Best of the Danube

Big Travel Sale

 2026 Sailings: Free 2 Night Prague Extension

    2027 Sailings: Free Cabin Upgrade from Classic to Deluxe C​

Book by  27 February 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) + 2 Day Prague Extension

from

$5,549*

per person twin share in a Classic Riverview Stateroom

Based on 30 May 26 departure

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

What's Included

8 Day Cruise

2 Night Prague Extension

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

Prague Extension Option

Prague Post-Cruise Extension

Transfer from Passau and step into the fairytale charm of Prague, the "Golden City." A guided tour with a Local Specialist brings Prague Castle to life. Wander through historic streets, admire Gothic and Baroque architecture and enjoy an opportunity to toast your adventure with a classic Czech Pilsner.  
 
Included in Your Stay: 

2 nights at a centrally located hotel, plus all hotel taxes and porterage 
2 breakfasts 
Transfer from Passau to your hotel 
Sightseeing tour of Prague Castle with a Local Specialist 
Optional Experience add-ons to personalise your stay 
 

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

Big Travel Sale – Tours: Save up to 15% on select 2026 departures featured on Trafalgar.com as “Big Travel Sale”. Savings are valid on the land-only portion.

 
Big Travel Sale –

2026 River Cruises: Receive a discount on cruise extensions for 2026 sailings: 50% off the Lucerne extension when booking Best of the Rhine & Amsterdam; 100% off the Prague extension when booking Best of the Danube.
2027 River Cruises: Receive a free cabin upgrade from Classic to Deluxe for 2027 sailings. Offer does not apply to Suite Staterooms.

 
Big Travel Sale – All Offers: Valid on new bookings made between 15 December 2025 and 27 February 2026. Deposit is due at time of booking; full payment due 120 days prior to departure or at time of booking if within 120 days. Savings are not valid on airfares or extra night accommodations, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Minimum number of guests are required to operate departures. If guests change to another tour or date not on sale, they are responsible to pay the difference and adhere to different payment conditions; discounts are not transferrable. Deals may be combined with standard 5% Global Tour Rewards past guest savings only; not combinable with other promotional offers including Double GTR discounts, group discounts, custom group bookings or Future Travel Credit carry forward discount. Please note that websites do not reflect live capacity and in some instances sold out departures may still display for a brief period of time. Other conditions may apply.

Double GTR: Global Tour Rewards members (past guests of Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Costsaver and Contiki) receive an extra 5% discount on new tour and river cruise bookings made 15 December 2025 through 31 January 2026 with code BTSEAGTR5 on trips with any of the aforementioned brands not on sale. The discount is not valid on airfares or extra night accommodations, is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. The extra discount is combinable with the standard 5% GTR past guest discount, but is not combinable with other offers including Big Travel Sale and multiple trip discount. Other conditions may apply.

Global Tour Rewards Discount: **Past guests of Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, AAT Kings, Inspiring Journeys, Costsaver and Contiki receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking with any of the aforementioned brands. The GTR 5% discount is valid on the land portion of the tour and can be used for multiple trips taken within any given year. Discount is not combinable with multiple tour discount, must be applied at the time of booking and is not valid on all trips and/or departures, airfares, surcharges, taxes, extensions, optional experiences, extra night accommodations, is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and are subject to change. The 5% GTR discount replaces all previous Past Guest/Frequent Traveller Discounts and is not in addition to. Other conditions may apply.