Danube River Tours & Trips 2020
173 trips to Danube River tours from 61 tour companies. 104 reviews. 4.6/5 avg rating.
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Style
Style
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.
Theme
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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Blue Danube: Family Riverboat Adventure - Eastbou ...
8 days
$ 549 / day
$ 4,390
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Moderate
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Selected as one of the '10 Best River Cruises' by Fodor's Travel... there is no better way to experience the heart of Europe with your family than on a leisurely Tauck Bridges Danube river tour and cruise aboard one of Tauck's custom-designed riverboats. Unpack only once as you travel from Budapest
- Hungary
- to Slovakia
- Austria and Germany
- enjoying action-packed shore excursions specially designed for families. Play medieval games on a visit to Devin Castle in Slovakia. Soar over Vienna on the Riesenrad (giant ferris wheel) in the Prater
- the city's famous amusement park. Visit Schönbrunn Palace
- which Empress Maria Theresa and her daughter Marie Antoinette once called home. Go bicycling along the Danube and discover magical secrets – and 'The Sound of Music' locations – at Schloss Hellbrunn in Salzburg. End your family's fun Danube River tour in Bratislava
- Slovakia with a scavenger hunt through Old Town!
Bratislava, Budapest, Munich, Salzburg, Vienna, Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
Heart of the Danube: Bavaria to Budapest - Eastbo ...
8 days
$ 499 / day
$ 3,990
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- When your road is the Danube
- it’s enchanting... Hungary
- Austria
- Slovakia
- and Germany are linked by peaceful river landscapes dotted with storybook castles and romantic villages surrounded by stone terraced vineyards
- where making world-class wines – and tasting them! – is an art.
A wonderfully preserved medieval castle and town in the Czech Carpathian mountains are as awe-inspiring as the palaces and museums of Imperial Vienna. As you cruise from port to port
- explore the cobblestone streets and market squares in the Old Towns of Bratislava
- Cesky Krumlov
- Grein
- Passau
- and Regensburg
- each offering unexpected cultural treasures and culinary pleasures around every bend. And the pièce de résistance – a Tauck Exclusive gala evening with music and dancing at a private palace conjures up elegant Old World Europe just for Tauck guests!
Bratislava, Budapest, Munich, Vienna, Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
The Romantic Danube
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
11 days
$ 325 / day
$ 3,579
Travel Style :
Array
Relaxed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Explore Prague
- Enjoy walking tour to Regensburg, Linz
- Discover Vienna city tour
- Visit Budapest
Bratislava, Budapest, Český Krumlov, Linz, Prague, Salzburg, St. Martin's Cathedral, Vienna, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
Blue Danube: Family Riverboat Adventure - Westbou ...
8 days
$ 549 / day
$ 4,390
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Moderate
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Selected as one of the '10 Best River Cruises' by Fodor's Travel... there is no better way to experience the heart of Europe with your family than on a leisurely Tauck Bridges Danube river tour and cruise aboard one of Tauck's custom-designed riverboats. Unpack only once as you travel from Budapest
- Hungary
- to Slovakia
- Austria and Germany
- enjoying action-packed shore excursions specially designed for families. Play medieval games on a visit to Devin Castle in Slovakia. Soar over Vienna on the Riesenrad (giant ferris wheel) in the Prater
- the city's famous amusement park. Visit Schönbrunn Palace
- which Empress Maria Theresa and her daughter Marie Antoinette once called home. Go bicycling along the Danube and discover magical secrets – and 'The Sound of Music' locations – at Schloss Hellbrunn in Salzburg. End your family's fun Danube River tour in Passau
- Germany
- where you'll make your own tasty marzipan creation!
Bratislava, Budapest, Munich, Salzburg, Vienna, Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
The Blue Danube - Eastbound 2021
12 days
$ 466 / day
$ 5,590
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Along the 'river of kings'... medieval castles and Gothic cathedrals... charming riverside villages... the Imperial treasures of the Habsburgs... lush Wachau valley vineyards... the music of Mozart... From Prague to Budapest
- castles of all descriptions have watched over the landscape from their royal perches for centuries. On this 12-day journey featuring a 7-night Danube cruise
- they remain lasting testimony to kingdoms and culture
- ready to welcome you… during a private dinner in Lobkowicz Palace… an exclusive evening of Imperial entertainment at a private Vienna palace... in Baroque Salzburg and atop Budapest’s Castle Hill... and exploring Vienna’s Hofburg or Schönbrunn Palace. It's a Blue Danube cruise to remember!
Bratislava, Budapest, Prague, Salzburg, Vienna, Linz, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Germany
Warsaw, Budapest, Vienna & Prague 2021
14 days
$ 535 / day
$ 7,490
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Moderate
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Speaking of traditions... From castles to concerts to cafés
- time-honored traditions from across the centuries are at the heart of cultural life in the historic cities and across the idyllic countryside you’ll explore on a two-week trip through the center of “old Europe.” And they’re often variations on a theme: Sipping coffee in a café on a sunny square surrounded by medieval buildings in Kraków or Budapest or Vienna or Prague... perhaps enjoying a pastry known to Hungarians as rétes
- to Czechs as závin
- to Austrians as strüdel... or listening to local musicians play melodies by Chopin in Warsaw
- or Mozart in a private palace in Vienna...
Bratislava, Budapest, Prague, Vienna, Warsaw, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia
Grand European Cruise - Westbound 2021
25 days
$ 504 / day
$ 12,590
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Travel like the royals of old on our grand eastern European river cruises combining Amsterdam to Budapest by Riverboat with Budapest to the Black Sea to create an unforgettable 25-day experience through the heart of Europe. This remarkable voyage virtually links the North Sea to the Black Sea via the Danube
- Main and Rhine rivers
- taking you through the Netherlands
- Germany
- Austria
- Slovakia
- Hungary
- Croatia
- Serbia
- Bulgaria and Romania. Glide past grand cathedrals
- medieval monasteries
- and historic citadels – as well as through the Main-Danube Canal and the Iron Gate of the Danube. Tauck’s private
- inclusive shore excursions take in many UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- and in-depth exploration of cities including Amsterdam
- Köln
- Vienna
- Bratislava
- Budapest
- Belgrade and Bucharest. It's the ultimate European river cruise... with the Tauck Difference!
Amsterdam, Bamberg, Belgrade, Bratislava, Bucharest, Budapest, Vienna, Croatia, Romania, Austria, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Serbia, Slovakia
Amsterdam to Budapest by Riverboat - Southbound 2021
15 days
$ 466 / day
$ 6,990
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Cruise along banks of the River Danube as the river's breeze pushes you on an amazing journey past grand cathedrals
- medieval monasteries
- castles and vineyards. Pass through five countries including the Netherlands
- Germany
- Austria
- Slovakia
- and Hungary
- and explore legendary cities such as Amsterdam
- Vienna
- Köln
- Nürnberg
- Bratislava and Budapest. Tauck's all-included private shore excursions take you to many UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- including the historic districts of Budapest
- Vienna
- and Bamberg
- and the Wachau and Rhine valleys. In Vienna
- take your choice of visits to Schönbrunn Palace or the Sisi Museum at the Hofburg
- and attend a grand Imperial Evening in a traditional palace. In Amsterdam
- tour the famed Rijksmuseum. Visit Köln Cathedral
- Melk Abbey
- medieval towns like Regensburg
- Budapest's Heroes' Square and much more!
Amsterdam, Bamberg, Bratislava, Budapest, Vienna, Austria, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Slovakia
Christmas markets on the Danube
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
8 days
$ 415 / day
$ 3,319
Travel Style :
Array
Relaxed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Basic (2*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Enjoy Christmas on Danube Crusing
- Explore Linz, the second largest city in Austria.
- Visit Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s largest
- Enjoy 2 nights in Prague, then visit multiple Christmas Markets on the scenic river route from Nuremberg to Budapest
Nuremberg, Prague, Vienna, Wachau, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary
Grand European Cruise
28 days
$ 257 / day
$ 7,195
Travel Style :
Array
Relaxed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Luxury (5*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Cruise along Europe’s greatest waterways through eight countries, from Amsterdam on the North Sea to Constanta on the Black Sea
- Cruise aboard our award-winning 140- to 164-passenger ships with a dedicated English-speaking crew
- Experience this European itinerary, and uncover a local and American perspective in destinations impacted by global events, such as World War II and the Cold War
- Explore with an expert, local Program Director—a native or resident of Europe—who will be dedicated to your group of no more than 47 from the start to the end of your trip
Amsterdam, Bamberg, Bucharest, Budapest, Budapest History Museum, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Hofburg Imperial Palace, Nuremberg, Transylvania, Vienna, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Romania, Serbia
The Great Rivers of Europe
16 days
$ 187 / day
$ 2,995
Travel Style :
Array
Relaxed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Unpack just once, journey 948 miles through three countries, and enjoy an abundance of included features—from all meals to 11 guided tours, and more—on our #1 River Cruise for more than a decade
- Cruise aboard our award-winning 140- to 164-passenger ships with a dedicated English-speaking crew
- Experience this European itinerary, and uncover a local and American perspective in destinations like Nuremberg’s Room 600
- Explore with an expert, local Program Director—a native or resident of Europe—who will be dedicated to your group of no more than 47 from the start to the end of your trip
Amsterdam, Bamberg, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Koblenz, Nuremberg, Vienna, Austria, Germany, Netherlands
Royal Danube, Berlin & Kraków - Westbound 2021
14 days
$ 499 / day
$ 6,990
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Moments of history shape the sights you’ll see in the cities and towns along the Danube River
- bookended by moments indelibly etched in time in Berlin and Kraków.
During a three-night stay in Kraków
- poignant pauses in Poland's one-time capital
- Auschwitz and Kazimierz pay homage to lives lost in tragic times. Board your Tauck riverboat in Hungary for a 7-night cruise
- crossing into Austria to experience its storied capital
- Vienna
- with choices of sightseeing and an Imperial Evening at a private palace; stop at Linz for a walking tour or boat ride in the nearby Lake District; explore Krems and the Wachau Valley by bicycle; and visit historic and charming Bavarian towns like the 'city of three rivers
- ' Passau; ancient Regensburg; and cobblestoned Straubing
- dating back to 6
- 000 BC. Then it's on via high-speed train to a three-night stay in Berlin
- chronicling past political divides with a look back at Iron Curtain curfews
- Jewish hardships and wartime woes
- while cultural narratives in the museums on Museum Island showcase an evolution of art through the ages – and choices including an excursion to Potsdam
- a Berlin bicycling trip and more.
Berlin, Linz, Vienna, Austria, Germany, Poland
The Legendary Danube
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
8 days
$ 447 / day
$ 3,579
Travel Style :
Array
Relaxed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Enjoy a fascinating 7-night cruise from Nuremberg to Budapest
- Discover Prague and get an opportunity to visit world historic sites
- Explore Vienna cruise through the scenic and romantic Wachau Valley en route to Melk.
- Visit Budapest
Budapest, Linz, Nuremberg, Prague, Vienna, Wachau, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary
Grand European Cruise - Eastbound 2021
25 days
$ 504 / day
$ 12,590
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Travel like the royals of old on our grand eastern European river cruises combining Amsterdam to Budapest by Riverboat with Budapest to the Black Sea to create an unforgettable 25-day experience through the heart of Europe. This remarkable voyage virtually links the North Sea to the Black Sea via the Danube
- Main and Rhine rivers
- taking you through the Netherlands
- Germany
- Austria
- Slovakia
- Hungary
- Croatia
- Serbia
- Bulgaria and Romania. Glide past grand cathedrals
- medieval monasteries
- and historic citadels – as well as through the Main-Danube Canal and the Iron Gate of the Danube. Tauck’s private
- inclusive shore excursions take in many UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- and in-depth exploration of cities including Amsterdam
- Köln
- Vienna
- Bratislava
- Budapest
- Belgrade and Bucharest. It's the ultimate European river cruise... with the Tauck Difference!
Amsterdam, Bamberg, Belgrade, Bratislava, Bucharest, Budapest, Vienna, Romania, Austria, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Serbia, Slovakia
Royal Danube & Berlin - Eastbound 2021
11 days
$ 508 / day
$ 5,590
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- History takes center stage in Berlin and the cities you'll visit on a weeklong Danube River cruise – Regensburg
- Passau
- Vienna
- Budapest and more. Your Danube cruise is preceded by three nights in Berlin
- chronicling past political divides with a look back at Iron Curtain curfews
- Jewish hardships and wartime woes – while cultural narratives in the museums on Museum Island showcase an evolution of art through the ages. After exploring and boarding your Tauck riverboat in Regensburg
- one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval towns
- set off on a 7-night cruise. You'll discover picturesque Bavarian towns like cobblestoned Straubing
- dating back to 6
- 000 BC
- where you'll take a walking tour or visit a BMW factory
- and Passau
- a quintessential Bavarian town at the confluence of three rivers. Crossing into Austria
- stop at Linz for a walking tour or boat ride in the nearby Lake District; explore Krems and the Wachau Valley by bicycle. In grand Vienna
- enjoy two full days of sightseeing choices and attend an evening at a private palace
- and conclude your cruise in glorious Budapest
- straddling the Danube.
Berlin, Budapest, Linz, Vienna, Austria, Germany, Hungary, Poland
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