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Board one of the many riverboats that cruise the Danube River through Austria, in the heart of central Europe. In the capital city of Vienna, you will see ornate architecture on an impressive scale in the city center and Schönbrunn & Hofburg Palaces. Explore myriad museums and the residences of famous residents like Mozart and Freud. Sailing up river to Grinzing, a charming traditional village on the outskirts of Vienna, and then on to the beautiful Wachau Valley. Around Melk, you can explore historic Dürnstein village and Melk Abbey, which was built as a Baroque palace but now serves as a prestigious coed school in a Benedictine monastery. Sailing down river beyond Austria visits SlovakiaHungary, Croatia and beyond. Contact us one of our Austrian travel experts to get started planning your cruise to Austria today!
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Magna on the Danube - Budapest to Vilshofen$32998Nov 24, 2024Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard MS AmaMagna. Enjoy captivating architecture, music, and culinary experiences. …
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Gems of the Danube$95668Apr 18, 2025Enjoy an 8-day luxury cruise from Nuremberg to Budapest aboard the 5-star luxury Scenic Amber. Explore some of the most beautiful cities of central …
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Danube Waltz$22998Apr 1, 2025View the beauty of five different European countries and explore lesser-known Central European cities like Bratislava and Passau during this 8-day …
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The Legendary Danube$467411Apr 20, 2025Fall in love with the Danube on this 14-day Danube River cruise aboard the MS Amasonata. Discover some of the most important cities such as …
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Classic Prague & Danube Delights$771011Sep 6, 2025Take an 11-day trip from Prague to Budapest and experience the Classic Prague and Danube Delights. Enjoy a 3-night stay and a whole day of …
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Danube Dreams (Westbound)$38098Apr 14, 2025Set sail on an 8-day river cruise aboard the Avalon Passion. Journey the picturesque Danube through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany, …
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European Holiday Markets$36998Dec 1, 2024Experience Europe at its most magical and enjoy the chance to discover the delightful holiday traditions and treats of Germany and Austria during …
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Magna on the Danube - Cruise only$33998Dec 1, 2024Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Vilshofen to Budapest aboard MS AmaMagna. Enjoy captivating architecture, music, and culinary experiences. …
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Blue Danube Discovery - Cruise Only$35998Apr 16, 2025On this unforgettable 8-day cruise, embark in Budapest, Hungary, and make your way to the charming city of Nuremberg on the MS Amasonata. Visit some …
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Danube Delights$70908Apr 10, 2025Explore and sail along the second longest river in the continent on this 8-day Danube Delights Cruise from Munich to Budapest aboard the Emerald …
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Top things to see & do in Austria
Austria has been a keystone in the history and culture of central Europe and is crossed by the Danube River. A river cruise through this historic region of Europe acquaints you with the towns of:

Vienna:
  • Schönbrunn Palace – with over 1400 rooms, it is maybe the most important palace in the whole country and a fine example of Baroque architecture.
  • Hofburg Palaces – for more than 800 years, this has been an imperial palace in Vienna.
  • Grinzing – a district known for its wineries.
  • Heuriger Tavern – one of Grinzing's renowned taverns which many of our cruises visit.
Melk:
  • Quaint and traditional Dürnstein village
  • Built nearly a thousand years ago, the Benedictine Melk Abbey that keeps watch over the Danube River below.
Wachau Valley:
Remarkable not only for its breathtaking natural beauty but also historically relevant as a region of fortresses and vineyards and also where Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned.

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