Danube with John Suchet
8 Days
From £1,935
In association with Uniworld
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Join the Classic Fm presenter for this luxurious voyage on the river of Mozart, Beethoven and Strauss

The Government has given the go-ahead for all river cruises. For up-to-date advice on travel and COVID-19, see our homepage.

The mighty Danube flows through the heart of Europe and on this wonderful all-inclusive river cruise, you'll sail along it amid stunning scenery through four countries. In addition, Mail on Sunday readers will be joined for this cruise by classical music expert John Suchet.

Starting in Passau, Germany, home to Europe's largest pipe organ, you'll sail into Austria with stops at Linz - from which you can visit Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace - Melk and Dürnstein.

Next stop is Vienna, where Beethoven, Mozart, Strauss, Schubert, Mahler and Brahms all lived and worked, and where Classic FM presenter John will introduce an evening of chamber music featuring their famous works.

He will also give an exclusive talk and host a question-and-answer session aboard your luxurious Uniworld ship, compere a piano recital and join you for two fascinating excursions. You'll also visit Bratislava, capital of Slovakia, before disembarking in Hungary's beautiful capital, Budapest. This voyage in spring 2021 is the perfect break for music-lovers keen to explore the highlights of central Europe.

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Tour Highlights

Exclusive events with John Suchet

John will join you in Vienna for a special Composers walking tour and private classical concert. He will also give an exclusive talk and Q&A

Sail in all-inclusive luxury

Sail on Uniworld's luxurious SS Maria Theresa, which takes just 150 guests. Opulent decor, luxurious rooms, wonderful food - all included

The delights of the Danube

Enjoy stunning scenery - from Bavarian castles to the wine-growing Wachau, from Budapest and Salzburg to Vienna and Melk

VIP concerts with John Suchet

Enjoy two exclusive concerts compered by John, one in a historic, intimate concert venue in Vienna, and another, a piano recital, on board

Beethoven's Vienna

You’ll have time to explore the city which Beethoven lived in from the age of 21 and nurtured his incredible talent.

Trip 100% financially protected

Your time trip is Atol-Protected. Uniworld, regularly voted the leading luxury river cruise line, is also Abta-bonded
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Your expert guides

John Suchet
Writer and broadcaster

Classic FM host John Suchet is a respected author and presenter, who reported and presented the news on ITN from 1976-2004. He joined Classic FM in 2010, and hosts its most listened-to programme, the Weekday Morning Show. Renowned as one of Britain's experts on Ludwig van Beethoven, he has written six books about the composer.

Price includes

  • Outbound flight to Munich and inbound from Budapest to various UK airports.
  • Seven nights' all-inclusive Uniworld cruise on SS Maria Theresa in a Riverview Stateroom.

  • All transfers.

  • Five-star, farm-to-table cuisine and unlimited premium spirits and wines on board.
  • Two exclusive talks on board from John Suchet.
  • Six days of excursions, with 'Choice is Yours' options, as detailed in the full itinerary.
  • Vienna Music and Composers walking tour with John.
  • Private Mozart and Strauss concert in Vienna introduced by John.
  • Visit to Budapest's Opera House with John.
  • Exclusive piano concert on board hosted by John
  • English-speaking guides
  • Services of a Uniworld cruise director and tour manager.
  • All gratuities, both on board and on shore

Availability

From
Sun, Sun, Mar 14, 2021
To
Sun, Sun, Mar 21, 2021
Duration
8 Days
Price per person
£1,935*
* Prices based on two sharing a Riverview Stateroom and includes all savings. Subject to availability. Our travel partner, Uniworld, is ABTA-bonded and this trip is ATOL-protected. Uniworld reservations opening times: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
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Itinerary

  1. Day
    1
    Fly to Munich
    Passau, Germany

    Fly to Munich before being transferred to Passau where you board your luxurious SS Marie Theresa for seven nights

    Meals - Dinner
  2. Day
    2
    Explore Passau and talk
    Passau, Germany
    Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  3. Day
    3
    Linz and Salzburg
    Linz, Austria
    Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  4. Day
    4
    Melk and Durnstein
    Melk, Austria
    Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  5. Day
    5
    Vienna and private concert
    Vienna, Austria
    Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  6. Day
    6
    Bratislava
    Bratislava, Slovakia
    Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  7. Day
    7
    Budapest and piano concert
    Budapest, Hungary
    Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  8. Day
    8
    Fly home from Budapest
    Budapest, Hungary
    Meals - Breakfast

Accommodation

SS Maria Theresa

5
Passau, Germany

The S.S. Maria Theresa features ultra-luxurious accommodations and an array of thoughtful personal touches, ensuring a truly indulgent and unforgettable voyage along the Rhine and Danube Rivers.

Brought to you by

Uniworld
This tour is operated solely by Uniworld
Award-winning Uniworld offers itineraries in spectacular destinations throughout Europe, Russia, Egypt, and Asia. The company’s European fleet features luxurious ships with an average capacity of 130 guests, the highest staff-to-guest ratio in the river cruise industry, enticing shore excursions, world-class gourmet cuisine, impeccable hospitality, and numerous other all-inclusive benefits.

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Availability

From
Sun, Sun, Mar 14, 2021
To
Sun, Sun, Mar 21, 2021
Duration
8 Days
Price per person
£1,935*
* Prices based on two sharing a Riverview Stateroom and includes all savings. Subject to availability. Our travel partner, Uniworld, is ABTA-bonded and this trip is ATOL-protected. Uniworld reservations opening times: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Call now to book 08082786844
Quote ref: MOS JOHN SUCHET
Email us