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Prague, Danube Cruise & Budapest

Prague, Danube Cruise & Budapest

This is an example of how you might use our Flights, Transfers and Hotels service to extend your cruise.

Price you see is the price you pay

  • 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 sites, including St Stephen's Cathedral and the colossal Hofburg, and experience a guided tour of Budapest and its iconic Parliament Building and ancient Castle Hill.
  • Enjoy our live classical quartet recital with views of Vienna and Hungarian folklore show in Budapest on board the ship.
  • Spend three nights in Prague with time at leisure to explore the city as you wish.
  • Enjoy a two-night extended stay in Budapest with time at leisure to explore the city as you wish.
 
At a Glance
7 nights on board a 5-star ship
Drinks package included
3 nights pre-cruise in four to five-star hand-picked hotel in Prague
2 nights post-cruise in a four to five-star hand-picked hotel in Budapest
Return flights & transfers if booked
Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi
Full board (except one lunch if choosing the Salzburg excursion)
Drinks package included
9 included experiences
Expert Cruise Director & Concierge
All port charges & taxes
Checked Luggage
 

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There's no better way to explore Europe than on a luxury river cruise. Fall in love with some of the world's most scenic rivers, passing charming landscapes and cityscapes.

Perfect for travellers looking to enjoy a luxurious river cruise hassle-free.

 

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Overview

You could start your journey with an enchanting three-night stay in Prague, a city renowned for its architecture and history. Each corner of this fairy-tale city offers a glimpse into the past, from the majestic Prague Castle to the historic Jewish Quarter.

Then embark on a cruise along the Danube River. As we sail, you'll be treated to an array of breathtaking landscapes, picture-perfect towns line the riverbanks, each with its own tale to tell, echoing the melodies of great composers like Strauss and Mozart. Stopping en route, will visit some of the river's most famous capitals - Bratislava, Vienna, and Budapest - along with historic old towns and UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Returning to Budapest consider extending your stay with two nights to fully explore the city at your leisure. You could unwind in one of its historic thermal spas or wander its world-class museums. This itinerary seamlessly blends a Danube cruise with the cultural gems of Prague and Budapest for an unforgettable adventure.

Your Itinerary

Price Includes

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a twin cabin with a limited number of sole occupancy cabins available, at the relevant supplement.

The price includes:

  • Superior drinks package (2025)
  • All-inclusive drinks package (2026)
  • 3 nights pre-cruise stay in a four to five-star, hand-picked hotel in Prague*
  • 7 nights on board a five-star ship
  • 2 nights post-cruise stay in a four to five-star, hand-picked hotel in Budapest*
  • Return flights & transfers if booked
  • 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
  • Checked luggage if flight transport is booked

*Our listed hotels are recommended and can be chosen at the time of booking.

Flights, Transfers and Hotels

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Why not make your Riviera vacation even better and let us look after the logistics? We’re now offering flights, transfers and additional hotel stays to our award-winning river cruises.

Whether it’s a car service pick-up from home to the airport, transfers at the destination to the ship, a night or two in a hotel before or after the trip, or all of the above, the friendly team at Riviera Travel can make it happen.

To book your river cruise, including any flights, transfers and hotels, give us a call on 888-838-8820.

Useful Information

What are the tour essential facts?

  • Currencies: Euro, Forint, Czech Crowns
  • Languages: German, Hungarian, Slovak, Czech
  • Countries: Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic

Do I require a visa for this tour?

American Citizens do not require a visa to enter Europe however must have a valid passport.

For the most up-to-date passport and visa information visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel.html

We are unable to accept responsibility if you are unable to travel because you have not complied with any passport/entry/immigration requirements.

What is the deposit amount?

The deposit for this holiday is $600 US then the remaining balance of the holiday is due a minimum of 101 days before you depart.

Extras including flights and transfers are payable at time of booking.

If you have any queries regarding deposit payments, please contact the reservations team by emailing [email protected] or calling 888-838-8820 - view our opening hours on our contact page.

Hotels

Our listed hotels are recommended and can be chosen at the time of booking.

Transfer time

All transfer times listed here are approximate, and dependant on traffic. If you have a question regarding transfer times please don't hesitate to contact us.

Arrival:

Arrival Airport City Centre Transfer Time
Václav Havel Airport Prague Prague  30 mins

Departure:

Departure Airport City Centre Transfer Time
Budapest Airport Budapest 20-45 mins

Personalise your vacation

Apricot product tasting, Dürnstein

Duration: 1.5hrs

Price: $19pp (2025), $21pp (2026)

The Wachau Valley is exceptionally well suited to fruit and wine growing. It's renowned for its apricots, known as Wachauer Marille, which are protected by a designation of origin (PDO). Today, instead of a guided tour of Dürnstein, you can join our local guide for a taste of the region's most famous produce, which are made into jams, brandies, or liqueurs.

 

Austrian Lunch, Salzburg

Duration: 1.5hrs

Price: $79pp (2025) $87pp (2026)

Dine in a slice of history for lunch in Salzberg. Join us for a delicious lunch featuring traditional Austrian dishes, like Wiener Schnitzel and strudel, in what is believed to be Europe's oldest restaurant, St. Peter Stiftskulinarium. This restaurant has been welcoming hungry guests for over 1200 years, with mentions of the establishment date back to 803 AD by scholar Alcuin of York, an advisor to Emperor Charlemagne.

Optional excursion can be done during your free time in Salzburg.

 

Visit the Spanish Riding School, Vienna

Duration: 1hr

Price: $40pp (2025) $44pp (2026)

Enjoy a visit to the Spanish Riding School, the only institution in the world that has practised classical equitation in the Renaissance tradition of the haute école for over 440 years and continues to do so. On this guided tour you will get a glimpse behind the scenes, see the stables of the Lippizaner horses, the training grounds and learn about the history, equestrian traditions and horses. Please note for 6 weeks in summer, the horses are on their holiday, therefore you won’t see any during the tour.

This optional excursion can be done during your free afternoon in Vienna.

This guided tour doesn’t include a performance of horses. Other available events like the morning training sessions and performances vary depending on the day of the week of your visit and season. Details can be found on www.srs.at/en/tickets-events/ where we recommend you book your tickets directly prior to travel.

 

Tour of Schönbrunn Palace with wine-tasting, Vienna

Duration: 4hrs

Join us for a tour of Schönbrunn Palace with a local guide. Once a summer residence in the countryside, Schönbrunn now serves as an oasis of architectural beauty and tranquillity in the heart of 21st-century Vienna, thanks to the city's expansion. On our guided tour we’ll see the palace’s highlights, including the state rooms and private apartments of the Habsburg emperors. After our tour, we'll visit the Josef II restaurant nestled in the palace gardens where we'll dive into Viennese viticulture. No other federal capital in the world has as much wine-growing area as Vienna, with large vineyards on the outskirts of the city and today we'll enjoy a taste of the local offering, accompanied by cheese and bread.

This optional excursion can be done during your free afternoon in Vienna.



Tour of Hungarian Parliament

Duration: 3hrs

Price: $79pp (2025) $87pp (2026)

Today, you could enjoy a closer look at one of our favourite sights along the Danube River: The Hungarian Parliament Building. This breathtaking masterpiece of neo-Gothic architecture commands attention from across Budapest, but a guided tour offers a glimpse at the intricate detail and rich cultural heritage of Hungary. We follow our tour of the interior with a brief walk around the outside of the building to take in the building and its surroundings. We'll also see a touching memorial and a monument to the Hungarian Jews who died during the Arrow Cross's region of terror, which is close by on the banks of the Danube.

This optional excursion can be done instead of the guided afternoon tour of Budapest. Please be aware that this is a working parliamentary building, and on rare occasions, it may not be open to the public.


Please contact us for more information and to add the above experience to your booking, or you may have the chance on board to book. Minimum numbers apply, so if not enough guests opt for this extra, it may not happen.

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