You can expect culture on every level in the most beautiful cities on the upper Danube: religious highlights, such as the pilgrimage site Maria Taferl or the Basilica of Esztergom, the largest church in Hungary. Explore the historical cities of Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna on water and on land, by day and by night. You can also book guided e-bike tours in Vienna and Budapest. Hungarian tradition really comes alive on a spectacular riding demonstration in the Puszta. Here and there, the fantastic countryside of the Wachau valley alternates with that of the Danube Knee.
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Cultural Treasures on the Danube Cruise-Only prices include:
• 7 night cruise aboard the river cruise ship, MS Bolero, round trip from Passau
• All shipboard main meals
• Welcome and Farewell reception
• Festive gala dinner onboard
• Excursion package with four excursions included – Excursion to Herzogenburg Monastery, Budapest city walking tour, Bratislava city tour and City tour of Vienna (valued at EUR 170 per person)^
• The services of a Nicko cruise director and local tour guides
• A bi-lingual departure with English-speaking service on board and excursions
• Comfortable Sennheiser Audio system is used on all excursions
• Entertainment programme
• All port and government charges
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DISCOUNTS:
A range of earlybird and combination discounts may be available on this cruise. Please contact us for your current best offer and availability. All rates shown are in Euros per person twin share based on full brochure fare. Single supplements apply.
^Included Shore Tours: Nicko Cruises guarantee that the excursions will be carried out in English provided at least 1 person has booked the excursion package in advance. It is therefore strongly recommends guests to book the package in advance. For other excursions the minimum number of pax is between 20 and 25 pax (depending on the excursion).
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BEVERAGE PACKAGE*:
For an additional cost you may include a beverage package in your cruise. Please advise your consultant at time of booking.
River Cruise Beverage Package: priced from EUR 203 per person includes:
• House wine by the glass (white, rose and red)
• Sparkling house wine by the glass
• Draft and bottled beers, non-alcoholic beer
• Cocktails and long drinks
• All non-alcoholic house beverages
• Water provided in the cabins and on daily excursions
• All coffee specialities (alcohol-free)
• Hot chocolate and tea
Special Conditions
Special Validity Dates
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2024 | Passau, Germany |
11:30 PM | |
| 28 May 2024 | Wachau Valley, Austria |
Cruising | |
| 28 May 2024 | Krems, Austria |
02:15 PM | 07:00 PM |
| 29 May 2024 | Esztergom, Hungary |
12:00 PM | 03:30 PM |
| 29 May 2024 | Budapest, Hungary |
07:30 PM | Overnight |
| 30 May 2024 | Budapest, Hungary |
08:45 PM | |
| 31 May 2024 | Bratislava, Slovakia |
01:45 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 01 Jun 2024 | Vienna, Austria |
06:30 AM | 07:00 PM |
| 02 Jun 2024 | Ybbs, Austria |
07:00 AM | 01:00 PM |
| 03 Jun 2024 | Passau, Germany |
04:30 AM |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
7 Night Cruise sailing from Passau roundtrip aboard Bolero.
You can expect culture on every level in the most beautiful cities on the upper Danube: religious highlights, such as the pilgrimage site Maria Taferl or the Basilica of Esztergom, the largest church in Hungary. Explore the historical cities of Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna on water and on land, by day and by night. You can also book guided e-bike tours in Vienna and Budapest. Hungarian tradition really comes alive on a spectacular riding demonstration in the Puszta. Here and there, the fantastic countryside of the Wachau valley alternates with that of the Danube Knee.
Highlights of this cruise:
Passau
Passau is a town in Lower Bavaria, Germany. It is also known as the Dreiflussestadt or “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”. With 17,774 pipes and 233 registers, the organ is the second largest in the world. Organ concerts are held daily between May and September.
Passau is also known 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.
Budapest
Budapest is the capital of Hungary. As the largest city of Hungary, it is the country’s principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation centre. Cited as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, its extensive World Heritage Sites includes the banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter, Andrassy 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.
Most of Budapest’s famous sights are concentrated on Castle Hill on the Buda side, in downtown Pest and along the riverside walkways. The main sights on Castle Hill are the Royal Palace, the National Gallery, the Fisherman’s Bastion and Matthias Church. In downtown Pest the main sights are the Parliament Building, St Stephen’s Basilica, the Great Synagogue and the Jewish Museum and the Eotvos Lorand University.
Budapest is also known for its many hot and thermal springs. Budapest has 118 hot springs that supply the city’s many bathhouses and spas with warm therapeutic spring water. Such was the reputation of its springs that in 1934, the Budapest was declared the “City of Springs.”
Bratislava
Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and the country’s largest city. Bratislava is in southwestern Slovakia on both banks of the Danube River. Bratislava has a very pleasant medieval inner city with narrow, winding streets, a hill-top castle next to the river Danube, and many historic churches and buildings to visit. The old town is centered on two squares, Hlavne namestie (main square) and Hviezdoslavovo namestie (Hviezdoslav square, named after a famous Slovak poet).
Attractions in Bratislava include the castle which currently hosts temporary historical exhibitions and from whose ramparts you can see nearby Hungary, Austria and the Danube valley. Also visit one of the city’s excellent galleries, for instance the Bratislava City Gallery at the Pallfy Palace, to experience Matej Kren’s unique “Passage” installation.
Comfort, style, modern facilities and a lot of panorama are awaiting you on-board the MS BOLERO. Enjoy the unique view in good company on the spacious sun deck, or completely in the privacy of your cabin. Our spacious wellness area is available for relaxing moments. The kitchen chef conjures up delicacies on the tables of the cosy restaurant every day. The attentive crew will pamper you around the clock.
At meal times, all guest will find a place in the generously arranged panorama restaurant. Let yourself be pampered by the friendly staff. International specialities can be found in the menu, as well as dishes from kitchens of the countries along the travelling route.
Theme evenings, quiz events, bingo (depending on the programme) as well as live music ensure that there is no time for boredom. Books, board and card games are also available.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 127.7 m
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 180
Ship Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Radio
- Hair Dryer
- Mini Bar
- Safe
- Telephone
Ship Facilities
- Panorama Restaurant
- Panorama Saloon with Bar
- Souvenir Shop
- Wellness Area with Sauna
- Whirlpool
- Fitness Equipment
- Sun Deck
nicko cruises Schiffsreisen GmbH is one of the most dynamic cruise providers in Germany. In recent years, the company has evolved from a leading river cruise provider with more than 30 years of experience into a well-known provider of small ships with destination-oriented ocean routes. With its fleet, which is as modern as it is comfortable, nicko cruises travels the world’s oceans as well as all domestic waterways and coastal sections that are in demand for tourists. In 2023, the programme includes not only 22 river ships, but also the classic ocean-going vessel VASCO DA GAMA.
With its “time to discover” philosophy, nicko cruises focuses on cruise schedules that are rich in discovery and on intensive travel experiences in the product fields river and ocean. The product features of so-called “slow cruising”, such as small ships and long anchorage times, are combined with emotional moments at nicko cruises. During the cruises, guests always have plenty of time for exploring. Thanks to the large variety of products, everyone will find just the right trip at nicko cruises, individually tailored to their needs. The ships in the fleet are all in the 4 to 5-star category according to German land hotel trade standards. Attractive inland excursions and the varied culinary offers on board round off the travel experience. nicko cruises Schiffsreisen GmbH has its company headquarters in Stuttgart, where it employs roughly 110 highly motivated members of staff.
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All cabins are stylish and comfortably furnished outer cabins and are equipped with an air conditioning / heating system that can be regulated separately, shower/WC, SAT TV with radio, hair dryer, minibar, safe and telephone. The cabins have an approximate size of 16m² and offer beds positioned next to each other that can be pushed apart on request. Cabins on the middle and upper decks are equipped with floor to ceiling panorama windows that can be opened (French balcony), the cabins on the main deck have large portholes that cannot be opened. In some cabins, on request the 2 bed cabins can also be occupied with 3 persons.
All cabins are stylish and comfortably furnished outer cabins and are equipped with an air conditioning / heating system that can be regulated separately, shower/WC, SAT TV with radio, hair dryer, minibar, safe and telephone. The cabins have an approximate size of 16m² and offer beds positioned next to each other that can be pushed apart on request. Cabins on the middle and upper decks are equipped with floor to ceiling panorama windows that can be opened (French balcony), the cabins on the main deck have large portholes that cannot be opened. In some cabins, on request the 2 bed cabins can also be occupied with 3 persons.
All cabins are stylish and comfortably furnished outer cabins and are equipped with an air conditioning / heating system that can be regulated separately, shower/WC, SAT TV with radio, hair dryer, minibar, safe and telephone. The cabins have an approximate size of 16m² and offer beds positioned next to each other that can be pushed apart on request. Cabins on the middle and upper decks are equipped with floor to ceiling panorama windows that can be opened (French balcony), the cabins on the main deck have large portholes that cannot be opened. In some cabins, on request the 2 bed cabins can also be occupied with 3 persons.
All cabins are stylish and comfortably furnished outer cabins and are equipped with an air conditioning / heating system that can be regulated separately, shower/WC, SAT TV with radio, hair dryer, minibar, safe and telephone. The cabins have an approximate size of 16m² and offer beds positioned next to each other that can be pushed apart on request. Cabins on the middle and upper decks are equipped with floor to ceiling panorama windows that can be opened (French balcony), the cabins on the main deck have large portholes that cannot be opened. In some cabins, on request the 2 bed cabins can also be occupied with 3 persons.
All cabins are stylish and comfortably furnished outer cabins and are equipped with an air conditioning / heating system that can be regulated separately, shower/WC, SAT TV with radio, hair dryer, minibar, safe and telephone. The cabins have an approximate size of 16m² and offer beds positioned next to each other that can be pushed apart on request. Cabins on the middle and upper decks are equipped with floor to ceiling panorama windows that can be opened (French balcony), the cabins on the main deck have large portholes that cannot be opened. In some cabins, on request the 2 bed cabins can also be occupied with 3 persons.
All cabins are stylish and comfortably furnished outer cabins and are equipped with an air conditioning / heating system that can be regulated separately, shower/WC, SAT TV with radio, hair dryer, minibar, safe and telephone. The cabins have an approximate size of 16m² and offer beds positioned next to each other that can be pushed apart on request. Cabins on the middle and upper decks are equipped with floor to ceiling panorama windows that can be opened (French balcony), the cabins on the main deck have large portholes that cannot be opened. In some cabins, on request the 2 bed cabins can also be occupied with 3 persons.
All cabins are stylish and comfortably furnished outer cabins and are equipped with an air conditioning / heating system that can be regulated separately, shower/WC, SAT TV with radio, hair dryer, minibar, safe and telephone. The cabins have an approximate size of 16m² and offer beds positioned next to each other that can be pushed apart on request. Cabins on the middle and upper decks are equipped with floor to ceiling panorama windows that can be opened (French balcony), the cabins on the main deck have large portholes that cannot be opened. In some cabins, on request the 2 bed cabins can also be occupied with 3 persons.
All cabins are stylish and comfortably furnished outer cabins and are equipped with an air conditioning / heating system that can be regulated separately, shower/WC, SAT TV with radio, hair dryer, minibar, safe and telephone. The cabins have an approximate size of 16m² and offer beds positioned next to each other that can be pushed apart on request. Cabins on the middle and upper decks are equipped with floor to ceiling panorama windows that can be opened (French balcony), the cabins on the main deck have large portholes that cannot be opened. In some cabins, on request the 2 bed cabins can also be occupied with 3 persons.
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