Budapest’s impressive riverfront- Golubac Fortress
- St Sava Temple, Belgrade
- The Decebalus Face carving overlooking the Danube
Scenic Gems from Budapest to Belgrade 2026
The Danube
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£2,586 per person
9 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.
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Discover the sights along the Danube
Combine the Danube’s most dramatic scenery with historic cities and traditional towns on this all-inclusive river cruise aboard Spirit of the Danube in 2026. Spend an afternoon in the Hungarian town of Mohács before sailing overnight to Serbia’s capital city Belgrade. Enjoy a full day exploring the city’s historic sights, such as the Belgrade Fortress.
Then, cruise through the dramatic scenery of the Iron Gates gorge into Romania. Spend the afternoon in Drobeta-Turnu Severin and visit to the Iron Gates Region Museum. Sail back through the gorge, passing the Decebalus Face rock carving, to Donji Milanovac. From here, travel by coach to the Djerdap Gorge for a walking tour of the Lepenski Vir Mesolithic site.
Continue along the Danube to Golubac where your ship moors beside Golubac Fortress – climb the steps up to the medieval fortress and explore this extensive site. Sail overnight to Novi Sad and join an excursion into the Fruska Gora National Park for lunch at a monastery before spending a day cruising the Danube to Budapest. Explore the city on a coach tour with the opportunity to alight at Heroes Square and St Stephen’s Basilica to explore briefly on foot.
Included excursion in every port
Itinerary
Spirit of the Danube
Travel to Budapest and embark Spirit of the Danube.
Sail overnight.
Arrive 1200. Depart 1800.
Spend the morning cruising the Danube to Mohács, home to some of Hungary’s most interesting folk traditions, such as the Busó-walking carnival to banish winter.
Sail overnight.
Included excursion
Enjoy an included visit to Villány, known for its history of winemaking, especially its high-quality red wines, such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Arrive 0900. Depart 2300.
Set at the confluence of the Sava and Danube Rivers, Belgrade is considered to be the meeting point of Eastern and Western Europe. It’s a city with a chequered past, having been destroyed and rebuilt 20 times during its 2,000-year history!
The key attractions include the cathedral, St Sava Temple and the centrally located Belgrade Fortress, which dates mostly from the late 18th century and contains the tomb of the Turkish Grand Vezir, Ali Pasha.
Included excursion
This included tour provides the opportunity to discover Belgrade’s Kalemegdan Fortress with a guided walk, followed by a visit to the St Sava Temple, one of the city’s most striking landmarks.
Scenic Cruise, Decebalus Face and the Iron Gates gorge.
Arrive Drobeta-Turnu Severin, 1430.
Relax on board Spirit of the Danube for a morning of cruising, passing the Decebalus Face, a colossal carving in the rocks depicting the last king of Dacia. Your ship arrives in Drobeta-Turnu Severin this afternoon and moors here overnight.
Included excursion
Enjoy an included visit with an expert local guide to the Iron Gates Region Museum, where the main collection showcases the rich cultural and historical heritage of the Iron Gates area. Explore a variety of exhibits, including archaeological finds from the region, with objects dating back to the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods, plus a collection of Roman relics.
Depart Drobeta-Turnu Severin, 0800.
Scenic Cruise, the Decebalus Face and the Iron Gates gorge.
Arrive Donji Milanovac, 1300.
Early this morning your ship returns past the Decebalus Face and on through part of the dramatic Iron Gates gorge, a scenic stretch of river framed on both sides by sheer cliffs. In ancient times the water level in the Iron Gates gorge was much lower and it was considered one of the most dangerous stretches of river in Europe to navigate. The riverbed rocks and low water levels combined to make this part of the river particularly treacherous for passing ships, but now a complex system of dams and locks ensures this is no longer the case.
Arrive in Donji Milanovac, a Serbian town with a beautiful setting in the midst of the Djerdap National Park. From here, travel by coach to the Djerdap Gorge to visit the Lepenski Vir Mesolithic site.
Included excursion
Join an included excursion to the Mesolithic site of Lepenski Vir to explore on foot. Excavation work began here in 1965 uncovering a series of villages, dating back to 6,400 BC. The museum exhibits finds from the dig and films about the archaeological research.
Depart Donji Milanovac, 0900.
Arrive Golubac, 1300. Depart 1700.
After a morning cruising the Danube, you arrive at the riverside Golubac Fortress, believed to date from the 14th century and surrounded by myths and legends. Discover for yourself as you climb the steps to this vast medieval fortress on an included excursion.
Sail overnight.
Included excursion
Enjoy an included excursion to Golubac Fortress, built in the 14th century as a medieval stronghold. Walk uphill to the entrance and venture inside with a local guide to discover more about its complicated construction of towers, gates and walls.
Arrive 0900. Depart 1700.
Novi Sad is the city where European and Balkan cultures meet, with this stretch of the Danube acting as a natural border. Situated on the Danube between Budapest and Belgrade, it is a treasured regional and cultural centre. Spirit of the Danube sails early this evening and continues overnight.
Included excursion
Travel by coach on an included excursion to the Petkovika Monastery, where you will enjoy a traditional Serbian lunch, before continuing to the 16th-century Sisatovac Monastery on the Fruska Gora mountain.
Then return to your ship in Novi Sad.
Sailing day.
Arrive Budapest, 2200.
Enjoy the passing scenery and facilities on board Spirit of the Danube.
Budapest is a city of two parts: Buda and Pest, built on opposite banks of the Danube. The cities have been officially united since 1873, but they are still very different in character. Buda is the older and more graceful, with its cobbled streets, medieval architecture and UNESCO-listed Buda Castle, while Pest is the administrative and commercial centre, with wide avenues and 19th-century public buildings.
Included excursion
Enjoy an included coach tour of the city with the opportunity to alight at Heroes Square and St Stephen’s Basilica to explore briefly on foot.
Optional excursions
Explore the Buda Castle District or visit Gödöllő Palace.
Disembark Spirit of the Danube and begin your return journey.
Including...
All Inclusive†
Cruise Director
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.
Interactive maps and audio headsets are available for independent exploration.
†The included drinks are available on board from 9am to midnight and include non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Excludes branded spirits.
from
£2,586 per person
9 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.
Add a hotel stay in Vienna
Vienna extension at the Savoyen Hotel available on Mar 21, Apr 26, Jun 24, Aug 22 & Nov 6, 2026 departures.
Savoyen Hotel
The locally rated 4-star Savoyen Hotel has a central location in Vienna and is 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
£2,586 per person
9 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.