Top Danube River Tours & Cruises in 2025

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Christmas & New Year

Budapest - Amsterdam - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Opal

• Witness Vienna’s imperial charm
• Discover Cesky Krumlov’s streets
• Visit Nuremberg’s Imperial Castle
• Admire Wurzburg’s vineyards

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Budapest / Amsterdam

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Village Visits, Christmas Market Visits

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Set sail on a 15-day Scenic Opal cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam, celebrating the holidays with visits to festive markets and historic cities. Experience Christmas in Vienna and ring in the New Year in Wurzburg, soaking in Europe’s rich culture and seasonal charm.

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from $3,635

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From the Blue Danube to the Black Sea

Vienna to Oltenita - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS L'Europe

• Bratislava historic city walk
• Climb Petrovaradin Fortress
• Join a Belgrade cultural tour
• Explore Ruse Rock-hewn Churches

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Vienna / Oltenita

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Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration

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Sail through Europe’s cultural heart on a 12-day Danube cruise from Vienna to Oltenita aboard MS L'Europe. Explore Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Novi Sad, Belgrade, Iron Gates, Ruse, Bucharest, and Constanta. Discover palaces, fortresses, historic centers, UNESCO sites, and the Black Sea. Enjoy guided tours and local tastings.

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from $4,599

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Highlights of Eastern Europe

Budapest to Bucharest - 10 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Beatrice

• Discover Croatia's charming village
• See Bulgaria’s \"Little Vienna\"
• Tour Bucharest’s grand palace
• Marvel at Iron Gates Gorge

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Budapest / Bucharest

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Wildlife Viewing

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Embark on a 10-day Highlights of Eastern Europe cruise from Budapest to Bucharest aboard the S.S. Beatrice. Discover the rich history and captivating cultures of Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania. Visit iconic landmarks like Budapest’s Parliament Building, Serbia’s Kalemegdan Fortress, and Romania’s People’s Palace.

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from $3,549

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Romantic Danube - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amareina

• Explore Vilshofen’s charming street
• Discover Passau’s picturesque hills
• Tour Linz’s cultural landmarks
• Hike Durnstein’s historic trails

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Vilshofen / Budapest

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Festival Visits

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Sail aboard the MS Amareina for an 8-day river cruise through Europe’s heart, where empires rose and legends like Mozart thrived. Explore timeless cities, hilltop fortresses, and UNESCO treasures along the romantic Danube.

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from $4,399

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Highlights of Eastern Europe

Budapest - Bucharest - 10 Day Itinerary aboard River Duchess

• Discover Belgrade
• Explore Budapest
• Visit Croatia's Vučedol Museum
• Marvel at Vidin

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Budapest / Bucharest

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Embark on a 10-day cruise aboard the River Duchess, discovering hidden gems, rich cultures, and stunning landscapes in Eastern Europe. Perfect for explorers.

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from $4,349

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Iconic Christmas Markets - Cruise Only

Budapest - Nuremberg - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaverde

• Discover Budapest’s festive charm
• Hike Budapest’s scenic Castle Hill
• Visit Vienna’s festive Town Hall
• Explore Nuremberg’s Christmas glow

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Budapest / Nuremberg

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Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg aboard the MS Amaverde, exploring festive Christmas Markets in stunning cities and charming towns. Enjoy the season's sights, sounds, and tastes, from handcrafted treasures to delightful holiday treats.

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from $3,649

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Romantic Danube - Cruise Only

Vilshofen - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amabella

• Discover Passau’s historic allure
• Admire Linz’s cultural vibrance
• Experience Vienna’s elegance
• Stroll Bratislava’s regal streets

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Vilshofen / Budapest

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Sail the Danube on an 8-day river cruise from Vilshofen to Budapest aboard the MS Amabella. Explore timeless cities, majestic abbeys, and UNESCO sites, discovering the romance and history of Old World Europe.

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from $4,999

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Grand European Tour: Budapest to Amsterdam

Budapest to Amsterdam - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises

• 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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from $6,999

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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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from $4,624

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Romantic Danube

11 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amabella

• Explore Prague's historic treasures
• Discover Regensburg medieval charm
• Hike Passau's scenic hills
• Marvel Vienna's imperial elegance

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Prague / Budapest

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Embark on an 11-day river cruise aboard the MS Amabella with Prague, exploring Vienna, Bratislava, and Budapest. Discover Salzburg, Cesky Krumlov, and iconic UNESCO sites along the Danube’s romantic shores.

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from $11,999

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Ultimate European Journey

Amsterdam - Bucharest - 24 Day Itinerary aboard River Duchess

• Visit to the Bamberg city on foot.
• Tour the Nazi Party Rally Grounds.
• Visit the beautiful Golubac castle
• Visit to Dynasty Palace in Belgrade

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Amsterdam / Bucharest

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Embark on a 24-day cruise from Amsterdam to Bucharest aboard the River Duchess. Sail through eight nations, visit five capital cities, and explore UNESCO sites like Cologne Cathedral and the Rhine Valley.

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from $6,034

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Iconic Christmas Markets

Budapest - Prague - 13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaverde

• Explore Nuremberg’s Christmas glow
• Visit Vienna’s festive Town Hall
• Walk Passau’s historic old town
• Bike through Melk’s serene paths

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Budapest / Prague

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Land & Sea Exploration

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Embark on a 13-day cruise with stays in Budapest and Prague aboard the MS Amaverde. Experience enchanting Christmas markets in Nuremberg, Regensburg, Vienna, and Budapest, filled with handcrafted treasures, seasonal delights, and a warm holiday spirit.

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from $4,530

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Balkan Discovery

Budapest to Oltenita - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Passion

• Guided tour of Vukovar Heritage
• Visit Ilok Wine Cellar
• Tour Novi Sad City
• Sightseeing Excursion in Belgrade

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Budapest / Oltenita

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Biking, Hiking, Wine Tasting, Archaeological Site Visits

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Sail the Danube River on an 8-day cruise from Budapest to Oltenita aboard Avalon Passion. Explore Vukovar, Ilok, Novi Sad, Belgrade, Golubac, Vidin, and Rousse. Enjoy guided walking, city, and bike tours, local wine and beer tastings, historic fortresses, cultural sites, and scenic river views.

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from $6,049

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Gems of Southeast Europe

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amabella

• Discover Budapest’s UNESCO treasure
• Explore Vienna’s historic grandeur
• Visit Pecs’ Roman heritage
• Experience Vukovar’s wine culture

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Vienna / Bucharest

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Set sail on a 14-day cruise aboard the MS Amabella. Discover Eastern Europe's treasures, from historic towns and scenic landscapes to wine tastings, cultural highlights, adventurous hikes, and bike rides.

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from $4,149

EBD $4000

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Melodies of the Danube - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amabella

• Visit the historic Buda Castle
• Walk through Bratislava
• Enjoy a wine & music evening
• Sample food & beer in Vilshofen

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Sail down the Danube River through Europe on this 8-day river cruise aboard the MS Amabella. Experience the different cultures, customs, and history as you travel through Hungary, Austria, Slovakia, and Germany. Explore castles and cathedrals, go wine tasting, tour medieval towns, and more on this European cruise.

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from $3,649

EBD $4000

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Melodies of the Danube - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS 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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from $4,039

EBD $4000

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Melodies of the Danube - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS 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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from $3,849

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Gems of Southeast Europe - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amabella

• Explore historic Pecs landmarks
• Bike through scenic Mohacs
• See Veliko Tarnovo’s fortress
• Visit Rousse's elegant architecture

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Set sail on an 8-day river cruise aboard the MS Amabella, discovering the rich history and cultures of Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania. Explore ancient fortifications, vibrant cities, and the natural beauty of the Danube’s Iron Gates while enjoying regional wines and outdoor adventures.

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