Sail through Royal history on the delightful Danube
Exclusively for MoS readers ... two fabulous river cruises to enjoy
TRACE a fascinating chapter of Royal history on this journey from the heart of Germany to Hungary. See the boyhood home of Prince Albert, discover the castle so adored by Queen Victoria that she wished she could live there, and visit the town where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned after the Crusades.
This unique Royal-themed cruise with our travel partner Emerald Waterways also includes special guest appearances from leading historian Kate Williams, a TV presenter and award-winning author of books about our two longest-serving monarchs, and Katie Nicholl, The Mail on Sunday’s Royal Correspondent.
Beginning with a two-night stay in Bavaria, you will then embark on a seven-night Danube cruise. Enjoy sophisticated Vienna, explore medieval monasteries overlooking the river, and discover the spectacular Wachau Valley, before docking in splendid Budapest. REASONS TO BOOK
Kate Williams
Joining readers i n Bavaria, a region rich with Royal links, Kate will give a talk and Q&A discussing her books – Becoming Queen Victoria and Young Elizabeth: The Making Of Our Queen.
Royal retreats
Explore places dear to Queen Victoria, i ncluding Ehrenburg Palace where her mother grew up, and Rosenau Palace, the birthplace of Prince Albert. Kate Williams will accompany you on visits to both palaces.
Emerald Waterways ship
Travel in impeccable style on a beautiful Emerald Waterways ship, the ideal way to navigate the waters of the Danube. Enjoy its excellent service, as well as free drinks on this voyage**.
Katie Nicholl
The Mail on Sunday’s Royal Correspondent has a treasure trove of anecdotes about the Royals. She will join readers for a talk and Q&A, and a visit to the Sisi Museum in Vienna’s Hofburg Palace.
Cultural treasures
Discover where c o mp o s e r s Mozart and Strauss l i ved and worked, admire the beauty of the Wachau Valley, see the 900-yearold Benedictine Abbey in Melk – and explore wonderful cities such as Nuremberg, Passau, elegant Vienna and Budapest, the grand Hungarian capital.