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River Cruise

Highlights of the Danube

2026

River Cruise

Highlights of the Danube

Highlights of the Danube

Cruise with Travelmarvel from Budapest to Passau. Explore traditional villages along the enchanting Danube and experience traditional Bavarian festivities.

8 Days River Cruise

Itinerary

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Budapest to Munich

8 days / 7 night River Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Budapest, Embark Ship

Day 2

Budapest

Day 3

Bratislava

Day 4

Vienna

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Day 5

Dürnstein, Melk 

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Day 6

Linz

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Day 7

Passau

Insider Experiences

Day 8

Passau, Disembark Ship, Depart Munich

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Cruise Stay (no. of nights)
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Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

Seven nights cruising on a Travelmarvel river ship
Services of a Travelmarvel  Cruise Director and local guides
20 meals – 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
Onboard water stations, plus tea and coffee, soft drinks, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise
Transfers, port charges and tipping
Explore seven towns, villages and cities
Visit Aldersbach Brewery and enjoy traditional Bavarian food and entertainment

Tour Highlights

These are carefully crafted experiences designed to take your holiday from amazing to extraordinary.

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Senior couple exploring Vienna

Discover Vienna's stunning architecture on a city tour

Embrace the elegance of Vienna as you drive around the  Ringstrasse, taking in some of the city’s most famous buildings. On arrival in the centre, a walking tour will provide an insider’s view of sights such as St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Graben and  Hofburg  Palace.

Melk Abbey

Visit the magnificent Melk Abbey, one of Austria's most iconic landmarks, perched high above the Danube River. This Benedictine monastery, founded in 1089, is renowned for its stunning Baroque architecture and expansive library. Wander through its grand halls, adorned with intricate frescoes and ornate furnishings, and explore the abbey’s beautifully manicured gardens, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. A visit to Melk Abbey is a journey into Austria's spiritual and cultural history, where centuries of tradition and art come together in an awe-inspiring setting.

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Visit the Aldersbach Brewery

Travel by coach to nearby Aldersbach brewery founded in 1268, where you'll be welcomed by local musicians and taken on a tour of the brewery. Afterwards, enter the festival hall to enjoy locally brewed beer with tastings of some local food, all in the spirit of Oktoberfest, with live music and singing.

Wachau Valley

Enjoy gentle scenic cruise along the Wachau Valley in Austria. Dotted with quaint villages and hilltop castles, UNESCO has recognised Wachau as a world heritage site

What's On Board

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Cruise Aboard Travelmarvel's State-of-the-art River Ships

Travelmarvel’s latest fleet of European river ships shines bright. Named after the most luminous stars in European skies, every inch of these contemporary vessels has been custom-designed for your enjoyment.

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Trip Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your cruise. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.

What our customers are saying

What a great way to see some amazing scenery, learn some incredible history and walk in the steps of ancients. I would recommend this tour and this company to everyone i speak to.

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The food was outstanding, the rooms very comfortable - everything was wonderful. There were great sight seeing trips and the guides were very knowledgeable.

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Weather was glorious, food was like Masterchef every night and the team were very friendly and welcoming.

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Thank you for ensuring everything from the major to the minor details were so thoroughly covered so that a perfectly smooth holiday flowed for us...

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Thank you for making our first European trip so memorable. We will treasure our memories.

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Each one of (our Tour Guides) was great, knew their area and history and were very approachable.

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Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change

  • Prices are for cruise only. Flights are not included unless specified  

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