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As you cruise the Danube between Budapest, Hungary and Vienna, Austria you will visit the pleasantly tranquil country of Slovakia and its charming capital city of Bratislava, home to a spectacular old city that features baroque palaces, plazas, and splendid churches. Highlights of the city include the Old Town Hall, Mirbach Palace, and St. Martin’s Cathedral. You'll also have the opportunity to hike to Bratislava Castle and the Court of Honor. While you are crossing through Slovakia, be sure to sample the local varieties of wine. Certain cruises even offer an opportunity to try your hand at cooking traditional cuisine, like stuffed potato ravioli. Contact  one of  our Danube River cruise specialists to get started planning your cruise to Slovakia today.

10 Best Slovakia River Cruises for 2019-2020

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Evening in Vienna, Austria
Capitals of the Danube
5 Days from $1,000
Board the MS Vivaldi for this 5-day river 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.
Morning view on Bratislava city
The Beautiful Blue Danube
Budapest to Passau
6 Days from $1,800
Cruise from Budapest to Passau along the Danube River, on this 6-day cruise of Central Europe aboard the MS L'Europe. Begin your adventure in Hungary & sail west toward Germany, passing by Slovakia and Austria. Delight in sightseeing at sites like Schoenbrunn Palace, the village of Durnstein, and various other Baroque churches & buildings.
Morning view on Bratislava city
The Beautiful Blue Danube
Budapest to Passau
6 Days from $1,975
From the comfort of the MS France, cruise central Europe in 6 days along the Danube River, visiting small towns & vibrant cities like Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Melk, and Passau. You will enjoy sightseeing opportunities, visits to medieval cathedrals and palaces, and even time to hike through the picturesque Carpathian Mountains.
Parliament Building at night, Budapest
The Pearls of the Danube
7 Days from $2,150
On this 7-day Danube River cruise from Linz Austria, board MS Modigliani to discover Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, and Melk. This Danube River cruise showcases the history, culture, art, and traditions of Austria, Hungary and Slovakia before returning to Linz. Enjoy fine wines and French haute cuisine aboard your modern riverboat.
Melk
The Romantic Danube - Cruise Only
8 Days from $2,799
Enjoy a fascinating 8-day cruise from Vilshofen to Budapest aboard the MS Amacerto that captures the romance and timelessness of Europe's unforgettable Danube River.
Melk
The Romantic Danube - Cruise Only
8 Days from $2,799
Enjoy a fascinating 8-day cruise along the Romantic Danube from Vilshofen to Budapest aboard the MS Amasonata.
Visit charming Passau
Melodies of the Danube - Cruise Only
8 Days from $3,599
Embark the luxurious MS Amastella for a fascinating 8-day river cruise along the Danube River from Budapest, Hungary to Vilshofen, Germany, enjoying wine tastings from the rich Wachau Valley region along the way. This classic cruise through Central and Eastern Europe also visits Slovakia and the towns of Melk, Linz, and Vienna in Austria.
Durnstein
Blue Danube Discovery - Cruise Only
8 Days from $2,999
Embark the luxurious MS Amacerto for an 8-day river cruise of the highlights of Europe along the Danube River from Budapest to Nuremberg. Walking tours, wine & food tasting, and city explorations immerse you in the cultural heart of Vienna, Bratisava, Passau, and Regensberg, as seen in Melk's massive Benedictine Abbey and other historic sites.
Durnstein
Blue Danube Discovery - Cruise Only
8 Days from $3,199
The MS Amaviola hosts this 8-day cruise of the Danube River, from Budapest to Nuremburg, with stops in the traditional cities of Austria, Slovakia, and Germany along the way. The Main-Danube Canal crosses Europe's Continental Divide. You'll also enjoy savory wine from the Wachau Valley and tour gothic cathedrals and baroque abbeys.
Hungarian parliament, Budapest
Christmas Markets on the Danube - Cruise Only
Budapest to Vilshofen
8 Days from $3,199
Cruise through the charming region where so many of today’s most beloved Christmas traditions originated. Experience a number of enchanting Christmas markets in places such as Melk and Vienna, each with its own local flavor and traditions. Celebrating the magic of the holiday season and concluding your holiday cruise in Vilshofen.

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Immerse yourself in the romance of Italy
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Highlights of Slovakia
Slovakia is a land of castles and dramatic landscapes that you will see as your luxurious river vessel winds its way down the gorgeous Danube River. After cruising through the scenic countryside, you will arrive in the capital city of Bratislava, where some of these delights await:
  • Bratislava Castle – You can access this towering castle via a short hike into the Little Carpathians, where you will have wonderful panoramic views of the city below.
  • The Old Town, notable for being a pedestrian-only sector of the city.
  • Making authentic European ravioli under the guidance of local chefs.
  • Baroque architecture and the impressive St. Martin's Cathedral, Mirbach Palace, and the Old Town Hall.
After your tour of charming Slovakia, your cruise will continue on towards other destinations like Hungary or Austria. 
Cologne's famous cathedral at sunset from the Rhine.
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Visit charming Passau
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Take a ride on the ferris wheel or take a stroll through the Christmas Market
Cruising Europe Christmas Markets
Explore the enchanting Christmas Markets throughout Germany, Austria and Hungary on your Europe river cruise. Drink hot mulled wine as you meander through these traditional street markets. This is sure to be a charming, festive way to spend the holiday.

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