River Cruise Tours & Trips in Austria
Ready to cruise the Danube through Austria? You’ll glide past Vienna's palaces, through Wachau Valley's vineyards, and stop at medieval towns. The Austrian Danube cruises mix imperial history with wine regions and stunning scenery. You'll taste local wines, explore charming villages, and experience Austria from the water whilst staying comfortable. River cruising's such a relaxed way to see multiple places.
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CAROLA • traveled in December, 2025
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Danube Mini Cruise 2027
10 best River Cruise Austria tour packages
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- Danube Christmas Markets 2026
- Danube Symphony (Eastbound) 2026
- Danube Symphony with 1 Night in Budapest (Westbound) 2026
- Danube Mini Cruise 2027
- 6 Day In Vienna Including Danube Valley And Bratislava
- Magna on the Danube 2026
- Vienna Smooth Jazz Festival (Vienna - Vienna)
- Christmas Cruise on the Danube - AMADEUS Nova (Passau - Passau)
- Gems of the Danube 2027 - 8 Days
- Enchanting Danube (2026) (Budapest to Passau, 2026)
Danube Christmas Markets 2026
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Simply excellent! Beyond expectations.”
CAROLA, traveled in November
A-ROSA DONNA brings Austria's Christmas magic to life along the Danube. Visitors explore Vienna's Rathausplatz and Schönbrunn markets, Linz's festive Hauptplatz, and the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley. Luxury cabin accommodations and regional gastronomy included.
Duration 5 days Destinations Passau, Wachau, Vienna, Durnstein, Melk, Linz Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German Operator A-ROSA From
- US$564
Duration 6 days Destinations Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary Age Range Ages 8+ Operator Avalon Waterways From
- US$4,727+$165 upfront costs
The Avalon Expression sails Austria's Danube with Panorama Suites that have wall-to-wall windows. Vienna's Imperial Palace complex and St. Stephen's Cathedral are within walking distance of your dock, and later you'll head to Linz to see the 9th-century St. Florian Monastery that still houses Augustine monks.
Duration 7 days Destinations Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany Age Range Ages 8+ Operator Avalon Waterways From
- US$4,955+$165 upfront costs
Danube Mini Cruise 2027
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Great, friendly staff.”
Lucio, traveled in March
A-ROSA FLORA takes passengers through Austria's most scenic waterways. The route includes Vienna's State Opera, Melk's Benedictine Abbey, and Linz's cultural quarter. Austrian wines and regional specialties enhance cruising through the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley.
Duration 5 days Destinations Passau, Wachau, Vienna, Durnstein, Linz Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German Operator A-ROSA From
- US$455
Duration 6 days Destinations Vienna, Wachau, Krems an der Donau, Durnstein, Spitz, Melk, Hallstatt, Bratislava Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator STM Tours LLC From $1,493
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Sail aboard the ultra-luxurious AmaMagna, twice the width of traditional river ships, along the Danube through Austria's most beautiful destinations. The UNESCO-listed Melk Abbey sits perched on granite cliffs, while Baroque Stiftskirche draws visitors through Dürnstein's cobblestone streets. Later, taste Austrian wines at historic Burg Clam fortress in Grein.
Duration 8 days Destinations Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany Age Range Ages 12+ Operator AmaWaterways From
25% Off- US$4,399+$250 upfront costs
Duration 8 days Destinations Austria, Hungary, Slovakia Age Range Ages 8+ Operated in English, German Operator Lueftner Cruises From
25% Off- US$4,762
What our customers ask about River Cruise Tours & Trips in Austria
What are the main cities and highlights visited on Austria river cruises?
Austria river cruises center around Vienna where visitors explore the Hofburg Palace and St. Stephen's Cathedral. The routes include stops at the Melk Benedictine Abbey and through the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley wine region. Smaller towns along the way include Dürnstein with its distinctive blue church tower and castle ruins Linz with its central Hauptplatz square and Krems known for its medieval architecture. Ships like the A-ROSA FLORA and Avalon Impression dock at these ports. A TourRadar traveler mentioned: "The variety of stops was excellent - from the grandeur of Vienna to the charm of small towns like Dürnstein each destination offered something unique."