Europe River Cruises

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.

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.

Regensberg

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

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Cruise NameCruise RouteNightsShipPrice From
The Legendary Danube
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Nuremberg to Budapest10Various
£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
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The Legendary Danube

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

Itinerary: UK to Prague (Czech Republic); Prague (Czech Republic); Prague (Czech Republic); Nuremberg (Germany); Nuremberg (Germany); Regensburg (Germany); Passau to Linz (Austria); Melk to Vienna (Austria); Vienna (Austria); Budapest (Hungary); Budapest (Hungary)

Departures in: 2012 - Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov - More details

Blue Danube Discovery
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Budapest to Nuremberg12Various
£1675pp
Fly Cruise
Explore Central Europe with a 7-night River Danube cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg, plus hotel stays in Budapest and Prague - full travel package from the UK
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Blue Danube Discovery

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

Itinerary: Budapest; Budapest; Budapest; Budapest - Vienna, Austria; Vienna; Dürnstein - Melk; Linz - Passau, Germany; Regensburg; Nuremberg; Nuremberg - Prague; Prague; Prague; Prague

Departures in: 2012 - Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct - More details

Uniworld River Cruises

  • Travel package from UK plus private home pickup and return
  • Wine with lunch and dinner
  • Shore excursions included
  • Casual dress
  • Open seating for meals
  • Mainly UK/US passengers

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Cruise NameCruise RouteNightsShipPrice From
Enchanting Danube Cruise
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Budapest to Passau (or reverse)7River Beatrice
£1540pp
Fly Cruise
Sail the Danube from Hungary through Austria to Germany on this cruise from Budapest aboard the luxurious River Beatrice. Includes home pick-up, flights, and drinks served with lunch and dinner on board
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Enchanting Danube Cruise

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

Itinerary: Budapest; Budapest; Cruising the Danube - Vienna; Vienna; Dürnstein - Cruising the Wachau Valley - Melk; Linz; Passau; Passau - Munich - London

Departures in: 2012 - Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov - More details

Danube Discovery
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Vienna to Nuremberg (or reverse)7Various
£1699pp
Fly Cruise
Cruise from Vienna to Nuremberg in stunning on-board surroundings, sailing the Wachau Valley and the scenic Main-Danube Canal. Includes home pick-up, flights and drinks with meals on board
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Danube Discovery

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

Itinerary: London - Vienna; Vienna; Cruising the Wachau Valley, Melk; Passau; Deggendorf; Regensburg; Nuremberg; Nuremberg - Munich - London

Departures in: 2012 - Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov - More details

Viking River Cruises

  • Travel package from UK
  • Shore excursions included
  • Informal dress code
  • Open seating for meals
  • Mainly EUR/UK/US passengers
  • House wine with lunch and dinner on board ship in 2012

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Cruise NameCruise RouteNightsShipPrice From
Romantic Danube
Exclusive Blue Water Holidays Discount of up to £1050pp on 2012 dates!
Budapest to Nuremberg (or reverse)7Viking Longships
£845pp
Fly Cruise
Excellent value cruise on brand new Viking Longship from Budapest along the River Danube to Vienna, Melk and Passau before joining the Main-Danube Canal to Nuremberg. Includes travel from the UK
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Romantic Danube

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

Itinerary: UK to Budapest; Budapest; Vienna; Melk; Passau; Regensburg, Kelheim; Main-Danube Canal, Nuremberg; Nuremberg - Munich - UK

Departures in: 2012 - May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec - More details

Danube Waltz Cruise
Exclusive Blue Water Holidays Discount of up to £800pp!
Passau to Budapest (or reverse)7MS Viking Legend
£1195pp
Fly Cruise
A good introduction to cruising the River Danube, visiting the three capitals of Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava - Included excursions and travel from the UK
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Danube Waltz Cruise

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

Itinerary: UK to Passau; Passau; Linz and Salzburg; Melk and Durnstein; Vienna; Bratislava; Budapest; Budapest to UK

Departures in: 2012 - Mar, Apr, May, Jul, Aug, Oct, Nov, Dec - More details

AMA Waterways

  • Balcony cabins available
  • Wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner
  • Shore excursions included
  • Informal dress code
  • Complimentary Internet/Wi-Fi
  • Open seating for meals
  • Mainly US/AUS/UK passengers

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Cruise NameCruise RouteNightsShipPrice From
River Danube Christmas Markets CruiseNuremberg to Budapest (or reverse)7Various
£1499pp
Cruise Only - Package possible
Shop in the colourful and fascinating Christmas Markets of Nuremberg, Regensburg, Vienna and Budapest
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River Danube Christmas Markets Cruise

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

Itinerary: Nuremberg (Germany); Nuremberg (Germany); Regensburg (Germany); Passau (Germany) - Linz (Austria); Melk (Austria) - Vienna (Austria); Vienna (Austria); Budapest (Hungary); Budapest (Hungary)

Departures in: 2012 - Nov, Dec; 2013 - Jan - More details

Legendary DanubeNuremberg to Budapest7Various
£1499pp
Cruise Only - Package possible
Cruise the River Danube from Nuremberg through beautiful riverside scenery and the lush Wachau wine region to Budapest with included shore excursions to Melk Abbey and Vienna
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Legendary Danube

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.

Itinerary: Nuremberg (Germany); Nuremberg (Germany); Regensburg (Germany); Passau (Germany); Melk (Austria); Vienna (Austria); Budapest (Hungary); Budapest (Hungary)

Departures in: 2012 - May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov - More details

Blue Danube DiscoveryBudapest to Nuremberg7Various
£1499pp
Cruise Only - Package possible
Discover the cultural treasures of capital cities on this River Danube cruise from Nuremberg to Budapest, with included excursions to Vienna, Bratislava
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Blue Danube Discovery

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.

Itinerary: Budapest (Hungary); Bratislava (Slovakia); Vienna (Austria); Durnstein (Austria) - Melk (Austria); Linz (Austria) - Passau (Germany); Regensburg (Germany); Nuremberg (Germany); Nuremberg (Germany)

Departures in: 2012 - May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov - More details

Romantic DanubePassau to Budapest (or reverse)7Various
£1499pp
Cruise Only - Package possible
Cruise the Danube River from Passau to Budapest, visiting smaller, picturesque Austrian towns and villages of Linz, Melk, Krems and Durnstein, plus the larger cities of Vienna and Budapest on included shore excursions
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Romantic Danube

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

Itinerary: Vilshofen (Germany); Vilshofen (Germany) - Passau (Germany); Linz (Austria) - Gmunden (Austria); Melk (Austria) - Krems (Austria) - Durnstein (Austria); Vienna (Austria); Bratislava (Hungary); Budapest (Hungary); Budapest (Hungary)

Departures in: 2012 - Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov - More details

CroisiEurope Cruises

  • Optional travel available
  • Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
  • Informal dress code
  • Fixed seating for meals
  • Mainly European passengers

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Cruise NameCruise RouteNightsShipPrice From
Three Capitals Short Break CruiseVienna and back4Various
£395pp
Cruise Only - Package possible
River Danube Short Break visiting Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest
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Three Capitals Short Break Cruise

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

Itinerary: Vienna (Austria); Vienna (Austria); Budapest (Hungary); Bratislava (Slovakia); Vienna (Austria)

Departures in: 2012 - Mar, Oct, Nov - More details

River Danube Three Capitals CruiseLinz and back6Various
£799pp
Cruise Only - Package possible
River Danube cruise from Linz visiting Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Durnstein and Melk
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River Danube Three Capitals Cruise

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

Itinerary: Linz (Austria); Vienna (Austria); Budapest (Hungary); Budapest (Hungary); Bratislava (Slovakia); Dürnstein (Austria); Linz (Austria)

Departures in: 2012 - Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep - More details

Danube Three Capitals Cruise from ViennaVienna and back7Various
£925pp
Cruise Only - Package possible
River Danube cruise from Vienna visiting, Melk, Durnstein, Bratislava, Kalocsa and Budapest
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Danube Three Capitals Cruise from Vienna

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

Itinerary: Vienna (Austria); Melk (Austria); Bratislava (Slovakia); Kalocsa (Hungary); Budapest (Hungary); Esztergom (Hungary); Vienna (Austria); Vienna (Austria)

Departures in: 2012 - May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep - More details

River Danube and the Tisza CruiseBudapest to Tokaj8CroisiEurope River Cruise Ships
£1115pp
Cruise Only - Package possible
A fascinating cruise on the unspoilt River Tisza through the Great Hungarian Plain
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River Danube and the Tisza Cruise

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

Itinerary: Budapest (Hungary); Mohacs (Hungary); Novi Sad (Serbia); Kanjiza (Serbia); Szeged (Hungary); Szolnok (Hungary); Lake Tisza (Hungary); Tokaj (Hungary); Budapest (Hungary)

Departures in: 2012 - May - More details

APT River Cruises

  • Travel package from UK including flights from 14 regional airports
  • Gratuities included
  • Wine with dinner
  • Shore excursions included
  • Balcony cabins available
  • Informal dress code
  • Choice of restaurants
  • Open seating for meals
  • Mainly UK/US/AUS passengers

PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE
Cruise NameCruise RouteNightsShipPrice From
Legendary Danube
Exclusive 5% Blue Water Holidays Discount!
Nuremberg to Budapest7Various
£1845pp
Fly Cruise
From Nuremberg, this cruise crosses Germany, Austria and Hungary on the Main-Danube Canal and the Danube with a full day in Vienna. Includes travel package from the UK and drinks on board
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Legendary Danube

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

Itinerary: Nuremberg (Germany); Nuremberg (Germany); Regensburg (Germany); Passau (Germany) - Linz (Austria); Melk (Austria) - Vienna (Austria); Vienna (Austria); Budapest (Hungary); Budapest (Hungary)

Departures in: 2012 - May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov - More details

Blue Danube Discovery
Exclusive 5% Blue Water Holidays Discount!
Budapest to Nuremberg7Various
£1845pp
Fly Cruise
Cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg on the Danube and scenic Main-Danube Canal to the capitals of Slovakia and Austria - magnificent Vienna - and to Melk and the medieval cities of Germany. Includes travel package from the UK and drinks on board
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Blue Danube Discovery

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

Itinerary: Budapest (Hungary); Bratislava (Hungary); Vienna (Austria); Durnstein (Austria) - Melk (Austria); Linz (Austria) - Passau (Germany); Regensburg (Germany); Nuremberg (Germany); Nuremberg (Germany)

Departures in: 2012 - May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov - More details

Romantic Danube
Exclusive 5% Blue Water Holidays Discount!
Vilshofen to Budapest (or reverse)7Various
£1865pp
Fly Cruise
Depart the old German town of Vilshofen for an itinerary which includes the Austrian Lake District, sails through the Wachau Valley to Vienna and ends in Budapest. Includes travel package from the UK and drinks on board
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Romantic Danube

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

Itinerary: Vilshofen (Germany); Vilshofen (Germany) - Passau (Germany); Linz (Austria) - Gmunden (Austria); Melk (Austria) - Krems (Austria) - Durnstein (Austria); Vienna (Austria); Vienna (Austria) - Bratislava (Slovakia); Budapest (Hungary); Budapest (Hungary)

Departures in: 2012 - Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov - More details

River Danube Christmas Markets Cruise
Exclusive 5% Blue Water Holidays Discount!
Nuremberg to Budapest (or reverse)7Various
£1895pp
Fly Cruise
This cruise takes in the colourful Christmas Markets of Nuremberg, Regensburg and Vienna with the option to include Salzburg. Includes travel package from the UK and drinks on board
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River Danube Christmas Markets Cruise

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

Itinerary: Nuremberg (Germany); Nuremberg (Germany); Regensburg (Germany); Passau (Germany) - Linz (Austria); Melk (Austria) - Vienna (Austria); Vienna (Austria); Budapest (Hungary); Budapest (Hungary)

Departures in: 2012 - Nov, Dec - More details

Shearings Holidays

  • Coach travel from UK
  • Rail travel option from UK
  • Shore excursions optional
  • Informal dress code
  • Fixed seating for meals
  • Mainly UK passengers

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Cruise NameCruise RouteNightsShipPrice From
Danube Symphony CruiseLinz and back9Various
£1399pp
No Fly Cruise
A 9-night no-fly Danube River Cruise with overnight stay in Belgium, visiting Vienna, Budapest, Esztergom, Bratislava, Durnstein, Melk and Grein
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Danube Symphony Cruise

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

Itinerary: UK to Liege (Belgium); Vienna (Austria); Budapest (Hungary); Budapest (Hungary); Esztergom (Hungary); Bratislava (Slovakia); Melk (Austria); Linz (Austria); Belgium; Belgium - UK

Departures in: 2012 - May, Jun - More details

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