Fly from London Heathrow to Budapest (British Airways).

The result of the triumphant amalgamation of Buda and Pest in 1873, today Budapest is the principal metropolis of East-Central Europe, a city of vitality, splendour and controversy. Morning tour of the Parliament building, an elaborate Gothic construction modelled on London’s – housed here is the precious Coronation regalia including the 10th-century crown of St Stephen. In the afternoon cross the Danube to the hill-top Castle District of Buda. The National Gallery housed here has a marvellous collection of Hungarian art from the Middle Ages to the present day. We conclude with an exclusive visit to the Gothic Matthias Church (Mátyás-templom), the key Hungarian national shrine.

Bratislava’s old centre contains an abundance of highly attractive streets and historic buildings of all sorts. Visits include the Coronation Cathedral of St Martin’s, the neoclassical Primacial Palace, and the collection of 20th-century art at the Nedbalka Gallery. Alternatively, hop across the border into Austria to visit the palace and gardens of Schloss Hof. Enlarged by Lukas von Hildebrandt, the great architect of the early 18th century, as a hunting lodge for Prince Eugene of Savoy, the most distinguished soldier ever to have served the Habsburgs.

The ship is moored all day at Nussdorf, 30 minutes by coach from the centre of Vienna. Morning visits to the Kunsthistorisches Museum and the Court Treasury. Free afternoon for independent exploration. After dinner return to central Vienna for an exclusive, out-of-hours visit to Schloss Belvedere, one of the greatest Baroque ensembles, built for Prince Eugene of Savoy. See the world’s largest collection of paintings by Klimt, including The Kiss. Also works by Egon Schiele, Oskar Kokoschka and others.

Morning visit to the Leopold Museum, home to a collection of turn-of-the-century art and artefacts including the works of Egon Schiele. The afternoon is spent sailing through the Wachau, an especially beautiful stretch of the Danube.

Moor at Dürnstein. The ruins of a castle in which Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned cling to a steep hill which rears behind, while a gorgeous Baroque abbey church perches on the waterfront. In the afternoon, the domes of Melk abbey appear on an outcrop. A tour of the abbey passes through a sequence of ceremonial courtyards, guest apartments, hall and library, culminating in a church of unsurpassed decorative riches.

Arrive in Linz in the early morning. The historic capital of Upper Austria, the old part of the city lies just south of our mooring, around the Hauptplatz, the largest market square in Austria. This and the streets and alleys around are composed mainly of attractive historic buildings, among which are the Alter Dom (Old Cathedral) and the Altes Rathaus (Town Hall). Alternatively, join the optional excursion to the picturesque UNESCO town of Český Krumlov.

The ship moors in Passau and coaches leave for Munich city centre and the airport by 9.30am. See Practicalities for travel options. Alternatively, you can choose to stay on independently in Passau.

Promoter

The promoter is Martin Randall Travel Ltd, 10 Barley Mow Passage, London, W4 4PH, United Kingdom (“the Promoter”).

Eligibility

2.1 The prize draw is open to residents of the United Kingdom aged 18 years or over.

2.2 Employees of the Promoter, their immediate families, agents, or anyone professionally connected with the promotion are not eligible to enter.

2.3 Entrants must hold a valid passport and be eligible to travel.

Entry Requirements

3.1 No purchase is necessary to enter this prize draw.

3.2 To enter, participants must sign up to receive marketing emails from the Promoter via the official entry form.

3.3 Only one entry per person unless otherwise stated.

3.4 Entries must be received by 1 May 2026.

3.5 By entering, participants agree to receive marketing communications from the Promoter. Entrants may unsubscribe at any time, but must remain subscribed until at least the draw date for their entry to be valid.

The Prize

4.1 The prize is for two (2) people sharing a cabin on the History & Art on the Danube 7-night cruise departing 6 July 2026.

4.2 The prize includes:

Return economy flights from London Heathrow

Group transfers between airport and vessel

Accommodation in a Strauss-category cabin (Click to view the deck & suite plan)

4.3 The prize excludes:

UK domestic travel to/from London Heathrow

Optional excursions (available at additional cost)

Travel insurance

Meals, beverages, or services not explicitly included in the standard tour itinerary

Personal expenses

Prize Conditions

5.1 The prize is non-transferable, non-refundable, and cannot be exchanged for cash or any alternative.

5.2 The prize must be taken on the specified departure date and cannot be deferred.

5.3 Both travellers must travel together on the same itinerary, including flights and cruise arrangements.

5.4 The Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize with one of equal or greater value if circumstances beyond its control make this necessary.

5.5 All travellers must meet the fitness requirements of the tour, including the ability to walk moderate distances and over uneven or uphill terrain.

5.6 The winner and their guest are responsible for ensuring they have valid passports, visas (if required), and adequate travel insurance.

Winner Selection and Notification

6.1 The winner will be selected at random from all valid entries.

6.2 The draw will take place on 1 May 2026.

6.3 The winner will be notified by 7 May 2026 using the contact details provided at entry.

6.4 If the winner cannot be contacted within 7 days, or declines the prize, the Promoter reserves the right to select an alternative winner.

Publicity

7.1 The Promoter may request that the winner participates in reasonable publicity relating to the prize draw. Participation is voluntary.

Data Protection

8.1 Personal data supplied during this promotion will be processed in accordance with the Promoter’s privacy policy.

8.2 Data will be used for the administration of the prize draw and for marketing purposes where consent has been given.

Liability

9.1 Nothing in these Terms & Conditions shall exclude or limit the Promoter’s liability for death or personal injury caused by its negligence, fraud, or any other liability which cannot be excluded by law.

9.2 Subject to clause 9.1, the Promoter shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or injury of any nature suffered by entrants or the winner arising from or in connection with this prize draw or the use of the prize, except where such loss is caused by the Promoter’s negligence.

9.3 The Promoter is not responsible for any delays, cancellations, or disruptions to travel arrangements outside its control.

General

10.1 The Promoter reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or amend the promotion where necessary due to circumstances beyond its control.

10.2 The Promoter’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

10.3 This promotion is governed by English law and entrants submit to the jurisdiction of the English courts.

Winner Details

11.1 The surname and county of the winner can be obtained by sending a request to [info@martinrandall.co.uk] within 30 days of the closing date.

11.2 If the winner objects to this information being made available, they should inform the Promoter at the time of acceptance. The Promoter may still be required to provide this information to the Advertising Standards Authority on request.