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- Danube Serenade: Romantic Journey from Vienna to Turnu Magurele (Bucharest), MS Fidelio
- Danube Serenade: Romantic Journey from Turnu Magurele (Bucharest) to Vienna, MS Fidelio
- Danube Classics Vienna 2025
- Grand Danube Cruise 2025
- Danube Dreams with 2 Nights in Prague (Westbound) 2025
- Danube in Depth with Ljubljana & Zagreb 2025|2026 - 14 Days (from Munich to Zagreb)
- Danube in Depth with Ljubljana & Zagreb 2025|2026 - 14 Days (from Nuremberg to Zagreb)
- Danube Dreams with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound) 2025
- Danube Classics 2025 (including Krems an der Donau)
- Grand Danube Cruise 2025 Start Giurgiu, End Vilshofen
Danube Serenade: Romantic Journey from Vienna to Turnu Magurele (Bucharest), MS Fidelio
23 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The cruise, the food and the staff were good. I just think that the meal tables should be swapped daily or every few days so that people mix more.”
Janja, traveled in April 2024
- Embark on a remarkable cruise that takes you through six captivating countries: Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania with stops in 9 unforgettable cities.
- Wander through Vienna, renowned as a bastion of classical music and a historic imperial city in Europe.
- In Bratislava, uncover a wealth of captivating sites including the National Theatre, St. Martin's Cathedral, Michael's Gate, the old town hall, and the awe-inspiring rock fortress.
Duration 11 days Destinations Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania Age Range up to 95 year olds Operated in English, German, Spanish Operator Crucemundo - From $2,129
- US$1,917+$149 upfront costsYou save $212
- Price per day
- $174
Danube Serenade: Romantic Journey from Turnu Magurele (Bucharest) to Vienna, MS Fidelio
13 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We had an enjoyable experience.”
Emmanuel, traveled in June 2024
- Embark on a remarkable cruise that takes you through six captivating countries: Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania with stops in 9 unforgettable cities.
- Wander through Vienna, renowned as a bastion of classical music and a historic imperial city in Europe.
- In Bratislava, uncover a wealth of captivating sites including the National Theatre, St. Martin's Cathedral, Michael's Gate, the old town hall, and the awe-inspiring rock fortress.
Duration 11 days Destinations Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria Age Range up to 105 year olds Operated in English, German, Spanish Operator Crucemundo - From $1,875
- US$1,501+$149 upfront costsYou save $375
- Price per day
- $136
Danube Classics Vienna 2025
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Food was good and lots of it, the cabin was clean and comfortable. We had a great holiday!”
Nicholas, traveled in April 2023
- Explore Vienna's rich cultural scene
- Photograph Esztergom's majestic basilica
- Cruise under Budapest's seven bridges
Duration 8 days Destinations Austria, Hungary, Slovakia Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English, German Operator A-ROSA - From
- US$917
- Price per day
- $115
- Embark on a Grand Danube Cruise from Giurgiu
- Explore Bucharest's historic city center
- Cruise through the awe-inspiring Iron Gates
Duration 15 days Destinations Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator AmaWaterways - From
- US$6,798
- Price per day
- $453
- Board your Suite Ship in Budapest
- Hike to Bratislava Castle views
- Tour Vienna's historic landmarks
Duration 10 days Destinations Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Avalon Waterways - From
- US$3,948+$210 upfront costs
- Price per day
- $395
- Explore Nuremberg's historic Old Town
- Taste traditional beers in rock-cut cellars
- Discover Regensburg's medieval architecture
Duration 14 days Destinations Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours - From $13,340
- US$7,345You save $5,995
- Price per day
- $525
- Explore Nuremberg's Imperial Castle
- Taste traditional Bavarian beer
- Stroll through Regensburg's medieval center
Duration 14 days Destinations Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours - From $13,340
- US$7,345You save $5,995
- Price per day
- $525
- Explore Prague's historic city center
- Tour Regensburg and taste local beer
- Hike along the Ilz River in Passau
Duration 10 days Destinations Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary Age Range 8 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Avalon Waterways - From
- US$3,928+$210 upfront costs
- Price per day
- $393
- Explore Vienna's rich cultural scene
- Photograph Esztergom's majestic basilica
- View Budapest from A-ROSA's sun deck
Duration 8 days Destinations Austria, Hungary, Slovakia Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, German Operator A-ROSA - From
- US$863
- Price per day
- $108
- Explore Bucharest, the 'Little Paris of the East'
- Cruise through the awe-inspiring Iron Gates
- Sample traditional Serbian plum brandy
Duration 15 days Destinations Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Serbia, Czech Republic, Germany Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator AmaWaterways - From
- US$6,798
- Price per day
- $453
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