8-Day Danube River Cruise Itinerary

Day 1: Vilshofen, Germany

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Day 2: Explore Regensburg, Germany

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Day 3: Passau, Germany

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Day 4: Linz / Salzburg / Cesky Krumlov (Austria & Czech Republic)

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Day 5: Melk – Vienna, Austria

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8-DAY DANUBE RIVER CRUISE FROM GERMANY TO BUDAPEST (ITINERARY GUIDE)

Are you considering a Danube River Cruise and wondering what the experience will be like? We’re here to tell you, it’s a wonderful way of traveling that makes the journey as fun and interesting as the destination.

We recently partnered with Avalon Waterways on their 8 Day Legendary Danube Cruise which typically goes from Nuremberg, Germany to Budapest, Hungary, passing through Austria, with the option of visiting the Czech Republic for a day!