RIVER Adventures
Holidays should be as leisurely as they are pleasurable. With a European river cruise, you’ll be able to share perfect moments at your own pace with a waltz down the Danube
THE Danube’s history is as long and winding as itself. The Romans relied on it to see off invaders and Medieval traders flogged their wares from its banks before it acted as a conduit from which the Austrian and Hungarian empires spread. It’s this legacy which makes it one of the most interesting regions in Europe to discover. From natural landscapes and diverse architecture to numerous iconic capital cities, a river cruise down the Danube is an unparalleled way to get close to the cultural gems of this historical treasure trove.
And by booking through the experts at Titan Travel, you’ll be able set sail on an adventure with complete peace of mind. Everything is impeccably organised, from your VIP door-to-door transfers to enjoying welcome drinks with like-minded fellow passengers on board your home from home, MS Bellejour.
Once you have been shown to your stylish cabin, you’ll only have to unpack once before embarking on your memorable waltz along the Danube.
VIENNA
AN overnight stay in the Grande Dame of Austria allows you to fully embrace the vigour of Vienna. From Strauss to Mozart, music flows through veins of this city – and you’ll be able to soak up the scores of some of its famous sons at a concert at one of the city’s impressive palaces, or even learn to waltz, with a lesson back on board the Bellejour.
BUDAPEST
FEW cities can compete with the breathtaking beauty of Budapest, where stately mansions and palaces line the banks of the Danube – and the aptly named Castle District offers you a picture-perfect place to take photos as dusk settles over the city and the Széchenyi Chain Bridge lights up.
BRATISLAVA
YOUR itinerary includes an in-depth tour of beautiful Bratislava. You’ll swap Bellejour for a tourist train which winds its way through the quaint Old Town, where there are narrow lanes of burghers’ houses, before witnessing the splendour of the Bratislava Castle, where 11 kings and eight queens have been crowned.
PASSAU VALLEY
YOU’LL have a full day to enjoy the pleasures of Passau, a baroque German city standing next to Austria. Make sure to soak up the history of St Stephen’s Cathedral, home to the largest church organ, stroll through the Veste Oberhaus forest or discover the castle’s history at its museum.
MELK
MAKE a meal of your morning in Melk by treating yourself to a sweet breakfast. The town is famed for its Marillenkuchen – an upside-down pastry served with cream and chocolate ice cream. Walk off your slice of indulgence with a wander
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around the Benedictine abbey, which boasts extensive frescoes by Johann Michael Rottmayr.
LINZ
THIS artistic hub is perfect for meandering around – take a tour of the giant, gothic New Cathedral, sip a coffee in its charming Old Town or check out the local street art – Linz is all yours.
BELGRADE
BELGRADE has faced its fair share of conflicts in the past – which only makes its bright future all the more exciting. Filled with cathedrals, fortresses and ancient squares, this Serbian city is proud, loud and as resilient as it is adventurous.
BUCHAREST
KNOWN as the ‘The Little Paris’, Bucharest has an old-school elegance of another era. A full-day tour will feature the mammoth Palace of the Parliament, as well as the open-air National Village Museum, before a hearty lunch of traditional Romanian fare, washed down with a local beer.