Win a seven-night full-board Danube river cruise for two with Riviera Travel worth £5,400
As part of this prize, you'll join Riviera Travel's seven-night Blue Danube river cruise on a full-board basis, spending time in six countries with views of vineyard-cloaked valleys, castle-dotted riverbanks, imperial cities and more along the way.
The ship sails from Budapest — known for its thermal spas and quirky ruin bars — upriver to Vienna with its imperial palaces and concert halls, before returning to its starting point. Along the way, you'll stop in Esztergom in Hungary (make sure to admire the renowned basilica); Slovakia's Bratislava with its charming medieval and gothic old town; Dürnstein in Austria (with a visit included to Benedictine Melk Abbey, just half an hour away); and picturesque Salzburg or Linz. A classical quartet recital on board with views of Vienna is the perfect way to end the trip. You can explore on your own, or join any of the nine guided excursions included in the prize. As for accommodation, you'll stay in one of the middle deck cabins with a French balcony, which gives you plenty of opportunities to watch the landscape drift by as you sail. Also included are return flights from UK regional airports and transfers from Budapest airport.
There are no blackout dates, but you must book your journey within ten months of the draw, and travel within 12 months.
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For the full list of prizes, see here.Promotion closes at 23.59pm on August 31, 2025. Open to residents of the United Kingdom who are aged 18 years or older, excluding employees and agents of the Promoter and its group companies, or third parties directly connected with the operation or fulfilment of the Promotion and their affiliates, and their immediate families and household members. One entry per person. Winners will be selected at random from all valid entries. No cash alternative and prize is non-transferable. Prize includes transfers from destination to the cruise. Prize excludes UK transfers. Winner and guest responsible for getting to and from UK airport at their own expense. Prize also includes drinks package, wi-fi, tea and coffee onboard, port charges and nine excursions. Subject to availability, Prize must be booked in advance within ten months. Select from departure dates in September 2025, or April to October 2026 only. Winner and his/her guest(s) must travel on same itinerary. All parts of Prize must be used in conjunction with same booking. Winner and his/her guest(s) are solely responsible for ensuring they are available to travel and have valid travel documentation (including passport/visa/visa waiver as may be required), obtaining adequate travel insurance and appropriate vaccinations/inoculations for foreign travel at their own expense. Travel insurance, food and drink (outside what is previously declared in the board basis), spending money and all incidental expenses are the responsibility of the Winner. Prize is subject to Riviera Travel standard booking conditions. Preferred date of travel must be confirmed ten weeks prior to departure. The contact details provided may be used for marketing purposes by Riviera Travel and will not be shared with any third parties, except where disclosure is required by law. For privacy policy (including compliance), please go to www.rivieratravel.co.uk/privacy-policy. Your information will be used to administer this Promotion and otherwise in accordance with our privacy policy at newsprivacy.co.uk and those of the partners. Promoter is Times Media Ltd. Full T&Cs apply — see thetimes.com/traveltermsandconditions.
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