Top Danube River Trips & Tours in May 2026

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Gems of Southeast Europe - Cruise Only

Budapest - Giurgiu - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaverde

• Visit Baba Vida fortress in Vidin
• Uncover Belgrade’s vibrant culture
• Tour Pecs’ ancient Roman heritage
• Discover Budapest’s iconic landmark

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Budapest / Giurgiu

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Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Giurgiu aboard the MS Amaverde, exploring Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania along the scenic lower Danube. Discover ancient fortresses and charming towns, and enjoy local wines while immersed in Eastern Europe's vibrant culture and stunning landscapes.

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from $4,430

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Active & Discovery on the Danube (Westbound)

Budapest to Vilshofen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Impression

• Vienna Ringstrasse Bike
• Belvedere Palace Tour
• Wachau Valley Vineyards
• Mauthausen Memorial Visit

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Budapest / Vilshofen

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Explore the Danube on an 8-day cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard Avalon Impression. Hike to Dracula’s Tower, bike Vienna’s Ringstrasse, and see Belvedere Palace. Experience Wachau Valley vineyards, Grein’s historic theater, Mauthausen Memorial, and Engelhartszell Abbey.

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from $4,430

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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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from $4,449

EBD $4000

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Melodies of the Danube - Cruise Only

Budapest - Vilshofen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaverde

• Explore Budapest’s vibrant charm
• Hike Bratislava Castle’s path
• Admire Vienna’s regal landmarks
• Visit Melk Abbey’s Baroque beauty

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Budapest / Vilshofen

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Festival Visits

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Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard the MS Amaverde, exploring the enchanting Danube River. Discover the rich history and stunning architecture in Budapest, Bratislava, and Vienna, and enjoy the musical beauty of Salzburg and the scenic Strudengau Valley.

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from $10,790

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Gems of the Danube

Budapest - Munich - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Amber

• Explore Budapest’s architecture
• Visit Durnstein vineyards
• Discover Melk, magnificent abbey
• Explore Regensburg, medieval town

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Budapest / Munich

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Local Market Visits

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Join an 8-day cruise from Budapest to Munich on the Scenic Amber, exploring historic cities along the Danube River. Experience Budapest's architecture, Vienna's musical heritage, and Germany's UNESCO-listed Regensburg while enjoying Central Europe's scenic beauty.

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from $5,163

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The Danube from Romania to Budapest

Oltenita to Budapest - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Passion

• Bike Tour in Rousse
• Visit Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi
• See Belogradchik rock formations
• See Golubac Fortress in Iron Gates

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Oltenita / Budapest

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Biking, Wine Tasting, Archaeological Site Visits

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Embark on a 9-day cruise from Romania to Budapest aboard Avalon Passion. Explore Rousse, Veliko Tarnovo, Vidin, Belgrade, Novi Sad, Ilok, and Mohacs through guided tours, bike rides, cultural sites, and historic towns along the Danube River.

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from $5,424

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Romantic Danube

Prague - Budapest - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaverde

• Discover Prague’s medieval charm
• Taste iconic Czech craft beers
• Explore Passau’s historic streets
• Stroll Regensburg’s old town

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Prague / Budapest

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Embark on an 11-day river cruise with stays in Prague aboard the MS Amaverde, exploring historic cities like Prague, Vienna, and Budapest. Experience the Danube’s charm with visits to UNESCO sites and enchanting towns like Salzburg and Cesky Krumlov.

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from $12,590

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Splendours of Europe

Amsterdam - Budapest - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sun

• Explore Amsterdam’s canals
• Admire Rhine Gorge castles
• Tour Rudesheim’s music museum
• Wander Miltenberg’s medieval street

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Amsterdam / Budapest

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Experience a 15-day river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest on the Emerald Sun, visiting cities like Cologne, Vienna, and Bratislava. Enjoy guided tours, local encounters, and stunning sights along the Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers, ending in Budapest.

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from $12,275

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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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Land & Sea Exploration

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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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from $9,560

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Classic Prague & Danube Delights

Prague - Budapest - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Destiny

• Explore Prague’s castle courtyards
• Stroll Regensburg’s cobbled lanes
• Discover Passau’s Baroque charm
• Admire Vienna’s imperial art

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Prague / Budapest

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Experience an 11-day cruise on the Emerald Destiny along the Danube River through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary. Explore historic cities, including Vienna and Budapest, while enjoying guided tours and leisure time in the scenic UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley.

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from $4,430

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Danube Dreams (Westbound)

Budapest to Vilshofen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Impression

• Explore Budapest’s Heroes Square
• Walk Bratislava’s Old Town
• Marvel at Melk Abbey
• See Passau’s three rivers

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Budapest / Vilshofen

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Experience an 8-day Danube River cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard Avalon Impression. Discover Budapest’s grand landmarks, Bratislava’s Old Town, Vienna’s imperial treasures, and the Wachau Valley’s vineyards and abbeys. Explore Linz, Salzburg, or Cesky Krumlov, and witness Passau where three rivers meet, before ending in charming Vilshofen.

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Danube Dreams (Eastbound)

Vilshofen to Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Passion

• Visit the Benedictine Abbey of Melk
• Tour Vienna's landmarks
• Hike to Bratislava Castle
• Guided tour in Budapest

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Vilshofen / Budapest

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Hiking, Village Visits

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This 8-day river cruise aboard Avalon Passion begins in Vilshofen, Germany, and ends in Budapest, Hungary. Explore Passau, Linz, Melk, Dürnstein, Vienna, and Bratislava with guided tours, hikes, and biking options. Discover abbeys, castles, and city landmarks while sailing through scenic stretches of the Danube, including the Wachau Valley.

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from $3,385

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Along the Danube, the Balkan peninsula and Budapest

Oltenita to Budapest - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MS Vivaldi

• Enjoy a guided tour of Bucharest
• Historic Ruse architecture walk
• Cruise through Iron Gates
• Go for a Novi Sad cultural tour

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Oltenita / Budapest

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Urban Exploration

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Set sail on a 9-day Danube River cruise from Romania to Hungary aboard MS Vivaldi. Explore Constanta’s Black Sea heritage, Bucharest’s vibrant landmarks, Bulgaria’s Ruse, Serbia’s Belgrade, Novi Sad, Croatia’s Osijek, and Budapest. Cruise through the Iron Gates gorge, enjoy cultural tours, wine tastings, and guided city experiences.

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from $8,449

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Magnificent Europe

17 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amastella

• Stroll Wertheim’s charming streets
• Explore Nuremberg’s imperial past
• Marvel at Cologne’s Gothic charm
• Cruise Amsterdam’s scenic canals

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Embark on a 17-day cruise aboard the MS Amastella, exploring three iconic rivers across five countries. Discover UNESCO World Heritage treasures like Cologne’s Cathedral, Würzburg Palace, and Melk Abbey, while enjoying fine wines, diverse cuisines, and scenic hikes and bike rides in Passau and Vienna.

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from $4,849

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Gems of Southeast Europe - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMagna

• Admire Rousse's architecture
• Learn of the region's rich history
• Enjoy culinary and wine excursions
• Tour European cities and villages

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Budapest / Giurgiu

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Arrive in Budapest and embark the Amamagna for your 8-day Danube River cruise. Traverse the dramatic narrow gorge known as the Iron Gates, then cruise along the Romanian-Bulgarian border. Visit Mohacs before disembarking in Giurgiu. Culture, history, magnificent architecture and stunning landscapes highlight this cruise.

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from $8,990

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Danube Delights

Budapest - Munich - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Destiny

• Explore Budapest’s grand landmarks
• Tour Bratislava’s Old Town
• Admire Vienna’s artistic heritage
• Walk Regensburg’s medieval lanes

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Budapest / Munich

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Experience an 8-day Danube river cruise from Budapest to Munich on the Emerald Destiny, exploring four countries rich in history and culture. Guided tours reveal the architectural marvels and imperial heritage of Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, and Germany.

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from $10,399

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Portraits of Eastern Europe

Prague to Bucharest - 19 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Beatrice

• Walk through Regensburg city
• Visit to the Spitz’ Shipping Museum
• Tour to the Vienna Opera House.
• See the Artstetten Castle in a tour

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Prague / Bucharest

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Wildlife Viewing

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Embark on a 19-day Portraits of Eastern Europe Cruise from Prague to Bucharest aboard S.S. Beatrice. Begin in Budapest and journey through Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania. Discover historical landmarks, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant local cultures as you explore captivating cities like Belgrade, Vukovar, and Bucharest.

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from $12,275

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Gems of the Danube with Prague

Prague - Budapest - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Amber

• Discover Prague Castle grandeur
• Uncover Passau’s Old Town
• Wander Linz’s vibrant streets
• Tour Melk Abbey’s opulent halls

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Prague / Budapest

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Experience an 11-day cruise from Prague to Budapest on the Scenic Amber, exploring iconic landmarks and cultural gems. Enjoy tailored excursions, delightful wine tastings, and picturesque stops in cities like Vienna and Bratislava before concluding your journey in vibrant Budapest.

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