10 Best Hungary Cruises for 2023-2024

Magna on the Danube - Budapest to Vilshofen

Budapest to Vilshofen
8 Days from $3,399

Enjoy a 7-night wine-themed Danube River cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard the MS AmaMagna, 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.

Fisherman's Bastion in Budapest, Hungary

Budapest, the Pearl of the Danube and the Iron Gates

Budapest Roundtrip
8 Days from $2,693

?This 8-day cruise aboard the MS L'Europe starts and ends in artistic Budapest. As you sail the Danube, enjoy daily land expeditions to the medieval towns, historical monuments and towering castles that highlight Hungary, Romania, and Serbia, including passing through the legendary Iron Gates and visiting cities like Belgrade, Novi Sad, and Mohacs.

Stop in historic Regensburg on your Danube river cruise

Danube Christmas Markets

Budapest to Nuremberg
8 Days from $5,445

Feel the enchantment of the Christmas markets that have graced the Danube for centuries. Scenic Amber river ship takes you from Budapest to Nuremberg on an 8-day cruise through the heart of Hungary, Vienna, and Germany during the most wonderful time of the year.

Danube Waltz

Budapest to Passau
8 Days from $2,499

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.

Capital Cities along Danube

Vienna to Vienna
5 Days from $1,343

Board the MS Vivaldi for this 5-day cruise visiting the historic capitals and major cities of Austria, Hungary, and Slovakia along the Danube River. Gothic & Baroque architecture and history are at the center of this tour of the former Austro-Hungarian empire, highlighting monuments, museums, castles, and the art & music that define the region.

Tastes of Imperial Europe

Budapest to Vienna
5 Days from $2,345

From Budapest to Vienna, board the Scenic Jasper for a 5-day Tastes of Imperial Europe cruise. Start your exploration in Budapest, one of Europe's most stunning cities. Visit its well-known sites and castles while taking in a memorable classical concert held inside the magnificent Godollo Royal Palace.

A Taste of the Danube with 2 Nights in Budapest

Budapest to Vienna
6 Days from $2,088

From the Gypsy violins of Budapest to the romantic sounds of Vienna, the “City of Music,” this Danube river cruise highlights the natural beauty of Austria’s Wachau Valley, and the fascinating capital cities of Hungary and Slovakia. Before your cruise, spend two nights in Budapest, with guided sightseeing in the vibrant capital.

Christmas Markets on the Danube - Cruise Only

Budapest to Vilshofen
8 Days from $3,499

Join the Amasonata on this unique once-per-year 8-day Christmas cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen. In each town along the way, you'll feel the old world charm and unique traditions as you stroll the expansive markets for souvenirs, lifted along by the sweet and savory smells of the fresh food and local flavors.

Gems of Southeast Europe - Cruise Only

Budapest to Giurgiu
8 Days from $3,599

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.

Enjoy this beautiful basilica while traveling through Europe

Christmas Markets on the Danube

Prague to Budapest
11 Days from $4,399

Board the MS Amabella for this unique 11-day adventure visiting some of Europe's most enchanting Christmas Markets on the scenic Danube River route from Nuremberg to Budapest. Spend 2 nights in Prague, Czech Republic before departing toward historic German towns like Regensburg and Passau, and Austrian towns of Melk and Vienna.

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Top 6 Luxury Cruises to Hungary for 2023-2024

Trip Name	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
Danube Christmas Markets	$5445	8	Dec 13, 2022	Feel the enchantment of the Christmas markets that have graced the Danube for centuries. Scenic Amber river ship takes you from Budapest to Nuremberg … 0
Tastes of Imperial Europe	$2345	5	Apr 20, 2023	From Budapest to Vienna, board the Scenic Jasper for a 5-day Tastes of Imperial Europe cruise. Start your exploration in Budapest, one of Europe's … 0
Gems of Southeast Europe - Cruise Only	$3599	8	Apr 9, 2023	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 … 0
Christmas Markets on the Danube	$4399	11	Dec 9, 2022	Board the MS Amabella for this unique 11-day adventure visiting some of Europe's most enchanting Christmas Markets on the scenic Danube River route … 0
Black Sea Explorer	$4826	9	Jun 7, 2023	This all-inclusive 9-day Danube River cruise aboard the Scenic Pearl travels from Budapest to Bucharest highlighting many of the most important … 0
Black Sea Explorer	$4576	8	Jun 7, 2023	Scenic Pearl hosts this 8-day river cruise of Eastern Europe. Cruise the Danube River towards the Black Sea. With stops in Hungary, Croatia, Romania, … 0

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Hungary Cruising Guide & Travel Tips

Hungarian Parliament building reflecting in the Danube

Best Time to Visit Hungary

Summer is the high travel season for Hungary with warm and dry weather, but popular attractions may be packed. The best time to visit Hungary is during the beautiful shoulder seasons of spring and fall, especially for those who want fewer crowds.

Highlights of Hungary
As you cruise along the meandering Danube River through the Hungarian countryside, a few of the major destinations you will come across include:

Budapest – the cultural gem and capital city of Hungary, where you'll see the Baroque Gödöllö Palace, Gellert Baths, Margaret Island, Castle Hill, and other sites.
Mohacs – home to over 500 years of history, including one of the most important battles in the history of central Europe.
Esztergom – home to the Basilica of Esztergom, which is the country's largest religious building and a hallmark in classical architecture.
Puszta – these expansive grasslands were like the "wild west" of Hungary during the 19th century.

While the scenic and historic beauty of Hungary is enough to make this an exciting cruise destination alone, you'll have plenty of opportunities to experience the country in more active ways, including hiking, biking, and many options for walking tours of each city and its major sites.