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Romantic Danube

From $1,756 pp / 8 Days / 6 Guided Tours / 3 Countries

Select Year:

This chart shows pricing on available departure dates and stateroom categories for this itinerary. If you have any questions about this itinerary or would like to proceed with a booking, choose an option from the “Contact” menu to the right.

Early Booking Discount savings reflected below; prices are per person.
Plus receive $500 per person off roundtrip airfare!
Offer expires May 31—details below. Ask for EBD.

DECKPLANS: Viking Odin | Viking Freya | Viking Njord | Viking Idun | Viking Delling | Viking Rinda

2014 Check-In Dates
Explorer Suite (ES)Veranda Suite (AA)Veranda (A)Veranda (B)French Balcony (C)French Balcony (D)Stnd (E)Stnd (F)
+Apr19, 20Brochure Rate2-FOR-1
$17,399

$8,756
$10,999

$5,556
$7,399

$3,756
SOLD OUT
$6,399

$3,256
SOLD OUT
$4,599

$2,356
SOLD OUT
+Apr26, 27Brochure Rate2-FOR-1
$18,799

$9,456
$12,399

$6,256
$8,799

$4,456
$8,199

$4,156
$7,799

$3,956
$7,199

$3,656
$5,999

$3,056
SOLD OUT
+May3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31Brochure Rate2-FOR-1
$18,799

$9,456
$12,399

$6,256
$8,799

$4,456
$8,199

$4,156
$7,799

$3,956
$7,199

$3,656
$5,999

$3,056
$5,799

$2,956
+Jun1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29Brochure Rate2-FOR-1
$18,399

$9,256
$11,999

$6,056
$8,399

$4,256
$7,799

$3,956
$7,399

$3,756
$6,799

$3,456
$5,599

$2,856
$5,399

$2,756
+Jul5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27Brochure Rate2-FOR-1
$17,999

$9,056
$11,599

$5,856
$7,999

$4,056
$7,399

$3,756
$6,999

$3,556
$6,399

$3,256
$5,199

$2,656
$4,999

$2,556
+Aug2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31Brochure Rate2-FOR-1
$17,999

$9,056
$11,599

$5,856
$7,999

$4,056
$7,399

$3,756
$6,999

$3,556
$6,399

$3,256
$5,199

$2,656
$4,999

$2,556
+Sep5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28Brochure Rate2-FOR-1
$18,999

$9,556
$12,599

$6,356
$8,999

$4,556
$8,399

$4,256
$7,999

$4,056
$7,399

$3,756
$6,199

$3,156
$5,999

$3,056
+Oct3, 4, 5Brochure Rate2-FOR-1
$18,999

$9,556
$12,599

$6,356
$8,999

$4,556
$8,399

$4,256
$7,999

$4,056
$7,399

$3,756
$6,199

$3,156
$5,999

$3,056
+Oct10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31Brochure Rate2-FOR-1
$17,599

$8,856
$11,199

$5,656
$7,599

$3,856
$6,999

$3,556
$6,599

$3,356
$5,999

$3,056
$4,799

$2,456
$4,599

$2,356
+Nov1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23Brochure Rate2-FOR-1
$14,399

$7,256
$9,399

$4,756
$6,099

$3,106
$5,699

$2,906
$5,599

$2,856
$4,999

$2,556
$3,799

$1,956
$3,599

$1,856
+Nov28, 29, 30Brochure Rate2-FOR-1
$14,199

$7,156
$9,199

$4,656
$5,899

$3,006
$5,499

$2,806
$5,399

$2,756
$4,799

$2,456
$3,599

$1,856
$3,399

$1,756
+Dec5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28Brochure Rate2-FOR-1
$14,399

$7,256
$9,399

$4,756
$6,099

$3,106
$5,699

$2,906
$5,599

$2,856
$4,999

$2,556
$3,799

$1,956
$3,599

$1,856


Available Ships
Budapest to NurembergNuremberg to Budapest
Viking DellingMay 17, 31; Jun 14, 28; Jul 12, 26; Aug 9, 23; Sep 6, 20; Oct 4, 18; Nov 1, 15, 29; Dec 13, 27May 24; Jun 7, 21; Jul 5, 19; Aug 2, 16, 30; Sep 13, 27; Oct 11, 25; Nov 8, 22; Dec 6, 20
Viking FreyaApr 20; May 4, 18; Jun 1, 15, 29; Jul 13, 27; Aug 10, 24; Sep 7, 21; Oct 5, 19; Nov 2, 16, 30; Dec 14, 28Apr 27; May 11, 25; Jun 8, 22; Jul 6, 20; Aug 3, 17, 31; Sep 14, 28; Oct 12, 26; Nov 9, 23; Dec 7, 21
Viking IdunApr 27; May 11, 25; Jun 8, 22; Jul 6, 20; Aug 3, 17, 31; Sep 14, 28; Oct 12, 26; Nov 9, 23; Dec 7, 21May 4, 18; Jun 1, 15, 29; Jul 13, 27; Aug 10, 24; Sep 7, 21; Oct 5, 19; Nov 2, 16, 30; Dec 14
Viking NjordApr 26; May 10, 24; Jun 7, 21; Jul 5, 19; Aug 2, 16, 30; Sep 13, 27; Oct 11, 25; Nov 8, 22; Dec 6, 20May 3, 17, 31; Jun 14, 28; Jul 12, 26; Aug 9, 23; Sep 6, 20; Oct 4, 18; Nov 1, 15, 29; Dec 13, 27
Viking OdinApr 19; Nov 29; Dec 13, 27Nov 22; Dec 6, 20
Viking RindaAug 29; Sep 12, 26; Oct 10, 24; Nov 7, 21; Dec 5, 19Sep 5, 19; Oct 3, 17, 31; Nov 14, 28; Dec 12, 26

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ALL THIS IS INCLUDED

  • 8-day cruise with river-view stateroom
  • 6 guided tours with audio headset
  • All meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captain’s Farewell Dinner
  • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service
  • Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • Culture Curriculum: Enjoy musical entertainment highlighting Austrian & Hungarian classics; attend lectures on the European Union, Viennese coffee houses and Mozart; learn how to make your own apple strudel
  • All port charges
  • Free wi-fi, connection speed may vary

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Receive $500 per person off roundtrip air prices.
Restrictions apply—details below. Prices shown are per person.
For greater comfort, upgrade to Business Class or Premium Economy air—call for details.

Add all-inclusive roundtrip air & transfers
Apr, Sep-OctMay-AugNov-Dec
BROCHURE FARESPECIAL AIRBROCHURE FARESPECIAL AIRBROCHURE FARESPECIAL AIR
Boston, Newark, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh$1,495$995$1,795$1,295$1,395$895
Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas/Fort Worth, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Raleigh, St. Louis, Tampa, Washington D.C.$1,695$1,195$1,995$1,495$1,595$1,095
Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle$1,795$1,295$2,095$1,595$1,695$1,195
Toronto$1,695$1,195$1,995$1,495$1,595$1,095
Vancouver$1,795$1,295$2,095$1,595$1,695$1,195

For more information on departure cities, visit Additional gateways.

Additional airline-imposed baggage charges may apply; for more information on Airline Luggage Restrictions or to learn more about allowances and general airline information visit Airline Information & Restrictions.

UPGRADE to Premium Economy air from $1,195 per person, or Business Class air from $2,995 per person based on select gateways and dates. For more information about customized air services, US and Canada gateways and our Frequent Flyer Upgrade Program, visit Viking Air Plus or call the Viking Air Plus department at 1-877-523-0580 between 5:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday–Friday and between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Pacific time.

AIR OFFER RESTRICTIONS: Special air pricing reflects $500 savings per guest. Must request offer EBD at time of booking. Must book and pay in full by May 31, 2013. Offer expires May 31, 2013.

Note: U.S. flights depart one day prior to check-in date. Paid Business or Premium Economy Class may require travel in economy on flights within North America or Europe. Premium economy is limited to specific airlines and we may not be able to accommodate based on aircraft type and availability. Transfers are included with roundtrip airfare purchase. If air is not purchased from Viking, transfers between airport and ship/hotel may be purchased separately, but are only available to passengers whose flights arrive or depart on check-in or check-out day. Air prices are per person based on cruise/cruisetour check-in date and include transfers plus all government taxes/fees of approximately $160 and air fuel surcharges. Air seats are limited; airfares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until full payment of air is received.

2014 EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT: On all sail dates the discount is per stateroom based on double occupancy. Single supplement savings are off applicable rates. The 2-for-1 cruise and international air discount are considered a single offer. International air does not have to be purchased to get cruise offer. Must request offer EBD at time of booking. Must book and pay in full by May 31, 2013. Offer expires May 31, 2013.

GENERAL RESTRICTIONS: Cruise fares listed are cruise only in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy. Cruise fares listed are valid for U.S. and Canadian residents only. Cruise ship fuel surcharge may apply. All fares and offers are for new bookings only as of April 1, 2013, are subject to availability, may not be combinable with other offers except Past Guest Travel Credit and Referral Rewards Credit, are capacity-controlled and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. 2-for-1 fares are based upon published full brochure fares; cruise fares do not include pre-paid charges, optional facilities and service fees, and personal charges, as defined in the terms and conditions of the Passenger Ticket Contract which may be viewed elsewhere on this website. Full brochure fares may not have resulted in actual sales in all stateroom categories and may not have been in effect during the last 90 days. Promotional fares may remain in effect after the expiration date. Air promotion applies to economy, roundtrip flights only from select Viking River Cruises U.S. and Canadian gateways and includes airport-to-ship or hotel transfers, air taxes and air fuel surcharges. Viking reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares, fees and surcharges at any time. For up-to-date prices, please call Viking or your travel agent. The cruise ship fuel surcharge is additional revenue to Viking River Cruises, as are any additional charges relating to currency fluctuation other than for fully paid cruise fares and full fares, which fluctuations are beyond our control. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Complete terms and conditions may be found in the Passenger Ticket Contract.