Central Europe
The Danube
Castles, Cathedrals & Candlelight
Duration
8 Days
Countries
4 Countries
Ports of Call
Budapest · Vienna · Wachau Valley · Passau · Regensburg
The Journey
About This Voyage
The Danube is Europe's most storied river — a 1,770-mile thread connecting imperial capitals, medieval fortresses, and vine-draped hillsides. Your journey begins in Budapest, the 'Pearl of the Danube,' and winds through Vienna's grand boulevards before entering the breathtaking Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape of apricot orchards and ancient abbeys.
Day by Day
Your Itinerary
Day 1
Budapest, Hungary
Embark in the Hungarian capital. Explore the Castle District, stroll across the Chain Bridge, and watch the Parliament building shimmer in the evening light.
Day 2
Budapest, Hungary
Full day in Budapest. Visit the thermal baths, the Great Market Hall, and Andrássy Avenue — a UNESCO-listed boulevard lined with neo-Renaissance mansions.
Day 3
Vienna, Austria
Arrive in the imperial capital. Tour the Hofburg Palace, stroll the Ringstrasse, and attend an optional Mozart & Strauss concert in a historic venue.
Day 4
Wachau Valley, Austria
Cruise through the Wachau Valley at its most glorious — terraced vineyards, baroque abbeys, and the ruins of Dürnstein Castle where Richard the Lionheart was once held captive.
Day 5
Linz, Austria
Discover Linz, Austria's third-largest city and a European Capital of Culture. Visit the Ars Electronica Center and the baroque Old Cathedral.
Day 6
Passau, Germany
The 'City of Three Rivers' where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz converge. Explore the old town and visit St. Stephen's Cathedral, home to Europe's largest cathedral organ.
Day 7
Regensburg, Germany
One of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities. Walk across the 12th-century Stone Bridge and explore the UNESCO-listed old town.
Day 8
Disembark
Disembark after breakfast. Optional extension to Prague available — three nights in the 'City of a Hundred Spires.'
Everything Arranged
What's Included
7 nights aboard a luxury river cruise ship
All meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily
Complimentary shore excursion in every port
Wine and beer with dinner
Onboard lectures and cultural enrichment
Selective Events concierge planning service
Ready to Sail The Danube?
Every voyage we plan is entirely bespoke. Tell us your travel dates, your preferences, and your vision — we'll handle every detail from embarkation to disembarkation.
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