Danube Cruises from Vienna
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Vienna's capital beckons with included transfers and two days of exploration. Browse 140+ holiday market stalls, marvel at Café Demel's festive displays, and choose between Belvedere Palace or local Christmas traditions tours.
Duration 8 days Destinations Vienna, Durnstein, Wachau, Linz, Passau, Regensburg, Roth, Nuremberg Age Range 16 to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection From
- US$4,599
Austrian landscapes unfold as you cruise through the scenic Wachau Valley UNESCO site. Dramatic riverscapes, medieval villages, and historic ports connect Austria to Germany.
Duration 8 days Destinations Vienna, Spitz, Grein, Passau, Deggendorf, Regensburg, Nuremberg Age Range up to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection From $4,299
20% Off- US$3,439You save $859
Your Danube voyage starts in Vienna, with transfers from Vienna International Airport for arrivals by 3:30pm. Central ship docking provides easy access to Stephansplatz and the Christkindlmarkt before the 5pm boarding.
Duration 9 days Destinations Austria, Germany, Czech Republic Age Range 8 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Avalon Waterways From
20% Off- US$4,028+$180 upfront costs
Vienna welcomes you with included airport transfer and Star-Ship boarding. The city's Christmas markets and Ringstrasse highlights await before sailing east toward Bratislava and Budapest.
Duration 5 days Destinations Austria, Slovakia, Hungary Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator Emerald Cruises From $4,690
51% Off- US$2,295You save $2,395
Vienna's imperial grandeur greets visitors along the Danube. Guests board at 5 PM with airport transfers available. Pre-cruise stays showcase Vienna's Ringstrasse and Christmas markets before sailing Europe's second-longest river.
Duration 7 days Destinations Vienna, Wachau, Melk, Grein, Passau, Regensburg, Nuremberg Age Range 8 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Avalon Waterways From
51% Off- US$3,399+$180 upfront costs
Duration 5 days Destinations Austria, Slovakia, Hungary Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator Emerald Cruises From $4,690
51% Off- US$2,295You save $2,395
The Danube port in Vienna opens at 16:00, with early luggage storage available. Welcome cocktails herald the evening before sailing toward Budapest, passing illuminated riverbanks and festive waterfronts.
Duration 5 days Destinations Austria, Hungary, Slovakia Age Range up to 105 year olds Operated in English, German, Spanish Operator Crucemundo From
51% Off- US$769+$46 upfront costs
Magnificent Vienna opens your Danube adventure, featuring optional Schönbrunn Castle visits and backstage Konzerthaus tours. The 8 PM departure allows time to explore the city before sailing toward Melk Abbey.
Duration 8 days Destinations Austria, Slovakia, Hungary Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises From
51% Off- US$1,640
The Danube's most scenic stretches unfold from Vienna eastward. Pass through the Wachau Valley to Bratislava, then wind through Hungary's dramatic river bends to Serbia's vibrant capital.
Duration 8 days Destinations Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia Age Range up to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection From $3,999
20% Off- US$3,199You save $799
Taking in 3 countries: The Danube and its traditions (port-to-port cruise)
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Austrian flavors await at the 6 PM welcome dinner in Vienna. The ship's central Danube location provides perfect access to Vienna's Christmas market at City Hall before departure.
Duration 5 days Destinations Austria, Hungary, Slovakia Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises From
20% Off- US$983
