Best of the Danube

BEST OF SUMMER SALE 

Save up to 30%* on select 2026 departures

Book by 16 Apr 26

Cruise through the heart of Europe along the legendary Danube River, journeying from the grand boulevards of Budapest to the charming streets of Passau, with the option to extend your adventure in the magical city of Prague, either before or after your river cruise. This carefully curated itinerary blends scenic river cruising with immersive cultural experiences across Hungary, Slovakia, and Austria. Discover imperial capitals, picturesque valleys, and historic riverside towns while enjoying meaningful Be My Guest and MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experiences that bring local traditions and communities to life.

Onboard, relax in comfort with attentive service, regionally inspired dining, included beverages, and welcoming social spaces. With daily guided sightseeing balanced by time to unwind and enjoy the scenery, this journey offers an effortless and enriching way to explore Central Europe.

Highlights

• Cruise the iconic Danube River from Budapest to Passau ith the option to extend your journey in Prague either before or after the river cruise
• Scenic sailing through the Danube Bend and the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley
• MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience through Transdanubia, connecting with local culture and sustainable
• traditions
• Exclusive Be My Guest experience in the Wachau region, offering authentic hospitality and regional flavours
• Guided discovery of Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Linz, Spitz, and Passau

Pricing

8 Day Cruise (classic cabin) 

from

$4,799*

per person twin share in a Classic Riverview Stateroom

Based on 27 Jun 26 departure

Also available in other cabin types and as cruise only or with 2 Night Budapest  or Prague extensions. Enquire for pricing

What's Included

8 Day Cruise

Experience Director, Experience Manager & crew
    
Be My Guest and MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experiences
    
Daily included experiences & local tours
    
Buffet breakfast & lunch, à la carte dinner with local flavours
    
Wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch and dinner
    
Teatime during an afternoon sailing
    
Lounges and sundeck for relaxing, socialising or games
    
Full morning service & evening turndown
    
Onboard entertainment
    
Self-service laundry
    
Bicycles for land use

Your Ship - Trafalgar Reverie

The Trafalgar Reverie accommodates an average of 128 guests and boasts one of the highest staff-to-guest ratios in river cruising. Each stateroom features sweeping river views, while the ship’s elegant, carefully designed interiors create an inviting and distinctive atmosphere. Guests can relax in the lounge or soak in the scenery from the sundeck as the timeless beauty of the Danube River drifts by.

Terms and Conditions

Best of Summer Sale – River Cruise: Save on select 2026 river cruises and departure dates as featured on Trafalgar.com as “Best of Summer Sale”; sale is applied as a discount of 10%, 20% or 30% on the river cruise-only price. The discount applicable will be quoted at the time of booking and may be less than 30%. Must call the Trafalgar Contact Centre for available savings and to book.

Best of Summer Sale – All Offers: Valid on new bookings made between 2 March 2026 and 16 April 2026; not valid on existing bookings. Sample savings as of 2 March 2026: $4,700 per couple ($2,350 per person) is based on Great European tour, 31 May 2026 departure date with a 15% discount; $4,500 per couple ($2,250 per person) is based on Best of the Rhine & Amsterdam river cruise, 22 September 2026 departure date with a 30% discount. Deposit is due at time of booking; full payment due 120 days prior to departure or at time of booking if within 120 days. Prices and savings are subject to availability and we reserve the right to withdraw or amend this offer at any time. However, any booking made and confirmed prior to the withdrawal or amendment of this offer will be honored at the price quoted at the time of booking confirmation, and where reasonably practicable, we will endeavor to provide advance notice of any withdrawal or material amendment to this offer via our website. Minimum number of guests are required to operate departures. If guests change to another tour, river cruise or date not on sale, they are responsible to pay the difference and adhere to different payment conditions; discounts are not transferrable. The Best of Europe Summer Sale offers may be combined with the standard 5% Global Tour Rewards loyalty discount available to eligible past guests only, but cannot be combined with: any other promotional offer or discount code; group booking discounts or custom group rates; Future Travel Credit carry-forward discounts; or any other special offer, unless expressly stated otherwise. The availability shown on our website is indicative only and may not reflect real-time capacity. In some instances, departures which have recently become fully booked may continue to display as available for a brief period. All bookings are subject to confirmation of availability following your booking request. Other conditions apply. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions and to change or update information at any time without prior notice. These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand.