Top 5 Danube River Cruise Itineraries to Experience
The Danube River is Europe’s second-largest waterway and flows through ten countries, more than any other river in the world. Therefore this makes the Danube an ideal river to cruise down for your next vacation because while you get the opportunity to experience many different destinations, you only have to unpack your suitcase once!
With hundreds of river cruise itineraries to choose from along the Danube, we have narrowed them down to the top 5 Danube River cruise itineraries you need to experience. Send us an email at info@travelsavvi.com when you’re ready to book your next river cruise!
1. Adventures by Disney Danube River Cruise
Adventures by Disney River Cruises are the perfect choice for an unforgettable family vacation. A lot of river cruise itineraries are not kid-friendly, but Adventures by Disney is designed for families. The minimum age requirement is 4, but they recommend kids be 8 or older to truly get the most out of this vacation. For instance, educational excursions are included along with authentic cultural activities, private sightseeing, sophisticated experiences for all ages, exclusive insider-access opportunities, English-speaking adventure guides, entrance fees, and taxes. If you’re looking for a unique experience for the whole family, this would be a great vacation.
2. Wine Cruise on the Danube
Where are our wine lovers? Why not combine two passions (wine+travel) into a vacation?! A wine cruise along the Danube goes through the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley known for producing some of the finest Riesling and Gruner Veltliner wines. Joining a Wine Cruise on the Danube River will include extra benefits like:
- Enriching tours and tastings at local wineries and private cellars
- Opportunities to learn about winemaking and renowned vineyards
- A specially curated food and wine pairing at dinner
- A wine expert from a renowned North American winery who leads tastings and discussions and accompanies you on excursions
3. Christmas Market River Cruise
What better way to get in the holiday spirit than visiting Europe’s iconic Christmas Markets in December. These Christmas Markets are a magical experience with massive Christmas Trees strung with thousands of lights, artisanal gifts, and intoxicating aroma of roasted chestnuts, hot cocoa, and mulled wine. During a Christmas Market River Cruises along the Danube will have you stopping at famous Christmas markets in Nuremberg, Strasbourg, Schonbrunn, Budapest and so much more. Make next holiday season one to remember with a Christmas Market River Cruise along the Danube.
4. Active Danube
If you love to stay active during vacation, an Active River Cruise itinerary would be ideal for you. Whether you love art, food, history, or adventure, an Active Danube River Cruise will include just the right activities and excursions to suit your interests. For instance at every stop, you can pick between 3 included shore excursions, classic, focusing on the history of a destination, discovery, focusing on culture, or active, focusing on energetic excursions. These three options at each stop are included in your river cruise vacation.
5. River Less Traveled
If you’re looking to experience a part of the Danube that is off the beaten path, go on a Lower Danube River Cruise. These cruises stretch southeast from Budapest, Hungary and flows through Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania. Much of this area was closed off to tourists until the fall of the Iron Curtain in 1991. Therefore, the Lower Danube is a great off the beaten path option. Do you think this is the right river cruise for your next vacation?
Which Danube River Cruise appeals most to you? Send us an email at info@travelsavvi.com for questions about river cruising. We can’t wait to help you plan and book your next vacation.
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