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 2010

See also River Danube to Black Sea cruises; Rhine-Main-Danube cruises


APT 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	River	Nts	Description	Ship	Grade	Price
Legendary Danube	Danube	7	Between Nuremburg and Budapest	Various	5*	2010 from £1399pp	Exclusive £100 per cabin discount!
Blue Danube Discovery	Danube	7	Between Budapest and Nuremberg	Various	5*	2010 from £1659pp	Exclusive £100 per cabin discount!


Viking River Cruises Travel package from UK Shore excursions included Informal dress code Open seating for meals Mainly EUR/UK/US passengers PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE
Cruise	River	Nts	Description	Ship	Grade	Price
Romantic Danube	Danube	7	Between Budapest and Nuremberg	Viking Europe, Pride	4*	2010 from £733pp	Spring Offer 2 for 1 or no single supplement
River Danube Discovery	Danube	7	Passau to Budapest and return	Viking Primadonna	5*	2010 from £818pp	Spring Offer 2 for 1 or no single supplement
Danube Waltz New for 2010!	Danube	7	Between Passau and Budapest	Viking Sky, Danube, Pride	4*	2010 from £715pp	Exclusive Offer £750pp Saving
Danube Rhapsody Rail-Cruise New for 2010!	Danube	9	Cologne to Budapest and return	Viking Primadonna, Sky	5*	2010 from £968pp	Spring Offer 2 for 1 or no single supplement


CroisiEurope Optional travel available Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Informal dress code Fixed seating for meals Mainly European passengers PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE
Cruise	River	Nts	Description	Ship	Grade	Price
Three Capitals Cruise	Danube	7	Vienna to Bratislava and Budapest and return	Beethoven, L'Europe, Modigliani, Symphonie	4*	2010 from 825pp


Elegant River Cruises Travel package from UK plus VIP Home Departure Service Wine with lunch and dinner Shore excursions included Casual dress Open seating for meals Mainly UK/US passengers PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE
Cruise	River	Nts	Description	Ship	Grade	Price
Enchanting Danube No single supp on select dates	Danube	7	Between Budapest and Passau	River Beatrice	5*	2010 from £1725pp	Early Booking Discounts of up to £275pp
Danube Discovery Reduced single supp on select dates	Danube	7	Between Vienna and Nuremberg	River Countess, Princess	5*	2010 from £1945pp	Early Booking Discounts of up to £200pp


Avalon Waterways Optional travel available Wine with dinner Shore excursions included Casual dress Open seating for meals Mainly UK/US passengers PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE
Cruise	River	Nts	Description	Ship	Grade	Price
Blue Danube Discovery	Danube	7	Between Budapest and Nuremberg	Tranquility, Poetry, Artistry	5*	2010 from £1239pp
Legendary Danube	Danube	7	Between Nuremberg and Budapest	Tranquility, Poetry, Artistry	5*	2010 from £1439pp


Scenic Cruises Travel package from UK Butler service - on selected cabins Shore excursions included Balcony cabins available Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Gratuities included Informal dress code Choice of restaurants Open seating for meals Mainly UK/AUS passengers PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE
Cruise	River	Nts	Description	Ship	Grade	Price
Magical Danube	Danube	7	Between Nuremberg and Budapest	Scenic Sapphire	6*	2010 from £2145pp


See also River Danube to Black Sea cruises; Rhine-Main-Danube cruises