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10 Days Danube River Cruise, incl. Budapest and Munich
The grand Danube itinerary spans 10 days with 7 nights cruising and 2 hotel nights. From Budapest to Munich, visitors take in 8 ports, including UNESCO treasures like Wachau Valley and Andrássy Avenue, culminating in the legendary Oktoberfest celebration.
- Days 1-2
Budapest
Get to Budapest before 5 PM for ship boarding. Your first evening includes Hungarian folklore shows. Take a light jacket for the evening deck events. The next day starts with a guided tour of Heroes' Square and Buda Castle District. Use your afternoon to climb Gellert Hill. It's a 40-minute walk up but offers stunning Danube views. Plan to reach the top before sunset for the best photos.
- Day 3
Bratislava
- Day 4
Vienna
- Day 5
Wachau Valley
- Day 6
Passau
- Day 7
Regensburg
- Days 8-10
Munich & Oktoberfest
10 Days Central Europe River Cruise, incl. Budapest and Prague
Twelve destinations unfold across 10 days along the Danube. The itinerary showcases Budapest's Heroes' Square, Vienna's Hofburg Palace, and Melk's Benedictine Abbey, combining 7 nights of luxury cruising with 2 nights in Prague.
- Days 1-2
Budapest, Hungary
Get started in Budapest where your ship stays overnight. Board before 5 PM on the first day. Start day two with a morning hike to Gellért Hill before the crowds fill the trails. Your afternoon guided tour includes Heroes' Square and the Parliament Building. Looking for a local experience? Visit Széchenyi Baths at night when it's less crowded.
- Day 3
Bratislava, Slovakia
- Day 4
Vienna, Austria
The ship reaches Vienna early morning. Your city tour starts at 9 AM covering Hofburg Palace and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Want to avoid crowds in your free time? Take tram D to Belvedere Palace instead of busy Schönbrunn. The evening classical concert is optional but worth it for the historic settings.
- Day 5
Wachau Valley & Melk
Today's scenic highlight is the UNESCO Wachau Valley. Stop in Dürnstein where you can climb to the castle ruins that once held Richard the Lionheart. Visit Melk's Benedictine Abbey in the afternoon. A TourRadar traveler notes: "The views from the abbey terrace over the Danube are breathtaking but bring a light jacket as it gets windy up there."
- Days 6-7
Linz & Passau
- Days 8-10
Regensburg & Prague
Explore medieval Regensburg in the morning before a 4-hour coach ride to Prague. Take time to discover Prague's hidden spots. One traveler shared: "Walking through Vinohrady neighborhood at sunset gave us a real feel for local life plus amazing views over the city from Riegrovy Sady beer garden."
10 Days in Central Europe, incl. Munich and Budapest
This 10-day river voyage visits 8 riverside cities, including UNESCO-listed Regensburg, Melk's Benedictine Abbey, and Vienna's Palais Liechtenstein. Special concert performances complement guided tours of Budapest's thermal baths.
- Days 1-2
Munich, Germany:
- Day 3
Munich to Regensburg:
- Day 4
Regensburg:
- Day 5
Passau:
- Day 6
Melk and Dürnstein:
- Day 7
Vienna:
- Day 8
Bratislava:
Your ship docks near Old Town. Join the morning walking tour when the streets are quiet. The walk up to Castle hill takes about 15 minutes. Wear good shoes as the cobblestones can be slick.
- Days 9-10
Budapest:
Watch the sunrise arrival into Budapest from the deck. Visit Széchenyi baths when they open at 6 AM to enjoy them with locals. On your last morning, stop by the Central Market Hall (opens 6 AM) before heading to the airport.
What people love about 10-day Danube river cruises
- Danube Dreams with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound) 2025
Hands down one of our favorite trips! 5 countries/11 locations and all were varied, beautiful and interesting. The ship was nice, the staff were friendly and attentive, and the food was amazing. Loved that the menu each day included local flavor and the options for tours gave good selection. We were younger than most of the other passengers, and our two teenagers/young adults were two of six total on board, but they had a great time…tried new food, enjoyed the hiking options, and made use of the on-ship bicycles. Memories we will treasure for a lifetime!
- Christmas on the Danube featuring a 6-Night Danube River Cruise (Wurzburg to Vienna)
We've used Collette now for over 20 years. I have never been disappointed in any of my trips with them. We had planned to go to Italy and South Africa in 2020. Due to Covid-19 both of these trips were cancelled. Collette REFUNDED 100% of our money, they even refunded the insurance! This is unheard of in most of the travel industry. THANK YOU, Collette for taking care of us through the years and also for doing the "right" things always! Collette is the best!
- Classic Danube, Vienna - Vienna, MS Swiss Splendor 5*
Boat a little dated but Food was better than NCL. Celebrity or Azamara.