10 Best Danube River Cruises to Austria

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.

From the Blue Danube to the Black Sea

Linz to Constanta
12 Days from $4,386

Join the MS Vivaldi on this 12-day cultural cruise. Explore some of the most charming and idyllic landscapes from the Danube Bend to the Black Sea. Enjoy the cultural diversity of Southeastern Europe as you visit wonderful cities such as Linz, Bratislava, Budapest, Bezdan, Rousse, Giurgiu, and more.

Blue Danube Discovery and Prague

13 Days from $5,459

Discover the Danube River on this unique 13-day exploration of Europe. Start with 2 nights in historical Budapest, followed by an unforgettable 7-night Danube River cruise to Nuremberg, concluding with 3 nights in the charming city of Prague. A flexible itinerary with plenty of daily tour options allows you to design your own trip.

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!

Danube Dreams & Discoveries

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

Sail from historic Vienna through the heart of Austrian culture, and visit the breathtaking Wachau Valley in this 8-day All-Inclusive Danube River Cruise Round-trip from Vienna aboard Crystal Mozart.

Active and Discovery on the Danube (Eastbound)

Linz to Budapest
9 Days from $3,729

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.

Active and Discovery on the Danube (Eastbound)

Linz to Budapest
9 Days from $3,629

10 Best Luxury River Cruises to Austria

Trip Name	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
Blue Danube Discovery and Prague	$5459	13	Aug 26, 2021	Discover the Danube River on this unique 13-day exploration of Europe. Start with 2 nights in historical Budapest, followed by an unforgettable … 0
The Romantic Danube - Cruise Only	$3099	8	Aug 23, 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	Sail from historic Vienna through the heart of Austrian culture, and visit the breathtaking Wachau Valley in this 8-day All-Inclusive Danube River … 0
The Beautiful Blue Danube	$2927	8	Aug 2, 2021	This 8-day round-trip Danube cruise from Vienna aboard the MS Symphonie takes you through central Europe, featuring stops to explore Melk, … 0
Delightful Danube: Vilshofen to Budapest	$3799	8	Aug 1, 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	$3799	8	Jul 31, 2021	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	Sep 4, 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
Christmas Markets on the Danube	$4299	11	Dec 2, 2021	Board the MS AmaBella for this unique 11-day adventure visiting some of Europe's most enchanting Christmas Markets on the scenic Danube River route … 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

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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.