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8 Day Viking River Cruise from Budapest to Passau 2024
Danube Waltz
Starting from $2,399River Cruise Description
Soak up soothing steam at a Budapest thermal bath. Learn to waltz at a Viennese dance school. Savor Austro-Hungarian cuisine in Vienna and Budapest. Admire the Wachau Valley’s beauty. Explore lesser-known Central European cities like Bratislava and Passau. Witness daily life in an abbey on an exclusive visit to Göttweig. This 8-day itinerary reveals the best of these places, while cruising leisurely through spectacular scenery.Thanks for your interest!
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Apr 28, 2024 | Viking Embla | Waitlist | Call Us! |
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May 7, 2024 | Viking Vilhjalm | $2,999 | Call Us! |
May 12, 2024 | Viking Embla | Waitlist | Call Us! |
May 14, 2024 | Viking Ingvi | $2,999 | Call Us! |
May 19, 2024 | Viking Aegir | $2,999 | Call Us! |
May 21, 2024 | Viking Vilhjalm | $2,999 | Call Us! |
May 26, 2024 | Viking Embla | Waitlist | Call Us! |
May 28, 2024 | Viking Ingvi | $2,999 | Call Us! |
Jun 2, 2024 | Viking Aegir | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Jun 4, 2024 | Viking Vilhjalm | $2,899 | Call Us! |
Jun 9, 2024 | Viking Embla | $2,899 | Call Us! |
Jun 11, 2024 | Viking Ingvi | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Jun 16, 2024 | Viking Aegir | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Jun 18, 2024 | Viking Vilhjalm | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Jun 23, 2024 | Viking Embla | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Jun 25, 2024 | Viking Ingvi | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Jun 30, 2024 | Viking Aegir | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Jul 2, 2024 | Viking Vilhjalm | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Jul 7, 2024 | Viking Embla | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Jul 9, 2024 | Viking Ingvi | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Jul 14, 2024 | Viking Aegir | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Jul 16, 2024 | Viking Vilhjalm | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Jul 21, 2024 | Viking Embla | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Jul 23, 2024 | Viking Ingvi | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Jul 28, 2024 | Viking Aegir | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Jul 30, 2024 | Viking Vilhjalm | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Aug 4, 2024 | Viking Embla | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Aug 6, 2024 | Viking Ingvi | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Aug 11, 2024 | Viking Aegir | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Aug 13, 2024 | Viking Vilhjalm | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Aug 18, 2024 | Viking Embla | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Aug 20, 2024 | Viking Ingvi | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Aug 25, 2024 | Viking Aegir | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Aug 27, 2024 | Viking Vilhjalm | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Sep 1, 2024 | Viking Embla | $2,999 | Call Us! |
Sep 3, 2024 | Viking Ingvi | $2,999 | Call Us! |
Sep 8, 2024 | Viking Aegir | $2,999 | Call Us! |
Sep 10, 2024 | Viking Vilhjalm | $2,999 | Call Us! |
Sep 15, 2024 | Viking Embla | $2,999 | Call Us! |
Sep 17, 2024 | Viking Ingvi | $2,999 | Call Us! |
Sep 22, 2024 | Viking Aegir | $2,999 | Call Us! |
Sep 24, 2024 | Viking Vilhjalm | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Sep 29, 2024 | Viking Embla | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Oct 1, 2024 | Viking Ingvi | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Oct 6, 2024 | Viking Aegir | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Oct 8, 2024 | Viking Vilhjalm | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Oct 13, 2024 | Viking Embla | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Oct 15, 2024 | Viking Ingvi | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Oct 20, 2024 | Viking Aegir | $2,499 | Call Us! |
Oct 22, 2024 | Viking Vilhjalm | $2,499 | Call Us! |
Oct 27, 2024 | Viking Embla | $2,499 | Call Us! |
Oct 29, 2024 | Viking Ingvi | $2,399 | Call Us! |
Nov 3, 2024 | Viking Aegir | $2,399 | Call Us! |
Nov 5, 2024 | Viking Vilhjalm | $2,399 | Call Us! |
Nov 10, 2024 | Viking Embla | $2,399 | Call Us! |
Nov 12, 2024 | Viking Ingvi | $2,399 | Call Us! |
Nov 17, 2024 | Viking Aegir | $2,399 | Call Us! |
Nov 19, 2024 | Viking Vilhjalm | $2,399 | Call Us! |
Nov 23, 2024 | Viking Skadi | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Nov 24, 2024 | Viking Baldur | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Nov 24, 2024 | Viking Embla | $2,399 | Call Us! |
Nov 26, 2024 | Viking Ingvi | Waitlist | Call Us! |
River Cruise Itinerary
Day 1 Budapest, Hungary
Welcome to Budapest, capital of Hungary. Transfer to your ship from the airport.* After boarding, the afternoon is yours to relax or do a bit of exploring. Tonight, return to your ship for a traditional Hungarian dinner.Day 2 Budapest, Hungary
Today we see highlights of the hilly Buda and cosmopolitan Pest sides of the city, starting with Pest’s National Opera House and historic Heroes’ Square. In Buda, walk along Castle Hill to Fisherman’s Bastion and Matthias Church. Enjoy lunch on board your ship; the rest of the day is yours to explore the city. You may wish to visit the Art Nouveau Gellért Spa, or one of the many other lavish facilities in this “City of Healing Waters.” Return to your ship for dinner and evening departure. (B, L, D)Day 3 Bratislava, Slovakia
Arrive in Bratislava this afternoon and embark on a walking tour of Slovakia’s charming capital with a long and fascinating history. It is the only national capital that borders two other countries, Austria and Hungary. See attractions like the medieval Town Hall complex and fortifications at Michael’s Tower, the baroque Jesuit Church and Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral, and pass by several Hapsburg-era baroque palaces before returning to your ship. This evening you can relax or take a walk before our late departure.Day 4 Vienna, Austria
Today we tour the Austrian capital of Vienna. Ride along the Ringstrasse, which replaced the city walls in the mid-19th century. See some of the city’s baroque architecture, including the world-famous Opera House, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Hofburg Palace. Return to your ship for lunch. The rest of the day is yours to further explore. As always, your Program Director can help you plan your free time. Or you may take an optional tour to Schönbrunn Palace, the “Versailles of Vienna,” erected in 1778 and graced by a number of formal gardens, Grecian statuary, the world’s oldest zoo and Roman ruins. After dinner, relax or enjoy an optional classical concert.Day 5 Krems, Austria
Today’s highlight is an exclusive visit of the splendid Benedictine Abbey of Göttweig, a working monastery for more than 900 years. Participate in an exclusive visitor program at Göttweig, created to provide an understanding of the daily business of the venerable institution. You may also take an invigorating bicycle ride through the Wachau Valley before returning to your ship. This afternoon, enjoy scenic sailing as we cruise toward Linz.Day 6 Linz, Austria
Wake up in Linz this morning and set off to explore this cultural on foot. Ride along the Danube’s south bank and take in the sights; see the Brucknerhaus concert hall, Linz Castle and the Market Hall, where Mozart wrote the Linz Symphony, followed by a walking tour of the city’s Old Quarter. Alternatively, join a full day optional excursion to the beautiful Bohemian town of Český Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the baroque and Renaissance buildings and the town’s charming streets, brimming with cafés, shops and galleries. Return on board for dinner and a late-evening departure. (B, D)Day 7 Passau, Germany
Arrive this morning in Passau, at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers. Your guided walk along the town’s narrow streets takes you through Old Town and past traditional patrician houses. Admire the New Bishop’s Residence and see the impressive baroque St. Stephen’s Cathedral; its ornate interior is home to the Europe’s largest church organ. Enjoy an onboard lunch, but return to the city to further explore on your own before dinner.Day 8 Passau, Germany
After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your return flight.* Or, extend your journey with 3 additional nights in the breathtaking Czech capital of Prague.Having trouble deciding which cruise is right for you?