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Duernstein town and river Danube in Austria

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Austria is a country of contrasts boasting sophisticated cities crammed with culture-seeking tourists as well as epic Alpine scenery and snowy slopes brimming with skiers. Offering travellers unparalleled beauty in the form of majestic mountains and spectacular sightseeing opportunities, it is famous for its museums and palaces, contemporary cuisine and winter sports. Perhaps the best way to explore everything Austria has to offer is on one of our scenic Austria river cruises, where you can discover a range of gourmet delights as well as delve deeper into the country’s colourful past.

Beyond Vienna’s glitz and glamour, you can discover Austria’s third largest city, Linz, where Mozart composed his musical masterpieces or explore the magic of Salzburg and marvel at the hilltop castle that looks down upon quaint cobbled streets. Cruise the waters of the stunningly peaceful Danube river, which flows between picturesque vineyards and mountain backdrops. On our Austria river cruise holidays, we call at the fairy-tale village of Melk to see Europe’s largest monasteries; a visual banquet some might say. 

Often described as Europe’s cultural hub: Vienna is the capital of Austria which is home to many a musical masterpiece and was of course the setting of The Sound of Music. Visit some of the city’s finest buildings, including the Vienna Opera house, the lavish Hofburg Palace, and grand St Stephen's Cathedral.

Relax and relish the sights and sounds of Austrian culture with our breathtaking Austria river cruises.

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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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Aerial of Neuschwanstein castle surrounded by vegetation in Bavaria, Germany
Alpine lake with fir trees and distant mountains  in Tyrol, Austria

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Austrian Tyrol and Italy's South Tyrol

  • Austria, Germany, Italy
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast & 7 dinners
  • 9 included experiences

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