Departure
Selected dates 2026/2027

Package From $4,799 Per Person
Single Supplement $900 Per Person

Minimum 2 people

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Included
✔Return international flights from Australia
✔8-night Danube River cruise (all meals on board)
✔2 nights Budapest hotel (4-star)
✔2 nights Munich hotel (4-star)
✔Budapest city tour
✔Munich city tour
✔All shore excursions as per itinerary
✔All port taxes & service charges
✔Meet & greet airport/pier transfers
✔English-speaking escort throughout

Excluded
✖Travel insurance
✖Visas & entry fees
✖Personal expenses
✖Meals not specified
✖Gratuities

Day 1: Depart Australia

Your Danube River adventure begins as you board your international flight bound for Budapest.
Meals: In-flight
Accommodation: In-flight

Day 2: Arrive Budapest, Hungary

Arrive in magnificent Budapest — one of Europe’s most beautiful capital cities — and transfer to your 4-star hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, perhaps strolling across the iconic Chain Bridge or relaxing in one of the city’s legendary thermal baths.
Meals: No meals
Accommodation: Budapest Hotel (4-star) or Similar

Day 3: Budapest City Tour & Embarkation

A guided tour of Budapest reveals the grandeur of the Hungarian Parliament Building — one of the world’s most beautiful legislative buildings — the hilltop Buda Castle, the ornate Matthias Church, and the sweeping vistas from Fisherman’s Bastion. In the afternoon, embark your elegant rivership on the Danube.
Meals: Breakfast, Welcome Dinner on board
Accommodation: River Cruise Vessel

Day 4: Bratislava, Slovakia

Cruise downstream to Bratislava, the charming compact capital of Slovakia. Explore the pastel-coloured baroque old town, discover the hilltop Bratislava Castle with panoramic views over the Danube, and wander the pedestrianised streets dotted with quirky bronze statues — including the famous “Man at Work” sculpture.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board
Accommodation: River Cruise Vessel

Day 5: Vienna, Austria — Imperial Capital

Arrive in magnificent Vienna for a full day exploring the Austrian imperial capital. Visit the opulent Schönbrunn Palace, stroll the grand Ringstrasse boulevard past the Vienna State Opera, explore the world-class Kunsthistorisches Museum, and enjoy a coffee and Sachertorte at a traditional Viennese café.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board
Accommodation: River Cruise Vessel

Day 6: Durnstein & the Wachau Valley

Cruise through the breathtaking Wachau Valley — a UNESCO World Heritage landscape of vineyard-terraced hillsides, medieval castle ruins and charming riverside villages. Stop in Durnstein, famous for its iconic blue and white abbey tower and the legend of Richard the Lionheart’s imprisonment at Dürnstein Castle.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board
Accommodation: River Cruise Vessel

Day 7: Melk Abbey

Visit the magnificent Benedictine Melk Abbey, dramatically perched atop a rocky outcrop above the Danube. The interior is a breathtaking baroque masterpiece of gilded decorations, frescoed ceilings and priceless artworks. The abbey’s library holds over 100,000 volumes, many medieval manuscripts.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board
Accommodation: River Cruise Vessel

Day 8: Linz, Austria

Arrive in Linz, Austria’s third-largest city and a vibrant cultural centre. Explore the well-preserved Altstadt with its colourful baroque facades, visit the fascinating Ars Electronica Centre dedicated to digital art and technology, and sample the famous Linzer Torte — the world’s oldest recorded cake recipe.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board
Accommodation: River Cruise Vessel

Day 9: Passau, Germany — City of Three Rivers

Arrive at beautiful Passau, where the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers converge. Explore the baroque old town built on a narrow peninsula between the waters, visit St Stephen’s Cathedral with its remarkable baroque interior and the world’s largest cathedral organ, and walk the medieval laneway network.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board
Accommodation: River Cruise Vessel

Day 10: Vilshofen & Disembark

A final morning cruising to Vilshofen, with its charming cobblestone lanes, colourful townhouses and the distinctive round Stadtturm tower. Disembark and transfer to Munich.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Munich Hotel (4-star) or Similar

Day 11: Munich City Tour

Explore Bavaria’s magnificent capital with a guided city tour visiting the iconic Marienplatz and its neo-Gothic Neues Rathaus (New Town Hall) with its famous Glockenspiel carillon, the ornate Nymphenburg Palace, the English Garden, and the lively Viktualienmarkt food market.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Munich Hotel (4-star) or Similar

Day 12: Munich — Depart for Australia

A final morning to explore Munich’s world-class museums or browse the Schrannenhalle gourmet market before transferring to the airport for your international flight home.
Meals: Breakfast, In-flight
Accommodation: In-flight

Day 13: Arrive Home in Australia

Welcome home! Your 15-day Danube River journey is complete.
Meals: In-flight
Accommodation: N/A

Important Information

Single Traveller Supplement
A single supplement of $900 per person applies for solo travellers.
Bedding Configuration
Twin or double bedding available subject to availability and advance request.
Passport & Visa Requirements
A valid passport with at least 6 months validity beyond your return date is required. Please check visa requirements at www.smartraveller.gov.au.
Travel Insurance
Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended for all travel. Visit www.smartraveller.gov.au for the latest advice.
Cancellation Policy
Non-refundable. Please read our Terms & Conditions before booking.
Luggage
23kg checked baggage and 7kg carry-on included on international flights.