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The Blue Danube River Cruise for Solo Travellers

Riviera Travel MS George Eliot
Date 27th Oct 27
Nights 7 Nights
From
£2,849PP
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Day 1
Arrival in Budapest
The adventure begins in the city of Budapest.
Day 2
Esztergom
Explore Esztergom and its famous basilica on a guided tour, before a relaxing afternoon sailing.
Day 3
Bratislava
Explore Slovakia’s fast-emerging capital city, Bratislava. Then relax with an afternoon cruising into Lower Austria.
Day 4
Dürnstein & Melk
Take a guided tour of Dürnstein, before visiting Benedictine Melk Abbey this afternoon.
Day 5
Salzburg or Linz
Today visit Linz or Salzburg for a guided walking tour and time to explore at leisure.
Day 6
Vienna
For many, today’s guided tour of Vienna will be one of the highlights of the cruise.
Day 7
Budapest
Enjoy a leisurely morning as we cruise towards Budapest, where we'll have a guided tour this afternoon.
Day 8
Budapest
It’s time to say goodbye to your crew and start the journey home.
Why Book
Why Book
  • 🚢 On Board the World’s First Solo-Exclusive River Cruise Ship

Cabin Prices:

  • 🛏️ Lower Deck — from £2,849
  • 🛏️ Middle Deck — from £3,449
  • 🛏️ Upper Deck — from £3,699

✈️ What's Included:

  • ✅ Return flights & transfers
  • 👋 Riviera team will meet you at your departure airport
  • 🛳️ 7 nights aboard a luxurious five-star ship
  • 🍷 Free drinks package
  • 🍽️ Full board dining
  • 🗺️ 9 included experiences
  • 🥂 Welcome dinner & drinks to meet fellow solo travellers
  • 🧭 Expert Tour Manager specialising in solo travel
  • 📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout the ship

🌟 Cruise Highlights:

  • 🏰 Esztergom Basilica & the charming Slovakian capital Bratislava, with its 17th-century castle and old town streets.
  • 🏯 Discover Dürnstein, known for its ice-blue tower and the castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned, plus a visit to the stunning Melk Abbey.
  • 🎨 Explore the baroque town of Linz, or head to Salzburg to see the Hohensalzburg Fortress, Hellbrunn Palace, and Mirabell Gardens.
  • 🎭 In Vienna, marvel at St Stephen's Cathedral, the Hofburg Palace, and enjoy a guided tour of Budapest, including Castle Hill and views of the iconic Parliament Building.
  • 🎶 Enjoy a live classical quartet recital with views of Vienna and a Hungarian folklore show in Budapest — all on board!

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Background
MS George Eliot
Overview
The five-star MS George Eliot – named after one of the leading English novelists of the 19th century – is 110 metres of fine Swiss engineering and craftsmanship. As with all Riviera Travel cruise ships, MS George Eliot was built to the highest specifications and strict safety regulations by Scylla AG, world-renowned builders of the most modern cruisers in Europe. Guests are welcomed in the elegant lobby with its gleaming marble floor, well-lit by sophisticated lighting. Thoughtful design is on tasteful display throughout the ship – sustainable hardwood furniture, intricate wrought-iron work, and polished copper and brass are beautifully complemented by soft leather and sumptuous Italian fabrics. MS George Eliot offers the convivial ambience and personal service of a luxury boutique hotel. With 36 staff serving just 132 guests, the experience is far more intimate and enjoyable. There are 70 luxuriously appointed suites and cabins, which all feature an en-suite bathroom with shower, individually controlled air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, safe, minibar, telephone and facilities for making tea and coffee. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship.
MS George Eliot
Kids & Teens

Please Note: There are no children's facilities on board.

Terms & Conditions
Terms and conditions: Advertised offers are based on 2 adults sharing the lowest category stateroom/cabin/suite unless otherwise stated. Single supplements may apply. Offers are subject to availability and can change without any prior notice and may go up or down in price. Cruise Line campaign(s) and saving messages are strictly controlled by the Cruise Line(s) and are subject to change or be withdrawn without notice. Flight inclusive packages, where promoted, are based on the cheapest UK departure airport so please ask for further details. Advertised hotels, if any, are suggested however are changeable at a possible additional cost. All prices and port itineraries are correct at the time of print but are subject to change by the Cruise Line(s) without prior notice. Hays Travel reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions in this brochure. Some ports of call may be tendered whereas vessels drop anchor a short distance away and use small boats to reach the shore. Full board to all-inclusive inclusions vary by the Cruise Line(s) and restrictions may apply. Some onboard facilities and items may incur a charge. Select destinations may require travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers to be completed prior to travelling. Hays Travel LTD excepts no responsibility or compensation for any incomplete forms or declined entries from the respective country or countries that the individual(s) are visiting.
The Blue Danube River Cruise for Solo Travellers
MS George Eliot
27th Oct 27
7 Nights
From
£2,849PP
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