Destinations | Budapest

Discover the varied cultures of five Central European countries during this late-season Danube cruise. Get a taste of Germany in beautiful Passau. See the Czech Republic’s picturesque countryside in Ceský Krumlov. Cruise through Austria stopping at small towns and cosmopolitan cities, and experience the capitals of Hungary and Bratislava.

Wonder at the grand cities of the Habsburg Dynasty and the ancient remains of Roman Empire outposts on this 16-day Eastern European voyage. Experience vibrant capital cities like Bucharest, Budapest and Vienna, wonderfully preserved towns, and the natural beauty of the Danube’s exquisite Iron Gate region and the Black Sea’s coast.

In the 8th century, Emperor Charlemagne dreamt of a canal that could unite Europe’s great waterways, but it was not until 1992 that his vision came to pass. Now, the Main-Danube Canal allows ships to travel directly from the North Sea to the Black Sea, traversing Western, Central and Eastern Europe in a single journey. See the canals of Amsterdam, the castles of the Rhine Valley and many colorful capitals of Eastern Europe on an incredible 23-day cruisetour that includes eight countries on the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers. New for 2009, this itinerary provides the ultimate European experience.

Imagine 15 magical days along the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers, seeing the best of Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. Explore the historic cities of Vienna, Bratislava, and imperial Budapest, admire Holland’s windmill-studded tulip fields and Germany’s fairy-tale castles, and enjoy the picturesque vineyards of Austria’s Wachau Valley.