Overview New! Best of the Danube (Taste of Christmas)

CRUISE YEAR

7-night Cruise

Roundtrip Budapest

Hear the carolers sing and the bells toll as you cruise along the legendary Danube River. Capture the imperial history of Old-World Europe along the Danube River as it flourished beneath towering fortresses and inspired legendary composers such as Mozart and Strauss. Follow their famous melodies through the Danube Bend and the river's legendary capitals: Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna, the “City of Waltzes,” encountering fascinating architecture, captivating legends and the storied sites where great composers lived, worked and performed. Explore Mozart’s birthplace in Salzburg, where portions of The Sound of Music were filmed. Along your Taste of Christmas Markets cruise, deepen your passion for music while being treated to a variety of live performances and savor the region’s vibrant holiday spirit both on shore and on board.

COUNTRIES: Austria, Hungary, Slovakia

RIVERS:

New! Best of the Danube (Taste of Christmas) At A Glance

On our river cruises, you will enjoy an extensive lineup of included tours. In many cases, you will have a choice of excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, hikes and Special Interest Tours. We always include a large variety of activities so that you can choose how you want to explore. No matter your preference, your days will be full of discovery and wonder.
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Itinerary is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the itinerary schedule provided with your final documents.

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