 spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms and suites range in size from 172 – 269 ft² or indulge even more in one of the 6 Superior suites or 4 Deluxe Balcony Suites. 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.
Depart | Ship | Embark | From |
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Dec 2 | William Wordsworth | Budapest | £1199 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1199 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1499 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1899 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1749 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1949 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1949 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £2249 |
Dec 3 | Emily Brontë | Budapest | £1499 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1499 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1799 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £2199 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £2049 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £2249 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £2249 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £2549 |
Dec 6 | Thomas Hardy | Budapest | £1449 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1449 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1749 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £2149 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1999 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £2199 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £2199 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £2499 |
Dec 7 | William Wordsworth | Budapest | £1449 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1449 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1749 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £2149 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1999 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £2199 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £2199 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £2499 |
Dec 8 | Emily Brontë | Budapest | £1199 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1199 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1499 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1899 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1749 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1949 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1949 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £2249 |
Dec 11 | Thomas Hardy | Budapest | £1449 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1449 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1749 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £2149 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1999 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £2199 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £2199 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £2499 |
Dec 12 | William Wordsworth | Budapest | £1199 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1199 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1499 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1899 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1749 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1949 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1949 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £2249 |
Dec 13 | Emily Brontë | Budapest | £1199 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1199 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1499 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1899 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1749 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1949 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1949 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £2249 |
Dec 16 | Thomas Hardy | Budapest | £1199 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1199 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1499 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1899 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1749 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1949 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1949 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £2249 |
Dec 17 | William Wordsworth | Budapest | £999 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £999 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1299 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1699 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1549 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1749 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1749 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £2049 |
Dec 18 | Emily Brontë | Budapest | £999 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £999 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1299 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1699 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1549 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1749 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1749 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £2049 |
Depart | Ship | Embark | From |
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Dec 1 | Riviera Radiance | Budapest | £1349 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1349 | ||
Middle Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², French Balcony | £1699 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 258 ft², French Balcony | £2049 | ||
Upper Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², French Balcony | £1949 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 258 ft², French Balcony | £2249 | ||
Upper Deck | Grand Suite | 344 ft², Outside Balcony | £2649 |
Dec 2 | William Wordsworth | Budapest | £1299 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1299 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1599 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1999 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1899 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £2049 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £2149 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £2349 |
Dec 3 | Emily Brontë | Budapest | £1299 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1299 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1599 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1999 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1899 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £2049 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £2149 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £2349 |
Dec 6 | Riviera Radiance | Budapest | £1349 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1349 | ||
Middle Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², French Balcony | £1699 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 258 ft², French Balcony | £2049 | ||
Upper Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², French Balcony | £1949 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 258 ft², French Balcony | £2249 | ||
Upper Deck | Grand Suite | 344 ft², Outside Balcony | £2649 |
Dec 7 | William Wordsworth | Budapest | £1299 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1299 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1599 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1999 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1899 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £2049 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £2149 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £2349 |
Dec 8 | Emily Brontë | Budapest | £1299 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1299 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1599 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1999 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1899 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £2049 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £2149 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £2349 |
Dec 11 | Riviera Radiance | Budapest | £1299 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1299 | ||
Middle Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², French Balcony | £1649 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 258 ft², French Balcony | £1999 | ||
Upper Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², French Balcony | £1899 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 258 ft², French Balcony | £2199 | ||
Upper Deck | Grand Suite | 344 ft², Outside Balcony | £2599 |
Dec 12 | William Wordsworth | Budapest | £1249 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1249 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1549 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1949 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1849 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1999 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £2099 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £2299 |
Dec 13 | Emily Brontë | Budapest | £1249 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1249 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1549 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1949 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1849 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1999 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £2099 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £2299 |
Dec 16 | Riviera Radiance | Budapest | £1299 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1299 | ||
Middle Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², French Balcony | £1649 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 258 ft², French Balcony | £1999 | ||
Upper Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², French Balcony | £1899 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 258 ft², French Balcony | £2199 | ||
Upper Deck | Grand Suite | 344 ft², Outside Balcony | £2599 |
Dec 17 | William Wordsworth | Budapest | £1199 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1199 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1499 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1899 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1799 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1949 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £2049 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £2249 |
Riviera Travel’s river cruises have caused a bit of a revolution in the UK market, selling more river cruises in the UK than any other river cruise line. A range of brand-new classically-styled ships have impressed with their high standards for the price. Riviera’s 30 years of land-touring experience have carried into their river cruise excursions, providing good value off-ship experiences. Whilst some may require higher levels of inclusions and finer dining, Riviera’s river cruises deliver consistently high standards for their loyal UK customers.