8 Day Viking River Cruise from Passau to Budapest 2024

Viking River Cruises River Cruise - Passau to Budapest

Danube Waltz

Starting from $2,199
Ship(s): Viking Aegir, Viking Atla, Viking Egdir, Viking Egil, Viking Embla, Viking Gullveig, Viking Ingvi, Viking Lofn, Viking Tor, Viking Vali, Viking Var, Viking Vilhjalm, Viking Vili
<span>8 Day Viking River Cruise from Passau to Budapest 2024</span>

River 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.



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Mar 31, 2024Viking AegirWaitlistCall Us!
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Apr 17, 2024Viking LofnWaitlistCall Us!
Apr 18, 2024Viking ValiWaitlistCall Us!
Apr 19, 2024Viking ViliWaitlistCall Us!
Apr 19, 2024Viking VarWaitlistCall Us!
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Apr 21, 2024Viking EmblaWaitlistCall Us!
Apr 23, 2024Viking Ingvi$2,799Call Us!
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Apr 26, 2024Viking TorWaitlistCall Us!
Apr 27, 2024Viking GullveigWaitlistCall Us!
Apr 28, 2024Viking Aegir$2,799Call Us!
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Apr 30, 2024Viking VilhjalmWaitlistCall Us!
May 5, 2024Viking Embla$2,999Call Us!
May 7, 2024Viking IngviWaitlistCall Us!
May 12, 2024Viking Aegir$2,999Call Us!
May 14, 2024Viking VilhjalmWaitlistCall Us!
May 19, 2024Viking Embla$2,999Call Us!
May 21, 2024Viking IngviWaitlistCall Us!
May 26, 2024Viking AegirWaitlistCall Us!
May 28, 2024Viking VilhjalmWaitlistCall Us!
Jun 2, 2024Viking Embla$2,899Call Us!
Jun 4, 2024Viking Ingvi$2,899Call Us!
Jun 9, 2024Viking Aegir$2,899Call Us!
Jun 11, 2024Viking Vilhjalm$2,799Call Us!
Jun 16, 2024Viking Embla$2,799Call Us!
Jun 18, 2024Viking Ingvi$2,799Call Us!
Jun 23, 2024Viking Aegir$2,599Call Us!
Jun 25, 2024Viking Vilhjalm$2,599Call Us!
Jun 30, 2024Viking Embla$2,599Call Us!
Jul 2, 2024Viking Ingvi$2,599Call Us!
Jul 7, 2024Viking Aegir$2,599Call Us!
Jul 9, 2024Viking Vilhjalm$2,599Call Us!
Jul 14, 2024Viking Embla$2,599Call Us!
Jul 16, 2024Viking Ingvi$2,599Call Us!
Jul 21, 2024Viking Aegir$2,599Call Us!
Jul 23, 2024Viking Vilhjalm$2,599Call Us!
Jul 28, 2024Viking Embla$2,599Call Us!
Jul 30, 2024Viking Ingvi$2,599Call Us!
Aug 4, 2024Viking Aegir$2,599Call Us!
Aug 6, 2024Viking Vilhjalm$2,599Call Us!
Aug 11, 2024Viking Embla$2,599Call Us!
Aug 13, 2024Viking Ingvi$2,599Call Us!
Aug 18, 2024Viking Aegir$2,599Call Us!
Aug 20, 2024Viking Vilhjalm$2,599Call Us!
Aug 25, 2024Viking Embla$2,599Call Us!
Aug 27, 2024Viking Ingvi$2,799Call Us!
Sep 1, 2024Viking Aegir$2,999Call Us!
Sep 3, 2024Viking Vilhjalm$2,999Call Us!
Sep 8, 2024Viking Embla$2,999Call Us!
Sep 10, 2024Viking Ingvi$2,999Call Us!
Sep 15, 2024Viking Aegir$2,999Call Us!
Sep 17, 2024Viking Vilhjalm$2,999Call Us!
Sep 22, 2024Viking Embla$2,999Call Us!
Sep 24, 2024Viking Ingvi$2,999Call Us!
Sep 29, 2024Viking Aegir$2,799Call Us!
Oct 1, 2024Viking Vilhjalm$2,799Call Us!
Oct 6, 2024Viking Embla$2,799Call Us!
Oct 8, 2024Viking Ingvi$2,599Call Us!
Oct 13, 2024Viking Aegir$2,599Call Us!
Oct 15, 2024Viking Vilhjalm$2,599Call Us!
Oct 20, 2024Viking Embla$2,499Call Us!
Oct 22, 2024Viking Ingvi$2,499Call Us!
Oct 27, 2024Viking Aegir$2,499Call Us!
Oct 29, 2024Viking Vilhjalm$2,299Call Us!
Nov 3, 2024Viking Embla$2,199Call Us!
Nov 5, 2024Viking IngviWaitlistCall Us!
Nov 10, 2024Viking Aegir$2,199Call Us!
Nov 12, 2024Viking Vilhjalm$2,199Call Us!
Nov 17, 2024Viking Embla$2,199Call Us!
Nov 19, 2024Viking Ingvi$2,199Call Us!
Nov 24, 2024Viking Aegir$2,199Call Us!
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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.
(D)

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.
(B, L, D)

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.
(B, D)

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.
(B, L, D)

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.
(B, L, D)

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.
(B, L, D)

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.
(B, L, D)

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.
(B)
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