Heart of Europe

14 night Fly Cruise - from £3549pp

Tour through the heart of Europe along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers from Cologne to Budapest visiting well-preserved historic towns in Germany and the impressive city of Vienna in Austria. Includes excursions and Eurostar from London St Pancras or return flights

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14 night - Fly Cruise
from £3549pp

This magnificent tour takes you from Cologne through the spectacular Rhine valley and along the Danube River to the impressive city of Vienna and on to Budapest.

Sample the region's fine wines in Rudesheim, visit one of Europe's finest Baroque palaces at Wurzburg and explore the small town of Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about Germany's history in Nuremberg, a city often associated with World War II before joining the Danube river and cruising to Regensburg.

Continue through the picturesque Wachau Valley along the Danube to Melk, home to an impressive Benedictine Abbey which was reconstructed in a Baroque style. Explore the elegant city of Vienna and enjoy a classical recital on board before your ship reaches Budapest where your journey through Europe comes to an end.

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Cruise Includes

  • Includes
  • 14-night full board cruise
  • Eurostar from London St Pancras to Brussels and return flight from Budapest to the UK. Return regional flights available at a supplement
  • Overseas transfers
  • Excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Services of a Cruise Director
  • Complimentary tea and coffee
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Excludes
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities
  • Special Features
  • A drinks package including draught beer, house wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner can be purchased from £209pp
  • Riviera PLUS:
  • Guests in superior suites and top deck cabins will benefit from the following added extras:
  • - Access to a smart handset allowing unlimited calls, text messages and internet usage onboard and ashore
  • - L'Occitane en Provence toiletries in the bathroom
  • - Bottle of Prosecco on arrival
  • - Platter of fresh fruits later on in the cruise
  • - Complimentary aperitif each evening
  • Local Flavours:
  • Expanded menus will allow guests to experience the flavours of each destination. Every evening, the onboard chefs will offer a choice of 'Local Flavours' options inspired by the area visited.

Cruise Map

Heart of Europe - Cruise Map

Itinerary


Dates and Prices

02 September 2025 - Cologne to Budapest - Sailing on : Emily Bronte From: £4599pp
Emerald Deck Suite (Lower)

  • Blue Water Price£4599pp
Ruby Deck Suite (Middle)

  • Blue Water Price£5399pp
Diamond Deck Suite (Upper)

  • Blue Water Price£5749pp
29 April 2026 - Cologne to Budapest - Sailing on : Geoffrey Chaucer From: £3549pp
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Emerald Deck Suite (Lower)

  • Blue Water Price£3549pp
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Ruby Deck Suite (Middle)

  • Blue Water Price£4349pp
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Ruby Deck (Middle) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price£5049pp
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Diamond Deck Suite (Upper)

  • Blue Water Price£4699pp
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Diamond Deck (Upper) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price£5549pp
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Diamond Deck (Upper) - Stern Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price£5399pp
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Diamond Deck (Upper) - Deluxe Balcony Suite

  • Blue Water Price£5949pp
04 May 2026 - Cologne to Budapest - Sailing on : George Eliot From: £3599pp
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Emerald Deck (Lower)

  • Blue Water Price£3599pp
Emerald Deck - Superior Suite (Lower)

  • Blue Water Price£4099pp
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Ruby Deck (Middle)

  • Blue Water Price£4399pp
Ruby Deck - Superior Suite (Middle)

  • Blue Water Price£5099pp
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Diamond Deck (Upper)

  • Blue Water Price£4749pp
Diamond Deck - Superior Suite (Upper)

  • Blue Water Price£5599pp
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Diamond Deck - Deluxe Balcony Suite (Upper)

  • Blue Water Price£5999pp
18 May 2026 - Cologne to Budapest - Sailing on : George Eliot From: £3899pp
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Emerald Deck (Lower)

  • Blue Water Price£3899pp
Emerald Deck - Superior Suite (Lower)

  • Blue Water Price£4399pp
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Ruby Deck (Middle)

  • Blue Water Price£4699pp
Ruby Deck - Superior Suite (Middle)

  • Blue Water Price£5399pp
...
Diamond Deck (Upper)

  • Blue Water Price£5049pp
Diamond Deck - Superior Suite (Upper)

  • Blue Water Price£5899pp
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Diamond Deck - Deluxe Balcony Suite (Upper)

  • Blue Water Price£6299pp
29 June 2026 - Cologne to Budapest - Sailing on : William Wordsworth From: £4399pp
Emerald Deck Suite (Lower)

  • Blue Water Price£4399pp
Ruby Deck Suite (Middle)

  • Blue Water Price£5199pp
Ruby Deck (Middle) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price£5899pp
Diamond Deck Suite (Upper)

  • Blue Water Price£5549pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price£6399pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Stern Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price£6249pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Deluxe Balcony Suite

  • Blue Water Price£6799pp
13 July 2026 - Cologne to Budapest - Sailing on : William Wordsworth From: £3899pp
Emerald Deck Suite (Lower)

  • Blue Water Price£3899pp
Ruby Deck Suite (Middle)

  • Blue Water Price£4699pp
Ruby Deck (Middle) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price£5399pp
Diamond Deck Suite (Upper)

  • Blue Water Price£5049pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price£5899pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Stern Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price£5749pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Deluxe Balcony Suite

  • Blue Water Price£6299pp
30 September 2026 - Cologne to Budapest - Sailing on : Geoffrey Chaucer From: £4249pp
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Emerald Deck Suite (Lower)

  • Blue Water Price£4249pp
...
Ruby Deck Suite (Middle)

  • Blue Water Price£5049pp
...
Ruby Deck (Middle) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price£5749pp
...
Diamond Deck Suite (Upper)

  • Blue Water Price£5399pp
...
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price£6249pp
...
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Stern Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price£6099pp
...
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Deluxe Balcony Suite

  • Blue Water Price£6649pp
16 September 2026 - Cologne to Budapest - Sailing on : Geoffrey Chaucer From: £4449pp
...
Emerald Deck Suite (Lower)

  • Blue Water Price£4449pp
...
Ruby Deck Suite (Middle)

  • Blue Water Price£5249pp
...
Ruby Deck (Middle) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price£5949pp
...
Diamond Deck Suite (Upper)

  • Blue Water Price£5599pp
...
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price£6449pp
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Diamond Deck (Upper) - Stern Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price£6299pp
...
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Deluxe Balcony Suite

  • Blue Water Price£6849pp

Price Information

Flights supplements may apply

Single supplements and flight/eurostar upgrades are available

Please note prices are updated regularly from a price feed and may fluctuate from those shown. Please contact us for latest prices


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