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Visit charming Passau
from $3,995
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Danube Delights

Munich - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Dawn
  • Tour Regensburg Old Town
  • See Passau Baroque architecture
  • Visit Melk Gottweig Abbey
  • See Budapest Hungarian folk show
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Munich / Budapest
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Join an 8-day river cruise along the Danube from Bavaria to Budapest aboard the Emerald Dawn, discovering historic cities and charming towns. Experience rich culture, delicious local cuisine, and guided excursions to sites like Gottweig Abbey and the Wachau Valley.
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Explore Budapest from the serene Danube
from $4,195
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Danube Explorer

Munich - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Dawn
  • Hike Passau Veste Oberhaus trail
  • Visit Melk 900-year-old abbey
  • Walk Bratislava historic castle
  • Discover Budapest culinary delights
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Munich / Budapest
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Urban Exploration, Hiking, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits
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Join an 8-day Danube River cruise on the Emerald Dawn, exploring Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Germany, and the Czech Republic. Experience local culture, architecture, and cuisine while enjoying hiking excursions and cycling tours in stunning landscapes.
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Christmas Market in Prague
from $11,750
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Danube Christmas Markets with Prague

Prague - Budapest - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Amber
  • Explore Prague’s Old Town
  • Experience Regensburg’s traditions
  • Tour Passau’s cathedral
  • Visit Salzburg Christmas markets
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Prague / Budapest
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Christmas Market Visits
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Experience an 11-day cruise on the Scenic Amber, journeying from Prague to Budapest. Discover the stunning Gothic architecture, historic sites, and festive markets while savoring local delicacies.
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Passau at sunset, Germany
from $3,249
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Enchanting Danube

Budapest to Passau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Maria Theresa
  • Kunstkammer Vienna Private Viewing
  • 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Private Mozart and Strauss concert
  • Visit the Melk Abbey
  • Explore Dürnstein wine village
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Budapest / Passau
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Biking
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Embark on a captivating 8-day Enchanting Danube Cruise from Budapest to Passau aboard the S.S. Maria Theresa. Visit Bratislava to explore historic squares or hike to the castle. Discover the scenic Wachau Valley with wine tastings, saffron talks, or bike rides between Dürnstein and Melk. Savor local flavors and learn history at every stop.
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Brilliant tulips growing near Amsterdam
from $10,090
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Splendours of Europe

Amsterdam - Budapest - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sky
  • Discover Amsterdam’s canals
  • Explore Cologne’s Old Town
  • Admire castles along Rhine Gorge
  • Stroll Miltenberg’s medieval street
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Amsterdam / Budapest
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Join this 15-day Splendors of Europe cruise on the Emerald Sky from Amsterdam to Budapest. Cruise through the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary. Experience stunning landscapes, medieval towns, and hikes to hilltop fortresses. Explore four capital cities, each providing a distinctive perspective on the region's rich history.
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Explore the inspiring Amsterdam
from $12,690
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Splendours of Europe

Amsterdam - Budapest - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Destiny
  • Explore Amsterdam’s canals
  • Admire Rhine Gorge’s castles
  • Wander Miltenberg’s cobbled lanes
  • Visit Wurzburg’s Baroque palace
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Amsterdam / Budapest
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Embark on the 15-day Splendours of Europe cruise aboard the Emerald Destiny, traveling from Amsterdam to Budapest. Discover the wonders of the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary while indulging in a glass-top canal boat excursion in Amsterdam. Throughout the visit to four capital cities, immerse in rich history of the region.
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Historic Nuremberg
from $11,350
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Gems of the Danube with Prague

Prague - Budapest - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Crystal
  • Explore Prague’s Gothic center
  • Discover Terezin’s memorial
  • Travel to Regensburg’s Old Town
  • Uncover Passau’s baroque beauty
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Prague / Budapest
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Join an 11-day cruise from Prague to Budapest on the Scenic Crystal, starting with three nights in Prague to explore iconic sites like the Astronomical Clock. Visit medieval towns and enjoy cultural highlights, ending your journey in Budapest with options for Jewish heritage sites or a charming Danube town.
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Admire the Art Nouveau architecture of Prague
from $11,350
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Gems of the Danube with Prague

Prague - Budapest - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Opal
  • Explore Prague's Gothic charm
  • Visit Passau's historic beauty
  • Stroll Vienna's imperial elegance
  • Tour Melk's breathtaking abbey
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Prague / Budapest
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Variable
Set sail on an 11-day cruise aboard the Scenic Opal, exploring Prague’s Gothic charm, Regensburg’s medieval Old Town, and Vienna’s cultural treasures. Highlights include Melk Abbey, Bratislava’s historic allure, and Budapest’s iconic Danube views.
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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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Wine Tasting, Land & Sea Exploration
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Variable
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
$2500
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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
$2500
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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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