Top Danube River Trips & Tours in September 2025

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Magna on the Danube - Budapest to Vilshofen

Budapest to Vilshofen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMagna

• Experience Melk Abbey
• Explore Passau
• Discover Salzburg
• Visit Vienna

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Budapest / Vilshofen

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Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard MS AmaMagna. Enjoy captivating architecture, music, and culinary experiences. Explore Vienna's Baroque gems, savor epicurean delights, and discover vibrant cultures in Budapest and Bratislava.

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from $8,199

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Delightful Danube & Prague

Budapest to Prague - 10 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Beatrice

• Explore Budapest city with a guide
• Bike along Bavarian rivers
• Taste Wachau Valley wines
• Savor Viennese delicacies

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Budapest / Prague

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Sail on a 10-day cruise aboard the S.S. Beatrice along the Danube River from Budapest to Prague. Discover vibrant cities, historic castles, and cultural landmarks. Explore the architectural wonders of Budapest, Vienna, and Regensburg. Savor Viennese strudel and wine, and visit medieval castles and Jewish heritage sites.

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from $8,610

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Classic Prague & Danube Delights

Prague - Budapest - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Destiny

• Visit the Gothic St Vitus Cathedral
• Tour the city of Regensburg
• Explore the town of Passau
• Ride a bike from Melk to Dürnstein

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Prague / Budapest

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Take 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 exploration in Prague. Tour to cities like Regensburg, Passau, Melk, Vienna and more!

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from $7,990

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Danube Delights

Budapest - Munich - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Destiny

• Walk to the city of Regensburg
• Explore the architectures in Passau
• Hike around the Bratislava Castle
• Drive and walk around Vienna

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Budapest / Nuremberg

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Explore and sail along the second longest river in the continent, the Danube River. Emerald Destiny will take you to an 8-day journey from Eastern to Western Europe vice versa.

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from $7,790

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Danube Explorer

Budapest - Passau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Destiny

• Explore the area around Buda Castle
• Walk along the lanes of Bratislava
• Take a look at the Baroque palaces
• Enjoy a tour to Melk Abbey

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Budapest / Munich

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Join Emerald Destiny for an exciting 8-day cruise from Budapest to Passau. Begin the journey in Hungary and sail along the Danube River and visit unique cities in Austria, Slovakia, and Germany.

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from $4,639

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Romantic Danube - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amasonata

• See UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Taste local wines & specialities
• Choose from optional excursions
• Explore Linz
• Take a tour of Vienna

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Cruise eastern Europe on this 8-day itinerary along the romantic Danube from Vilshofen to Budapest aboard the MS Amasonata, stopping in cities like Passau, Linz, and Vienna en route. You will see breathtaking architecture, beautiful natural landscapes, and taste some of the most savory flavors and wines that Europe has to offer.

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from $7,879

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Grand Danube Cruise - Cruise Only

Vilshofen - Giurgiu - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaverde

• Discover Vilshofen’s festive charm
• Explore Passau’s Gothic treasures
• Cruise Wachau’s scenic vineyards
• Stroll Salzburg’s historic squares

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Vilshofen / Giurgiu

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Festival Visits

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Embark on a 15-day river cruise from Vilshofen to Giurgiu aboard the MS Amaverde, exploring Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, and more along the iconic Danube. Discover ancient churches, vibrant cultures, and the historical legacies of grand capitals like Budapest and Vienna.

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from $7,879

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Grand Danube Cruise - Cruise Only

Vilshofen - Giurgiu - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amabella

• Stroll Vilshofen’s charming streets
• Cruise Passau’s scenic rivers
• Explore Linz’s cultural mile
• Tour Belgrade’s ancient fortress

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Vilshofen / Giurgiu

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Archaeological Site Visits

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Embark on a 15-day cruise aboard the MS Amabella through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Austria, and Germany. Explore historic capitals, medieval frescoes, and vibrant traditions while savoring Eastern Europe’s rich heritage.

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from $9,490

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Danube Explorer & Highlights of Budapest

Munich/Passau - Budapest - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Luna

• Explore the Danube River
• Visit UNESCO heritage sites
• Explore Central Europe
• Learn about the history of Europe

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Munich / Budapest

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Join this 10-day Danube Explorer & Budapest Highlights Cruise on Emerald Luna. Discover five countries and UNESCO sites, experiencing central Europe's essence. Immerse in local encounters, traditions, and cuisine. Uncover history, landmarks, and culture along the Danube's banks.

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from $5,614

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Romantic Danube

11 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amasonata

• Tour historical sites in Prague
• See old-world architecture
• Bike along the Inn River
• Choose from optional excursions

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Spend three nights in Prague and enjoy a fascinating cruise from Vilshofen to Budapest with stops in the charming cities of Passau, Austria, Vienna, and Hungary aboard the MS Amasonata.

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Magna on the Danube - Cruise only

Vilshofen to Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMagna

• Explore Passau
• Discover Salzburg
• Experience Melk Abbey
• Visit Vienna

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Vilshofen / Budapest

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Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Vilshofen to Budapest aboard MS AmaMagna. Enjoy captivating architecture, music, and culinary experiences. Explore Vienna's Baroque gems, savor epicurean delights, and discover vibrant cultures in Budapest and Bratislava.

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from $7,790

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Danube Explorer

Budapest - Passau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Star

• Explore the area around Buda Castle
• Look at ornate architecture
• Enjoy a tour of Melk Abbey
• Visit the city center in Vienna

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Budapest / Passau

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Experience beautiful Europe on this 8-day voyage with river cruise ship, Emerald Star. Take advantage of the exciting and relaxing facilities on board while sailing through the Danube River.

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from $4,639

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Best of the Danube - Cruise Only

Roundtrip Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amareina

• Explore Bratislava’s medieval charm
• Marvel at Wachau Valley’s scenery
• Discover Melk’s rich history
• Wander Linz’s vibrant streets

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Budapest / Budapest

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Hiking, Biking, Local Market Visits

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Sail the Danube on this 8-day cruise aboard MS Amareina, exploring imperial capitals, UNESCO treasures, and architectural gems. Discover Vienna, Bratislava, and Salzburg, where history, music, and Old-World charm come to life.

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from $5,499

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Enchanting Danube

Budapest to Passau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Maria Theresa

• Kunstkammer Vienna Private Viewing
• 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites
• Private Mozart and Strauss concert
• Visit the Melk Abbey
• Explore Dürnstein wine village

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Budapest / Passau

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Urban Exploration

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Embark on a captivating 8-day Enchanting Danube Cruise from Budapest to Passau aboard the S.S. Maria Theresa. Visit Bratislava to explore historic squares or hike to the castle. Discover the scenic Wachau Valley with wine tastings, saffron talks, or bike rides between Dürnstein and Melk. Savor local flavors and learn history at every stop.

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from $6,224

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Melodies of the Danube

13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amasonata

• Tour Buda Castle in Budapest
• Experience wine and music in Vienna
• Take a guided bike tour in Passau
• Spend 4 days exploring Prague

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Join the MS Amasonata on a fascinating 13-day cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen. Conclude your Danube River adventure with a 3-night stay in Prague.

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from $6,799

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Gems of Southeast Europe

Vienna - Bucharest - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaverde

• Explore Vienna’s imperial grandeur
• Discover Budapest’s iconic landmark
• Tour Pecs’ ancient Roman heritage
• Taste Croatian wines in Vukovar

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Vienna / Bucharest

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Land & Sea Exploration

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Embark on a 14-day cruise from Vienna to Bucharest aboard the MS Amaverde, exploring the historic treasures of Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania along the scenic Danube. Enjoy wine from Ilok’s vineyards and partake in activities like hiking the UNESCO Ivanovo Churches and cycling in Belgrade’s Kalemegdan Park.

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Gems of Southeast Europe - Cruise Only

Budapest - Giurgiu - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaverde

• Visit Baba Vida fortress in Vidin
• Uncover Belgrade’s vibrant culture
• Tour Pecs’ ancient Roman heritage
• Discover Budapest’s iconic landmark

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Budapest / Giurgiu

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Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Giurgiu aboard the MS Amaverde, exploring Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania along the scenic lower Danube. Discover ancient fortresses and charming towns, and enjoy local wines while immersed in Eastern Europe's vibrant culture and stunning landscapes.

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from $10,790

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Gems of the Danube

8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Amber

• Explore Budapest’s architecture
• Visit Durnstein, scenic vineyards
• Discover Melk, magnificent abbey
• Explore Regensburg, medieval town

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Budapest / Munich

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Wine Tasting, Village Visits

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Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the Scenic Amber, starting in Budapest and exploring Vienna’s cultural splendor. Continue to Durnstein, Melk, and Regensburg, uncovering their rich history and charm.

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