10 Best Cruises to Austria for 2021-2022

Enjoy a 13-day exploration of central and Eastern Europe, starting with 2 nights in Budapest, followed by a 7-night cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard the MS AmaMagna and concluding with 3 nights in Prague. Along the way, you will see Budapest's Great Market Hall & Vörösmarty Square, bike through Vienna, and visit important historic sites.

Magna on the Danube - Budapest to Vilshofen

Budapest to Vilshofen
8 Days from $3,399

Enjoy a 7-night wine-themed Danube River cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard the MS AmaMagna, visiting Bratislava, Vienna, Linz, and Passau along the way. As you savor the expertly vinted local wines of the Strudengau Valley, indulge your passion for music, art, and architecture in each of the stunning cities you visit.

The Romantic Danube - Cruise Only

8 Days from $3,099

Enjoy a fascinating 8-day Danube River cruise, starting in the enchanting city of Vilshofen and sailing all the way to historical Budapest aboard the MS Amalea.

Iconic Christmas Markets

13 Days from $4,299

Explore the most iconic Christmas Markets in Europe on this 13-day adventure starting with 2 nights in Budapest, followed by a 7-night cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg and concluding with 3 nights in Prague. At each stop along the way, browse for delicious local treats to warm you up and the perfect hand-crafted souvenirs!

Iconic Christmas Markets - Cruise Only

8 Days from $3,499

Travel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and historic towns bedecked with twinkling Christmas trees and lined with wooden huts gleaming with handcrafted treasures. Enjoy an 8-day cruise of Iconic Christmas Markets aboard the MS Amalea!

Active and Discovery on the Danube (Eastbound)

Linz to Budapest
9 Days from $3,629

From Linz to Budapest enjoy this 9 days wonderful river cruise. Whether you prefer browsing the art collection of the Habsburg Empire, sipping local vintages at an Austrian wine-tasting, or joining a canoe excursion, your Active & Discovery river cruise is packed with Avalon Choice inclusions for every pace in every place you go.

Danube Dreams & Discoveries

Round-trip from Vienna
8 Days from $6,998

Board Crystal Mozart on this 8-day cruise to explore highlights of the Danube River. On this round-trip voyage from Vienna, explore highlights of the Danube such as Budapest, Hungary; Bratislava, Slovakia; and the scenic Wachau Valley.

The Beautiful Blue Danube

Vienna to Vienna
8 Days from $2,936

From the MS Vivaldi, capture the beauty of Central Europe on this 8-day cruise of the blue Danube. Feel marveled by the rich history, intriguing traditions and extraordinary culture of Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary. Enjoy a round-trip journey from Vienna, making daily stops to explore Melk, Bratislava, Kalocsa, Budapest, and Esztergom.

Capital Cities along Danube

Vienna to Vienna
5 Days from $1,184

Board the MS Vivaldi for this 5-day cruise visiting the historic capitals and major cities of Austria, Hungary, and Slovakia along the Danube River. Gothic & Baroque architecture and history are at the center of this tour of the former Austro-Hungarian empire, highlighting monuments, museums, castles, and the art & music that define the region.

Explore the charming Austrian town of Linz

Delightful Danube: Vilshofen to Budapest

Vilshofen to Budapest
8 Days from $3,799

Board the Crystal Ravel to explore highlights of the Danube River on this 8-day cruise. Visit Melk’s Benedictine Abbey and stunning Parliament Building, explore Vienna’s famed Ringstrasse, tour picturesque Durnstein, and cruise the pastoral Wachau Valley.

10 Best Luxury River Cruises to Austria

Trip Name	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
The Romantic Danube - Cruise Only	$3099	8	Oct 18, 2021	Enjoy a fascinating 8-day Danube River cruise, starting in the enchanting city of Vilshofen and sailing all the way to historical Budapest aboard the … 0
Danube Dreams & Discoveries	$6998	8	Mar 28, 2022	Board Crystal Mozart on this 8-day cruise to explore highlights of the Danube River. On this round-trip voyage from Vienna, explore highlights of the … 0
Delightful Danube: Vilshofen to Budapest	$3799	8	Nov 3, 2021	Board the Crystal Ravel to explore highlights of the Danube River on this 8-day cruise. Visit Melk’s Benedictine Abbey and stunning Parliament … 0
Blue Danube Discovery - Cruise Only	$3199	8	Apr 29, 2022	On this unforgettable 8-day cruise, embark in Budapest, Hungary, and make your way to the charming city of Nuremberg on the MS Amasonata. Visit some … 0
Melodies of the Danube - Cruise Only	$3299	8	Oct 30, 2021	Embark the luxury ship MS Amacerto for a fascinating 8-day cruise along the Danube River from Budapest to Vilshofen, enjoying wine tastings from the … 0
Christmastime on the Danube (Westbound)	$2699	7	Dec 7, 2021	Immersed in the holiday spirit as you explore the famous Christmas markets with rows of brightly decorated wooden huts that sell Christmas tree … 0
Christmastime on the Danube (Eastbound)	$2870	7	Dec 1, 2021	Enjoy this magical time of year with a Christmastime river cruise vacation starting in the Nuremberg, on through the heart of Germany, and ending in … 0
Magical Christmas Markets	$4899	13	Dec 8, 2021	Visit multiple Christmas Markets on the scenic Danube river on the luxurious MS Amasonata from Nuremberg to Vienna. Discover some of the most … 0
Tastes of Imperial Europe	$2495	5	Apr 6, 2022	Cruise along the Danube and immerse yourself in medieval towns filled with Baroque palaces, fairytale castles and imperial treasures. 0
Grand Christmas & New Year's	$6699	13	Dec 22, 2021	Embark on the S.S. Beatrice in Nuremberg for 13 amazing days over the Christmas and new years season sailing through Germany, Austria and Hungary … 0

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Top Things to See and Do in Austria

Vienna, Salzburg, and Linz in Austria are teeming with cultural sites that bring the history of Europe to life. Each stop on an Austria trip shows a different side to the country, making a journey here an experience that sheds new light on life in modern-day Europe.

Top Things to See and Do in Austria

What to see & do in Austria
Austria has been a keystone in the history and culture of central Europe and is crossed by the Danube River. A river cruise through this historic region of Europe acquaints you with the towns of:

Vienna:

Schönbrunn Palace – with over 1400 rooms, it is maybe the most important palace in the whole country and a fine example of Baroque architecture.
Hofburg Palaces – for more than 800 years, this has been an imperial palace in Vienna.
Grinzing – a district known for its wineries.
Heuriger Tavern – one of Grinzing's renowned taverns which many of our cruises visit.

Melk:

Quaint and traditional Dürnstein village
Built nearly a thousand years ago, the Benedictine Melk Abbey that keeps watch over the Danube River below.

Wachau Valley:
Remarkable not only for its breathtaking natural beauty but also historically relevant as a region of fortresses and vineyards and also where Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned.