A European river cruise solves the usual multi-city headache — pack once, and wake up in a new country every morning while the ship does the moving overnight. This route follows the Danube through three capitals, each one stepping off the boat directly into an old town built long before cars existed.
Ideal for travelers who want multiple European countries without repeated flights, packing, or hotel changes.
Embark in Budapest — an evening cruise past the illuminated Parliament Building, followed by a guided walking tour of Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion.
Dock in Bratislava for a walking tour of the compact old town and its hilltop castle.
Two days in Vienna — Schönbrunn Palace, the State Opera House, and free time for coffeehouse culture and the Naschmarkt.
Cruise through the Wachau Valley's vineyard-lined banks, with a stop at Melk Abbey perched above the Danube.
Arrive in the Bavarian town of Passau, where three rivers meet, for a guided tour of its baroque old town.
Disembark in Passau for your onward journey or flight home.