Sail the Danube from Budapest to Bavaria

7 nights from £1,899 per person based on two people sharing

This Emerald Cruises journey along the Danube charts a course from the grandeur of Budapest to the cobbled streets of Passau. Explore Vienna’s imperial past, Slovakia’s youthful capital, and glide past the terraced vineyards of the Wachau Valley. Evenings are alive with the sounds of the region, from a Hungarian folk ensemble one night to a traditional Bavarian band the next, immersing you in the heart of Central Europe.
  • The Wachau Valley is a highlight. From the deck of your modern Star-Ship, watch the steep, sun-warmed slopes of Weißenkirchen pass by before arriving in Melk. Here, a private tour of the magnificent Benedictine abbey reveals one of Europe’s most revered monastic treasures and its priceless medieval manuscripts.

  • Your days ashore are carefully curated for character and charm. In Vienna, you'll visit the splendid Schönnbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburgs. Travel by coach to Český Krumlov, a perfectly preserved medieval town huddled around its 13th-century castle, with time to admire the Gothic grandure of St. Vitus Church.

  • The region’s character lies in its details. With a local guide, uncover the secrets of Budapest’s Great Market Hall, trace the elegant lines of Bratislava’s Art Nouveau façades, and wander Passau’s Baroque streets where the scent of spiced pastries fills the air. As night falls, life on board is enriched by local music, from soulful Slovak melodies to spirited Bavarian bands.

  • Your stateroom is a stylish and spacious cabin aboard a modern Star-Ship, designed for just 180 guests. With facilities, including an onboard pool, bicycles for shore excursions, and all gratuities covered, everything is arranged for a seamless journey. Evenings are unhurried, with complimentary wine or beer served with dinner.

What’s Included

  • 7 nights onboard an Emerald Cruises Star-Ship

  • Emerald Stateroom; Full Board with wine/beer at lunch and dinner

  • Departs from Budapest on 07/03/2026

  • Up to £400 per person flight credit - speak to your Travel Counsellor about arranging flights from your preferred UK airport

  • All Transfers

  • Almost daily excursions and experiences including visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites

  • Free premium drinks or €200 per couple onboard credit

Terms and Conditions

Subject to availability. Please give me a call for further details. Price based on 2 adults sharing. Prices correct at time of posting. Offers are subject to change. I can advise on travel insurance at the time of booking. 7 nights from £1,899 per person based on two people sharing.

7 nights from £1,899 per person based on two people sharing

The Small Print

These offers are brought to you by Travel Counsellors Ltd and all are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Where we have created the package ourselves, the holiday offer will be covered under our own ATOL. Our ATOL number is 6751. Where the offer has been sourced through another tour operator, it will be protected under that tour operator's ATOL. Full details on the individual ATOL protection that applies to each holiday offer will be given at time of booking. Prices and information contained in this page are correct at the time of distribution, are subject to availability and can be withdrawn or amended at any time without notice to you. Prices shown may be subject to departure tax, ticket on departure or a passenger APC charge. Please ask your Travel Counsellor at the time of booking.