Passau- Cruising the Wachau Valley
- Göttweig Abbey near Krems
- St Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna
Vienna and the Cities of the Danube 2026
The Danube
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£1,799 per person
7 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £24 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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Explore Vienna and a host of picturesque riverside cities
This all-inclusive Danube river cruise in 2026 starts in Vienna, where you have time to explore independently and on an included excursion that will reveal the highlights of Austria’s elegant capital by coach and on foot. Following a full day in Vienna, spend a morning cruising the Upper Danube to Krems. From here, enjoy an included 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 morning 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. Spend the afternoon sailing 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 an included walking tour.
Sail overnight to awaken in Regensburg and enjoy an included walking tour of the city. There are many fine examples of Romanesque and Gothic architecture to be seen in the UNESCO-listed old part.
Included excursion in every port
Itinerary
Spirit of the Danube
Travel to Vienna and embark Spirit of the Danube.
Vienna is the capital of Austria: home to the waltz, coffee houses, the Prater wheel and one of the world's finest opera houses. It is the city where Marie Antoinette grew up and where Mozart died, and for 600 years was the centre of the Hapsburg Empire.
Included excursion
An included excursion will reveal some of the highlights, including the Ringstrasse and Opera House, with the option to explore solely by coach or by coach and on foot.
Optional excursion
Treat yourself to a classical music concert in a Viennese palace.
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, 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 Linz, 0800. Depart 1400.
Arrive Passau, 0000.
Look forward to spending a morning 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.
Moor overnight in Passau.
Included excursion
Join an included tour of Linz.
Depart 1700.
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.
Sail overnight towards Regensburg.
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.
Arrive 0900.
The city of Regensburg has been a religious centre since the 7th century and has numerous medieval churches. Throughout the 12th and 13th centuries the city enjoyed great wealth thanks to its trade links in Europe and there are many examples of fine Romanesque and Gothic architecture still to be seen in the UNESCO-listed old part. The Stone Bridge, completed in 1146, influenced bridge-building elsewhere, including the Charles Bridge in Prague.
Included excursion
Look forward to an included walking tour from the ship into the city.
Optional excursion
Visit Weltenburg Abbey and the Danube Gorge.
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
£1,799 per person
7 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £24 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 Apr 4, May 19, Jul 17, Sep 14 & Oct 15, 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
£1,799 per person
7 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £24 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.