2026 Danube River Cruise

Overview

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 ancient Castle Hill, with views of the iconic Parliament Building. Enjoy our live classical quartet recital with views of Vienna and a Hungarian folklore show in Budapest on board the ship.

Trip Details

Riviera River Cabins

5 room options · Starting at $1,999

MS Geoffrey Chaucer Built 2019 Crew 44 Passengers 167 Overview It is extremely difficult to convey just how extraordinary this outstanding ship really is and exactly what distinguishes it from similar vessels. It would be very easy to just say ‘lu...

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Day 1 · Budapest

About Your Cruise - Arrival in Budapest

On arrival, a coach will take you to your cruise ship. The dedicated crew are there to welcome you on board, ensuring you settle in and familiarise yourself with this first-class floating hotel. There’s always a sense of expectancy and excitement ...

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Day 2 · Esztergom

Esztergom

Overnight we have cruised upstream to Esztergom, one of Hungary’s oldest towns, a royal capital during medieval times and today the seat of the country’s archbishop. We have a guided tour of the famous neoclassical basilica, standing sentinel over...

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About Your Cruise - Cruise towards Bratislava

As you enjoy your first lunch on board we gently leave Esztergom in our wake, affording a fascinating opportunity to compare the different landscapes, towns and villages of Hungary on one riverbank and of Slovakia on the other.

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Day 3 · Bratislava

Bratislava

This morning we explore Slovakia’s fast-emerging capital city, Bratislava, on a guided tour. Until recently swathed in the drab uniformity of Communism, the city has rekindled the splendour of its imperial past in its beautifully restored Old Town...

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About Your Cruise - Cruise towards Dürnstein

This afternoon we cruise into Lower Austria, a peaceful, bucolic region and home to some of the country’s best wines. By now the stresses of everyday life seem distant as you absorb the ever-changing scenes, we pass children playing on the riverba...

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Day 4 · Dürnstein & Melk

Dürnstein

Dürnstein is known principally for the ice-blue tower of its abbey, which dominates the view, and the castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in 1192 after being shipwrecked on his return from the crusades. This morning, we embark on a g...

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Melk

After lunch you visit the remarkable Melk Abbey. Nothing quite prepares you for your first sight of this enormous honey-coloured building, standing resplendent above the surrounding countryside. Originally a castle, it was gifted to the Benedictin...

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Day 5 · Salzburg or Linz

Salzburg or Linz

Option 1: Full day excursion to Salzburg with guided tour, lunch at leisure and free time. Option 2: Morning guided tour of Linz with the afternoon free to explore Linz. Reaching Linz, you will have the choice to stay in the city and take a guided...

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Day 6 · Vienna

Vienna

Morning option 1: Panoramic guided tour of Vienna on coach. Morning option 2: Panoramic guided tour on coach followed by a walking tour of the old town. For many, today’s visit to Vienna will be one of the highlights of the cruise. The city’s very...

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Day 7 · Budapest

About Your Cruise - Cruise towards Budapest

Enjoy a leisurely morning as we cruise majestically through Hungary’s peaceful pastoral landscape towards Budapest. After breakfast head up onto the magnificent sun deck to enjoy some fabulous river views as we cruise along the 'Danube Bend', surr...

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Budapest

After lunch we enjoy a sightseeing tour of this captivating city, which truly lives up to its reputation as the ‘Pearl of the Danube’. The twin cities of Buda, built around the hilltop fortress, and Pest, with its wide boulevards, were fought over...

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Day 8

Return home

Next steps: To book your vacation, or to enquire further, please call Bucket 3 Travel at 678-429-2946 Or email us at travel@bucket3.co

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