MS L’Europe, 12 Night Trans-European cruise from Budapest to Strasbourg ex Budapest, Hungary to Strasbourg, France

From Budapest to Strasbourg, enjoy a unique cruise crossing three rivers and four countries. From the Danube to the Rhine via the Main, you will be dazzled by the beauty of landscapes but also by the sweetness of these rivers that form a link between people, cultures and traditions. Hungary, Austria, Germany and France will unveil their history and rich heritage for an unforgettable trans-European getaway.

Day 1
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Dinner tonight will be followed by an optional excursion for both packages: An evening of traditional entertainment in Budapest.

Day 2
Join us on an optional CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion : Guided tour of Budapest.We’ll return on board in Esztergom. In the afternoon, enjoy some time on your own exploring the former capital of Hungary. The city is full of treasures such as the Neo-classical basilica and former Royal palace. We’ll return on board and depart for Vienna. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.

Day 3
Upon arriving in Vienna, join us for an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : A visit to the Hofburg Palace (only on pre-booking before departure), the Hapsburg’s winter residence and its Sisi Museum. Tonight, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Tour Vienna by night.

Day 4
This morning, join us for the optional excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Guided tour of the Schönbrunn Palace (only on pre-booking before departure), the summer residence of the Imperial family, followed by a panoramic tour of Vienna.DISCOVERY: The high art of Viennese living, music and Viennese cafes. We’ll stroll through the city and visit back stage in the Konzerthaus concert hall(1). After our tour, enjoy a steaming cup of Vienna Coffee and a delicious pastry.Enjoy a free afternoon to explore this marvelous city at your own paceThis evening, join us on an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Concert of Viennese music (subject to availability.)Our ship will depart at midnight.

Day 5
We’ll cruise along the most beautiful section of the Wachau Valley this morning, arriving in Melk in the morning. We’ll then set off on an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Tour of Dürnstein, the fortified village where Richard the Lionheart was once held prisoner. In the afternoon, join us on an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Visit the Melk Abbey (only on pre-booking before departure). Originally a Baroque-style palace built between 1702 and 1736, it is now a Benedictine monastery that hosts a prestigious coed school with more than 900 students. We’ll return on board and cruise towards Passau. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.

Day 6
We’ll set out to explore Passau in the company of hostess, strolling the narrow romantic streets and admiring is Baroque-style buildings. We’ll then cruise to Regensburg through the night.

Day 7
Join us on an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Guided tour of Regensburg and the Walhalla hall of fame which overhangs the river. We’ll return on board in Kelheim and cruise the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal to Nuremberg.

Day 8
We’ll arrive in Nuremberg in the morning. Join us on an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Guided tour of the city and tasting of its famous gingerbread. We’ll return on board in Erlangen and start sailing towards Bamberg. Our ship will cruise through the night.

Day 9
We’ll spend this morning cruising to Schweinfurt. Join us on an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Tour of Rothenburg, one of the oldest cities in Germany. This magnificent walled town located on the historic Roman Road has managed to keep its authentic charm. We’ll return on board in Gerlachshausen. Our ship will cruise through the night.

Day 10
Join us on an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Guided tour of Würzburg and the former Residence of the Prince-Bishops of Würzburg. We’ll return on board in Karlstadt. Our ship will cruise through the night.

Day 11
We’ll leave to explore Miltenberg in the company of our hostess and discover this charming, very typical German village. Its marketplace surrounded by half-timbered houses, its Grande Rue and former Town Hall make Miltenberg a unique town and the “pearl of the Main”. We’ll cruise to Frankfurt.

Day 12
Join us for the optional excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Tour of Frankfurt.DISCOVERY: Panoramic tour of Frankfurt and ascent of the Main Tower.We’ll return on board and cruise to Mainz. Gutenberg’s hometown, Mainz lies at the confluence of the Rhine and the Main and is a perfect blend of past and present. Its age-old cathedral is not to be missed. You’ll be able to explore the city in the company of our hostess. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.

Day 13
Enjoy buffet breakfast on board as we cruise towards Strasbourg, passing through two impressive locks on the Rhine, Iffezheim and Gambsheim. We’ll reach Strasbourg at 2:00 p.m. and disembark after lunch. End of our services.

Named after the “Old Continent” and symbol of unity, the MS L’Europe is an elegant standard ship that sails on the Rhine and the Danube, meeting the many wonders offered by these two romantic rivers. Completely renovated in 2016, the MS L’Europe is an intimate-sized standard ship, measuring 110 m long and 11.40 m wide. It can accommodate 180 passengers, in 90 cabins spread over three decks. The size of each cabin is between 9m2 to 13m2 offering amenities and providing guests with all the comforts they need during their stay. The chocolate, beige and orange tones of its chic and contemporary decoration give it a warm, elegant and welcoming atmosphere. Located on the main deck, the restaurant, where all meals are served during the cruise, offers delicate cuisine in a refined setting, where large windows allow guests to fully enjoy the panorama. On this same deck is also the lounge / bar with a dance floor, while on the sun deck passengers can enjoy comfortable sun loungers, as well as a large shaded area. An ideal place to relax and admire the landscapes.

CroisiEurope has a fleet of Prestige category boats with cabins, which ply the most beautiful rivers in Europe. Spacious and light, they offer a welcoming and refined setting. Accommodation capacity varies from 100 to 180 passengers depending on the boat’s design. At the cutting edge of technology, their facilities offer comfort and safety.

Carefully maintained and partially renovated each year, the CroisiEurope fleet is largely made up of recently built vessels, less than five years old, all with Veritas certification. The leading European river tour operator, our company owes its international reputation to its seriousness, its dynamism, its sense of innovation and its recognised value for money of long standing.

Vessels are rated four-star and food is superb – as you’d expect on a French-owned cruise line, staffed by French chefs and with top French and German wines aboard. One cruise of the Rhone and Saone Rivers in France concentrates on gastronomy and traditional French cusine, visiting Collonges Abbey, renowned for its great French chef, Paul Bocuse.

CroisiEurope is a family-owned and operated firm, with brothers and sisters running different aspects of the company and keeping a close eye on all operations to ensure excellence.

River cruising offers much free fun. Wake in the morning and observe the passing riverside scenery through your cabin window – perhaps from your bed. Gaze upon village churches or a patchwork of fields sparkling in the morning sun.

CroisiEurope’s network traverses a phenomenal number of European rivers and waterways. They range from the Guadalquivir and Guadiana (flowing through Spain and Portugal respectively); the Douro in Portugal, the Po and Venice Lagoon in Italy; the Rhone in Provence, plus the Seine from Paris to the Normandy Coast. And there’s more: the Moselle, the Neckar, the Saar, the Oder, the Havel, the Baltic Sea, the Camarge, the Rhine, the Main and the mighty Danube; the Tisza and the Black Sea; the Belgian and Dutch waterways. Everything from tulip time in Holland to Christmas Markets in Germany.

Drinks included with on board meals: mineral water, house wine, beer, fruit juice, and tea or coffee.

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MS L'Europe - Main Deck

MS L'Europe - Middle Deck

MS L'Europe - Upper Deck

MS L'Europe - Sun Deck

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Main Deck 1 double bed

All cabins are fitted out to give them a maximum of space and light and feature warm colours and furnishings. Main deck : 21 cabins (19 twins, 2 cabins with a double bed). Equipments : all cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.

Middle Deck 1 double bed

All cabins are fitted out to give them a maximum of space and light and feature warm colours and furnishings. Middle deck : 27 cabins (24 twins, 2 cabins with a double bed, 1 HA G cabin). HA G = cabin equipped for disabled with double bed. Equipments : all cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.

Upper Deck 1 double bed

All cabins are fitted out to give them a maximum of space and light and feature warm colours and furnishings. Upper deck : 42 cabins (40 twins, cabins with a double bed). Equipments : all cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.

Middle Deck Double Bed - Reduced Mobility Cabin

All cabins are fitted out to give them a maximum of space and light and feature warm colours and furnishings. Middle deck : 27 cabins (24 twins, 2 cabins with a double bed, 1 HA G cabin). HA G = cabin equipped for disabled with double bed. Equipments : all cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.

Upper deck 2 adjustable twin beds

All cabins are fitted out to give them a maximum of space and light and feature warm colours and furnishings. Upper deck : 42 cabins (40 twins, cabins with a double bed). Equipments : all cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.

Middle deck 2 adjustable twin beds

All cabins are fitted out to give them a maximum of space and light and feature warm colours and furnishings. Middle deck : 27 cabins (24 twins, 2 cabins with a double bed, 1 HA G cabin). HA G = cabin equipped for disabled with double bed. Equipments : all cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.

Main deck 2 adjustable twin beds

All cabins are fitted out to give them a maximum of space and light and feature warm colours and furnishings. Main deck : 21 cabins (19 twins, 2 cabins with a double bed). Equipments : all cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.