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Budapest. 2 nights from £14 including breakfasts

Stay at the locally rated 4-star Ensana Grand Hotel Margitsziget (4Q) located on peaceful Margaret Island, where you’ll find lots of parks and no cars. The hotel is three km from the centre, which can be accessed easily on public transport. The classically furnished 164-room hotel connects directly to a health spa resort and has a restaurant with a garden terrace, brasserie and cocktail bar.

Budapest. 2 nights from £199 including breakfasts

'The locally rated 4-star Hilton Garden Inn Budapest City Centre (4Q) enjoys a superb location right in the heart of Budapest. With 214 spacious bedrooms, the hotel is only a short walk from prime attractions including St Stephen's Basilica, the State Opera House and Andrassy Avenue – one of Budapest's major cultural hubs. There is also a metro station and tram stop within a few minutes walk from the hotel.

Berlin 2 nights from £169 including breakfasts

The locally rated 4-star Steigenberger Hotel (4Q) is located in the centre of Berlin’s City West, a short walk from one of the city’s most famous shopping streets, Kurfürstendamm. From this 398-room hotel the city’s main sights, including Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag and Checkpoint Charlie can easily be reached by public transport. There’s an underground station less than a mile away.

Lucerne 2 nights including breakfasts

The historic locally rated 4-star Wilden Mann Lucerne Hotel, Lucerne (4Q) is a charming 48-bedroom base from which to explore the delights of Lucerne, including Chapel Bridge, the old town and Musegg Wall. You can also admire the beautiful backdrop that Mount Pilatus provides.

Amsterdam 2 nights from £229 including breakfasts

Enjoy a stay at the locally rated 4-star Westcord Fashion Hotel (4Q), which has great links to be able to explore at your leisure – just five minutes from the tram which arrives at Amsterdam Central 15 minutes later. Amsterdam’s famous network of historic canals and bridges is a joy to explore on foot, with numerous museums, such as the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, to discover, and a bustling cafe culture to soak up. Available only when you fly or travel by Eurostar.

Transylvania 3 nights £399 half board with included excursion

Enjoy a half-board stay at the locally rated 5-star Hotel Aro Palace (4Q). After your first night in the hotel you can look forward to an included excursion that will reveal some of the region's famous highlights. You'll see Brasov’s council square, and see the Black Church, which was discoloured by smoke and flames during the Great Fire of 1689.

Vienna 2 nights from £199 including breakfasts

Stay at the locally rated 4-star Imperial Riding School Renaissance Vienna Hotel (4Q) and take time to discover the timeless allure of Vienna, a graceful and historical city with a vast array of architectural styles, including baroque and art nouveau. Whilst here, why not visit one of more than 100 museums, head to the Ringstrasse or admire such famous sights as the Imperial Hofburg complex and world-famous State Opera House.

Oporto. 2 nights from £229 including breakfasts

Spend two nights after your cruise in Oporto, at the locally rated 4-star Eurostars Heroismo (4Q). The modern 153-bedroom hotel is just a short walk from Oporto’s historic centre. It has a lounge, bar and restaurant.

Guimaraes. 2 nights from £279 including breakfasts

On selected departures you can spend two nights before your cruise in Guimaraes, at the locally rated 4-star Pousada Mosteiro Guimaraes (4Q). This boutique, luxury hotel is set within a 12th-century Augustinian Monastery in the UNESCO-listed city of Guimaraes. Boasting fantastic views of the city, the 51-bedroom pousada also features an outdoor swimming pool, bar and restaurant.

Copenhagen. 2 nights from £279 including breakfasts

After your cruise stay a further two nights, with breakfasts included, at the locally rated 4-star Copenhagen Island Hotel (4Q) and take the chance to explore the Danish capital further at your leisure. Some of the city’s most famous sights include the majestic City Hall, which dates from the late 19th century, and the imposing Christiansborg Palace. The colourful Nyhavn canal district and world-famous Tivoli Gardens are also real highlights of the city.

St Petersburg 2 nights including breakfasts.

Discover more of St Petersburg from the locally rated 5-star Indigo Hotel (4Q) in St Petersburg’s Smolninskoe neighbourhood. From here you can follow in the footsteps of Russian aristocrats through an area of ornate 19-century mansions and Imperial palaces. Trace the curve of the Fontanka River to the Summer Garden, adorned with neo-classical sculptures, continuing to the grand Mikhailovsky Theatre. See the onion domed Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood and discover the stucco facades, fashion boutiques and cafes along Nevsky Prospect. There is plenty to explore during this two-night stay.