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Best of the Danube

Budapest to Passau

River Cruise

Save up to $2,235

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8 days, 5 countries, 7 cities

Meals

7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners

Activity Level

Balanced

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Danube River Cruise Visiting Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Linz and Passau
Cruise the Danube and uncover a mix of history, culture and local traditions. Visit Budapest’s Heroes’ Square, stroll through Bratislava’s medieval Old Town and enjoy a taste of Vienna’s famous Sachertorte. Enjoy lively evenings on board Trafalgar Reverie, or kick back and unwind, share stories over regional wines and soak up the ever-changing scenery. This Danube river cruise offers you the perfect mix of discovery, fun and relaxation on one of Europe’s most iconic rivers.

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Budapest to Passau

Budapest to Passau

Danube River Cruise Visiting Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Linz and Passau

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Save up to $2235

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$3,149

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$4,499

Passau to Budapest

Passau to Budapest

Danube River Cruise Visiting Passau, Linz, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest

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Save up to $2430

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$3,079

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$3,849

Budapest to Passau

Budapest to Passau

Danube River Cruise Visiting Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Linz and Passau

Early Booking Offer

Save up to $2235

From

$3,149

Was

$4,499

Passau to Budapest

Passau to Budapest

Danube River Cruise Visiting Passau, Linz, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest

Early Booking Offer

Save up to $2430

From

$3,079

Was

$3,849

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Day By Day Itinerary

8-day itinerary from Budapest to Passau visiting 5 countries and 7 cities.

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This cruise offers an extension, giving you more time to explore.

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You'll make a positive impact to people, planet and wildlife on this tour

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It feels good to do good. These sustainable travel experiences help you meet inspiring people, support local communities, and make amazing memories that last a lifetime.​

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Our sustainable experiences help advance 11 of the United Nations SDGs and make the world that little bit better.

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Under our sustainability strategy, we've committed to have at least one MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on every single one of our tours by 2024.

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