8 Days The Blue Danube River Cruise
Duration:
7 Nights
From €2,299 per person
Dates Available 2027-2028
10% OFF ALL 2027/28 HOLIDAYS. NO EXCEPTIONS. €99 DEPOSITS
Experience more with so much included
- Discover the extraordinary Esztergom Basilica and Slovakian capital, Bratislava with its 17th century castle and pretty old town on tours.
- Explore Dürnstein, famous for its ice blue tower and the castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned, then visit stunning Melk Abbey.
- Visit the charming baroque town of Linz, or the main sights of Salzburg such as the Hohensalzburg fortress, the Hellbrunn Palace and the gardens of the Mirabell Palace.
- See Vienna's cultural sights, including St Stephen's Cathedral and the colossal Hofburg, and experience a guided tour of Budapest and its ancient Castle Hill, with views of the iconic Parliament Building.
- Enjoy our live classical quartet recital with views of Vienna and a Hungarian folklore show in Budapest on board the ship.
Soak up all that Europe’s most cultured river has to offer, with its wealth of grand baroque architecture, medieval cities, picture perfect towns and the sights that inspired Strauss and Mozart.
From Budapest, we slip our moorings and head on our journey north to Esztergom spending the morning exploring its Basilica and historic centre, which once was Hungary’s capital, before continuing westwards to the beautiful old town of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Navigating through Lower Austria we then reach the romantic town of Dürnstein. After, we visit the remarkable monastery in Melk.
Soon we arrive in Linz for a guided tour. Alternatively, take the scenic drive to Salzburg and enjoy a guided tour of the old town. On our way back eastwards, we will reach classical Vienna. No visit here would be complete without the experience of a classical recital. Finally, cruising into Hungary, we arrive back in imperial Budapest, straddling the picturesque Danube. After a guided tour of this palatial city, following our final dinner, we enjoy a Hungarian folklore show - an excellent finale to this most exceptional and relaxing cruise.
Day 1 Arrival in Budapest
Day 2 Esztergom
Day 3 Bratislava
Day 4 Dürnstein & Melk
Day 5 Salzburg or Linz
Day 6 Vienna
Day 7 Budapest
Day 8 Return home
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- Currencies: Euro, Forint
- Flight Time: Approx. 2 hrs 25 mins to 3 hrs
- Languages: Hungarian, German, Slovak
- Time Zone: GMT+1
- Countries: Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
Wi-Fi
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship for the duration of your cruise. Please note that speeds may vary.
Travel Concierge
Looking to add on a couple of nights pre- or post-trip? Feel like flying a day earlier or from a different airport? Or want door-to-door private transfers? Personalise your holiday with Travel Concierge.
- Here's how our Travel Concierge service can help:
- Add up to two nights before you sail in the destination your river cruises starts from
- Add up to two nights after your cruise in the destination your river cruises ends in
- Change your departure airport (depending on flight availability)
- Add a stay in an airport hotel
Prices are based on the 11 April 2027 on the MS Riviera Radiance.
- Free drinks package
- 7 nights on board a five-star ship
- Return flights & transfers
- 9 included experiences
- Full board dining
- Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
- Free Wi-Fi
- Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Concierge
- All port charges
- All additional taxes
- 20kg+ checked luggage
*Prices are per person, based on two people sharing
Prices are correct as of 10/04/2026. Subject to availability & change*









