River Cruising

Heart of the Danube: Budapest to Bavaria

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Days
8
From (per Person)
$5,890 USD
Journey Type
River Cruising
Time of Year
Oct
Cities & Landmarks
Vienna, Bratislava, Wachau Valley, Dürnstein, Budapest
Cesky Krumlov
Czech Republic

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Overview

EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

 

TAUCK EXCLUSIVE - An Imperial Evening at a private Vienna palace with dinner and classical performers

 

Wine-tasting event at the village of Weissenkirchen, in Austrian wine country

 

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

 

All gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Directors

 

Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions – $1,520 Value

 

Choice of sightseeing in Passau or medieval Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic

 

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Activity

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Guests should be able to easily walk one to two miles, which may include climbing one or two flights of stairs and walking over uneven pavement, groomed hiking trails or cobblestones. Standing up to one hour or more may be required.

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Moderately paced, and may include some early morning hotel departures, one or two on-tour flights, and extended motor coach travel.

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Exclusively inclusive river cruising

When your road is the Danube, it's enchanting... Austria, Slovakia, Hungary and Germany are linked by peaceful river landscapes dotted with storybook castles and romantic villages surrounded by stone terraced vineyards, where making world-class wines – and tasting them! – is an art.

A wonderfully preserved medieval castle and town in the Czech Carpathian mountains are as awe-inspiring as the palaces and museums of Imperial Vienna. As you cruise from port to port, explore the cobblestone streets and market squares in the Old Towns of Bratislava, Cesky Krumlov, Grein, Passau, and Regensburg, each offering unexpected cultural treasures and culinary pleasures around every bend. And the pièce de résistance – a Tauck Exclusive gala evening with music and dancing at a private palace conjures up elegant Old World Europe just for Tauck guests!

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Cruise with PBS TV host Mickela Mallozzi in 2020

Enjoy an exclusive dance experience

Mickela Mallozzi is the four-time Emmy® Award-winning Host and Executive Producer of the PBS series "Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi." A professional dancer and trained musician born and raised in Stamford, Connecticut of Italian immigrant parents, Mickela journeys around the world, following dance in the lives of everyday people wherever she travels. From re-discovering her family's heritage in Southern Italy to dancing tango on the main stage in Buenos Aires, the series covers Mickela's adventures as she experiences the world, one dance at a time. In 2020, Mickela partners with us to share her passion for travel and dance with guests aboard special April 22 and October 14 departures of our Danube Reflections river cruise, enhancing your journey with exclusive local dance experiences.

The River of Kings – The Danube

A step back in time... Cesky Krumlov!

Explore medieval Cesky Krumlov

Cesky Krumlov grew up around 13th-century Krumlov Castle, one of the largest castle complexes in the Czech Republic. In addition to the castle's storied mix of architectural styles, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque among them, the Winter Riding School, lavishly built in Viennese Rococo style, is one of the highlights of any visit...

Tauck Exclusive – Imperial Evening at Palais Pallavicini

Our gala Imperial Evening at a private palace in Vienna

Built in 1784, the sumptuous Palais Pallavicini is a grand private palace in the heart of Vienna whose magnificent Baroque touches transport you to another time. Join us at the Palais for a gala evening featuring a reception, dinner and classical performances sure to sweep you off your feet... and let you experience firsthand how Europe's cultured classes lived and were entertained centuries ago. And film fans will note that the Palais and its elegant facade served as rogue Harry Lime's postwar Vienna apartment in the Cold War classic "The Third Man."

Off-boat excursions were led by Tauck directors and local guides with excellent bilingual skills who provided outstanding insights.

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The Tauck Experience

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Choosing The Best European River Cruise For You

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Call us, or call your travel advisor, to book your preferred departure date today – and explore our beautiful brochures to find your inspiration for your next journey.

Book Today... And Travel Dreams Begin

Discover The World

Call us, or call your travel advisor, to book your preferred departure date today – and explore our beautiful brochures to find your inspiration for your next journey.

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