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Explore remote villages on one of the below 67 unique Danube River cultural experiences for 2026 or 2027. Visit the local village, meet the people, experience local cuisine with a local English speaking guide on your own private tour or small group guided tour. Discover unique local cultures on trips that include activities like Wine Tasting, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Biking, and Hiking and cost from $1,346 for experiences of 5 to 24 days. Tell us about your ideal Danube River cultural trip and our Danube River experts will help you plan every detail of your next trip.

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Enjoy a quiet moment on the banks of the Danube
from $4,399
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Delightful Danube & Prague

Budapest - Prague - 10 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Beatrice
  • Explore Budapest city with a guide
  • Bike along Bavarian rivers
  • Taste Wachau Valley wines
  • Savor Viennese delicacies
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Budapest / Prague
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Discover the Danube River on a 10-day Budapest to Prague cruise aboard S.S. Beatrice. Visit Budapest, Vienna, Durnstein, Linz, Passau, and Regensburg. Continue to Prague for guided sightseeing. Explore historic landmarks, medieval towns, and cultural sites across Hungary, Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic.
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Sunset over Passau
from $7,990
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Danube Delights

Munich - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Star
  • Experience Regensburg’s Old Town
  • Explore Passau’s old town
  • Visit Gottweig Abbey
  • Discover Vienna’s art legacy
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Munich / Budapest
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Set sail on an 8-day cruise from Munich to Budapest on the Emerald Star, exploring Germany's charm through guided walks and city tours. Discover how Austria and Hungary blend historic sites with modern development, highlighting the Danube's importance to European culture.
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Morning view on Bratislava city
from $7,699
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Grand Danube Cruise - Cruise Only

Vilshofen - Giurgiu - 15 Day Itinerary aboard AmaBella
  • Stroll Vilshofen’s charming streets
  • Cruise Passau’s scenic rivers
  • Explore Linz’s cultural mile
  • Tour Belgrade’s ancient fortress
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Vilshofen / Giurgiu
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Embark on a 15-day cruise aboard the MS Amabella through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Austria, and Germany. Explore historic capitals, medieval frescoes, and vibrant traditions while savoring Eastern Europe’s rich heritage.
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Cruise the beautiful blue Danube
from $7,799
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Grand Danube Cruise - Cruise Only

Vilshofen - Giurgiu - 15 Day Itinerary aboard AmaVerde
  • Discover Vilshofen’s festive charm
  • Explore Passau’s Gothic treasures
  • Cruise Wachau’s scenic vineyards
  • Stroll Salzburg’s historic squares
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Vilshofen / Giurgiu
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Festival Visits
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Embark on a 15-day river cruise from Vilshofen to Giurgiu aboard the MS Amaverde, exploring Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, and more along the iconic Danube. Discover ancient churches, vibrant cultures, and the historical legacies of grand capitals like Budapest and Vienna.
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Admire beautiful evening lights of Vienna
from $3,499
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Delightful Danube

Budapest to Regensburg - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Beatrice
  • Explore Budapest’s Jewish Quarter
  • Walk Vienna’s Historic Streets
  • Visit Wachau Saffron Farm
  • Bike from Engelhartszell to Passau
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Budapest / Regensburg
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Sail the Danube River on an 8-day cruise from Budapest to Regensburg aboard S.S. Beatrice. Discover the charm of Central Europe through walking tours, Jewish heritage excursions, local food tastings, and castle visits. Explore Vienna, Durnstein, Passau, & Regensburg while enjoying local culture, historic architecture, & scenic riverside landscapes.
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Parliament Palace in Bucharest, Romania
from $6,649
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Gems of Southeast Europe

14 Day Itinerary aboard AmaMagna
  • Explore Vienna’s historic center
  • Tour Budapest’s grand landmarks
  • Cruise to Mohacs then visit Pecs
  • Visit Vidin’s medieval fortress
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Vienna / Bucharest
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Land & Sea Exploration
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Embark on a 14-day cruise aboard the MS AmaMagna, exploring six countries rich in history and culture. Discover medieval towns, grand cities, scenic landscapes, historic vineyards, and thrilling active adventures.
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Hungarian parliament, Budapest
from $2,199
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Danube Waltz

Budapest to Passau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking
  • Walk along Castle Hill
  • Explore the medieval Bratislva
  • Visit the Viennese Opera House
  • Discover the Abbey of Göttweig
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Budapest / Passau
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View the beauty of five different European countries and explore lesser-known Central European cities like Bratislava and Passau during this 8-day Danube River cruise with Viking River Cruises.
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Take a ride on the ferris wheel or take a stroll through the Christmas Market
from $4,599
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Danube Holiday Markets

Budapest to Passau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Maria Theresa
  • Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market
  • Experience a Slovakian Christmas
  • Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Discover Vienna Art History Museum
  • Step into Benedictine Monastery
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Budapest / Passau
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Christmas Market Visits
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Experience the Danube Holiday Markets on this 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Passau aboard the S.S. Maria Theresa. Music lovers enjoy special holiday treats, from onboard caroling to an exclusive organ recital. Shoppers delight in picking out unique gifts at Christmas markets in Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Melk, Salzburg, and Passau.
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Budapest, the capital city of Hungary
from $5,099
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Delightful Danube & Prague

Prague - Budapest - 10 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Beatrice
  • Explore historic Prague landmarks
  • Walk medieval Regensburg streets
  • Discover Wachau saffron heritage
  • Walk Budapest market halls
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Prague / Budapest
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Village Visits, Urban Exploration, Biking, Wine Tasting, Hiking, Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
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Travel 10 days from Prague to Budapest aboard S.S. Beatrice. Explore Prague landmarks, sail the Danube to Regensburg, Passau, Linz, and Durnstein, and continue to Vienna and Budapest. Walk medieval streets, visit historic cathedrals, meet local families, and sample regional food and wine while discovering Central Europe’s history and culture.
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Take a quiet moment in Passau
from $8,590
Up to 40%
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Danube Explorer

Budapest - Munich - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Star
  • Explore Budapest’s Grand Market
  • Discover Bratislava’s Gothic charm
  • Tour Vienna’s Ringstrasse
  • Visit Melk Abbey’s Baroque halls
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Budapest / Passau
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Enjoy an 8-day Danube cruise from Budapest to Munich on the Emerald Star, exploring rich cultural landmarks. From Budapest's grand architecture to Vienna's imperial Ringstrasse and Melk Abbey, experience immersive tours and regional flavors along the way.
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Vienna Opera House, Austria
from $1,346
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Taking in 3 countries: The Danube and its traditions

Vienna Roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MS Vivaldi
  • Visit the Schönbrunn Palace
  • Explore Bratislava's baroque charm
  • Discover the Schoenbrunn Palace
  • Explore the city of Budapest
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Vienna / Vienna
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Cruise along Danube River on this 5-day cruise aboard MS Vivaldi and explore the enchanting Christmas Markets in Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest!
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Vienna Opera House, Austria
from $3,364
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Danube Symphony (Eastbound)

Vilshofen to Budapest - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Expression
  • Explore Linz historic sites
  • Cruise scenic Wachau Valley
  • Stroll Bratislava Old Town
  • Taste Wachau Valley wines
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Vilshofen / Budapest
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Board Avalon Expression for an 8-day Danube River cruise from Germany to Hungary. Visit Linz, Vienna, and Bratislava, sail through the Wachau Valley, and enjoy optional experiences such as a Linzer Torte cooking class, wine tasting, or a guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace before ending in Budapest.
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