4 nights · Hungary · River cruise · Departs Budapest (Hungary) · Visiting Bratislava, Esztergom, Visegrad · Aboard CroisiEurope on the ms Mona Lisa
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This river cruise sails the Danube, departing Budapest.
| Cruise line | CroisiEurope |
|---|---|
| Ship | ms Mona Lisa |
| Duration | 4 nights |
| Port calls | 4 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $926 per person |
| Year built | 2000 |
| Guests | 100 |
| Cabins | 49 |
| Crew | 20 |
| Length | 82 m |
| Beam | 10 m |
| Cruising speed | 9.0 kn |
Budapest makes a memorable arrival, with the Danube dividing hilly Buda from lively, level Pest. From the river, the Hungarian Parliament’s Gothic Revival façade commands attention, especially after dark. Cross the Chain Bridge to explore Castle Hill, or stay in Pest for cafés, markets, and celebrated thermal baths. Allow time to linger: Budapest’s pleasures are best discovered on foot, over a long lunch, and beside the water.
Bratislava rewards a day ashore with a walkable old town, a lively Danube waterfront and a castle above the river. Explore the lanes around Michael’s Gate, then climb to Bratislava Castle for wide views across the city and beyond. Pause at a café terrace before following the riverside promenade. Slovakia’s capital is compact, making its historic centre easy to discover on foot.
Esztergom stands where the Danube bends toward Slovakia, its skyline ruled by the vast dome of Hungary’s largest church. The Basilica crowns the castle hill, a landmark of Hungarian Christianity and the seat of the country’s Roman Catholic primate. Below, the old town offers baroque streets, riverside views and traces of royal Hungary. Cross the Mária Valéria Bridge for a striking change of country, with Slovakia just across the water.
Visegrád sits above the Danube Bend, where the river curves between wooded hills north of Budapest. The 13th-century citadel rewards the climb with sweeping views over the water and surrounding countryside. Below, explore the remains of the Royal Palace, rebuilt in Renaissance style under King Matthias Corvinus. Allow time for the town’s compact center, or take a Danube ferry to nearby Szentendre or Nagymaros.
Budapest makes a memorable arrival, with the Danube dividing hilly Buda from lively, level Pest. From the river, the Hungarian Parliament’s Gothic Revival façade commands attention, especially after dark. Cross the Chain Bridge to explore Castle Hill, or stay in Pest for cafés, markets, and celebrated thermal baths. Allow time to linger: Budapest’s pleasures are best discovered on foot, over a long lunch, and beside the water.
Published September 25, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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