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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.

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BUCHAREST   VILSHOFEN
The Danube From Romania To Germany
Was $10623
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$8623 pp
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The Danube From Romania To Germany
Was $10623
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$8623 pp
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VIENNA   FRANKFURT
Christmastime From Vienna To Frankfurt
Was $8762
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$8012 pp
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VIENNA   FRANKFURT
Christmastime From Vienna To Frankfurt
Was $8762
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$8012 pp
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VIENNA   NUREMBERG
Christmastime On The Danube
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$2739 pp
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VIENNA   NUREMBERG
Christmastime On The Danube
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$2739 pp
FRANKFURT   NUREMBERG
Festive Season In The Heart of Germany
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Festive Season In The Heart of Germany
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BUDAPEST   VILSHOFEN
Danube Symphony
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$2235 pp
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Danube Symphony
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$2235 pp
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VIENNA   BUDAPEST
A Taste of The Danube
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$1532 pp
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VIENNA   BUDAPEST
A Taste of The Danube
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$1532 pp
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BUCHAREST   BUDAPEST
The Danube From Romania To Budapest
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$4191 pp
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The Danube From Romania To Budapest
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The Danube From Romania To Budapest
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$3610 pp
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The Danube From Romania To Budapest
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$3610 pp
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NUREMBERG   VIENNA
Christmastime On The Danube
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$2989 pp
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Christmastime On The Danube
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$2989 pp
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BUCHAREST   AMSTERDAM
From Romania To The North Sea
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$12482 pp
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From Romania To The North Sea
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BASEL   NUREMBERG
Christmastime From Basel To Nuremberg
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Christmastime From Basel To Nuremberg
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BUDAPEST   VILSHOFEN
Active & Discovery On The Danube
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$2737 pp
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Active & Discovery On The Danube
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$2737 pp
FRANKFURT   VIENNA
Christmastime From Frankfurt To Vienna
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FRANKFURT   VIENNA
Christmastime From Frankfurt To Vienna
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BASEL   BUDAPEST
Enchanted Europe
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$6618 pp
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Enchanted Europe
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$6618 pp
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AMSTERDAM   BUDAPEST
Magnificent Europe
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$5971 pp
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Magnificent Europe
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$5971 pp
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Active & Discovery On The Danube
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$2937 pp
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VILSHOFEN   BUDAPEST
Active & Discovery On The Danube
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$2937 pp
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Danube Dreams
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$2787 pp
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VILSHOFEN   BUDAPEST
Danube Dreams
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$2787 pp
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NUREMBERG   BUDAPEST
The Legendary Danube
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$2287 pp
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NUREMBERG   BUDAPEST
The Legendary Danube
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BUDAPEST   VIENNA
A Taste of The Danube
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$1532 pp
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A Taste of The Danube
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Danube Symphony
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$2235 pp
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Danube Symphony
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BELGRADE   BUCHAREST
Active & Discovery On The Danube From Serbia To Romania
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$3342 pp
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BELGRADE   BUCHAREST
Active & Discovery On The Danube From Serbia To Romania
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BUDAPEST   VIENNA
Christmastime From Budapest To Vienna
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$2410 pp
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Christmastime From Budapest To Vienna
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$2410 pp
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NUREMBERG   FRANKFURT
Festive Season In The Heart of Germany
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$2467 pp
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Festive Season In The Heart of Germany
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$2467 pp
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BUDAPEST   AMSTERDAM
Magnificent Rivers of Europe
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$6369 pp
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Magnificent Rivers of Europe
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NUREMBERG   BASEL
Christmastime From Nuremberg To Basel
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$4887 pp
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Christmastime From Nuremberg To Basel
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VILSHOFEN   BUCHAREST
The Danube From Germany To Romania
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$7170 pp
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The Danube From Germany To Romania
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BASEL   NUREMBERG
German Grandeur
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$3085 pp
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German Grandeur
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$3085 pp
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BUDAPEST   BUCHAREST
Balkan Discovery
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$3488 pp
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Balkan Discovery
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$3488 pp
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BUDAPEST   VILSHOFEN
Danube Dreams
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$2787 pp
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Danube Dreams
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$2787 pp
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BUDAPEST   NUREMBERG
The Blue Danube Discovery
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$2437 pp
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The Blue Danube Discovery
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$2437 pp

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