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The Hungarian Parliament building over the Danube river at sunset in Budapest, Hungary

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What could be a more perfect choice for your next holiday than a Danube River cruise?

Springing up in the town of Donaueschingen in Germany’s Black Forest, this great waterway flows southeast for 1,785 miles connecting 10 countries, before emptying itself into the Black Sea at Sulina in eastern Romania. It also flows through four national capital cities - Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Belgrade - more than any other river in the world. Gliding peacefully between its famous and endlessly enchanting riverbanks, you’ll experience for yourself the calm delights that inspired “the beautiful blue Danube” of Johann Strauss’s immortal waltz and lullaby. Music is everywhere on the shores of the river Danube – from the wild genius of Mozart in Salzburg to Beethoven, Brahms, and an entire family of Strausses in classical Vienna. The history made along this river is unparalleled to any other in Europe, so why not enjoy a cruise along it and make amazing memories of your own?

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Parliament on riverbank of Danube at sunrise in Budapest, Hungary

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Gastronomy of the Danube

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  • Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • 7 nights on board a five-star ship
  • Full board dining, plus Chef’s Dinner
  • 15 included experiences
  • Explore Vienna and visit a traditional confectioner with tasting
  • Sample Hungarian and Austrian wines in the atmospheric cellars
  • Multiple guided tours with tastings of local specialities
Schloss Schonbrunn Kronprinzengarten - manicured gardens in front of a grand house, Vienne, Austria
Beautiful view of famous Mirabell Gardens with the old historic Fortress Hohensalzburg in the background in Salzburg, Austria
A distant view of Melk abbey on a rocky outcrop above the Danube river, Austria

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Art and History on the Danube

  • Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Full board
  • 11 included experiences
  • Visit the opulent Schönbrunn Palace
  • Explore the Danube's most historic towns and cities
  • Visit Esztergom Basilica and Melk Abbey
Classic view of Salzburg and Festung Hohensalzburg fortress illuminated at Christmas time in Austria
Traditional Christmas market at Vienna Town Hall at night in front of town hall
Aerial view of Salzburg's Christmas Market illuminated at night in Austria

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Christmas on the Danube

  • Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Full board with Christmas Gala dinner
  • 9 included experiences
  • Live Christmas classical quartet recital
  • Hungarian Christmas Folklore Show
Primate's Palace Hall of Mirrors with piano

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The Music of the Blue Danube

  • Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Full board
  • 11 included experiences
  • 7 nights on board a five-star ship
  • Enjoy magnificent performances on board
  • Guided tours of historic towns and cities of famous composers
  • Behind the scenes tour with renowned Vienna Boys Chior

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Beautiful scenery along the Danube River with lush landscape and mountains

The Danube River Travel Guide

Intrigued by the idea of sailing on the Danube river? This travel guide has all the handy tips

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The ruins of the Roman baths at Aquincum city in Budapest, Hungary

The History of the Danube

Discover the history of one of Europe’s most famous waterways.

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Aerial view over central Budapest with parliament building and the Danube river in Hungary

A Map of the Danube: From Black Forest to Black Sea

The Danube river passes through 10 countries and breathtaking landscapes all the way to the Black Sea.

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An image of two ships crossing the Seine River, during the day

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