Danube River Tours & Trips 2020
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Small Group Tour Small groups are usually defined as between 10 and 24 travelers, often less. If you're the kind of person who enjoys more intimate experiences and personal service this is a good choice. All else being equal you will pay a premium for this style vs a larger group tour.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Retreats Similar to a self guided tour but staying in one location only with activities and day outings included as a part of the stay.
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Lodging Level
Lodging Level
Camping Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Basic - 2 star You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Value - 3 star Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Premium - 4 star 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Luxury - 5 star The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Physical Level
Physical Level
Very Easy Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
Easy Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Moderate Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Strenuous All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Extreme Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment.
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Attractions & Cities Visited
Activities & Interests
Travel Style
Travel Style
Flexible schedule A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Full schedule For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Flight & Transport Inclusions
Solo Friendly
Solo Friendly
Good for Singles Trips that specifically cater to travelers looking to meet other singles.
No Single Supplement Trips where single supplement is usually not required for solo travelers.
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Danube Symphony (Eastbound)

- Onboard welcome reception
- Free time in Linz; choice of visit to St. Florian Monastery or guided tour of Mauthausen Concentration Camp or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided tour in Ybbs with Artstetten Castle visit or bike with your Adventure Host; scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley; choice of guided tour in Krems or Wine World Experience with tasting or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided sightseeing or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of a guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin's Cathedral or a hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host
- Experience views to awaken the senses on your Danube River cruise from Germany to Hungary
- Embark in Vilshofen, Germany, and sail to the lovely city of Linz for a leisurely morning
Budapest & the Balkans

- Enjoy plenty of free time at your own pace to discover the communist past and progressive present of Budapest – the Pearl of the Danube.
- Immerse yourself in the edgy street scene of Belgrade's Bohemian Quarter, then dance the night away in one of Europe’s nightlife hotspots with your crew of likeminded adventurers.
- Visit Mostar’s famous Old Bridge and – if you’re lucky – witness a traditional bridge jumper hurl themselves into the icy waters below.
- Admire the restored architecture of World Heritage-listed Kotor in Montenegro on a climb along the ancient city fortifications.
- Wind up along Croatia’s Dalmatian coastline in the historic hotspot of Dubrovnik. With walls to scale and beaches to laze on, why not consider extending your stay a day or two here?
The Best of Austria & Switzerland
- Danube cruise:
- Mondsee : Visit the church from The Sound of Music
- Salzburg : Guided walking tour, visit Mirabell Gardens and Residenz Square; dinner at the St. Peter Stiftskeller
- Innsbruck : Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof
- Chur–zermatt: By Glacier Express train (first-class with panorama windows) including lunch
- Zermatt–tÄsch: By mountain train
- Chillon : Guided visit of the castle
- Berne : Guided walking tour, stop at the Rose Garden and the Bear Park
- Interlaken : Take pictures of the Jungfrau
- Lucerne : Walking tour including the Lion Monument & Chapel Bridge; private cruise with a drink and farewell dinner at a local restaurant
- This Best of Austria & Switzerland tour covers the highlights of two of Europe's most scenic countries: Austria and Switzerland
- You'll spend two nights each in Vienna, Salzburg, Zermatt, and Lucerne, and overnights in St
Enchanted Europe (Eastbound)

- Onboard welcome reception
- Choice of excursion to Black Forest or guided visit to a local winery in Breisach
- Guided tour, visit to La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral
- Choice of visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, cable-car ride to the Niederwald Monument in Rüdesheim, or a hike in the vineyards with your Adventure Host; scenic cruising through the Rhine Gorge; time at leisure in Boppard
- Choice of guided tour or bike with your Adventure Host in Frankfurt, or guided tour in Seligenstadt
- Guided tour
- Guided tour, visit to the Bishop's Residence
- Guided tour, see the Old Town Hall
- Full day guided tour in Munich
- Choice of guided sightseeing in Roth or hike with your Adventure Host or guided tour in Nuremberg, or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour; onboard lecture
- Guided walk, see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria
- Guided walk in Passau; free time in Linz
- Guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk or walk with your Adventure Host; scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley; free time in Vienna
- Choice of guided sightseeing or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided tour, see Heroes' Square or hike with your Adventure Host
- Your breathtaking river cruise begins on the Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland
- You’ll sail to Breisach, your starting point for a Black Forest excursion, and to the city of Strasbourg, France, along the way
Balkan Adventure

- Cross the Chain Bridge in Budapest and take the funicular up to Buda Castle for beautiful views over Pest
- Sip the famous Croatian Traminac Premium wine at a wine tasting at a 15th century family-run vineyard in quaint Ilok
- Wander through Belgrade’s Bohemian quarter and grand 19th-century boulevards, before launching yourself into its animated nightlife
- Witness Mostar's famous bridge divers hurl themselves from the stones of a bridge that has spanned the river here for centuries and visit Tito's bunker, one of the best kept secret in former Yugoslavia.
- Sarajevo is one of the most scenically located cities in Europe. See the sights on a guided walking tour and learn about its recent history as a city under siege
Imperial Splendors
- Munich : Welcome dinner; orientation including Marienplatz; visit the famous Hofbräuhaus; farewell dinner at the Ratskeller restaurant
- Prague : Guided sightseeing, visit the Hradčany Castle grounds, see the Astronomical Clock
- Bratislava : Visit the capital of Slovakia
- Budapest : Guided sightseeing, a panoramic view from Fishermen’s Bastion, visit Matthias Coronation Church
- Vienna : Guided sightseeing, visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral
- Danube cruise: Enjoy Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake) on board
- Salzburg : Guided walking tour, visit Mirabell Gardens and Residenz Square; a special dinner at St. Peter Stiftskeller restaurant
- This tour is a magnificent journey through the former Habsburg Empire
- It starts and ends in Munich with an orientation of the city
The Danube from the Black Sea to Budapest

- Welcome to Bucharest
- Guided sightseeing in Bucharest; onboard welcome reception
- Guided sightseeing, visit the National History and Archaeological Museum in Constanta; wine tasting
- Choice of full-day excursion, visit to Tsarevet’s Fortress in Veliko Târnovo and to the Ethnographic Museum and the Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi, or guided sightseeing in Rousse, or walk in the park with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided sightseeing to Vidin’s fortress, see the rock formations in Belogradchik or walk with your Adventure Host
- Scenic cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge; choice of visit Lepenski Vir archaeological site or walk with your Adventure Host; visit to Golubač fortress
- Choice of guided sightseeing or walk with your Adventure Host; onboard lecture
- Choice of Novi Sad guided tour or walk with your Adventure Host; choice of honey and wine tasting or hike to the Petrovaradin Fortress
- Ilok guided tour with wine tasting; Vukovar guided tour
- Guided tour and organ concert in Pécs or sightseeing in Mohács, visit St. Nicolas watermill
- Begin your exciting European vacation with one night in Bucharest, Romania, before embarking on your river cruise along the beautiful Danube River to Budapest, Hungary
- Take in the sights in Bucharest, known for its wide, tree-lined boulevards and historical treasures
Budapest to Rome

- Learn about the dark history and rebuilding of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo, then visit Mostar’s famous Old Bridge and – if you’re lucky – witness a traditional bridge jumper hurl themselves into the icy waters below.
- Enjoy plenty of free time at your own pace to discover the communist past and progressive present of Budapest – the Pearl of the Danube.
- Explore the streets, medieval buildings and restored castle of Ljubljana’s charming Old Town on foot. Your local leader will know all of the hotspots, plus the best cafes for a coffee break.
- Explore rocky coastal pathways and pastel-coloured villages with a Cinque Terre day pass, which allows you to hike at your leisure and use the coast's public transport.
- Spend two days in Florence, a city known for its beauty and rustic Tuscan cuisine, and choose to discover the cities culinary traditions on optional food excursions.
Iconic Rivers of Europe - the Rhine, Main & D ...

- Onboard welcome reception
- Canal cruise
- Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
- Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; choice of visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or cable-car ride to the Niederwald Monument in Rüdesheim
- Guided walk
- Guided sightseeing, visit the Bishop’s Residenz
- Choice of walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided tour, see the Old Town Hall or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided tour in Roth, or hike with your Adventure Host, or guided tour in Nuremberg, or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour; onboard lecture
- Choice of guided tour or bike with your Adventure Host
- Guided tour in Passau; free time in Linz
- Guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk or hike with your Adventure Host; scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley; free time in Vienna
- Choice of guided tour or bike with your Adventure Host
- Scenic cruising into Budapest; choice of guided tour, see Heroes’ Square or hike with your Adventure Host
- Day at leisure
- Choice of guided tour in Pécs, visit the underground tombs, or sightseeing in Mohács, visit St. Nicolas watermill or bike with your Adventure Host
- Ilok guided tour; choice of Novi Sad guided tour or walk with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided tour or walk with your Adventure Host; onboard lecture
- Visit to Golubač fortress; choice of visit Lepenski Vir archaeo-logical site or bike with your Adventure Host; scenic cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge
- Choice of guided tour in Vidin, excursion to Belogradchik, see the rock formations or hike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of full-day excursion, visit to Tsarevet’s Fortress in Veliko Târnovo and to the Ethnographical Museum and the Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi, or guided sightseeing in Rousse, or walk in the park with your Adventure Host
- Guided sightseeing in Bucharest
- Brasov guided tour; visit Bran Castle
- Visit Peles Castle
- From Holland to Romania, with a host of exciting stops along the way, this river cruise vacation across Europe is truly an adventure! Amsterdam, Holland’s lively capital, is set amongst sophisticated architecture and classic squares and canals with countless museums, cafés, shops, and restaurants to explore
- See the treasures of this 700-year-old city on a canal cruise along the elegant grachten
Iconic Rivers of Europe - the Rhine, Main & Danube

- Onboard welcome reception
- Canal cruise
- Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
- Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; choice of visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or cable-car ride to the Niederwald Monument in Rüdesheim
- Guided walk
- Guided sightseeing, visit the Bishop’s Residenz
- Choice of walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided tour, see the Old Town Hall or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided tour in Roth, or hike with your Adventure Host, or guided tour in Nuremberg, or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour; onboard lecture
- Choice of guided tour or bike with your Adventure Host
- Guided tour in Passau; free time in Linz
- Guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk or hike with your Adventure Host; scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley; free time in Vienna
- Choice of guided tour or bike with your Adventure Host
- Scenic cruising into Budapest; choice of guided tour, see Heroes’ Square or hike with your Adventure Host
- Day at leisure
- Choice of guided tour in Pécs, visit the underground tombs, or sightseeing in Mohács, visit St. Nicolas watermill or bike with your Adventure Host
- Ilok guided tour; choice of Novi Sad guided tour or walk with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided tour or walk with your Adventure Host; onboard lecture
- Visit to Golubač fortress; choice of visit Lepenski Vir archaeo-logical site or bike with your Adventure Host; scenic cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge
- Choice of guided tour in Vidin, excursion to Belogradchik, see the rock formations or hike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of full-day excursion, visit to Tsarevet’s Fortress in Veliko Târnovo and to the Ethnographical Museum and the Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi, or guided sightseeing in Rousse, or walk in the park with your Adventure Host
- Guided sightseeing in Bucharest
- From Holland to Romania, with a host of exciting stops along the way, this river cruise vacation across Eu-rope is truly an adventure! Amsterdam, Holland’s lively capital, is set amongst sophisticated architecture and classic squares and canals with countless museums, cafés, shops, and restaurants to explore
- See the treasures of this 700-year-old city on a canal cruise along the elegant grachten
Magnificent Europe

- Onboard welcome reception
- Canal cruise
- Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
- Scenic cruise through the Rhine Gorge; choice of visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or cable-car ride to the Niederwald Monument in Rüdesheim
- Guided walk
- Guided sightseeing, visit the Bishop's Residence
- Choice of walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided tour, see the Old Town Hall or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided tour in Roth, or guided tour in Nuremberg, or hike with your Adventure Host, or guided tour in Nuremberg, or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour; onboard lecture
- Choice of guided tour or bike with your Adventure Host
- Guided tour in Passau; free time in Linz
- Guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk or hike with your Adventure Host; scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley; free time in Vienna
- Choice of guided tour or bike with your Adventure Host
- Scenic cruising into Budapest; choice of guided tour, see Heroes' Square or hike with your Adventure Host
- From Amsterdam to Budapest, and in many exciting stops along the way, experience the culture of Central Europe in a unique way on this timeless river cruise vacation
- Amsterdam is Holland’s lively capital—both historical and modern
The Danube from the Black Sea to Budapest with 2 ...

- Welcome to Bucharest
- Visit Peles Castle
- Guided tour of Brasov; guided visit of Dracula's Bran Castle
- Guided sightseeing in Bucharest; transfer to ship; onboard welcome reception
- Guided sightseeing, visit the National History and Archaeological Museum in Constanta; wine tasting
- Choice of full-day excursion, visit to Tsarevet’s Fortress in Veliko Târnovo and to the Ethnographic Museum and the Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi, or guided sightseeing in Rousse, or walk in the park with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided sightseeing to Vidin’s fortress, see the rock formations in Belogradchik or walk with your Adventure Host
- Cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge; choice of visit Lepenski Vir archaeological site or walk with your Adventure Host; visit to Golubač fortress
- Choice of guided sightseeing or walk with your Adventure Host; onboard lecture
- Choice of Novi Sad guided tour or walk with your Adventure Host; choice of honey and wine tasting or hike to the Petrovaradin Fortress
- Ilok guided tour with wine tasting; Vukovar guided tour
- Guided tour and organ concert in Pécs or sightseeing in Mohács, visit St. Nicolas watermill
- Sail from the Danube Delta of the Black Sea to Hungary’s capital of Budapest to experience river views like no other
- Begin your Danube River vacation your way before your cruise with an overnight stay and sightseeing in Bucharest
Danube Dreams with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound)

- Welcome to Prague
- Guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit Hradcany Castle grounds
- Travel by motorcoach to Regensburg, guided sightseeing; transfer to Vilshofen; onboard welcome reception
- Choice of guided walk or hike with your Adventure Host; Schlögen Oxbow scenic cruising
- Guided sightseeing, see Hauptplatz and the Trinity Column
- Choice of guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk or guided tour in Ybbs with Artstetten Castle visit; cruise through the Wachau Valley; choice of guided walk, or hike up to the castle ruins in Dürnstein
- Choice of guided sightseeing or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided sightseeing in Bratislava, visit St. Martin’s Cathedral or hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host
- Scenic cruising into Budapest; choice of guided tour, see Heroes’ Square or hike with your Adventure Host
- Your European vacation begins with two nights in Prague, capital of the Czech Republic
- Guided sightseeing shows you its best-known treasures
Danube Symphony with 2 Nights in Munich (Eastbound)

- Welcome to Munich
- Visit Neuschwanstein Castle
- Guided tour in Munich, see the Marienplatz; travel by motorcoach to Vilshofen; onboard welcome reception
- Free time in Linz; choice of visit to St. Florian Monastery or guided tour of Mauthausen Concentration Camp or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided tour in Ybbs with Artstetten Castle visit or bike with your Adventure Host; scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley; choice of guided tour in Krems or Wine World Experience with tasting or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided sightseeing or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin's Cathedral or a hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host
- Experience your Danube River cruise from Germany to Hungary your way with two nights in Munich before your cruise
- Enjoy a full-day guided tour to Neuschwanstein Castle—home of King Ludwig, and plenty of free time to explore Munich before your cruise
A Taste of the Danube with 2 Nights in Vienna &am ...

- Welcome to Vienna
- Choice of early risers guided tour, or guided sightseeing
- Morning at leisure; onboard welcome reception
- Choice of guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk or walk with your Adventure Host; scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley; free time in Dürnstein
- Choice of a guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin's Cathedral or hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host
- Guided tour, see Heroes' Square
- Day at leisure
- Arrive in Vienna for a 2-night stay in the legendary “City of Music
- ” Enjoy guided sightseeing, including the Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and stunning St
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