You simply can’t go wrong with any of Tauck’s award-winning river cruises on the Danube, because every one of our voyages is carefully crafted to deliver the must-see sights along this legendary waterway – along with deeper exploration ashore that includes wine tastings at private vineyards, visits to medieval towns and riverside castles, and private palace evenings that come alive with music and merriment. But if you’re wondering which journey is perfect for your first – or next – journey down the “river of kings,” we created this helpful guide to make your decision easier.
| Danube River cruises at a glance | ||||||
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| CRUISE | LENGTH | DEPARTS | COUNTRIES VISITED | CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS | ||
| Classic Cruising (Good for First-Timers) | ||||||
| The Blue Danube → | 12 Days 9 Cruise Nights |
Apr – Oct | Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary | Our #1 best-selling itinerary worldwide… includes sparkling evening events at Palais Pallavicini in Vienna and Lobkowicz Palace in Prague; explore iconic cities like Prague, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest; cruise through the Wachau Valley (a UNESCO World Heritage Site); and much more – with active choices along the way. |
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| Heart of the Danube: Bavaria to Budapest → | 8 Days 7 Cruise Nights |
Apr – Jun Aug Oct |
Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary | The essence of the Danube in about a week… with an exclusive evening gala at Palais Pallavicini; a poignant and reflective visit to the Mauthausen-Gusen concentration camp; and a countryside excursion in Bratislava for a wine tasting amid the Little Carpathian Mountains. |
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| Deeper Discovery (Good for Past Cruisers) | ||||||
NEW! Danube Kingdoms: Bavaria, Austria & Hungary → |
12 Days 7 Cruise Nights |
May – Jun Sep – Oct |
Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary | More time ashore for deeper discoveries inland… journey by cogwheel train to the Zugspitze plateau, 8,500+ feet above sea level; tour WWII sites around Munich; cruise the Wachau Valley (a UNESCO World Heritage Site); and visit the Salzkammergut Lake District where scenes from The Sound of Music were filmed. |
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| Budapest to the Black Sea → | 13 Days 7 Cruise Nights |
Apr Jun Aug |
Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania | In-depth exploration of Old World Europe… dine at the Royal White Palace of the Serbian Royal Family in Belgrade; cruise through the Iron Gate of the Danube and past the statue of King Decebalus; explore religious antiquities in Pécs; enjoy leisure time in Mamaia, the largest seaside resort on the Black Sea; and a choice to visit the former royal court of Vlad Dracula in Transylvania. |
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| Cross-continent / Longer Cruises | ||||||
| Amsterdam to Budapest by Riverboat → | 15 Days 14 Cruise Nights |
May – Jun Aug – Oct |
Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary | A legendary voyage through Europe’s ancient heart… cruise along three rivers: the Rhine, Main and Danube; visit the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam to see works by the Old Dutch Masters; tour Schönbrunn Palace where the Habsburgs spent their summers; a choice to explore Salzburg, the Baroque hometown of W.A. Mozart; and much more on this two-week journey. |
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| Grand European Cruise → | 25 Days 21 Cruise Nights |
Jun – Aug | Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania | A near-month-long epic journey… this continuous, cross-continent voyage along the Danube, Main and Rhine explores medieval towns, cathedrals, palaces and capital cities – with exclusive gala evenings and cultural experiences onshore. |
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| Seasonal / Themed Cruises | ||||||
| Christmas Markets Along the Danube → | 8 Days 7 Cruise Nights |
Nov – Dec | Germany, Austria | Holiday season delights in Vienna, Salzburg, Passau, Regensburg, and Nürnberg… includes a Christmas lunch and youth choir performance at Palais Pallavicini; a guided tour of Melk Abbey; and a tour of St. Emmeram Palace with a visit to the family’s private Christmas Market. |
Family Cruises | |
| Blue Danube: Family Riverboat Adventure → | 8 Days 7 Cruise Nights |
Jun – Jul | Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary | A family-friendlier version of our top-selling itinerary… enhanced with activities for all family members and generations to enjoy, including medieval games, a garden maze, a knight tournament, waltzing at a private Viennese palace, a geocaching treasure hunt, and more. |
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| Holiday Magic: Danube Family River Cruise → | 8 Days 7 Cruise Nights |
Dec | Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary | Family-friendly holiday festivities onboard and ashore… learn to make gingerbread and marzipan with master confectioners; visit Oberndorf where “Silent Night” was born in 1818; explore Melk Abbey on a guided tour; and enjoy a gala evening with dancing at Palais Pallavicini. |
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