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Visit charming Passau
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Classic Prague & Danube Delights

Prague - Budapest - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Star
  • Visit the Gothic St Vitus Cathedral
  • Tour the city of Regensburg
  • Explore the town of Passau
  • Ride a bike from Melk to Durnstein
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Prague / Budapest
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Join an 11-day cruise on the Emerald Star, starting with a 3-night stay in Prague followed by an 8-day journey along the Danube. Discover four capital cities and the stunning Wachau Valley while exploring charming towns like Passau and Melk.
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Explore Budapest from the serene Danube
from $9,295
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Prague & Danube Explorer

Prague - Budapest - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Luna
  • Explore Prague’s medieval treasures
  • Visit Bavarian farmsteads
  • Tour Melk Abbey’s grand halls
  • Experience Vienna’s grandeur
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Prague / Budapest
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Set sail on an 11-day river cruise aboard the Emerald Luna, exploring historic Prague and the scenic Wachau Valley. Experience Vienna's grandeur and end your journey in vibrant Budapest, where history blends with modern culture.
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Melk Abbey along the Danube River in Austria
from $7,870
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Gems of the Danube with Best of Bavaria

Munich - Budapest - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Amber
  • Explore Munich Frauenkirche
  • Discover Nuremberg Old Town walls
  • Experience Regensburg Bavarian brew
  • Admire Bratislava hilltop castle
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Munich / Budapest
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Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
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Experience a 12-day Danube River cruise aboard the Scenic Amber, journeying through Regensburg to Budapest while exploring historic sites and savoring local flavors. Extend your trip with a five-day guided tour of Bavaria, visiting Munich, Schwangau, and Nuremberg.
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Hungarian parliament, Budapest
from $4,049
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Melodies of the Danube - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard AmaLea
  • Sightsee in Budapest
  • Explore Vienna´s hidden treasures
  • Tour Bratislava's top sights
  • Delight in a walking tour
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Enjoy a 7-night Danube River cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard the MS AmaLea, 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.
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Vienna
from $4,049
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Melodies of the Danube - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard AmaSonata
  • Discover Budapest
  • Take a guided bike ride
  • Enjoy wine tasting
  • Delight in a walking tour
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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 as you sail from Budapest to Vilshofen. Board the MS Amasonata, visiting Bratislava, Vienna, Linz, and Passau along the way.
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Golden sunset lights the famous Fisherman's Bastion in Budapest
from $4,830
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The Legendary Danube

8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Tranquility II
  • Explore medieval architecture
  • Stroll Vienna’s imperial landmarks
  • Enjoy the tour of Roth
  • See the city of Budapest
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Nuremberg / Budapest
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Sail from Nuremberg to Budapest on an 8-day Danube River cruise aboard Avalon Tranquility II, visiting Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Melk, and Vienna. Explore medieval landmarks, imperial palaces, scenic valleys, and vibrant cultural treasures along the way.
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Enjoy a cozy Christmas market with loved ones
from $6,479
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Christmastime on the Legendary Danube

Nuremberg to Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Panorama
  • Explore the city of Nuremberg
  • Walk Passau's narrow streets
  • Visit Austria's Melk Abbey
  • See Vienna's gilded landmarks
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Nuremberg / Budapest
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Wine Tasting, Village Visits, Urban Exploration, Christmas Market Visits
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Join an 8-day Christmastime on the Legendary Danube cruise on the Avalon Panorama, sailing from Nuremberg to Budapest to visit historic Christmas markets in Germany, Austria, and Hungary. You explore Regensburg, Passau, Melk, and Vienna, enjoying holiday treats, medieval architecture, and winter landscapes along the river.
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Budapest Cityscape
from $4,330
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The Blue Danube Discovery

Budapest to Nuremberg - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Tranquility II
  • Join a guided tour of Vienna
  • Enjoy the flavors of Wachau Valley
  • Explore the city of Passau
  • See the architecture in Regensburg
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Budapest / Nuremberg
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Unravel the beauty of some of Europe’s timeless treasures on an 8-day cruise aboard Avalon Tranquility II. From Budapest’s gilded landmarks and Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg and the medieval architecture of Nuremberg.
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Detailed ornament at a Christmas Market
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Christmas & New Year

Amsterdam - Budapest - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Jasper
  • Stroll Amsterdam’s canals
  • Admire Cologne Cathedral
  • Explore Miltenberg’s houses
  • Discover Wurzburg’s Baroque beauty
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Amsterdam / Budapest
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Small Ship Sailing
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Take a 15-day cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest on the Scenic Jasper, immersing yourself in Europe’s holiday traditions with festive markets and guided tours. Celebrate Christmas on board and welcome the New Year in an iconic city, blending cultural exploration and seasonal joy.
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Christmas Market Square at night
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Enchanting Christmas & New Year's

Passau to Budapest - 11 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Maria Theresa
  • Fancy a Artstetten Castle reception
  • Spend Christmas Day in Salzburg
  • Discover the delicacies of Slovakia
  • Enjoy a Mozart and Strauss concert
  • Warm up with mulled wine tasting
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Passau / Budapest
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Embark on a captivating 11-day Christmas & New Year's river cruise from Passau to Budapest aboard the S.S. Maria Theresa. Explore historic Grein, Melk Abbey’s baroque treasures, and the storybook village of Dürnstein. Savor wine tastings, festive Christmas markets, and evening concerts featuring Mozart and Strauss.
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A quiet autumn morning in Bratislava
from $9,794
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Grand Danube Cruise with Prague

22 Day Itinerary aboard AmaBella
  • Explore Prague, timeless charm
  • Cruise Regensburg, historic gem
  • Visit Salzburg, cultural treasure
  • Discover Linz, vibrant history
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Prague / Bucharest
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Land & Sea Exploration, Festival Visits
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Embark on a 22-day cruise aboard the MS Amabella, exploring Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, and beyond through capitals like Bucharest and Prague. Cruise the Danube, uncover legends at sites like Bran Castle and the Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo, and savor timeless traditions and wines.
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Stop in historic Regensburg on your Danube river cruise
from $4,199
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Delightful Danube & Prague

Prague - Budapest - 10 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Beatrice
  • Explore historic Prague landmarks
  • Walk Regensburg Old Town
  • Visit Melk Abbey library
  • Discover Vienna cultural sites
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Prague / Budapest
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Biking, Hiking
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Travel from Prague to Budapest on a 10-day Danube itinerary aboard S.S. Beatrice. Visit Regensburg, Passau, Melk, Vienna, and Bratislava. Join guided tours, local visits, and cultural activities, with time to explore historic sites, museums, and city centers across Central Europe.
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