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The Blue Danube River Cruise with Budapest Extension

Hello 50% off 2026 river cruises

If you book before 15 December, you will get 50% off the brochure price on ALL 2026 river cruises.

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FREE drinks package on all European river cruises

 

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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 iconic Parliament Building and ancient Castle Hill.
  • Enjoy a three-night extended stay in Budapest with a horse show on a tour of the Puszta and visits to Budapest's iconic Parliament building, the Palinka Museum and the famous National Gallery.
 
At a Glance
Drinks package included
7 nights on board a 5-star ship
3 nights in hotel accommodation
10 visits & tours
Full board cruise, B&B hotels
Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi
All port charges & taxes
 

Overview

Enjoy one of our most popular river cruises - The Blue Danube - but with a three-night extension in Budapest added on to take your holiday to a whole new level.

After seven nights cruising along the Danube river and exploring historic destinations - including some of Europe's cultural highlights in Budapest, Esztergom, Bratislava, Dürnstein, Melk, Linz, Salzburg and Vienna - you can discover more of majestic Budapest’s imperial past and the 19th-century grandeur of the Habsburg Empire. Delve into the charming, old-world atmosphere of medieval Buda, stroll along the broad boulevards of elegant Pest and venture into the scenic Puszta, Hungary’s Great Plain, on this superb three night extension.

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:

  • Full board during your cruise from dinner on your day of arrival until breakfast on your final day*
  • Free Superior drinks package
  • Complimentary on-board tea and coffee
  • Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi (connection speeds may vary)
  • All visits and excursions as mentioned 
  • Coach travel as mentioned
  • English-speaking expert guides 
  • The services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge

*Please note: lunch is not included on this full day excursion to Salzburg; however, the ship will offer a packed lunch.

Useful Information

Fact File

  • Currencies: Euro, Forint
  • 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.

Mobility

We want to ensure you make the correct choice before you book your vacation with us. If you have any concerns regarding the suitability of the vacation due to reduced mobility we would encourage you to contact us to discuss these concerns. 

Personalize Your Vacation

Visit the Spanish Riding School in Vienna from €17pp

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.

Please contact us for details.


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