8 Days Art and Music of the Blue Danube - MS Geoffrey Chaucer

Duration: 7 Nights

From €2,549pp

21 October 2026

Experience more with so much included

Enjoy magnificent performances on board - a string quartet and a traditional Hungarian folklore show as well as classical music performances in Bratislava and Salzburg.
Follow in the footsteps of famous composers and listen to their music come to life with expert guided tours of the most historic towns and cities along the Danube, including Vienna, Dürnstein, Bratislava and Salzburg - the birthplace of Mozart.
Cruise through the pretty Nibelungengau, a beautiful stretch of the Danube immortalised in the music of Wagner.
Take a behind the scenes tour with the renowned Vienna Boys Choir.
Visit Esztergom Basilica and Melk Abbey, and choose between a visit to the House of Music or the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest.

Soak up the sights that have inspired countless classical composers, and see masterpieces created by the world’s most famous artists on a European river cruise along the Danube.

Follow in the footsteps of some of history's greatest composers - Strauss, Mozart, Beethoven, Hayden and more - on a musical journey along the Danube. The beautiful landscapes and cities along the shores of this legendary river have inspired many famous melodies. And speaking of beauty, you’ll also have the chance to feast your eyes on the artistic treasures of Hungary, Slovakia and Austria, with visits to world-renowned museums and galleries. Our cruise will take you to the fascinating cities of Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna and Salzburg, where you can learn more about these incredible cities in the company of our knowledgeable guides. Experience the joy of live music in atmospheric locations and see masterworks of Raphael, Titian, Velázquez, Hans Holbein and more.

This holiday is based on our popular Blue Danube river cruise, featuring onshore experiences that are sure to excite all art and music lovers.

Day 1 Arrival in Budapest

Day 2 Esztergom

Day 3 Bratislava

Day 4 Dürnstein & Melk

Day 5 Salzburg

Day 6 Vienna

Day 7 Budapest

Day 8 Return home

MS Geoffrey Chaucer

After years of painstaking research to create the most perfect vessels afloat, a new era in river cruising dawns as we introduce our brand new, state of the art, ‘all suite’ ships. Swiss operated and truly world-class, we are absolutely delighted to present the five-star MS Geoffrey Chaucer.

It is extremely difficult to convey just how extraordinary this outstanding ship really is and exactly what distinguishes it from similar vessels. It would be very easy to just say ‘luxurious’ but it’s much more than that; we have deliberately avoided the current trend for a minimalist style where you could be anywhere in the world, creating instead a unique yet exquisite blend of understated taste, style and elegance at the highest level. Immediately striking is just how exceptionally spacious this new vessel is as you enter a gleaming, richly coloured marble-floored lobby flooded with natural light from a stunning atrium above. Moving inside, exceptional creativity from Europe’s finest design studio has produced a superbly balanced masterpiece of onboard style, utilising sustainable rich hardwoods, gleaming brass and polished copper, sparkling glass and intricate wrought iron. The ship is beautifully illuminated throughout – including the exterior and imaginatively furnished with harmonious colour schemes, all designed to create the serene atmosphere reflective of the golden age of cruising which time after time you tell us you adore.

The restaurant rivals the finest on shore establishments taking fine dining to another level complemented by delicate European porcelain, gleaming glassware and the intuitive service in which the Swiss excel. This superb vessel carries 44 in-house trained crew members serving just 167 guests (similar size vessels may carry well over 190 passengers) giving the ratio which our experience proves is concurrent with our first class service levels.

Furthermore your suite will easily exceed your expectations for not only will you enjoy the most discerning décor, so too the ship’s dimensions afford the ultimate in space and comfort - a minimum 17 square metres (183 square feet), with upgrades available to ‘Superior’ and ‘Deluxe’ accommodation.

Inclusions

7 nights on board in your choice of luxury cabin or suite
All meals on board (except one lunch), including welcome cocktails and the Chef’s Dinner
Return flights
All transfers, visits and excursions as mentioned
Five-star service from an English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides
The Services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge
Complimentary on-board tea and coffee
Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi (connection speeds may vary)

*supplements apply

**Prices are per person based on 2 adults sharing