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Home  Rivers  Danube River

Danube River

The Original River

Winding through ten fascinating countries, four vibrant capital cities and thousands of years of history, the legendary Danube is the setting for some of the most dramatic chapters in time. As the river, Rieslings and pilsners flow from the Black Forest of Germany all the way to the Black Sea, colourful experiences await at every palatial port.

Just try to compose yourself through the harmonious streets of Vienna, the vineyard-clad hills of the Wachau Valley, and the medieval city of Bratislava. And that’s just the Upper Danube. Cruising from baroque Budapest to the Balkans, a wealth of elevating sights equally delight along the Lower Danube. As you follow in the footsteps of explorers, emperors, monarchs and musicians, you’ll see why the Danube presents more ports and possibilities than any other European river.

Black Forest, Danube River
Cycling, Danube River
Wachau Valley, Danube River
Danube River, Budapest

Danube Highlights

IN THE BLACK

Originating in Germany's Black Forest, the Danube flows through nearly 1,800 miles of colourful scenery to the Black Sea.

Danube Highlights

DANUBE BY BIKE

For travellers who like to cruise in more ways than one, you can pedal along any stretch of the scenic Danube cycle path which follows the entire length of the river.

Danube Highlights

PARK IT

Wilderness and wildlife abound in the sixteen national parks and nature reserves along the river from Germany to Romania.

Danube Highlights

BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITIES

In addition to the quaint villages along the legendary river, the Danube flows through the vibrant capital cities of Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, and Belgrade.

Popular Danube River Cruises

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BUCHAREST   VILSHOFEN
The Danube From Romania To Germany
Was $14595
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$11795 pp
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The Danube From Romania To Germany
Was $14595
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$11795 pp
BASEL   NUREMBERG
Christmastime From Basel To Nuremberg
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Christmastime From Basel To Nuremberg
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VIENNA   NUREMBERG
Christmastime On The Danube
Was $5023
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$3923 pp
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Christmastime On The Danube
Was $5023
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$3923 pp
VIENNA   FRANKFURT
Christmastime From Vienna To Frankfurt
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Christmastime From Vienna To Frankfurt
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A Taste of The Danube
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$2093 pp
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VIENNA   BUDAPEST
A Taste of The Danube
Was $2793
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$2093 pp
FRANKFURT   VIENNA
Christmastime From Frankfurt To Vienna
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Christmastime From Frankfurt To Vienna
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FRANKFURT   NUREMBERG
Festive Season In The Heart of Germany
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FRANKFURT   NUREMBERG
Festive Season In The Heart of Germany
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NUREMBERG   VIENNA
Christmastime On The Danube
Was $6523
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$5823 pp
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Christmastime On The Danube
Was $6523
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$5823 pp
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BASEL   NUREMBERG
German Grandeur
Was $6604
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$4504 pp
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German Grandeur
Was $6604
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$4504 pp
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VILSHOFEN   BUCHAREST
The Danube From Germany To Romania
Was $13431
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$10631 pp
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The Danube From Germany To Romania
Was $13431
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$10631 pp
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BUDAPEST   BUCHAREST
Balkan Discovery
Was $6790
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$5390 pp
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Balkan Discovery
Was $6790
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$5390 pp
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BELGRADE   BUCHAREST
Active & Discovery On The Danube From Serbia To Romania
Was $5723
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$4623 pp
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Active & Discovery On The Danube From Serbia To Romania
Was $5723
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$4623 pp
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BUCHAREST   AMSTERDAM
From Romania To The North Sea
Was $20581
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$17781 pp
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From Romania To The North Sea
Was $20581
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$17781 pp
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BUDAPEST   VILSHOFEN
Danube Dreams
Was $5614
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$3864 pp
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Danube Dreams
Was $5614
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$3864 pp
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The Danube From Romania To Budapest
Was $7504
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$5204 pp
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The Danube From Romania To Budapest
Was $7504
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$5204 pp
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The Danube From Romania To Budapest
Was $7837
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$6087 pp
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The Danube From Romania To Budapest
Was $7837
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$6087 pp
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BUDAPEST   NUREMBERG
The Blue Danube Discovery
Was $5475
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$3375 pp
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The Blue Danube Discovery
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$3375 pp
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AMSTERDAM   BUDAPEST
Magnificent Europe
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$7705 pp
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Magnificent Europe
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$7705 pp
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Active & Discovery On The Danube
Was $6170
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$4070 pp
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Active & Discovery On The Danube
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$4070 pp
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Active & Discovery On The Danube
Was $5892
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$3792 pp
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Active & Discovery On The Danube
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$3792 pp
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Danube Symphony
Was $4096
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$2996 pp
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Danube Symphony
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$2996 pp
BUDAPEST   VIENNA
Christmastime From Budapest To Vienna
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Christmastime From Budapest To Vienna
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NUREMBERG   FRANKFURT
Festive Season In The Heart of Germany
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Festive Season In The Heart of Germany
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Danube Dreams
Was $5614
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$3864 pp
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Danube Dreams
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$3864 pp
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Christmastime From Nuremberg To Basel
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Christmastime From Nuremberg To Basel
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The Legendary Danube
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$3452 pp
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The Legendary Danube
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$3452 pp
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BUDAPEST   VIENNA
A Taste of The Danube
Was $2846
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$2321 pp
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A Taste of The Danube
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$2321 pp
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Danube Symphony
Was $4096
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$2996 pp
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Danube Symphony
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$2996 pp
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Enchanted Europe
Was $12412
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$9612 pp
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Enchanted Europe
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$9612 pp
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Magnificent Rivers of Europe
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$8635 pp
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Magnificent Rivers of Europe
Was $12635
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$8635 pp

Save up to $8,000 per couple on your Europe river cruise!*