Planet Rail
A Classic Danube Cruise
10 daysfrom $3,466
Leger Holidays · Escorted river cruise tour
Cruise the Danube to Vienna & Budapest by Rail
Featuring travel by rail, join us as we set sail from charming Passau and embark on the journey of a lifetime through the heart of Europe.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Frankfurt, Germany
Make your own way to London St. Pancras International and board the Eurostar to Frankfurt via Brussels, where we have an overnight stay.
- Day 2railovernight: Onboard, cruising to Dürnstein
Passau to Dürnstein
After breakfast, we take the train from Frankfurt to Passau. On arrival, our coach transfers us to our ship. Enjoy a relaxing evening on board as we cruise towards Dürnstein.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 3overnight: Onboard, Vienna
Dürnstein to Vienna
We arrive in Dürnstein this morning, crowned by the ruins of the castle that once imprisoned Richard the Lionheart. We return to the ship for lunch and cruise to Vienna, arriving early evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 4overnight: Onboard, cruising to Budapest
Vienna to Budapest
Today you can experience the delights of Vienna, a World Heritage Site. Optional excursions include a city tour and a visit to Schönbrunn Palace. In the early evening, we cast off and cruise towards Budapest.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 5overnight: Onboard, Budapest
Budapest
We arrive in Budapest this morning, a UNESCO World Heritage Site divided by the Danube into Buda and Pest. Optional guided tour and a Budapest by Night excursion with folklore show are available.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 6overnight: Onboard, cruising to Bratislava
Budapest to Bratislava
Enjoy a morning at leisure in Budapest, or join the optional excursion to Lajosmizse for a traditional stud farm tour and Puszta horse show. We cruise towards Bratislava this afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 7overnight: Onboard, cruising to Melk
Bratislava to Melk
We reach Bratislava this morning; an optional walking tour with a local guide is available. The afternoon is free before we cruise towards Melk.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 8overnight: Onboard, cruising to Passau
Melk to Passau
This morning we arrive in Melk in the Wachau Valley, with an optional excursion to the Benedictine Abbey. We relax aboard as we cruise to Passau.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 9railovernight: Frankfurt, Germany
Passau to Frankfurt
This morning we arrive in Passau, where we disembark our cruise ship. We continue by rail to Frankfurt for an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 10rail
Board the train in Frankfurt and travel via Brussels to London St. Pancras International. After arriving in London, you will make your own way home.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Return Eurostar from London to Brussels
- Connecting trains outbound and inbound from Brussels to Frankfurt
- 7 nights cruising with full board
- 2 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- Welcome drink and Captain's Gala Dinner
- Services of a Cruise Director and Manager on board the ship
- Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi on board the ship
