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Best of the Danube 2026

8 days
Start and end in Budapest
4.4
31 traveler reviews
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 162
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Embarkation

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome Dinner and Captain's Cocktail)

    Included Activities

    • Evening briefing
    • Cocktail hour
    • Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Independent city exploration
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  2. Day 2

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Slovakia tour including local beer tasting
    • Guided hike to Bratislava Castle
    • Guided cycling tour
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Wachau Valley to Melk

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Wachau Valley exploration
    • Melk Abbey guided tour including museum and library
    Landmarks
    Wachau Valley
    Melk Abbey
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Linz old city center, old market and Mozart House

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour through Linz
    • Full-day excursion to Salzburg including historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square and Old Market
    • Full-day excursion to Český Krumlov including cobblestone streets, Baroque and Renaissance buildings, and Krumlov Castle tour
    • Guided whiskey distillation tour
    Landmarks
    Mozart House
    Mirabell Gardens
    Residenz Square
    Krumlov Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic morning cruise
    • Complimentary wellness classes
    • Onboard amenities access

    Optional Activities

    • Horse-drawn carriage ride through historic city center
    • Guided bike ride along Danube Canal and through Vienna to Ringstrasse Boulevard
    Landmarks
    Ringstrasse Boulevard
    Danube Canal
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Hike through Vienna Woods in Cobenzl
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens
    Vienna Woods
    Cobenzl
  7. Day 7

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Buda Castle District including Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church
    • Exploration of Pest including Hungarian Parliament Building and Heroes' Square

    Optional Activities

    • Active hike to Budapest's Castle Hill
    Landmarks
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Matthias Church
    Castle Hill
    Hungarian Parliament Building
    Heroes' Square
    Shoes on the Danube Bank
  8. Day 8

    Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast

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AmaWaterways

Rating
4.4(31 reviews)
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
90%
Cancellation policy

Reviews from other tours by AmaWaterways

  • Sue
    April 27th, 2025
    For an inaugural cruise AMA came through
  • Warren
    September 8th, 2022
    Really enjoyed the cruise. The food was exceptional, the excursions fun and enlightening and the entire crew was...
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  • Andrew
    June 6th, 2024
    Every aspect was great, especially our cruise director and the food.

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  • From Wednesday
    1 Jul, 2026
    To Wednesday
    8 Jul, 2026
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    US $4,199 per person
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    $250
  • From Wednesday
    8 Jul, 2026
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  • From Wednesday
    30 Sep, 2026
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    7 Oct, 2026
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    US $4,599 per person
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    31 Jan, 2027
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 277264

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Hungary and Slovakia
    Type E
    Hungary and Slovakia
    Type F
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Czech Republic.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Czech Republic.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Czech Republic.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 26th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 26th, 2026, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with AmaWaterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • The following cards are accepted for "AmaWaterways" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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