Trans-European cruise from Budapest to Strasbourg (port-to-port cruise) Cruise on MS Douce France from Budapest (Hungary)

Budapest (Hungary)

Budapest is the capital and the largest city of Hungary, the largest in East-Central Europe and one of the largest cities in the European Union. It is the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation centre,[2] sometimes described as the primate city of Hungary. Budapest became a single city occupying both banks of the river Danube with a unification of west-bank Buda and Óbuda with east-bank Pest. Cited as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe its extensive World Heritage Site includes the banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter, Andrássy Avenue, Heroes' Square and the Millennium Underground Railway, the second oldest in the world. Other highlights include a total of 80 geothermal springs, the world's largest thermal water cave system, second largest synagogue, and third largest Parliament building.

Budapest (Hungary)

Budapest is the capital and the largest city of Hungary, the largest in East-Central Europe and one of the largest cities in the European Union. It is the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation centre,[2] sometimes described as the primate city of Hungary. Budapest became a single city occupying both banks of the river Danube with a unification of west-bank Buda and Óbuda with east-bank Pest. Cited as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe its extensive World Heritage Site includes the banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter, Andrássy Avenue, Heroes' Square and the Millennium Underground Railway, the second oldest in the world. Other highlights include a total of 80 geothermal springs, the world's largest thermal water cave system, second largest synagogue, and third largest Parliament building.

Esztergom, Hungary

Esztergom is a city north of Hungary that is located between two hills, watching from the watchtower the flow of the river Danube. It is an emblematic place for the Hungarian Catholisim. Esztergom has numerous monuments and plenty of places to visit and enjoy.

Vienna (Austria)

Vienna lies in the east of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre. In 2001, the city centre was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Apart from being regarded as the City of Music because of its musical legacy, Vienna is also said to be "The City of Dreams" because it was home to the world's first psycho-analyst Sigmund Freud. The city's roots lie in early Celtic and Roman settlements that transformed into a Medieval and Baroque city, the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It is well known for having played an essential role as a leading European Music Centre, from the great age of Viennese Classicism through the early part of the 20th century. The Historic centre of Vienna is rich in architectural ensembles, including Baroque castles and gardens, as well as the late-19th-century Ringstrasse lined with grand buildings, monuments and parks.

Vienna (Austria)

Vienna lies in the east of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre. In 2001, the city centre was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Apart from being regarded as the City of Music because of its musical legacy, Vienna is also said to be "The City of Dreams" because it was home to the world's first psycho-analyst Sigmund Freud. The city's roots lie in early Celtic and Roman settlements that transformed into a Medieval and Baroque city, the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It is well known for having played an essential role as a leading European Music Centre, from the great age of Viennese Classicism through the early part of the 20th century. The Historic centre of Vienna is rich in architectural ensembles, including Baroque castles and gardens, as well as the late-19th-century Ringstrasse lined with grand buildings, monuments and parks.

Melk, Austria

Melk is a town located on the banks of the river Danube and the western gateway to the Wachau Valley. It is famous for being home to a huge baroque Benedictine monastery named Melk Abbey. The Abbey is built on a bluff overlooking the Danube River. Other popular attractions include the Haus am Stein, built in the 15th century, is the oldest building in Melk and the Kolomani Fountain

Passau (Germany)

Passau is a town in Lower Bavaria, Germany. It is also known as the "City of Three Rivers," because the Danube is joined at Passau by the Inn from the south and the Ilz from the north. Tourism in Passau focuses mainly on the three rivers, the St. Stephen's Cathedral and the "Old City".The organ at St. Stephen's was long held to be the largest church pipe organ in the world. Organ concerts are held daily between May and September. St.Stephen's is a true masterpiece of Italian Baroque, built by Italian architect Carlo Lurago and decorated in part by Carpoforo Tencalla. Many river cruises down the Danube start at Passau and there is a cycling path all the way down to Vienna. It is also notable for its gothic and baroque architecture. The town is dominated by the Veste Oberhaus and the former fortress of the Bishop, on the mountain crest between the Danube and the Ilz rivers. Right beside the town hall is the Scharfrichterhaus, an important jazz and cabaret stage on which political cabaret is performed.

Regensburg (Alemania)

Kelheim

Nuremberg (Germany)

nuremberg is a city in Germany, surrounded by a medieval wall. The imperial Castle is a symbol of Nuremberg, outstanding in a magical way between the old town and appearing between the most important imperial palaces of the middle ages. it's height offers incredible views of the city. In Nuremberg we can visit apart from the Imperial Castle, the church od St. Sebald, Alberto Dureros house, St. Lawrence church, Frauenkirche, the old town hall, Gemanisches National art and craft museum, the Toy Museum or the Zeltner Palace.

Erlangen

Bamberg (Germany)

Bamberg is a city in Bavaria, Germany, located in Upper Franconia on the river Regnitz close to its confluence with the river Main. Its historic city center is a listed UNESCO world heritage site. Places of Interest: the Old Town, the Rose Garden at the Newe Residenz, The Little Venice, the Altes Rathaus and the Alte Hofhaltung

Bamberg (Germany)

Bamberg is a city in Bavaria, Germany, located in Upper Franconia on the river Regnitz close to its confluence with the river Main. Its historic city center is a listed UNESCO world heritage site. Places of Interest: the Old Town, the Rose Garden at the Newe Residenz, The Little Venice, the Altes Rathaus and the Alte Hofhaltung

Schweinfurt

Gerlachshausen

Wurzburg, Germany

Barroque city and capital of the region of Franconia, where the romantic route is started. Quarter house of the famous university on the banks of the Main River. Places of interest on the left side of the river: the marienberg Fortress, the medieval castle, declared world heritage by the UNESCO. On the same side of the fortress we can see the Kapple, a barroque church. The Alte Mainbruke, a stone bridge of the 12th century, the market square, the Marienkapelle, the house Zum Falken, the Residenz and the Hofkirche are the places of special interest you can visit in Wurzburg.

Karlstad, Sweden

The city of Karlstad is located on a delta where the river Klarälven, runs into Swedens largest lake, Vänern. In Karlstad you can have a walk on a hovercraft on a frozen lake, enjoy the tasting of shrimps in lake Vänern, go fishing in the ice, navigate from one isle to another, or enjoy yourself in the biggest disco in Sweden, amongst other things.

Wertheim

Wertheim

Miltenberg, Germany

Located on the banks of the river Main Miltenberg, is an idyllic town in the heart of Germany. Boasting a rich history accented by its stunning Medieval and Renaissance architecture, Miltenberg was once a roman fortress. Pictureque half-timbered houses, cafes, the Hotel Zum Riesen, one of Germanys oldest inns, as well as a 400-year-old fountain are just a few of the wonderful sights to find in Market Square.

Frankfurt, Germany

Frankfurt am Main form the urban center of the region of Rein Main and the city along with the surroundings, with more than five million of inhabitants, it is the second largest of the country after the metropolitan region of Rin-Ruhr, but ahead the federal capital of Berlin. It is the headquarters of the Europan Central Bank. The Central Train Station in Frankfurt, with 130 million travellers a year, is one of the largest stations in Europe.

Frankfurt, Germany

Frankfurt am Main form the urban center of the region of Rein Main and the city along with the surroundings, with more than five million of inhabitants, it is the second largest of the country after the metropolitan region of Rin-Ruhr, but ahead the federal capital of Berlin. It is the headquarters of the Europan Central Bank. The Central Train Station in Frankfurt, with 130 million travellers a year, is one of the largest stations in Europe.

Mainz, Germany

Located on the banks of the river Rhine and Capital of Germanys Rhineland-Palatinate state, Mainz has a history that dates back approximately 2000 years. Several buildings, monuments and museums offer visitors a window into that rich history while the town also boasts a very cosmopolitan and vibrant atmosphere. The Mainz Cathedral of St. Martin which is now over 1000 years old, The Gutenberg Museum and The Marktbrunnen, one of the largest Renaissance fountains in Germany are just a few of the historical attractions to be found while the bustling Augustinerstrasse near the old Town is home to many of the towns shops and cafes.

Strasbourg (France)

Due to it's location, Strasbourg is from the early years an important center of communications, specially riverine, and therefore it is the second port in importance on the Rhine river, which is the most transited in the world.