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The Panorama of Budapest is not only an unforgettable experience, but an illustration of the capital's history. The banks - added to the World Heritage List of UNESCO - offer one of the world's most outstandingly beautiful urban cityscapes. The site, inscribed in 1987, stretches from the Chain Bridge to the Technical University on the Buda side; an area containing the Gellért Baths, the Gellért Hill with the Statue of Liberty and the Citadel, furthermore the building ensemble of the Buda Castle.
The vibrant city of Budapest has various faces. At night it calms down, the lights are lit, and a new city awakens after sunset. We created this program for those, who would like to enjoy the wonderful view of the city swimming in lights, accompanied by a real candlelight atmosphere with a romantic dinner and live music. The delicious meals on our boats, are prepared by Chef Molnárka Péter.
The salon music is performed by 3 members of the Zoltán Kodály Awarded Rajkó Folk Orchestra, including the world-famous violinist and Bronze Merit Cross award winner, Zsigmond Vidák. The performance also features a marvellous original Hungarian instrument, the famous “cimbalom”. The combination of string instruments and the cimbalom provides a uniquely Hungarian, unforgettable harmony and an outstanding atmosphere on-board.
Wish to hear your favorite popular song in a whole new adaptation? During the performance, guests will have a chance to ask for their favorite songs from the artists to play.
Our 'Dinner & Cruise with Live Music' program is also available without dinner, if you book a cruise with drinks only (Drink & Cruise). Enjoy the magnificent night sights over a glass of champagne and another glass of soft drink, wine or beer!
Inclusion
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (if purchased); Cruise ticket; Welcome drink and two further drinks (with Drink & Cruise); Open buffet dinner (with Dinner Cruise); Live gypsy music.
SAMPLE MENU (Dinner Cruise only)
Cold entries - Spiced cottage cheese cream and traditional greaves cream.
Soups - Alföld style goulash with small dumplings; Vegetable cream soup.
Warm main courses - Mini stuffed cabbage; Traditional chicken leg "Paprikasch"; Roasted chicken breast with basil-cheese sauce; Spicy pork rib with thyme – mustard sauce; Roasted sea fish with Chardonnay sauce.
Garnishes and vegetarian - Grilled polenta with feta cheese; Grilled vegetables; Homemade dumplings with spinach and mustard-mushroom sauce; Hash-brown potatoes; Steak potatoes; Dumplings.
Salads - Fresh seasonal salads with dressings; Italian pasta salad; Caesar’s salad; Sweet corn salad with mayonnaise; Seasonal fruit basket.
Desserts - Home-made strudel; Somló style sponge cake; Mini tarts; Dessert variations Európa style.
Drinks - 1 Welcome drink, 1 glass of wine (or juice) and 1 bottle of mineral water.
Exclusion
Additional drinks; Gratuities.
Hours of operation
Available daily at 7:00pm. Hotel pick-up starts at 6:00pm or be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the cruise departs. No cruise departures on February 14, August 20, December 24 & 31.
Duration
Approximately 2 hours.
Location
Tour begins and ends at Danube Palace (Zrínyi Street 5, 1051, Budapest).
Policies
Cancellation: 1 day prior 100% penalty. No show 100% penalty.
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