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8 Day Viking River Cruise from Regensburg to Budapest 2025
Romantic Danube
Starting from $1,999River Cruise Description
Visit historic Salzburg. Explore Göttweig Abbey, one of Austria’s most revered monastic centers, and make dumplings with Wachau Valley apricots. Spend two days in Vienna, and celebrate the city’s musical heritage at a concert featuring works by Mozart and Strauss. Soak in the healing qualities of Budapest’s thermal baths. With medieval towns, grand cities and stunning scenery, this 8-day journey on the “Blue Danube” is one you are sure to love.Thanks for your interest!
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Apr 13, 2025 | Viking Jarl | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Apr 18, 2025 | Viking Var | $2,899 | Call Us! |
Apr 18, 2025 | Viking Tor | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Apr 19, 2025 | Viking Egil | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Apr 20, 2025 | Viking Atla | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Apr 25, 2025 | Viking Var | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Apr 25, 2025 | Viking Tor | $2,899 | Call Us! |
Apr 26, 2025 | Viking Gullveig | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Apr 27, 2025 | Viking Jarl | $2,799 | Call Us! |
May 2, 2025 | Viking Var | $2,999 | Call Us! |
May 2, 2025 | Viking Tor | $2,799 | Call Us! |
May 3, 2025 | Viking Egil | $2,799 | Call Us! |
May 4, 2025 | Viking Atla | $2,799 | Call Us! |
May 9, 2025 | Viking Tor | $2,999 | Call Us! |
May 9, 2025 | Viking Var | $2,799 | Call Us! |
May 10, 2025 | Viking Gullveig | $2,799 | Call Us! |
May 11, 2025 | Viking Jarl | $2,799 | Call Us! |
May 16, 2025 | Viking Var | $2,999 | Call Us! |
May 16, 2025 | Viking Idi | $2,799 | Call Us! |
May 16, 2025 | Viking Tor | $2,799 | Call Us! |
May 17, 2025 | Viking Egil | $2,799 | Call Us! |
May 18, 2025 | Viking Atla | $2,799 | Call Us! |
May 23, 2025 | Viking Tor | $2,999 | Call Us! |
May 23, 2025 | Viking Var | $2,799 | Call Us! |
May 24, 2025 | Viking Gullveig | $2,799 | Call Us! |
May 25, 2025 | Viking Jarl | $2,799 | Call Us! |
May 30, 2025 | Viking Var | $2,999 | Call Us! |
May 30, 2025 | Viking Tor | $2,799 | Call Us! |
May 31, 2025 | Viking Egil | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Jun 1, 2025 | Viking Atla | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Jun 6, 2025 | Viking Var | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Jun 6, 2025 | Viking Tor | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Jun 7, 2025 | Viking Gullveig | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Jun 8, 2025 | Viking Jarl | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Jun 13, 2025 | Viking Tor | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Jun 13, 2025 | Viking Var | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Jun 14, 2025 | Viking Egil | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Jun 15, 2025 | Viking Atla | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Jun 20, 2025 | Viking Tor | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Jun 20, 2025 | Viking Var | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Jun 21, 2025 | Viking Gullveig | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Jun 22, 2025 | Viking Jarl | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Jun 27, 2025 | Viking Var | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Jun 27, 2025 | Viking Tor | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Jun 28, 2025 | Viking Egil | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Jun 29, 2025 | Viking Atla | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Jul 4, 2025 | Viking Tor | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Jul 4, 2025 | Viking Var | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Jul 5, 2025 | Viking Gullveig | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Jul 6, 2025 | Viking Jarl | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Jul 11, 2025 | Viking Var | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Jul 11, 2025 | Viking Tor | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Jul 12, 2025 | Viking Egil | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Jul 13, 2025 | Viking Atla | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Jul 18, 2025 | Viking Tor | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Jul 18, 2025 | Viking Var | $2,499 | Call Us! |
Jul 19, 2025 | Viking Gullveig | $2,499 | Call Us! |
Jul 20, 2025 | Viking Jarl | $2,499 | Call Us! |
Jul 25, 2025 | Viking Var | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Jul 25, 2025 | Viking Tor | $2,499 | Call Us! |
Jul 26, 2025 | Viking Egil | $2,499 | Call Us! |
Jul 27, 2025 | Viking Atla | $2,499 | Call Us! |
Aug 1, 2025 | Viking Tor | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Aug 1, 2025 | Viking Var | $2,499 | Call Us! |
Aug 2, 2025 | Viking Gullveig | $2,499 | Call Us! |
Aug 3, 2025 | Viking Jarl | $2,499 | Call Us! |
Aug 8, 2025 | Viking Tor | $2,499 | Call Us! |
Aug 8, 2025 | Viking Var | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Aug 9, 2025 | Viking Egil | $2,499 | Call Us! |
Aug 10, 2025 | Viking Atla | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Aug 15, 2025 | Viking Var | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Aug 15, 2025 | Viking Tor | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Aug 16, 2025 | Viking Gullveig | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Aug 17, 2025 | Viking Jarl | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Aug 22, 2025 | Viking Tor | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Aug 22, 2025 | Viking Var | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Aug 23, 2025 | Viking Egil | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Aug 24, 2025 | Viking Atla | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Aug 29, 2025 | Viking Var | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Aug 29, 2025 | Viking Tor | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Aug 30, 2025 | Viking Gullveig | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Aug 31, 2025 | Viking Jarl | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Sep 5, 2025 | Viking Var | $2,999 | Call Us! |
Sep 5, 2025 | Viking Tor | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Sep 6, 2025 | Viking Egil | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Sep 7, 2025 | Viking Atla | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Sep 12, 2025 | Viking Tor | $2,999 | Call Us! |
Sep 12, 2025 | Viking Var | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Sep 13, 2025 | Viking Gullveig | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Sep 14, 2025 | Viking Jarl | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Sep 19, 2025 | Viking Var | $2,999 | Call Us! |
Sep 19, 2025 | Viking Tor | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Sep 20, 2025 | Viking Egil | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Sep 21, 2025 | Viking Atla | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Sep 26, 2025 | Viking Tor | $2,999 | Call Us! |
Sep 26, 2025 | Viking Var | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Sep 27, 2025 | Viking Gullveig | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Sep 28, 2025 | Viking Jarl | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Oct 3, 2025 | Viking Var | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Oct 3, 2025 | Viking Tor | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Oct 4, 2025 | Viking Egil | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Oct 5, 2025 | Viking Atla | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Oct 10, 2025 | Viking Tor | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Oct 10, 2025 | Viking Var | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Oct 11, 2025 | Viking Gullveig | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Oct 12, 2025 | Viking Jarl | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Oct 17, 2025 | Viking Var | $2,599 | Call Us! |
Oct 17, 2025 | Viking Tor | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Oct 18, 2025 | Viking Egil | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Oct 19, 2025 | Viking Atla | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Oct 24, 2025 | Viking Tor | $2,399 | Call Us! |
Oct 24, 2025 | Viking Var | $2,799 | Call Us! |
Oct 25, 2025 | Viking Gullveig | $2,499 | Call Us! |
Oct 26, 2025 | Viking Jarl | $2,399 | Call Us! |
Oct 31, 2025 | Viking Var | $2,399 | Call Us! |
Oct 31, 2025 | Viking Tor | $2,399 | Call Us! |
Nov 1, 2025 | Viking Egil | $2,399 | Call Us! |
Nov 2, 2025 | Viking Atla | $2,299 | Call Us! |
Nov 7, 2025 | Viking Tor | $2,299 | Call Us! |
Nov 7, 2025 | Viking Var | $2,299 | Call Us! |
Nov 8, 2025 | Viking Gullveig | $2,299 | Call Us! |
Nov 9, 2025 | Viking Jarl | $2,299 | Call Us! |
Nov 14, 2025 | Viking Var | $2,199 | Call Us! |
Nov 14, 2025 | Viking Tor | $2,199 | Call Us! |
Nov 15, 2025 | Viking Egil | $2,199 | Call Us! |
Nov 16, 2025 | Viking Atla | $2,199 | Call Us! |
Nov 21, 2025 | Viking Tor | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Nov 21, 2025 | Viking Var | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Nov 22, 2025 | Viking Gullveig | $1,999 | Call Us! |
Nov 23, 2025 | Viking Jarl | $1,999 | Call Us! |
Nov 25, 2025 | Viking Ve | $1,999 | Call Us! |
River Cruise Itinerary
Day 1 Regensburg, Germany
Welcome to Regensburg, Germany. Having escaped major damage during World War II, this picturesque town is considered one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities and the oldest city along the Danube. Transfer from the airport to your ship.* After boarding, you have free time to stretch your legs and explore the city on your own.Day 2 Regensburg, Germany
This morning, meet your local guide for a walking tour through the scenic town of Regensburg. See one of the largest groupings of 13th- and 14th-century church spires, towers and patrician houses north of the Alps. You also encounter the 12th-century Old Stone Bridge, St. Peter’s Cathedral and a number of idyllic courtyards. Alternately, you may instead choose to cast off on a ferryboat ride to marvel at the 400-foot chalk cliffs and dramatic scenery of the Danube Narrows. You will also visit the renowned Weltenburg Abbey*, famous for its dark ale, brewed here by monks since 1050. Upon your return in the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the same included walking tour of Regensburg that was offered this morning. Or, you may choose instead to sample some of the excellent local beer on an optional excursion to explore the brauhaus culture and Bavarian microbrews or take a full-day optional tour to Nuremberg. Rejoin your ship for dinner. We depart this evening.Day 3 Passau, Germany
Arrive this morning in Passau, at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers. Your guided walk along the town’s narrow streets takes you through Old Town and past traditional patrician houses. See the New Bishop’s Residence and view the impressive baroque St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Enjoy lunch on board your ship, and return to the city for further exploration on your own. Alternately, you may instead choose a full-day optional excursion to explore glorious Salzburg; visit the Italianate Old Town, see settings from the film The Sound of Music and enjoy lunch at Austria’s oldest restaurant. Return to your ship for dinner and departure. We cruise through the night.Day 4 Krems, Austria
This morning, cruise leisurely through the captivating Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, spotting attractive riverside towns and castle ruins along the way. After lunch, disembark in Krems and visit Göttweig, a working Benedictine abbey that owns many of the vineyards along the Danube. The splendid ceiling fresco in the imperial stairwell is one of the largest in the world. Visit the church, a masterpiece of baroque architecture. Rejoin your ship and continue cruising toward Vienna. Arrive in Vienna just after dinner and enjoy a relaxing evening. Or, you may choose one of this evening’s optional excursions, such as a classical concert in the “City of Waltzes.”Day 5 Vienna, Austria
Awake in Vienna. Today we tour this Austrian capital. Ride along the Ringstrasse, which replaced the city walls in the mid-19th century. See some of the city’s baroque architecture, including the world-famous Opera House, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Hofburg Palace. Return to your ship for lunch. The rest of the day is yours to further explore. Or, you may join us for an optional excursion to visit Schönbrunn Palace, erected in 1778 and admired as the “Versailles of Vienna.” Dinner is served on board. Or, you may choose to head to the famed Grinzing district to join locals in a high-spirited Heurigen celebration of the year’s wine vintage.Day 6 Vienna, Austria
Spend another enriching day in Vienna. You many choose to join one of our many optional excursions, including a panoramic tour of Vienna by bike, a visit to the local Farmers’ Market with a local chef, or an all-day excursion to the Slovakian capital of Bratislava, filled with lovingly restored baroque city palaces and leafy squares. Early this evening, enjoy scenic cruising as we start sailing toward Budapest.Day 7 Budapest, Hungary
Arrive in Budapest, Hungary’s vibrant capital divided by the Danube River. Take a panoramic city tour through the more modern Pest side of the city. Journey along Andrássy Avenue and see the 19th- and 20th-century mansions, National Opera House, Parliament Building and Chain Bridge. Drive through Heroes’ Square and learn more about Hungarian history, then cross the Danube to Buda’s Castle District. Visit Matthias Church and enjoy brilliant views of the Danube and the beautiful Hungarian Parliament building from Fishermen’s Bastion. Return to your ship for lunch; the rest of the day is yours to explore both sides of the city. You may also choose to join us on one of several optional excursions designed to reveal this fascinating city’s culture, history and cuisine in greater depth.Day 8 Budapest, Hungary
After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your return flight.* Or, extend your journey with 2 additional nights in Budapest, giving yourself more time to explore the bustling Hungarian capital.Having trouble deciding which cruise is right for you?