Danube River Cruise Multi-Adventure Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
From $9,099 - $11,799 /person
+$231 Port Fee
8 days
7 nights
Activity Levels 1-4
Small Luxury Ship
Danube River Cruise Multi-Adventure Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
8 days
7 nights
Activity Levels 1-4
Small Luxury Ship
2025: Sep
From $9,099 - $11,799 /person
( +$231 Port Fee )
Prague to Budapest through Five Countries
The Danube has always been a great connector. Communist and capitalist, east and west: divisions that have written European history are just stops along its shores. For us, the Danube is a link between bike paths and hiking trails. Urban escapes and tranquil natural beauty. It’s your highway to a European adventure with a little bit of everything. All you have to do is go with the flow.
Highlights
- Hike lush Bavarian woodlands, Austrian mountaintops and fascinating urban neighborhoods alongside local hosts
- Pedal the scenic Donauradweg (Danube bike path) through the vineyards, orchards and villages of the Wachau Valley, beloved for its apricots and Grüner Veltliners
- Delight in the ever-changing views from your luxurious stateroom, knowing that you only have to unpack once as you tour a spectrum of cultures and landscapes
- Linger in Prague and Budapest, captivating gateway cities that teem with dazzling sights, culture and cuisine
Start Prague, Czech Republic
End Budapest, Hungary
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Warm up with a hike through the Bavarian Forest • Nothing like a bit of oompah music to get things started—enjoy an Oktoberfest-style celebration before we set sail • Fall in love with Bavaria's quiet biking routes and stunning views into Austria • Stroll amid Italian baroque architecture in Passau, the City of Three Rivers.
Nights 1-7
A custom-designed ship featuring stylish private staterooms, panoramic windows, full balconies, an onboard team of classically trained chefs and inviting areas to socialize with fellow passengers. An Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report Readers’ Choice cruise line. (pool)
Days 3-4
Hop a gondola up into the nearby Alps for rugged trails, vast views and sweet Tyrolean desserts at a cozy mountain hut • Visit Linz, home to baroque buildings and a vibrant main square • Want a day off from hiking or biking? Choose an excursion to Salzburg or Český Krumlov—both spectacular World Heritage sites • Traverse the most stunning stretch of the Danube, the Wachau Valley, along the famed Donauradweg (Danube bike path) • Visit majestic Melk Abbey, inspiration for Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose • Stop for a taste of the local Grüner Veltliner as you pedal past traditional Austrian vineyards.
Nights 1-7
A custom-designed ship featuring stylish private staterooms, panoramic windows, full balconies, an onboard team of classically trained chefs and inviting areas to socialize with fellow passengers. An Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report Readers’ Choice cruise line. (pool)
Days 5-6
Welcome to Vienna, imperial city of the Hapsburgs and a hub of Central European culture and tradition • Take to kayaks and glide along the peaceful urban waterways surrounding Vienna’s Donauinsel (Danube Island) park • Follow bike paths in serene Donau-Auen National Park, keeping an eye out for kingfishers and herons • Ride between two capital cities—Vienna and Bratislava—passing remnants of the former Iron Curtain • Dine at Schloss Hof, a famous castle and working farm • Join a walking tour of Bratislava's charming medieval center.
Nights 1-7
A custom-designed ship featuring stylish private staterooms, panoramic windows, full balconies, an onboard team of classically trained chefs and inviting areas to socialize with fellow passengers. An Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report Readers’ Choice cruise line. (pool)
Days 7-8
Discover Budapest’s historic landmarks and hidden history on a guided walk • Climb Gellert Hill for panoramic views of Buda and Pest, once two distinct sister cities facing each other across the river • Dine at our favorite atmospheric Old City eatery • Take an afternoon to explore this remarkable capital with its posh coffeeshops, hip ruin pubs, thermal bathhouses and countless museums • Raise a toast to a memorable week.
Nights 1-7
A custom-designed ship featuring stylish private staterooms, panoramic windows, full balconies, an onboard team of classically trained chefs and inviting areas to socialize with fellow passengers. An Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report Readers’ Choice cruise line. (pool)
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Most port conditions require that ships tie up alongside each other, in which case you may need to walk through another ship to access our ship. This is a part of river cruising due to its popularity. You may experience obstructed views from your stateroom when the ship is double-docked, but as soon as we set sail again your beautiful views will be restored.
Accommodations
Small Ships, Big Adventures
Our small ships feel more like boutique retreats, offering an experience a world away from the typical large cruise.
Ship may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-7
A custom-designed ship featuring stylish private staterooms, panoramic windows, full balconies, an onboard team of classically trained chefs and inviting areas to socialize with fellow passengers. An Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report Readers’ Choice cruise line. (pool)
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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Redesigned for 2024
- Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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Note: Your stateroom will be assigned based on availability. Please contact us if you are interested in booking multiple Stateroom Categories for your party, selecting a specific stateroom, or Single Supplement pricing.
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