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Explore Vienna's beautiful gardens while touring through Europe
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Visit the ornately decorated Melk Abbey
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Cruise down the charming Wachau valley
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Durnstein
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Salzburg
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Explore the winemaking regions of Austria
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Top 10 Danube River Cruise Ports

Embark on a Danube River Cruise and explore the top 10 ports including Nuremberg, Regensburg, Vienna, Melk, Bratislava, Budapest, Vukovar, Novi Sad, Belgrade, and Vidin.
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Top 15 Things to Do and See in Vienna - Must-See Attractions & Experiences

Discover the top 15 things to do and see in Wien, Austria, for an unforgettable experience.
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Best Time to Visit Austria

Learn about the best time to visit Austria, the best time to cruise the Danube River, and about some of the activities that are preferred during the respective seasons.
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Best Time to Take a European River Cruise - Rhine, Danube & Main Rivers

The Main River of southern Germany connects the Danube River to the east with the Rhine River to the northwest. As the Rhine?s largest tributary and the primary artery between two of Europe?s longest rivers, cruises that include the Main River are usually a bit longer - between 7 days and three weeks, crossing central Europe.
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The Best Time to Cruise the Danube River

The season for Danube River cruises runs from late February through the Christmas market season, but there are distinct seasons that each have their own unique benefits and drawbacks.
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Best Luxury River Cruises in Europe

Our hand-selected menu of cruises is all-inclusive, with shore excursions, meals, and drinks, and guides all wrapped into what you pay. We have done our best to curate unique cruise experiences for travelers of all interests - from history buffs to active explorers…and everyone else!
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10 Favorite Ports on the Danube River

This article goes in to depth about the top cruise ports along the Danube River and what there is to do in each respective city.
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Top Things to See and Do in Budapest

Top things to see and do in Budapest include visiting Buda Castle, Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion, Heroes Square, and St. Stephen’s Basilica. Elsewhere in the city, Turkish baths and districts filled with restaurants and bars welcome visitors from all over the world.
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Top Things to See and Do in Vienna

An urban adventure in Vienna puts travelers in one of the Europe’scultural meccas where Schonbrunn Palace saw Mozart give his first performance; St. Stephen’s Cathedral welcomed monarchs, and the Konzerthaus concert hall is ushering in a new era of classical music. Not only known for its old-world charm, today’s Vienna sports a …
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Best Time to Visit Austria

The best time to visit Austria on a Danube River cruise is during the shoulder season months of late spring or early autumn when the weather is warm and there is noticeably less tourist crowding in the major cities. Summer can also be a great time to visit Austria if you prefer hotter weather and don’t mind dealing with the crowds. Unless …
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Top Things to See & Do in Bratislava

Bratislava is a treasure of historic sites that give a refreshing perspective on the roots of the present-day culture of the region. For more information about Danube river cruises that include Bratislava as a port of call and how Adventure Life can help arrange a trip based around your interests, contact a member of our team.
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Top things to see & do in Budapest

Top things to see and do in Budapest include visiting Buda Castle, Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion, Heroes Square, and St. Stephen’s Basilica. Elsewhere in the city, Turkish baths and districts filled with restaurants and bars welcome visitors from all over the world.
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Top Things to See and Do in Vienna

An urban adventure in Vienna puts travelers in one of the cultural meccas of Europe where Schonbrunn Palace saw Mozart give his first performance; St. Stephen’s Cathedral welcomed monarchs, and the Konzerthaus concert hall is ushering in a new era of classical music.
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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.
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What to Pack for a Danube River Cruise

A Danube River cruise packing list during the months of May through September starts with essentials like lightweight trousers, shorts, comfortable walking shoes, a sweater for cooler days, a combination of short and long sleeve shirts to layer, and one set of semi-formal clothes for specialty dinners.
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Europe’s Top Rivers for Cruises

From the comfort of modern and elegant river vessels, travelers no longer have to worry about packing and unpacking their suitcases at every hotel, long haul train and bus rides between destinations, or uncertainty about where they’ll have their next meal - Adventure Life’s hand-picked European River cruises offer all-inclusive experiences along the most interesting waterways of Europe.
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European River Cruises for Families Children, Parents & Grandparents

European river cruises can be an amazing experience for families with members of all ages, and if you’re traveling with minors (under the age of 18), a cruise can be a fantastic way to engage them in history and culture as they see their textbooks come to life in the form of castles, museums, battlegrounds of ancient and modern wars, ruins, and so much more.
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Top Things to See and Do in Passau

The bustling town of Passau, Germany straddles the Danube River where it meets the Inn and Ilz Rivers on the border of Austria, and is home to around 50,000 residents. Known for its baroque old town, Passau features a number of monuments, museums, and historical sites that make this charming city a staple part of any Danube River cruise. Passau also serves as the port of embarkation or departure for many European river cruises.
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How to Choose a Danube River Cruise (Eastern & Central Europe)

This article will go into some depth about the consequences of trip length, the various destinations that it's possible to visit, and will help you choose the ideal boat and experince that fits your needs.
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Choosing the Best European Riverboat for You

As any veteran river cruiser will tell you, which riverboat you choose makes all the difference. With the recent surge in the popularity of European river cruises, competition between the main cruise operators has really improved the quality of the itineraries and river ships across the board, so there aren’t any bad options - it just depends on what you’re looking for on your Europe river cruise.
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Upper Danube or Lower Danube?

The upper and lower Danube Rivers have extremely different cuisines, cultures, sights, and people. Learn about the differences in this article!
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Cruising Europe Christmas Markets

Explore the enchanting Christmas Markets throughout Germany, Austria and Hungary on your Europe river cruise. Drink hot mulled wine as you meander through these traditional street markets. This is sure to be a charming, festive way to spend the holiday.
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