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Danube Explorer & Budapest 2027 - 10 Days (from Budapest to Passau)

10 days
From Budapest to Passau
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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 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Budapest
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  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Etyek wine region tour with vineyard walk and wine tasting of six local wines and traditional pogacsa bread (Easy, 3.5 hours, extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Chain Bridge
    Grand Market
    Gellert Hill
    Varkert Bazaar
  3. Day 3

    Budapest - Szentendre

    Budapest - Szentendre
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Szentendre with walking tour through pedestrian city centre

    Optional Activities

    • Sisi and the Charm of Gödöllő with cake tasting (Easy, 4 hours, extra expense)
    • Jewish heritage tour (Moderate, 4 hours, extra expense)
    • Budapest by night with moonlit Danube tour and downtown nightlife (Easy, 1.5 hours, extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Szentendre
    Fo Ter
    Gödöllő Palace
    Shoes on the Danube Bank Memorial
  4. Day 4

    Budapest to Štúrovo

    Budapest to Štúrovo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Esztergom Basilica and wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Esztergom Basilica
    Mária Valéria Bridge
  5. Day 5

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava including Old City or hike to Bratislava Castle
    • Local Slovakian entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike to Bratislava Castle with visits to St. Martin's Cathedral and St Michael's Gate
    • Skoda tour of Post-Communist Bratislava with personal stories and local refreshments (Easy, 2 hours, extra expense)
    • Carpathian Wine Route with vineyards and family winery visit in Senkvice (Moderate, 4 hours 40 minutes, extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Old Town Hall
    Slovak National Theatre
    St. Martin's Cathedral
    St Michael's Gate
    Episcopal Summer Palace
  6. Day 6

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Vienna exploring Ringstrasse and city centre by coach and on foot, or guided bike tour
    • Guided bike tour of Vienna to Danube Island

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Schönbrunn Palace with local expert guide (Easy, 5 hours, extra expense)
    • Exclusive Viennese evening concert with complimentary sparkling wine (Easy, 2.5 hours, extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Vienna State Opera House
    Burgtheater
    Austrian Parliament
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Danube Island
  7. Day 7

    Spitz - Melk

    Spitz - Melk
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Melk Abbey with opulent rooms and ancient monastic library
    • Guided hike in Spitz through terraced vineyards

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour along the Danube River from Spitz to Melk (30km with e-bikes, includes picnic break)
    • Visit to Schallaburg Castle with Renaissance castle tour, long-bow archery, and freshly baked pastries (Medium, 2.5 hours, extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Spitz
    Wachau Valley
    Schallaburg Castle
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  8. Day 8

    Linz - Český Krumlov

    Linz - Český Krumlov
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Český Krumlov including St. Vitus' Church and Gothic facades

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Salzburg with historic downtown district and Linzer Gasse shopping street (Easy, 10 hours, extra expense)
    • Excursion to Mauthausen Concentration Camp with guided tour including barracks and stone quarry (Moderate, 3.5 hours, extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Český Krumlov Castle
    St. Vitus' Church
    Salzburg
    Mauthausen Concentration Camp
  9. Day 9

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bavarian beer experience with regional beer tasting
    • Hike to Veste Oberhaus
    Landmarks
    Veste Oberhaus
    Mariahilf
    St. Severin Church
  10. Day 10

    Passau to Munich

    Passau to Munich
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    May 26th, 2026
    First river cruise we have taken as we are normally ocean cruisers. Pros: Food and service was better. Everything...
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    May 23rd, 2026
    We had a fabulous cruise. Everyone was very friendly, helpful and professional. The weather wasn’t cooperative as it...
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  • Janardhanan
    May 14th, 2026
    Very nice cruise on the Danube. Efficient and helpful staff. Visited many nice places.

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