Enjoy one of our most popular river cruises - The Blue Danube - but with a three-night extension in Budapest added on to take your holiday to a whole new level. After seven nights cruising along the Danube river and exploring historic destinations - including some of Europe's cultural highlights in Budapest, Esztergom, Bratislava, Dürnstein, Melk, Linz, Salzburg and Vienna - you can discover more of majestic Budapest’s imperial past and the 19th-century grandeur of the Habsburg Empire. Delve into the charming, old-world atmosphere of medieval Buda, stroll along the broad boulevards of elegant Pest and venture into the scenic Puszta, Hungary’s Great Plain, on this superb three night extension.

Highlights:
Discover the extraordinary Esztergom Basilica and Slovakian capital, Bratislava with its 17th century castle and pretty old town on tours. Explore Dürnstein, famous for its ice blue tower and the castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned, then visit stunning Melk Abbey. Visit the charming baroque town of Linz, or the main sights of Salzburg such as the Hohensalzburg fortress, the Hellbrunn Palace and the gardens of the Mirabell Palace. See Vienna's cultural sights, including St Stephen's Cathedral and the colossal Hofburg, and experience a guided tour of Budapest and its iconic Parliament Building and ancient Castle Hill. Enjoy a three-night extended stay in Budapest with a horse show on a tour of the Puszta and visits to Budapest's iconic Parliament building, the Palinka Museum and the famous National Gallery.

What's Included:
Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a twin cabin with a limited number of sole occupancy cabins available, at the relevant supplement. The price includes: Full board during your cruise from dinner on your day of arrival until breakfast on your final day* Free Superior drinks package Complimentary on-board tea and coffee Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi (connection speeds may vary) All visits and excursions as mentioned  Coach travel as mentioned English-speaking expert guides  The services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge *Please note: lunch is not included on this full day excursion to Salzburg; however, the ship will offer a packed lunch.