Dame Darcey Bussell, the retired ballet star and former Strictly Come Dancing judge, will be pirouetting her way down the Danube this year on a special dance-themed river cruise with Scenic.
Dame Darcey, a former Principal with The Royal Ballet and the most famous British ballerina of her generation, will join guests in Budapest on 20 October as the all-inclusive cruise sets sail to the “City of Music”, Vienna, bound for Nuremberg.
They will be enthralled with an enchanting private concert at the opulent Palais Liechtenstein, featuring classical Ballet and Blue Danube Waltz performances compered by Dame Darcey herself.
While onboard, she will reflect on her life and career, answer guest questions in a live Q+A session and host a drinks reception.
After Vienna, the itinerary will take guests to Dürnstein, Melk and Regensburg, with the chance to visit the medieval Czech city of Cesky Krumlov, or continue the musical theme with a visit to Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart.
- Scenic Crystal cruising on the Danube in Budapest
Other highlights include a guided bike ride along the river from Dürnstein to Melk and the chance to meet the current owners of Artstetten Castle; taste regional delicacies in the Wachau Valley; or sample beer from one of the oldest monastic breweries in the world in Regensburg.
To provide guests with maximum flexibility, all bookings are covered within Scenic’s flexible Booking Policy meaning guests can change their booking up to 60 days prior to departure without any fees.
Prices for the eight-day Dancing down the Danube cruise start from £2,320 per person, including a £200 per person discount.