Sail to Central and Eastern Europe on a Danube river cruise, each itinerary takes you to a different set of major European countries including Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Moldova, Croatia and Serbia.
The Danube is one of the longest rivers in Europe and it is also one of the most popular one. Our cultural cruises will help you discover Central and Eastern Europe’s most influential cities and their many wonders.
Discover some of Central Europe’s most splendid and authentic capitals along the dreamy Danube River including Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Belgrade. A Danube River cruise takes you all the way to the Black Sea, through the Danube Delta, classed as UNESCO site for its well-preserved natural landscape. Our luxury cruises venture to most of Europe’s gems and every city and country has something to offer.
Cross the renowned Iron Gate, a spectacular gorge between Serbia and Romania and visit Romania and its landscapes that seem straight out of a fantasy novel with its old buildings, medieval towns, and legendary haunted castles. Learn more about Bratislava and its mythical statues scattered throughout the city or discover less touristy places such as Serbia and its wonderful heritage and architectural marvels. Stroll through the streets of Budapest, also called the “Paris of the East” and its thermal baths, or discover the luxury “Austrian Versailles” that is the Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, and which is one of the most incredible architectural and historical monuments of Austria. Visit the hometown of Mozart, Salzburg, and learn everything about Austrian cultural history.
These destinations have so much to offer that the best way to explore the Danube River and its beauty is on a CroisiEurope river cruise – comfort, convenience, exquisite cuisine and more. We have plenty of different itineraries for you to choose from, to admire varied landscapes and discover the Danube history and cultural heritage and gems through multiple unique countries and cities.