DanubeWaltz
An 8-Day Viking River Cruise Through the Heart of Central Europe
Passau, Germany to Budapest, Hungary
November 3, 2026 – November 10, 2026
The Danube doesn't just flow through history. It is history.
And we're sailing it properly.
Join us for an 8-day journey along one of the world's most iconic waterways — from the cathedral city of Passau to the grand boulevards of Budapest, with Vienna, Bratislava, and the breathtaking Wachau Valley in between.
This is not a bus tour racing between landmarks. This is a relaxed, all-inclusive river cruise designed the way travel should feel — unhurried, immersive, and taken care of from the moment you step aboard the Viking Ingvi.
The Experience
Imagine Vienna's imperial architecture glowing in the autumn light. A thermal bath in Budapest, where the city has been soaking away its troubles since the Romans arrived. The vineyard-terraced hills of the Wachau Valley drifting past your window as you sip local wine at dinner. An exclusive visit to Göttweig Abbey — a UNESCO World Heritage Site perched above the Danube — that most travelers never see.
With guided tours at every port and the legendary Viking all-inclusive experience, everything is handled before you ever pack your bag.
Where You'll Go
Passau, Germany — Your departure point, where three rivers meet and a jaw-dropping cathedral organ fills the air
Linz, Austria — Austria's underrated third city, with a charming Old Quarter and thriving arts scene
Krems & the Wachau Valley — UNESCO-listed vineyard landscapes and an exclusive visit to Göttweig Abbey
Vienna, Austria — The city Mozart called home. Palaces, coffeehouses, and classical music heritage
Bratislava, Slovakia — A compact, castle-crowned capital rich with Habsburg history
Budapest, Hungary — The "Paris of the East" — thermal baths, the Chain Bridge, and one of Europe's most dramatic skylines
