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Great Rail Journeys · Escorted River Cruise

Austrian Lake District to the Danube Delta

Thousand-mile Danube river cruise from Austrian lakes to the Black Sea.

Illustration of Austrian Lake District to the Danube Delta

Great Rail Journeys offers a thousand-mile escorted journey combining rail and river cruise along the Danube. Beginning in the Austrian Lake District, the trip includes rail travel to Passau before transitioning to a five-star river cruise that travels the full length of the Danube through eight countries: Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania. The journey concludes in Bucharest, near the Danube Delta where the river meets the Black Sea. This package suits luxury-seeking travellers and couples who prefer guided, all-inclusive travel with quality accommodation and meals provided throughout. The combination of scenic rail segments and extended river cruising allows passengers to experience Central and Eastern European landscapes and cities at a leisurely pace without frequent hotel changes.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the routing, number of nights on the river cruise versus in hotels, and specific rail segments with Great Rail Journeys before booking.

Questions travellers ask

What transport is included?
The trip combines rail travel with river cruise on the Danube. Great Rail Journeys operates the escorted tour.
Which countries does the trip visit?
The route passes through Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania.
Where does it start and end?
The journey begins in the Austrian Lake District and ends in Bucharest, near the Danube Delta and Black Sea.
Is this an escorted tour?
Yes, Great Rail Journeys operates this as an escorted river cruise.

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