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8 Day Viking River Cruise from Passau to Budapest 2024
Danube Waltz
Starting from $2,199River Cruise Description
Admire the Wachau Valley’s beauty. Learn to waltz at a Viennese dance school. Witness daily life in an abbey on an exclusive visit to Göttweig. Savor Austro-Hungarian cuisine in Vienna and Budapest. Explore lesser-known Central European cities like Bratislava and Passau. Soak up soothing steam at a Budapest thermal bath. This 8-day itinerary reveals the best of these places, while cruising leisurely through spectacular scenery.Thanks for your interest!
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Mar 31, 2024 | Viking Aegir | Waitlist | Call Us! |
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Apr 9, 2024 | Viking Ingvi | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Apr 10, 2024 | Viking Egdir | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Apr 12, 2024 | Viking Tor | Waitlist | Call Us! |
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Apr 17, 2024 | Viking Lofn | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Apr 18, 2024 | Viking Vali | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Apr 19, 2024 | Viking Vili | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Apr 19, 2024 | Viking Var | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Apr 20, 2024 | Viking Egil | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Apr 21, 2024 | Viking Embla | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Apr 23, 2024 | Viking Ingvi | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Apr 24, 2024 | Viking Egdir | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Apr 26, 2024 | Viking Tor | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Apr 27, 2024 | Viking Gullveig | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Apr 28, 2024 | Viking Aegir | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Apr 28, 2024 | Viking Atla | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Apr 30, 2024 | Viking Vilhjalm | Waitlist | Call Us! |
May 5, 2024 | Viking Embla | $2,999 | Call Us! |
May 7, 2024 | Viking Ingvi | Waitlist | Call Us! |
May 12, 2024 | Viking Aegir | $2,999 | Call Us! |
May 14, 2024 | Viking Vilhjalm | Waitlist | Call Us! |
May 19, 2024 | Viking Embla | $2,999 | Call Us! |
May 21, 2024 | Viking Ingvi | Waitlist | Call Us! |
May 26, 2024 | Viking Aegir | Waitlist | Call Us! |
May 28, 2024 | Viking Vilhjalm | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Jun 2, 2024 | Viking Embla | $2,899 | Call Us! |
Jun 4, 2024 | Viking Ingvi | $2,899 | Call Us! |
Jun 9, 2024 | Viking Aegir | $2,899 | Call Us! |
Jun 11, 2024 | Viking Vilhjalm | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Jun 16, 2024 | Viking Embla | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Jun 18, 2024 | Viking Ingvi | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Jun 23, 2024 | Viking Aegir | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Jun 25, 2024 | Viking Vilhjalm | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Jun 30, 2024 | Viking Embla | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Jul 2, 2024 | Viking Ingvi | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Jul 7, 2024 | Viking Aegir | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Jul 9, 2024 | Viking Vilhjalm | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Jul 14, 2024 | Viking Embla | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Jul 16, 2024 | Viking Ingvi | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Jul 21, 2024 | Viking Aegir | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Jul 23, 2024 | Viking Vilhjalm | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Jul 28, 2024 | Viking Embla | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Jul 30, 2024 | Viking Ingvi | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Aug 4, 2024 | Viking Aegir | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Aug 6, 2024 | Viking Vilhjalm | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Aug 11, 2024 | Viking Embla | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Aug 13, 2024 | Viking Ingvi | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Aug 18, 2024 | Viking Aegir | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Aug 20, 2024 | Viking Vilhjalm | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Aug 25, 2024 | Viking Embla | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Aug 27, 2024 | Viking Ingvi | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Sep 1, 2024 | Viking Aegir | $2,999 | Call Us! |
Sep 3, 2024 | Viking Vilhjalm | $2,999 | Call Us! |
Sep 8, 2024 | Viking Embla | $2,999 | Call Us! |
Sep 10, 2024 | Viking Ingvi | $2,999 | Call Us! |
Sep 15, 2024 | Viking Aegir | $2,999 | Call Us! |
Sep 17, 2024 | Viking Vilhjalm | $2,999 | Call Us! |
Sep 22, 2024 | Viking Embla | $2,999 | Call Us! |
Sep 24, 2024 | Viking Ingvi | $2,999 | Call Us! |
Sep 29, 2024 | Viking Aegir | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Oct 1, 2024 | Viking Vilhjalm | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Oct 6, 2024 | Viking Embla | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Oct 8, 2024 | Viking Ingvi | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Oct 13, 2024 | Viking Aegir | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Oct 15, 2024 | Viking Vilhjalm | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Oct 20, 2024 | Viking Embla | $2,499 | Call Us! |
Oct 22, 2024 | Viking Ingvi | $2,499 | Call Us! |
Oct 27, 2024 | Viking Aegir | $2,499 | Call Us! |
Oct 29, 2024 | Viking Vilhjalm | $2,299 | Call Us! |
Nov 3, 2024 | Viking Embla | $2,199 | Call Us! |
Nov 5, 2024 | Viking Ingvi | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Nov 10, 2024 | Viking Aegir | $2,199 | Call Us! |
Nov 12, 2024 | Viking Vilhjalm | $2,199 | Call Us! |
Nov 17, 2024 | Viking Embla | $2,199 | Call Us! |
Nov 19, 2024 | Viking Ingvi | $2,199 | Call Us! |
Nov 24, 2024 | Viking Aegir | $2,199 | Call Us! |
Nov 26, 2024 | Viking Vilhjalm | Waitlist | Call Us! |
River Cruise Itinerary
Day 1 Passau, Germany
Arrive in Munich, then transfer to your ship in Passau.* After boarding, spend free time exploring, or join our “welcome walk” to stretch your legs and get oriented.Day 2 Passau, Germany
Today you will take a walking tour of this elegant town, called the Dreiflüssestadt (“City on Three Rivers”), which is situated at the confluence of the Danube, Ilz and Inn Rivers. Admire the New Bishop’s Residence and see the impressive baroque St. Stephen’s Cathedral; its ornate interior is home to Europe’s largest church organ.Day 3 Linz, Austria
Wake up in Linz this morning and set off to explore this cultural gem by mini-train and 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.Day 4 Krems, Austria
After scenic sailing this morning through the Wachau Valley, you will arrive in Krems. Enjoy lunch on board, then depart your ship for an exclusive visit of the splendid Benedictine Abbey of Göttweig, a working monastery for more than 900 years. You may also pay a visit to a local vineyard for a tasting before returning to your ship. Dinner will be served on board as we prepare to set sail for Vienna.Day 5 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 6 Bratislava, Slovakia
Arrive in Bratislava this morning 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. Enjoy scenic cruising this afternoon as we set sail toward Budapest.Day 7 Budapest, Hungary
Today we see highlights of the once separate towns of Buda and Pest, 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, with the rest of the day to explore on your own. 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 a traditional Hungarian farewell dinner.Day 8 Budapest, Hungary
After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your return flight.* Or, extend your journey with 2 additional nights in Budapest, giving yourself more time to explore the bustling Hungarian capital.Having trouble deciding which cruise is right for you?