River Cruises Classical Danube

Budapest to Passau Classical Danube

Departing 14th June 2023 - Other sailings available April to October 7 nights cruise only from £1,615pp Flight inclusive from £2,095pp Rail inclusive from £2,595pp

Complimentary Excursion Package on our 14th June sailing

This quintessential cruise along the beautiful Danube begins with an overnight in the “Queen of the Danube“ — Budapest, and sails to the “Three Rivers City“ of Passau at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube rivers.

Along the way travel through four of Europe‘s most important countries — Hungary, Slovakia, Austria & Germany. Explore years of history and culture in the Imperial cities of Budapest, Vienna & Bratislava as well as the UNESCO protected Austrian Wachau Valley — blanketed with rolling hills, flourishing vineyards and picturesque villages.

Extend your stay

Berlin & Prague - 4 nights 4* from £595pp

Explore the historic Imperial cities of Berlin and Prague with 2 nights in each city, complete with sightseeing and rail travel to join your cruise in Budapest.

1 BUDAPEST

2 BUDAPEST

3 BRATISLAVA

4 VIENNA

5 WACHAU VALLEY

6 LINZ > PASSAU

7 REGENSBURG

8 PASSAU This afternoon, embark and settle in your cabin. This evening, meet fellow travelers at a Welcome Cocktail, followed by a beautifully prepared Welcome Dinner.

Discover the beautiful sights and attractions of the Hungarian capital. Depart from Budapest after lunch by coach on an excursion to the Hungarian countryside to explore the artists‘ town of Szentendre, and the former imperial residence and capital of Hungary, Esztergom.

Explore the city during a walking tour, or on your own. See the home of the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra. Optional excursions – first, the opportunity to visit impressive Schloss Hof with its aristocratic palace. Wine lovers will want to explore the wine country of Slovakia in the foothills of the Carpathian mountains, on the Small Carpathian wine route.

There is much to see in Imperial Vienna: Palaces, a Museum Quarter, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the famous Vienna State Opera. In the afternoon, choose to venture to Schönbrunn Palace. This evening take the chance to attend the “Sound of Vienna” and listen to the “Alt Wien” orchestra play popular pieces from Vienna’s classical era

The romantic Wachau Valley is one of the most beautiful landscapes of Austria. If you wish to explore the wines of the Wachau, a visit to the Krems winery estate and enjoy a tasting is a must. During lunch on board, your cruise continues to Emmersdorf. Spend the afternoon discovering this typical small town in Lower Austria or opt to travel across the river to nearby Melk.

Arrive in the erstwhile cultural capital of Linz, where your vessel makes a short stop for the departure of today‘s excursions - the walking tour of Linz, or a full day tour to the Mozart town of Salzburg with lunch at a local restaurant. Late in the afternoon, the vessel arrives in the three-rivers city of Passau, which you can explore on a walking tour. This evening, celebrate at the Captain’s Gala Dinner.

This afternoon, offers two wonderful options – an excursion to the Danube Gorge and Weltenburg Abbey or a visit to the Thurn & Taxis Palace – both excursions offer the opportunity to sample the local brew. A traditional Bavarian dinner is served as your ship departs for Passau.

After breakfast, we bid you farewell. We hope to welcome you again soon!

Excursions listed above in green are not included in the cruise price.

SPECIAL OFFER - Regensburg walking tour, Melk Abbey, Vienna city tour, Bratislava and Budapest city tours are included on our June 14th sailing.