River Danube Cruises visiting Germany, Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava

The Danube river is much more than just a waterway. Its sheer magnificence makes it one of the continent’s major geographical features.

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From the medieval city of Regensburg in Germany whose bridge was the first built over the Danube, continue to Passau. One of Germany’s oldest cities it lies at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube rivers.

Crossing into Austria visit the 900 year-old Benedictine Abbey of Melk with its architectural treasures. Cruise through the terraced vineyards of the Wachau wine region and explore Durnstein village with its medieval cobblestone streets and old burgher houses.

Further down the river reach Vienna, Austria’s capital and a centre of art, culture and history. Visit its spectacular Gothic, Baroque and neoclassical monuments and palaces - perhaps take in a music event. Try the famous pastries or explore the famous boutiques.

Cruise to Bratislava, the Slovakian capital with its charming old town and castle. Then traverse the Danube Bend, where the river reverses direction and on to Budapest. One of Europe’s most beautiful cities, seven bridges link the anncient hilltop city of Buda and its folk-filled taverns with the monuments and museums of more modern Pest.

A Danube river cruise enables you to discover the art, music and history of the Danube valley as well as the spectacular scenery.

River Map of Europe
Follow the River Danube from Germany to the Black Sea on our zoomable map.

Wachau Valley

Budapest parliament building

Check out our River Danube to Budapest cruises from the selection below
See also:
River Danube to Black Sea for cruises to the Black Sea along the River Danube
Rhine-Main-Danube for cruises starting on the River Rhine, and following the Main-Danube Canal to the River Danube

River Danube Cruises




Avalon River Cruises Travel package from UK plus Home and Return Service Wine with dinner Shore excursions included Casual dress Open seating for meals Mainly UK/US passengers PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE

Cruise Name	Cruise Route	Nights	Ship	Price From

The Legendary Danube Exclusive Blue Water Offer - Save £400pp!	More Info	Nuremberg to Budapest	10	Various	£1929pp Fly Cruise
		Excellent value 10-night holiday including 7-night River Danube cruise and 3-night Prague hotel stay - includes flights, transfers and private home pick up service

River Danube Cruises visiting Germany, Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava

River Danube Cruises

A 10-night cruise and stay holiday including a 3-night hotel stay in the elegant city of Prague and a 7-night cruise along the Danube River and Main-Danube Canal from Nuremberg to Budapest, visiting Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Melk and Vienna

A 12-night cruise and stay holiday, including a 7-night cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg visiting Vienna, Durnstein, Melk, Linz, Passau and Regensburg with 2 nights in Budapest and 3 nights post-cruise in Prague

Explore the timeless Danube on a 7-night cruise from Budapest through Austria to Germany aboard the luxurious River Beatrice

A 7-night River Danube cruise from Vienna to Nuremberg through the wine villages of the Wachau Valley and along the scenic Main-Danube Canal

Cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg on this 7-night cruise on the Danube and the Main-Danube Canal aboard new ship, Viking Odin, visiting Vienna, Melk, Passau and Regensburg, cruising through the dramatic Danube Gorge

A 7-night cruise from Passau to Budapest visiting Linz, Salzburg, Melk, Durnstein, and the charming capital cities of Vienna and Bratislava

This 8-day festive Danube river cruise is the ideal way to explore the historic sights of Central Europe and take in the atmosphere of European Christmas markets

Enjoy this 7-night cruise from Nuremberg, through the Main-Danube Canal to Budapest with visits to the medieval city of Regensburg, Melk with its magnificent Benedictine Abbey and Vienna.

Cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg on this 7-night Danube River cruise to Bratislava, Vienna, Passau and Regensburg visiting magnificent cathedrals and abbeys along the way.

Enjoy this 7-night cruise from Germany to Hungary, with visits including the magnificent cities of Budapest and Vienna, Passau, Melk's Benedictine Abbey and the pretty medieval town of Durnstein

A 4-night cruise along the River Danube from the magnificent city of Vienna visiting Bratislava and Budapest

A 6-night cruise from Linz along the majestic Danube, visiting Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Durnstein and Melk

A 7-night cruise from Vienna along the magnificent Danube River , visiting Budapest, Bratislava, Melk, Durnstein, and Kalocsa.

A fascinating and scenic 8-night cruise from Budapest to Tokaj visiting Mohacs, Bezdan, Novi Sad, Kanjiza, Szeged, Csanytelek, Szolnok and Tiszafured on the River Tisza

A leisurely 7-night Main Danube Canal and River Danube cruise from Nuremberg to Budapest crossing three countries and exploring their highlights - Regensburg, Melk and Vienna

A 7-night cruise on the Danube and the Main-Danube Canal sailing through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and the historic cities of Germany from Budapest

A 7-night cruise through Germany and Austria ending in the Hungarian capital of Budapest, taking you through the Wachau Valley to Melk, medieval Durnstein and Vienna before a crossing the border to Slovakian Bratislava

This superb festive cruise is the ideal way to experience the Christmas Markets of Nuremberg, Regensburg and Vienna together with some of the River Danube's historic highlights

A fascinating 9-night cruise holiday with an overnight stay pre- and post-cruise in Belgium and a 7-night cruise from Linz visiting Vienna, Budapest, Esztergom - one of the oldest towns in Hungary - and Bratislava, Durnstein, Melk and Grein