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Danube Explorer 2025|2026|2027

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From Munich to Budapest
4.0 (1 review)
  • Large illuminated palace-like building on a hill overlooking a river.
  • Aerial view of Passau with rivers and colorful buildings.
  • Cesky Krumlov with its charming streets and castle.
  • Linz with a large gothic cathedral dominating the view.
  • Scenic view of Weissenkirchen with a river and church.
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  • St. Stephen's Cathedral dominating the skyline of Vienna.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Munich to Passau

    Munich to Passau
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board)
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bavarian Countryside Experience
    • Hike to Veste Oberhaus
    • Guided bike tour along the Danube River

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Mariahilf and St. Severin
    • Bavaria Live (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Mariahilf
    St. Severin
    Veste Oberhaus
  4. Day 3

    Český Krumlov

    Český Krumlov
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Český Krumlov

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Linz with coffee and Linzer Torte (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Český Krumlov
    St. Vitus' Church
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  5. Day 4

    Melk to Weissenkirchen

    Melk to Weissenkirchen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Melk Abbey
    • Guided bike tour along the Danube
    • Guided Hike in Weissenkirchen

    Optional Activities

    • Wachau Valley Experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Vienna
    • Guided bike tour of Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Exclusive Viennese evening concert (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Ringstrasse
    Vienna Historic Centre
    Danube Island
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  7. Day 6

    Vienna to Bratislava

    Vienna to Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bratislava
    • Guided hike to Bratislava Castle
    • Local Slovakian entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Skoda tour of post-Communist Bratislava (extra expense)
    • Carpathian Wine route (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Slovak National Theatre
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  8. Day 7

    Bratislava to Budapest

    Bratislava to Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Budapest tour with Grand Market visit
    • Hike to Gellert Hill
    • Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board

    Optional Activities

    • Tour to Szentendre (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Grand Market
    Gellert Hill
    Buda Castle
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  9. Day 8

    Budapest to Airport

    Budapest to Airport
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Emerald Sky
    Offering unique river cruising experiences since 2014 on Danube and Rhine to the 182 passengers it can accommodate, Emerald Sky is the perf… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2014
    Guests
    180
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 metres / 443 feet
    Width
    11 m / 36 ft
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    Gross Tonnage
    3544 gt
    Electricity
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    Cruising Speed
    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
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    Cabin
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  • Janardhanan4.0•May 2026
    Very nice cruise on the Danube. Efficient and helpful staff. Visited many nice places.
    Traveled in May 2026

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