Danube Cruises in August 2025
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10 Danube river cruises in August 2025
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- Magna On The Danube (Christmas Cruise) 2025
- Delightful Danube (2025) (Budapest to Nuremberg, 2025)
- Gems of Southeast Europe 2025
- Delightful Danube (2025) (Nuremberg to Budapest, 2025)
- Magie der Vielfalt
- Gems of the Danube with Munich 2025 - 10 Days (from Budapest to Munich)
- Classical Danube Cruise (Budapest - Passau)
- Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia guided-Ebiketour | Danube -River | 8 days
- Danube in Depth 2025|2026 - 10 Days (from Nuremberg to Bratislava)
- Danube in Depth 2025|2026 - 10 Days (from Munich to Budapest)
Duration 8 days Destinations Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary Age Range 12 to 90 year olds Ship AmaMagna River Danube Operator AmaWaterways August departure dates
See All Departure Dates3 Aug, 2025 9 spaces left 10 Aug, 2025 7 spaces left From
- US$4,699
Duration 8 days Destinations Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary Age Range 12 to 90 year olds Ship S.S. Beatrice River Danube Operator Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection August departure dates
See All Departure Dates10 Aug, 2025 10+ spaces left 24 Aug, 2025 8 spaces left From
- US$3,399+$230 upfront costs
Duration 8 days Destinations Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania Age Range 12 to 90 year olds Ships AmaMagnaAmaVerde River Danube Operator AmaWaterways August departure dates
See All Departure Dates4 Aug, 2025 8 spaces left 11 Aug, 2025 10 spaces left From
- US$3,499
Duration 8 days Destinations Germany, Austria, Hungary Age Range 16 to 100 year olds Ship S.S. Beatrice River Danube Operator Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection August departure dates
See All Departure Dates10 Aug, 2025 10 spaces left 24 Aug, 2025 6 spaces left From $4,699
30% Off- US$3,289You save $1,409
Duration 8 days Destinations Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, German River Danube Operator DCS Touristik August departure dates
See All Departure Dates4 Aug, 2025 10 spaces left 11 Aug, 2025 10 spaces left From
30% Off- US$1,098
Duration 10 days Destinations Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany Age Range up to 99 year olds Ships Scenic Crystal Scenic JasperScenic Opal Scenic Ruby River Danube Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours August departure dates
11 Aug, 2025 10 spaces left From $10,910
54% Off- US$5,040You save $5,870
Duration 8 days Destinations Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, German Ships Amadeus ImperialAmadeus CaraAmadeus Riva River Danube Operator Lueftner Cruises August departure dates
8 Aug, 2025 10+ spaces left From
54% Off- US$1,915
Duration 8 days Destinations Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English, German River Danube Operator Terranova Touristik August departure dates
10 Aug, 2025 10 spaces left From
54% Off- US$3,372
Duration 10 days Destinations Germany, Austria, Slovakia Age Range up to 99 year olds Ships Scenic Crystal Scenic Jade Scenic JasperScenic Amber River Danube Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours August departure dates
4 Aug, 2025 8 spaces left From $4,317
37% Off- US$2,729You save $1,588
Duration 10 days Destinations Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary Age Range up to 99 year olds Ships Scenic Crystal Scenic JasperScenic Amber River Danube Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours August departure dates
4 Aug, 2025 8 spaces left From $11,990
57% Off- US$5,120You save $6,870
What our customers ask about Danube Cruises in August 2025
What shore excursions are most popular in August along the Danube?
The Danube's August excursions focus on early morning exploration of cities like Vienna and Budapest avoiding the midday heat. Travelers can join afternoon wine tastings in the Wachau Valley or attend evening performances at historic venues. Recent guests highlight the bike tours through Vienna's Danube Island and evening classical concerts at Engers Castle. Ships like Avalon's Expression provide three types of tours: Classic Discovery and Active letting travelers pick their preferred pace.
What special events and festivals can I experience along the Danube in August?
The Danube comes alive in August with cultural events. Budapest hosts the energetic Sziget Festival while Vienna presents its Film Festival at Rathausplatz. Local celebrations include summer concerts at Regensburg Cathedral where guests often praise the Cathedral Choir performances. The Weissenkirchen region opens its doors for special wine tastings as vineyards prepare for harvest season.
What sections of the Danube River are most scenic to cruise in August?
The stretch between Melk and Krems known as the Wachau Valley shows off its summer colors with flowering vineyards on terraced hillsides. The dramatic Iron Gates gorge connecting Serbia and Romania provides natural drama while Budapest's evening illumination cruise captures the city's summer glow. Guests on ships like the AmaLea often gather on the Sun Deck while passing through the Wachau Valley for the best views.
How crowded are the major Danube cities and attractions in August?
Tourist numbers peak in August with busy spots like Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace and Budapest's Parliament Building seeing high visitor counts. River cruises work around this by scheduling early access to major sites. Recent travelers note that ship-organized tours help bypass the largest crowds through strategic timing especially in Vienna and Budapest.
What is the weather like along the Danube River in August?
The Danube region enjoys reliable summer weather in August with temperatures ranging from 75-85°F (24-29°C). Cities along the route see plenty of sunshine making it good weather for outdoor activities. The warm climate suits biking through the Wachau Valley vineyards or relaxing at Vienna's outdoor cafes. Places like the Art Deco Imperial Hotel provide cool respite from the summer warmth.
What unique culinary experiences are available along the Danube in August?
August brings out the best in local food culture from wine tastings in the Wachau Valley to Vienna's fresh produce markets and Regensburg's traditional beer gardens. Ships such as AmaWaterways' AmaMagna connect guests with local food through farm-to-table dining. Visitors often mention their time at Schloss Gobelsburg monastery for wine tasting and meeting local producers in Weissenkirchen as trip highlights.