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The Blue Danube River Cruise (Hungary), a cruise by Riviera Travel

Cruise · 7 nights · with Riviera Travel

The Blue Danube River Cruise

A gentle week-long cruise along the Danube from Budapest aboard Riviera Travel's MS Riviera Radiance, visiting Austria, Slovakia and Hungary with a focus on cultural and historical highlights.

Duration
7 nights
Departures
3 dates
Choose a month below
Sails from
Budapest
Returns to the same port
Ship
MS Riviera Radiance
From
£1,599
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Guided tour of Esztergom BasilicaWith a vast altarpiece

  2. Bratislava’s Old TownWith Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral

  3. Richard the Lionheart’s castle ruins above Dürnstein

  4. Melk Abbey’s Baroque architecture and imperial gallery

  5. Classical recital onboard in Vienna

About the trip

This seven-night Danube cruise with Riviera Travel sets off from Budapest, winding upstream through towns and cities that speak of empire and endurance. Calls in Esztergom include its vast neoclassical basilica, while Bratislava offers a blend of Communist-era modesty and revived Old Town charm, punctuated by playful statues and past coronation sites.

The vessel passes through Austria's Lower reaches, stopping at Dürnstein to peer up at the ice-blue abbey tower and the ruins of Richard the Lionheart's prison. Melk invites exploration of its Baroque abbey with a notably long imperial gallery. Guests may choose between Linz, with its steep mountain tramway and modern art museums, or Salzburg, home to one of Europe's largest fortresses and Mozart’s early haunts.

Vienna's grand boulevards and imperial past unfold on a guided coach tour, with options for a walking tour or visits to palatial sites. Evenings may include a live classical recital before returning to Budapest for panoramic city views and an on-board folklore show. The MS Riviera Radiance provides a stable base for this culturally rich passage along one of Europe's principal rivers.

48°N
The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Budapest
  2. 2 Esztergom
  3. 3 Bratislava
  4. 4 Dürnstein
  5. 5 Melk
  6. 6 Salzburg
  7. 7 Linz
  8. 8 Vienna

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

  2. Day 2

    Esztergom

  3. Day 3

    Bratislava

  4. Day 4

    Dürnstein

  5. Day 5

    Melk

  6. Day 6

    Salzburg or Linz

  7. Day 7

    Vienna

  8. Day 8

    Budapest

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

Riviera Travel confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

Price based on
Two people sharing a cabinThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
Travelling alone
Check with Riviera Travel
Flights
Not needed if you join at Budapest
What’s included
Check with Riviera Travel
Accessibility
Check with Riviera Travel

For full details of what’s included, check with Riviera Travel. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is The Blue Danube River Cruise?
The Blue Danube River Cruise is a 7 nights cruise holiday.
Where does The Blue Danube River Cruise depart from?
The Blue Danube River Cruise departs from Budapest.
Who operates The Blue Danube River Cruise?
The Blue Danube River Cruise is operated by Riviera Travel aboard MS Riviera Radiance.
How much does The Blue Danube River Cruise cost?
Prices for The Blue Danube River Cruise start from £1,599, subject to availability.

The operator

Riviera Travel

River cruises and escorted tours

A British operator that began in 1984 with a handful of tents in the south of France. Its tours and river cruises travel with a Riviera tour manager or cruise director looking after the group.

You book with Riviera Travel directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

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