THE DANUBE

The Danube has a centuries-old, almost magical power of attraction. It is therefore not surprising that the oldest traces of settlements on its banks are more than 30,000 years old! Today, the “Queen of Rivers”, Europe‘s second-largest river, unites various peoples, religions and cultures. We meet many of them on our fascinating river cruise, and we also explore both their past and present in depth.

Our Danube river cruises begin and end in Passau. Picturesque Passau is situated on the border of Bavaria in Germany and Austria, and it is also at the junction of where three rivers meet: the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz. This makes it the perfect place to relax and explore before joining your river cruise… New for 2024 departures, we have included 1 night precruise in Passau, at a premium hotel with breakfast. The nicko cruises team will transfer your luggage from the hotel to the river boat on the day of embarkation!