Shortly before it reaches Passau on the Austrian border, the river narrows and its bottom abounds with reefs and shoals. It rises in the Black Forest mountains of western Germany and flows for some 1,770 miles (2,850 km) to its mouth on the Black Sea. From Hungary to Romania via Serbia, you'll be surprised and delighted by this cruise that will take you to the heart of Eastern Europe. The Ottomans ruled here for 150 years before being ousted in the late 17th century, but their legacy lives on in the many thermal baths fed by hot springs, giving rise to Budapest’s other sobriquet – the ‘City of Spas’.
Discover the region of your dreams on a Blue Danube river cruise – history, culture and sublime landscapes paired with a CroisiEurope experience of exquisite cuisine and ultimate comfort. Enjoy coffee or a cocktail on the Sky Deck as you sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Melk.
Only in two sectors—at Visegrád (Hungary) and at the Iron Gate—does the river flow through narrow canyonlike gorges. All rights reserved
Embark on energetic excursions to keep you in motion and on the go - from a guided jogging tour of Amsterdam, to biking, paddling, and hiking your way through scenic locales. The vacation has been removed from your wishlist. The intimate setting of the Avalon Tranquility II features two full decks of Panorama Suites with Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transform the living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony®. Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyAvalon site 90 days prior to the tour start date.
The lower course flows from the Iron Gate to the deltalike estuary at the Black Sea.
Vienna, Bohemia & Treasures of the Danube -, Vienna, Bohemia & Treasures of the Danube River Cruise, The Blue Danube River Cruise with Budapest Extension, Seven nights on board in your choice of luxury cabin or suite, with river views, Seven visits and tours including guided tours in Vienna, Salzburg or Linz, Budapest and Bratislava; and visits to Esztergom, Dürnstein and Melk Abbey, All meals on board from dinner on your day of arrival through to breakfast on your day of departure, including a welcome dinner and the Captain’s Dinner, A packed lunch during the full day trip to Salzburg, Five-star service from an English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides, Services of a Riviera River Cruises cruise director and concierge, Full board from dinner on your day of arrival until breakfast on your final day; if you choose to travel with us on any of the full day excursions by coach, a packed lunch will be provided. After the Main-Danube connection was created, Danube became a part of the trans-European waterway linking seaports at the North Sea (Rotterdam, Amsterdam) and at the Black Sea (Constanca). The expansive Sky Deck beckons with a whirlpool, premium lounge chairs, shade system, and deck games-against a backdrop of Europe's most spectacular scenery. The grand sights of Vienna await us as we tour the historic city center. The bank is low and uniform, composed mainly of fields, peat, and marshland. For 200 years until the First World War, Vienna was the cultural centre of Europe and many of the showpiece buildings, galleries, aristocratic palaces and magnificent churches you see today were built to reflect its imperial status. TULCEA - THE DANUBE DELTA - GIURGIU - RUSE - PASSING THROUGH THE IRON GATES - BELGRADE - NOVI SAD - BUDAPEST - BRATISLAVA - VIENNA - MELK - LINZ. The rapids and reefs of the Iron Gate once made the river unnavigable until a lateral navigation channel and a parallel railway allowed rivercraft to be towed upstream against the strong current. The Danube River links the countries of the Balkan Peninsula to each other and to the rest of Europe. 8 Day River Cruise Budapest to Nuremberg.