Durnstein on the Danube River
Danube River Cruises
The Danube River is Germany's second longest river and flows thru 10 countries - starting at the Black Forest and ends at the Black Sea. River cruise itineraries include voyages through countries like Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Moldova,Ukraine and Bulgaria. These "Floating Hotels" cruise by beautiful cities, villages, castles and vineyards.
The Danube River features several touristic sections on the river.
Since the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal completed in 1992, the river has been part of a trans-European waterway from Rotterdam on the North Sea to Sukina on the Black Sea, a distance of 3,500 km (2,200 mi).
Continuing on the Danube River, after Passau, next up is the Wachau Valley of Austria, one of the most beautiful sections of the Danube River. This wonderfully scenic valley lies between the Benedictine Abbey of Melk and the lovely town of Krems. There are many charming towns, terraced vineyards, castles, and monasteries along the narrow Wachau Valley. Two popular stops are Bratislava and Durnstein.
Due to its mild climate, the area of Wachau Valley grows the grapes and apricots used to produce white wines and apricot schnapps as well as apricot cakes and desserts, which are served in nearby restaurants. The paths along the Danube are great for biking and walking through the splendid scenery and exploring the old robber baron castles, and the legends and customs of the area.
After the beautiful city of Budapest, the next area is the Iron Gates, which refers to a gorge on the River Danube. This wonderful landmark is nestled between Romania in the north and Serbia in the south and marks the location where the Danube divides the Carpathian and Balkan Mountains. The Iron Gates gorge, towards its Romanian side, constitutes the Iron Gates natural park, whereas towards its Serbian part, it constitutes the Derdap national park.
Originally, the Iron Gates comprised of four narrow gorges and three wide basins expanded over several miles of the river dividing Romania and Serbia. In order to control the speed of the river and make sailing though this part of the Danube River safer, a huge lock and dam was built in the 1960s. Presently, the river flowing through the Iron Gates is peaceful, and it is 130 feet higher than earlier to the dam and power station.
Heading toward the end of the Danube River, you reach the Danube Delta, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991. Its wetlands support vast flocks of migratory birds.
The Danube Delta is the largest river delta in the European Union, and is the most preserved on the continent. The greater part of the Danube Delta lies in Romania (Tulcea county), while its northern part, on the left bank of the Chilia arm, is situated in Ukraine (Odessa Oblast).
Before or after a Danube River Cruise, many itineraries feature a pre or post land stay in Prague, located in the Czech Republic.? Prague is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It was the ancient capital of Charles IV's Bohemian Kingdom, and has played a pivotal role in the development of Central Europe since the Middle Ages. No wonder, the prominent city boasts of several landmarks, monuments, cathedrals, museums and palaces, most of which have proud identity of existing on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Key Benefits
- All-inclusive price: Meals & coffee and tea included
- Your travelers unpack only once
- See areas that are
not covered by other motor coach tours
How to use this chart:
- Column 1 is the ship name - click on the name to get ship details and pictures
- Column 2 is the itinerary - click on itinerary and you will be taken to a chart listing a week by week detail of where the ship cruises.
- Column 3 is the rates
| Ship | Itineraries | Inclusions |
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| AMA Various Ships 8 days 169 pax |
Blue Danube Discovery Budapest to Nuremburg With pre and post land extensions available in Prague |
Rate includes: all sightseeing, meals, wine with dinner, free internet, use of bicycles on board |
| AMA Various Ships 15 days 169 pax |
Legendary Danube Nuremburg to Budapest With pre land extensions available in Prague |
Rate includes: all sightseeing, meals, wine with dinner, free internet, use of bicycles on board |
| AMA Various Ships 8 days 94 pax |
Black Sea Voyage Budapest to Bucharest With pre and post land extensions available in Budapest, Istanbul |
Rate includes: all sightseeing, meals, wine with dinner, free internet, use of bicycles on board |
| AMA Viola 8 days 169 pax |
Best of the Danube Budapest Roundtrip Optional 2 night pre hotel stay available in Budapest |
Rate includes: all sightseeing, meals, wine with dinner, daily happy hour before dinner, free internet, use of bicycles on board |
| AMA Various Ships 8 days 94 pax |
Melodies of the Danube Budapest to Vilshofen With pre or post land extensions available in Prague |
Rate includes: all sightseeing, meals, wine with dinner, free internet, use of bicycles on board |
| AMA Various Ships 8 days 94 pax |
Romantic Danube Vilshofen to Budapest With pre or post land extensions available in Prague |
Rate includes: all sightseeing, meals, wine with dinner, free internet, use of bicycles on board |
| Croisi Various Ships 5 - 8 days 156 pax |
DANUBE
RIVER
7 Night
Danube Cruise
5 Day Capital Cities of the Danube River |
French Wi-Fi and Extensive List of Beverages included. |
| A-ROSA Various Ships 6-8 days 242 pax |
DANUBE
RIVER
4
Night Danube Cruise 5
Night Danube Discovery Cruise 7 Night Danube Cruise 7 Night Danube Cruise from Vienna |
German Staff speak English and private sightseeing will be available with an English speaking guide Wi-Fi and some Beverages included
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