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Romantic Danube

8 day river cruise from Budapest to Regensburg or vice versa

Budapest to Regensburg or vice versa

8 days / 7 nights

River Cruise Holiday

Viking River Ship

Multiple departures

Cruise the Danube from Budapest to Regensburg or vice versa over 8 days with Viking Cruises. Sail to charming cities and villages including Passau, Krems & enjoy 2 days in Vienna.

Visit Budapest’s Castle District and cross the famous Chain Bridge. Explore Göttweig Abbey, one of Austria’s most revered monastic centers, and make dumplings with Wachau Valley apricots. Visit historic Salzburg. Spend two days in Vienna, and celebrate the city’s musical heritage at a concert featuring works by Mozart and Strauss. With medieval towns, grand cities and stunning scenery, this 8-day journey on the “Blue Danube” is one you are sure to love.

Multiple departures in 2025, March - November 2026 & May - November 2027

Viking Inclusive Value:

  • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
  • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas  & bottled water
  • Port taxes & fees
  • Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase
  • Visits to UNESCO Sites
  • Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
  • Onboard gratuities

All Staterooms Include: 

  • Outside staterooms with river view
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • Voltage: 220V & 110V (US outlet), plus USB ports
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed with optional twin-bed configuration
  • All Upper & Middle Deck staterooms have a full veranda or French balcony (a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door)
  • Private bathroom with shower; heated floor & anti-fog mirror; premium Freyja toiletries; robes & slippers (upon request)
  • 40" or 42" flat-screen Sony® TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control

* All amenities on board Viking Longships; amenities vary on other ships.

Day 1 – Budapest, Hungary

Explore Buda’s Castle District and modern Pest, straddling the two sides of the Danube River.

Day 2 - Budapest, Hungary

Cross the Chain Bridge, browse a museum or visit a thermal spa in the “Paris of the East.”

Scenic Sailing: Danube Bend

Sail along the scenic Danube and see stunning landscapes unfurl as you pass quaint towns.

Day 3 - Vienna, Austria

Admire Vienna’s architecture and discover the city’s classical music heritage.

Day 4 - Vienna, Austria

Discover the delights of Vienna as you browse the museums or enjoy a Viennese pastry.

Day 5 - Krems, Austria

Visit Göttweig Abbey, admiring its ceiling frescoes, grand staircase, library and church.

Scenic Sailing: Wachau Valley

Sail the picturesque Wachau Valley, a UNESCO Site, and admire views of hillside vineyards.

Day 6 - Passau, Germany

Admire the patrician houses in the old town and see Passau’s ornately decorated cathedral.

Day 7 - Regensburg, Germany

Stroll the medieval, UNESCO-listed city’s streets and learn about Regensburg’s history.

Day 8 - Regensburg, Germany

Enjoy architectural highlights and see the world’s first fast-food restaurant.

*Itinerary also operates in reverse.

DepartDirectionStandardFrench BalconyVeranda
3 May 2026Budapest to Regensburg$6,995pp$8,995pp (limited availability)$9,895pp (limited availability)
14 August 2026Regensburg to Budapest$6,595pp$7,695pp$8,395pp
19 September 2026Regensburg to Budapest$6,995pp$8,995pp$9,895pp
13 November 2026Budapest to Regensburg$5,795pp $6,395pp$6,995pp
20 November 2026Regensburg to Budapest$5,595pp (limited availability)$6,195pp (limited availability)$6,595pp
22 November 2026Regensburg to Budapest$5,695pp (limited availability)$6,195pp$6,595pp

More departures available. Enquire within your nearest Phil Hoffmann Travel store, click here for more information.

*Advertised pricing is based on per person twin share on 13 November 2026 departure, inclusive of savings. Correct as of 1 July 2025.

Booking terms and conditions apply.

* Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.

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