St Charles’s Church, Vienna
Vienna Residence Orchestra
Cruising the Wachau Valley
A French Balcony Cabin
The Delta Restaurant
Enjoy delicious cuisine at the Panorama Restaurant
Dine with a view at the Panorama Restaurant
Belvedere Lounge
Relax in the Belvedere Lounge
Vienna and the Cities of the Danube 2027 with Vienna City Stay
The Danube
from
£2,136 per person
Save up to 25%
10 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £56 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.
Explore Vienna and a selection of scenic riverside cities
Enjoy a three-night stay at the Hotel Savoyen in central Vienna, with the opportunity to visit some of the city’s landmark sights, such as St Charles’ Church, the Spanish Riding School, The Museums Quarter and the Belvedere Museum, independently by public transport or on foot. A concert by The Vienna Residence Orchestra invites you into the world of classical music with well-known pieces by Strauss and Mozart, in an authentic setting, is included on the second day of your stay. During which, a Saga Tour Manager will be on hand to help you make the most of your visit.
Begin the all-inclusive river cruise and spend a morning cruising the Upper Danube to Krems. From here, enjoy an excursion to Göttweig Abbey, founded in 1083 by the Bishop of Passau or opt for a walking tour of Krems, with time at leisure. Continue cruising, taking in the UNESCO-listed landscape of the scenic Wachau Valley, known for its vineyards, monasteries and castle ruins. Spend an afternoon in the historic town of Melk, famed for its Benedictine abbey, then sail overnight to Linz. A full day in this diverse city provides the perfect opportunity to stroll the cobblestone streets of the Old Town, passing the baroque-style buildings and main square.
Sail overnight into Germany to spend a full day in the historic city of Passau, set at the confluence of the Danube, the Ilz and the Inn rivers. See some of Passau’s key highlights, such as the late Gothic town hall and St Stephen’s Cathedral, on a walking tour. Spend the next morning sailing to the small Bavarian town of Vilshofen, which is perched on a promontory between the Danube and Vils rivers. From Vilshofen, enjoy a guided panoramic tour into the Bavarian Forest.
Included excursion in every port
Itinerary
Hotel Savoyen
Travel to Vienna where you will stay three nights at the Hotel Savoyen, located less than half a mile away from the Belvedere Palace. Dinner is included tonight and the rest of your stay is on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
Spend the day exploring some of Vienna’s many attractions by public transport and on foot. The popular landmarks of St Charles’ Church, one of the most important baroque churches in Vienna, and Stephansplatz, a square at the geographical centre of the city, are situated less than a mile and a half away from your hotel. Also nearby, The Spanish Riding School is another of Vienna’s highlights, where classical dressage and the training of Lipizzaner horses can be observed.
Included excursion
Enjoy a classical concert by The Vienna Residence Orchestra with famous work by Mozart and Strauss. The Vienna Residence Orchestra invites you into the world of classical music with well-known pieces by these famous composers, in an authentic setting.
Enjoy another full day at leisure. Perhaps visit the city’s largest centre for art and culture, The Museums Quarter, which encompasses around 60 cultural institutions. Browse contemporary art at the Kunsthalle Wien, see the world’s largest collection of work by Egon Schiele at the Leopold Museum or explore the modern collection of art at the mumok. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants in this area too.
Optional excursion
Enjoy Austrian food and local wine at the atmospheric Wolff Wine Tavern, a family-run eatery established in 1609.
Spirit of the Danube
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and spend the morning and lunchtime at leisure in the city, before boarding Spirit of the Danube later this afternoon. You may like to spend the morning at the nearby Belvedere Museum and Baroque Gardens. The Upper Belvedere is a Baroque palace housing 800 years of art history, with masterpieces by Klimt, Van Gogh, Funke and Schiele. Your all-inclusive cruise begins with dinner tonight.
Spirit of the Danube remains moored in Vienna, and you can enjoy an included tour of the city.
Included excursion
Enjoy a tour of the city, where highlights include the Ringstrasse and Opera House, or opt for a panoramic drive.
Depart Vienna, 0500.
Arrive Krems, 1300.
Spend the morning cruising the Danube to the historic town of Krems, gateway to the Wachau Valley. The town’s landmark sight is the 15th-century Steiner Tor, a square gate tower refashioned in Baroque style. Enjoy an included walking tour of Krems and visit to Göttweig Abbey, or join a walking tour of the historic Stein Quarter, with time at leisure.
Included excursion
See the monuments, churches and historic architecture of the old town of Krems on an included, guided walking tour before visiting Göttweig Abbey, founded in 1083 by the Bishop of Passau. Alternatively, opt for a short, guided walking tour along the cobbled streets of the Stein Quarter, the oldest district in Krems, before time at leisure.
Depart Krems, 0900.
Scenic Cruising, Wachau Valley.
Arrive Melk, Arrive 1300. Depart 2000.
Spend the morning cruising through the UNESCO-listed landscape of the Wachau Valley, renowned for its historic monasteries, castle ruins and vineyards. The historic town of Melk features architectural styles from across the centuries. Its jewel is the abbey which sits on a bluff above the town. A masterpiece of baroque architecture, the abbey has been a spiritual and cultural centre of Austria for more than 1,000 years. Sail overnight.
Included excursion
Join an included guided tour of Melk Abbey, a famous Baroque building sitting on a rocky outcrop above the Danube. The abbey was founded in 1089 when Leopold II, Margrave of Austria gave one of his castles to Benedictine monks.
Arrive 0800. Depart 1900.
Look forward to spending the day in Linz, a diverse city where the modern architecture and creative arts scene blends seamlessly with the quaint Old Town of baroque-style buildings. The city is known for its Linzer torte, said to be the world’s oldest cake recipe. Sail overnight.
Included excursion
This included tour begins with a short walk from the ship towards the city centre before joining the yellow land train for a trip through the pretty streets of Linz with commentary en route.
Arrive 0500.
Passau is located at the confluence of the Danube, the Ilz and the Inn rivers. The surrounding wooded hills create a scenic backdrop to the city's towers, spires and red-roofed houses. The wealthy past of this cultured city is reflected in its many fine buildings, including the baroque St Stephen's Cathedral, and the old and new Bishop's Palaces.
Included excursion
See some of Passau’s key highlights, such as the late Gothic town hall and St Stephen’s Cathedral, on an included walking tour.
Please note: On October 8, 2027 you arrive in Engelhartzell at 0100 and will have an included walking tour of the town. The ship will depart at 1400 and sail through the afternoon to Passau, arriving 1700.
Depart Passau, 0900.
Arrive Vilshofen, 1200.
The attractive old area of this small Bavarian town is perched on a promontory between the Danube and Vils rivers. Highlights include the Benedictine Abbey and church of St John.
Please note: On October 8, 2027 the ship will be in Passau for the day and an included walking tour will run in the morning. Ship will remain here overnight.
Included excursion
Enjoy a guided panoramic tour into the Bavarian Forest. Drive through the countryside, passing through Bavarian villages and into the woodland. Continue up into the hills stopping at Geyerei viewpoint restaurant, where you can enjoy a coffee and cake while taking in the view.
Disembark Spirit of the Danube after breakfast and begin your return journey.
Please note: On October 8, 2027 you disembark the ship in Passau and begin the journey home after breakfast.
Including...
Nationwide shared chauffeur service
1 night Half Board and 2 nights Bed and Breakfast in a hotel
7 nights All inclusive† on board the ship
Saga Tour Manager during your hotel stay
Cruise Director on board
Plus…
- Drinks reception and Gala dinner
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
- All gratuities on board
- Return flights and transfers
Included excursion in every port
Find out more about when excursions are available to book.
†The included drinks are available on board from 9am to midnight and include non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Excludes branded spirits. This begins at 4pm on day 1 of your river cruise to the day before your cruise ends.
from
£2,136 per person
Save up to 25%
10 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £56 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.
Hotel Savoyen
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Hotel Savoyen
The locally rated 4-star Hotel Savoyen has a central location in Vienna with tram access to the historic city centre. It is just a short walk from the Vienna Rennweg train station, the Belvedere Palace and Botanical Gardens. Other landmark attractions, all around one mile from the hotel, include St Charles’ Church, the Stephensplatz square and St Stephen’s Cathedral, and the Albertina Museum for modern art.
Accommodation
The hotel features modern amenities in a historic building, which was once home to the Imperial Austrian state and court print works. There are 230 rooms of which the Superior Rooms are equipped for double(s) or single(s) occupancy with complimentary Wi-Fi, flat screen television, minibar, tea and coffee-making facilities, air conditioning and a safe, plus a private bathroom with a bath or shower.
Facilities
There is one restaurant, the Prinz von Savoyen, which serves traditional Austrian breakfasts and regional and Mediterranean cuisine. Room service is available between 7am-10pm. The hotel’s bar, bar Soissons, is the ideal place to enjoy a relaxing drink after a day of exploring Vienna. Other facilities include a small fitness room and wellness area.
from
£2,136 per person
Save up to 25%
10 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £56 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.