7 nights on the Danube · Vilshofen to Budapest or Budapest to Vilshofen · from A$2,983 pp
City Escapes: The Danube is a 7-night AmaWaterways river cruise on the Danube, in both directions (Vilshofen to Budapest, or Budapest to Vilshofen), on AmaLea, AmaMora, AmaReina, AmaSofia, AmaSonata or AmaVerde. There are 34 departures between November 2026 and November 2028, from A$2,983 per person twin share in a Window stateroom, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included.
Trace the Danube through vineyard valleys and dramatic bends before arriving in Vienna, where art, culture and classical music will shape your day. In Linz, choose the local museum that interests you, or venture to either Salzburg or Český Krumlov for a full-day excursion.
| Length | 7 nights |
|---|---|
| River | Danube |
| Starts and ends | Vilshofen to Budapest; Budapest to Vilshofen |
| Countries | Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany |
| Ships | AmaLea, AmaMora, AmaReina, AmaSofia, AmaSonata, AmaVerde |
| Departures | 34, 11 Nov 2026 to 13 Nov 2028 |
| From | A$2,983 pp, Window |
Itinerary and fares from AmaWaterways, checked 2 November at 7:29am.
| Day | Where | The day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Budapest, Hungary | Welcome to Budapest |
| 2 | Budapest, Hungary | Reach new heights in Budapest |
| 3 | Bratislava, Slovakia | Follow history and local flavor in Slovakia |
| 4 | Vienna, Austria | The layers of Vienna |
| 5 | Vienna, Austria | A relaxing day of cruising |
| 6 | Linz, Austria | Linz is your gateway to a variety of adventures |
| 7 | Passau, Germany | Enjoy a taste of Passau |
| 8 | Vilshofen, Germany | Disembark in Vilshofen, Germany |
As published by AmaWaterways, in one direction; the reverse sailings visit the same places the other way round. Excursions and timings can change with river levels and local conditions.
Every departure we list, with the lowest fare in each stateroom type, per person for two sharing, in Australian dollars, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included, as listed by AmaWaterways on 2 November at 7:29am. Press Quote on a date and a specialist confirms what is open and the price for two before you pay.
| Departs | Ship | Window | Balcony | Suite | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 2026Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaReina | A$6,400 | A$8,647 | A$12,396 | |
| 11 Nov 2026Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaSonata | A$6,400 | A$8,647 | A$12,396 | |
| 14 Nov 2026Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaLea | A$6,400 | A$8,048 | A$12,396 | |
| 14 Nov 2026Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaMora | A$4,525 | A$6,173 | A$10,521 | |
| 15 Nov 2026Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaSofia | A$5,275 | A$6,923 | A$11,271 |
| Departs | Ship | Window | Balcony | Suite | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2027Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMora | A$5,071 | A$6,796 | A$11,113 | |
| 18 Feb 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaReina | A$2,983 | A$5,284 | A$9,025 | |
| 18 Feb 2027Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaSonata | A$2,983 | A$5,284 | A$9,025 | |
| 25 Feb 2027Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaReina | A$2,983 | A$5,284 | A$9,025 | |
| 25 Feb 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaSonata | A$2,983 | A$5,284 | A$9,025 | |
| 27 Feb 2027Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMora | A$3,846 | A$5,571 | A$9,888 | |
| 3 Nov 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaReina | A$4,422 | A$6,723 | A$10,464 | |
| 3 Nov 2027Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaSonata | A$5,573 | A$7,874 | A$11,615 | |
| 6 Nov 2027Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMora | A$5,573 | A$7,298 | A$11,615 | |
| 10 Nov 2027Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaReina | A$5,429 | A$7,730 | A$11,471 | |
| 10 Nov 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaSonata | A$5,429 | A$7,730 | A$11,471 |
| Departs | Ship | Window | Balcony | Suite | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2028Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMora | A$3,161 | A$4,886 | A$9,203 | |
| 19 Feb 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaMora | A$3,305 | A$5,030 | A$9,346 | |
| 23 Feb 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaReina | A$5,393 | A$7,693 | A$11,434 | |
| 23 Feb 2028Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaSonata | A$3,593 | A$5,893 | A$9,634 | |
| 26 Feb 2028Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMora | A$3,593 | A$5,318 | A$9,634 | |
| 28 Feb 2028Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaVerde | A$3,736 | A$6,037 | A$9,778 | |
| 1 Mar 2028Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaReina | A$3,736 | A$6,037 | A$9,778 | |
| 1 Mar 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaSonata | A$3,736 | A$6,037 | A$9,778 | |
| 4 Mar 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaMora | A$3,736 | A$5,462 | A$9,778 | |
| 6 Mar 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaVerde | A$4,168 | A$6,469 | A$10,210 | |
| 8 Mar 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaReina | A$5,968 | A$8,269 | A$12,010 | |
| 8 Mar 2028Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaSonata | A$4,168 | A$6,469 | A$10,210 | |
| 4 Nov 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaLea | A$7,263 | A$8,988 | A$13,305 | |
| 4 Nov 2028Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMora | A$5,463 | A$7,188 | A$11,505 | |
| 6 Nov 2028Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaVerde | A$5,031 | A$7,332 | A$11,073 | |
| 11 Nov 2028Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaLea | A$5,463 | A$7,188 | A$11,505 | |
| 11 Nov 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaMora | A$5,031 | A$6,757 | A$11,073 | |
| 13 Nov 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaVerde | A$4,888 | A$7,188 | A$10,929 |
The lowest fare in each stateroom type across the departures above, per person twin share. Each type has several categories by deck and size; we quote the one you prefer.
AmaWaterways covers the dining, the guided excursions and the bikes. Drinks come with lunch and dinner and at the nightly cocktail hour, rather than all day.
From A$2,983 per person, twin share (A$5,966 for two), in a Window stateroom. By stateroom type: Window from A$2,983, Balcony from A$4,886, Suite from A$9,025. Fares are in Australian dollars, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included, as listed by AmaWaterways on 2 November at 7:29am. They differ by date, so the table of departures above has each one.
34 times between 11 Nov 2026 and 13 Nov 2028: 5 departures in 2026, 11 departures in 2027, 18 departures in 2028.
It sails both ways: Vilshofen to Budapest, and Budapest to Vilshofen. The places are the same each way, in the reverse order. Each departure in the table shows its direction.
AmaLea, AmaMora, AmaReina, AmaSofia, AmaSonata and AmaVerde, depending on the date. Every AmaWaterways ship is small, most carrying fewer than 200 guests, with twin-balcony staterooms above the Window category.
All meals on board, with wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner, guided excursions in most places you stop, Wi-Fi, port charges and gratuities, and bicycles to borrow. Flights, travel insurance, visas and premium drinks are extra.
Choose a date in the table and press Quote, or send the form with any date. A AmaWaterways specialist replies with the staterooms open on your date and the price for two in Australian dollars, before you pay anything. Or call us on 1300 214 840.
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