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Visit charming Passau
from $4,570
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Classic Prague & Danube Delights

Prague - Budapest - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sky
  • Tour Prague St. Vitus Cathedral
  • Explore Regensburg Bavarian sausage
  • Walk Passau through cobbled streets
  • Visit Melk Gottweig Abbey
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Prague / Budapest
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Experience an 11-day European cruise on the Danube River aboard the Emerald Sky, starting with a three-night stay in Prague. Explore charming towns and cultural sites while navigating through the stunning Austrian Alps and the renowned Wachau Valley.
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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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Urban Exploration, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Land & Sea Exploration, Wine Tasting, Local Market 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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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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Christmas Market Square at night
from $6,399
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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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Christmas Market Visits
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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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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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Hiking, Biking
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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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Panoramic view of Vilshofen
from $6,123
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Illuminations on the Danube (Eastbound)

Vilshofen to Budapest - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Impression
  • Passau River Hike
  • Linz Biking Tour
  • Melk Abbey Visit
  • Vienna City Walk
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Vilshofen / Budapest
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Embark on a 10-day cruise from Vilshofen, Germany, to Budapest, Hungary on Avalon Impression. Experience guided hikes, city walks, and optional excursions through Passau, Linz, Wachau Valley, Vienna, Bratislava, Esztergom, and Budapest. Cruise along the Danube, explore historic towns, and enjoy cultural and scenic highlights on board and ashore.
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Explore the inspiring Amsterdam
from $4,999
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Grand European Tour: Budapest to Amsterdam

Budapest to Amsterdam - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Viking
  • Discover Europe’s castles & culture
  • Visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral
  • See St. Peter’s Cathedral
  • Learn Wertheim's tradition
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Budapest / Amsterdam
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Join this 15-day Grand European Tour from Amsterdam to Budapest. Explore the beauty, nature, and architecture of Netherlands, Germany, Austria, and Hungary while sailing along the Danube, Main and Rhine Rivers.
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Explore the unique architecture of Bamberg
from $5,949
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European Jewels

Budapest - Amsterdam - 15 Day Itinerary aboard River Duchess
  • Experience Frankfurt’s
  • Explore Nuremberg
  • Enjoy Rudesheim
  • Discover Vienna
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Budapest / Amsterdam
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Sail the Danube on a 15-day river cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam aboard the River Duchess. Explore historic cities, stunning landscapes, and cultural treasures with expert-guided tours, wine tastings, and local experiences.
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