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Choosing The Best Danube River Cruise For You
You simply can't go wrong with any of Tauck's award-winning river cruises on the Danube, because every one of our voyages is carefully crafted to deliver the must-see sights along this legendary waterway – along with deeper exploration ashore that includes wine tastings at private vineyards, visits to medieval towns and riverside castles, and private palace evenings that come alive with music and merriment. But if you're wondering which journey is perfect for your first – or next – journey down the "river of kings," we created this helpful guide to make your decision easier.
Budapest, Hungary
Spend a Week in…
In-depth exploration of one iconic river with experiences that immerse you in the heart of the region – all in just one week or less.
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Heart of the Danube: Bavaria to Budapest →
8 Days
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7 N Cruise | Apr – May Aug – Oct |
Danube | A week-long cruise through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary with an exclusive evening gala at Palais Pallavicini in Vienna, a wine tasting in Bratislava, an optional excursion to Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic, and a choice to visit the museum and memorial at Mauthausen-Gusen concentration camp. |
Classic River Routes & Iconic Land Stays
Get the best of both worlds – spend time in city-center hotels in world-renowned destinations and step aboard for a cruise through the scenic heart of Europe.
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The Blue Danube →
12 Days
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9 N Cruise 2 N Prague |
Apr – Oct | Danube | Our #1 best-selling itinerary worldwide! Enjoy sparkling evening events at Palais Pallavicini and Lobkowicz Palace, explore iconic cities like Vienna, Budapest, and Prague, cruise through the Wachau Valley, visit Budapest's 365-spired Parliament building, and much more – with active choices along the way. |
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The Black Sea to Budapest →
13 Days
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7 N Cruise 2 N Budapest 3 N Bucharest |
Apr – Jul Sep – Oct |
Lower Danube | In-depth exploration of Old World Europe… dine at the Palace of the Serbian Royal Family, cruise through the Iron Gate of the Danube, explore religious antiquities, enjoy the Black Sea's largest seaside resort, stay three nights in Bucharest, and choose to visit the court of Vlad Dracula. |
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Romantic Capitals: Paris to Prague →
14 Days
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9 N Cruise 2 N Prague 2 N Paris |
Apr – Jun Aug – Oct |
Rhine, Danube Moselle, Main | From the City of Music, Prague, to the City of Love, Paris, and all the fairy tale towns in between… transit some of the most picturesque sections of the Rhine and Main, cruise the Moselle from Luxembourg, and visit wine regions plus destinations off the beaten path. |
Great for Cruisers
If more time aboard is your priority, enjoy these longer cruises with more ports and more days to simply relax.
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Amsterdam to Budapest by Riverboat →
15 Days
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14 N Cruise | May – Oct |
Rhine, Danube Main | A legendary voyage along three rivers through the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary… visit the Rijksmuseum, tour Schönbrunn Palace where the Habsburgs spent their summers, choose to explore the hometown of W. A. Mozart, and much more. |
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Grand European Cruise →
25 Days
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21 N Cruise 3 N Bucharest |
Jul – Aug | Rhine, Danube, Lower Danube Main | This continuous, cross-continent voyage from the North Sea to the Black Sea explores nine countries, medieval towns, cathedrals, palaces, and capital cities – with exclusive gala evenings and cultural experiences on shore. |
Seasonal Cruises
Some of our most sought-after voyages take place during the most special times of year. You won't want to miss them!
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Christmas Markets Along the Danube →
8 Days
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7 N Cruise | Dec | Danube | Discover 700-year-old holiday traditions at the Christmas Markets in Germany and Austria, with visits to Vienna, Salzburg, Passau, Regensburg, and Nürnberg, with a Christmas lunch and youth choir performance at Palais Pallavicini, a guided tour of Melk Abbey, and a tour of St. Emmeram Palace with a visit to the family's private Christmas Market. |
Perfect for Families
These journeys bring everyone together on fully planned, stress-free adventures with fairy tale castles, hands-on cultural fun, and unforgettable moments throughout.
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Blue Danube: Family Riverboat Adventure →
8 Days
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7 N Cruise | Jun – Jul | Danube | A family-friendlier version of our top-selling itinerary through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary – bike along the Danube, explore royal palaces, play medieval games at a castle, make traditional marzipan in Passau, and embark on a fun-filled scavenger hunt in Bratislava. |
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Holiday Magic: Danube Family River Cruise →
8 Days
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7 N Cruise | Dec | Danube | Family-friendly holiday festivities onboard and ashore – learn to make gingerbread and marzipan, visit Oberndorf where "Silent Night" was born, explore Melk Abbey, and enjoy a gala evening at Palais Pallavicini. |
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