DANUBE RIVER CRUISE
Budapest, Hungary - Prague, Czech Republic
August 11 - 22, 2026 - 11 Days
August 12 - 22, 2026
10 Days
Tour Status - Available
Join Select Holidays on this customized, small group departure. An 11-day small-group river cruise from Budapest to Prague, sailing through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany. Guests will enjoy deluxe accommodations, all meals, and guided city tours in charming destinations like Vienna, Bratislava, and Regensburg. The journey features unique cultural touches such as wine and cheese tastings, a bee-farm visit, and a pastry-making workshop. With airfare included and no hidden costs, it’s an immersive, worry-free way to experience the beauty and traditions of Europe along the legendary Danube River.
This tour can also be combined with our Switzerland & Austria tour!
Early Booking Bonus!
Book by December 31, 2025 and receive complimentary pre-paid gratuities!
Tour Highlights
Economy Airfare from Major North American Cities
Luxury River Cruise Accommodations
Open Air Balcony Staterooms
Panoramic Windows throughout ship
All meals and tours as outlined
Wi-fi on ship (Starlink)
Includes two nights in Prague
Chef Prepared Onboard Meals featuring fresh, local cuisine
Flexible Dining Options
Small Group Departure
Hosted by Select Holidays
& much more!
Itinerary
Day 01: August 11, 2026: North America - Budapest, Hungary
Depart North America for an overnight flight to Budapest, Hungary. [IFM]
Day 02: August 12, 2026: Budapest, Hungary
Arrive to Budapest, Hungary & transfer to your river cruise ship. The day is yours to relax and explore the ship. [IFM/D]
Day 03: August 13, 2026: Budapest, Hungary
The whole day is yours to explore Budapest, known as the “Pearl of the Danube”. Choose your own adventure with shore excursions for a walking city tour, onboard lectures and so much more! [B/L/D]
Day 04: August 14, 2026: Bratislava, Slovakia
Bratislava is known for it’s Cathedral Coronations and Castles. Optional excursion to hike the lofty Bratislava Castle or take a classic guided city tour to St. Martins Cathedral. This afternoon a certified sommelier will come onboard to host a wine & cheese tasting event! [B/L/D]
Day 05: August 15, 2026: Vienna, Austria
Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host. Enjoy a Guided Visit to House of Strauss and embark on an interactive journey through Vienna's illustrious past at an immersive audio-visual experience. After the tour, enjoy a coffee and homemade cake. Spend free time strolling in the pedestrian Kärntnerstrasse—the most famous shopping avenue in central Vienna or take a bike ride through the city and stop in a local café to enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel. This evening, enjoy an unforgettable musical performance with an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall. [B/L/D]
Day 06: August 16, 2026: Durnstein - Wachu Valley - Ybbs - Melk
Discover the fascinating world of wine with a visit to a local wine cellar. While sipping a selection of different wines, you will learn how the wine production developed over the centuries till nowadays. Later, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages on your way to Ybbs. Enjoy sweet interactive experiences and tastings of local Austrian products as you visit a pastry-baking workshop and an Austrian bee farm. [B/L/D]
Day 07: August 17, 2026: Linz, Austria
Take a Guided Walk through the city’s historic and beautiful sites along the shore of the Danube and see Hauptplatz—Austria’s largest medieval square—and the towering white-marble Trinity Column. Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by your Certified Sommelier. [B/L/D]
Day 08: August 18, 2026: Schlogen Oxbow - Passau, Germany
This morning, cruise through the Schlögen Oxbow, a particularly beautiful horseshoe-shaped bend of the river. Enjoy an onboard chocolate and wine tasting with your Certified Sommelier while sailing to Passau. Take a Guided City Walk into Passau, the beautiful “City of Three Rivers.” Before sailing to Vilshofen. take a little free time to explore Passau’s cobblestone streets and galleries of Artists’ Alley. Maybe stop at St. Stephen’s Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal. Enjoy a short sailing to Vilshofen. [B/L/D]
Day 09: August 19, 2026: Vilshofen - Regensburg - Prague, Czech Republic
Today you will disembark the ship for the Prague land portion. Join a Guided City Walk in Regensburg and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria—built in 179 AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortress. Take free time to enjoy a hearty lunch and a local beer, then step back in time through historic lanes and squares of today’s modern and vibrant Regensburg. Continue to the Golden City of Prague. [B/D]
Day 10: August 20, 2026: Prague, Czech Republic
After breakfast at the hotel, take a guided city walk to visit Hradčany Castle Ground to see St. Vitus Cathedral and Old Town’s Astronomical Clock. Mingle with the locals and be mesmerized by street performers in Wenceslas Square, or admire the arches and statues decorating Charles Bridge. Overnight in Prague. [B]
Day 11: August 21, 2026: Prague - Home
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning then transfer to the airport for your flight back to North America.
Per Person, Double - From $10,960.00 including economy airfare
(“Sapphire Deck Aft Panorama Suite - cruise category “B”)
Plus Air/Gov't Taxes of $1,144.00 per person
Single Occupancy: Call our office
Upgrade to a “Sapphire Deck Forward Panorama Suite - category “A” for $140.00 CAD per person
Upgrade to a “Royal Deck Panorama Suite” - category “P” for $230.00 CAD per person
Initial Deposit - $3,000.00 per person at time of booking
Second Deposit of $2,500.00 per person is due before March 01, 2026
Final Payment per person is due before April 15, 2026.
Cruise Cabin Upgrades Avaliable Upon Request & Availability
Airfare included from major North American gateways.
