Imperial Cities & The Beautiful Blue Danube

Great Rail Journeys operates an escorted river cruise that combines rail travel with luxury accommodation aboard a five-star vessel cruising the Blue Danube. The tour moves through Europe's imperial cities, blending rail journeys with river passage to reveal the history and culture of territories along one of Europe's most storied waterways. This format suits travellers seeking comfort and cultural exploration without the logistics of independent movement between cities. Couples and those returning to rail travel after past trips find the combination of rail and river cruise particularly rewarding, as the vessel serves as a floating hotel between destinations. Great Rail Journeys handles the full itinerary planning, allowing passengers to concentrate on the cities, landmarks, and Danube scenery encountered along the route. Specific departure dates, the exact sequence of cities visited, and which named trains feature in the journey are best confirmed directly with the operator.