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Danube Dreams (Eastbound) 2026

8 days
From Vilshofen an der Donau to Budapest
4.6 (234 reviews)

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Vilshofen

    Vilshofen
    Meals
    Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Passau - Schlögen Oxbow - Linz

    Passau - Schlögen Oxbow - Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hiking from Oberhaus along a trail down to the valley and along Ilz River
    • Guided City Walk in Passau
    • Cruise through Schlögen Oxbow

    Optional Activities

    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schlögen Oxbow
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 3

    Linz

    Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride along the Danube
    • Guided Walk through historic Linz along the Danube shore

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
    • Biking picnic along the banks of the Danube
    • Hiking through Linz's nature trails to Pöstlingberg
    Landmarks
    Hauptplatz
    Trinity Column
    Pöstlingberg
  5. Day 4

    Ybbs - Melk - Wachau Valley - Dürnstein

    Ybbs - Melk - Wachau Valley - Dürnstein
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to two family-owned farms
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
    • Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey
    • Cruise through Wachau Valley
    • Guided Hike up to Dürnstein castle ruins
    • Guided Walk in Dürnstein

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride along Wachau Valley bike trails
    Landmarks
    Artstetten Castle
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Dürnstein Castle
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  6. Day 5

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride along Danube Island
    • Guided Visit to House of Strauss with coffee and homemade cake
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna's Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    Danube Island
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Kärnterstrasse
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  7. Day 6

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle
    • Guided City Walk through Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Old Town
    St. Martin's Cathedral
  8. Day 7

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest
    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square

    Optional Activities

    • Wide range of Optional Guided Excursions
    • Visit the Chain Bridge
    • Visit Fisherman's Bastion
    • Browse the Central Market Hall
    • Hike the hills above the Danube
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Central Market Hall
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  9. Day 8

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    2012
    Guests
    65 - 130
    Crew
    37
    Length
    110 m / 361 ft
    Suites
    52
    Staterooms
    12
    Gross Tonnage
    2022 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft

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