7 to 9 nights on the Danube · Budapest to Vilshofen or Vilshofen to Budapest · from A$4,508 pp
Icons of the Danube is a 7 to 9-night AmaWaterways river cruise on the Danube, in both directions (Budapest to Vilshofen, or Vilshofen to Budapest), on AmaMagna or AmaRudi. There are 112 departures between November 2026 and December 2028, from A$4,508 per person twin share in a Window stateroom, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included.
Budapest's gilded skyline and Vienna's Baroque grandeur anchor this 7-night sailing, yet the quieter pleasures are what linger: apricot brandy sipped in a Dürnstein lane, Grüner Veltliner poured at an exclusive Wachau wine experience, pretzels raised at a Vilshofen Oktoberfest celebration. AmaMagna is a fitting setting throughout, with twice the space of any other ship and four restaurants, giving you as much to return to each evening as there is to explore each day.
| Length | 7 to 9 nights |
|---|---|
| River | Danube |
| Starts and ends | Budapest to Vilshofen; Vilshofen to Budapest |
| Countries | Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany |
| Ships | AmaMagna, AmaRudi |
| Departures | 112, 29 Nov 2026 to 24 Dec 2028 |
| Themed sailings | Christmas Markets sailing, Wine sailing, Soulful Experience sailing |
| From | A$4,508 pp, Window |
Itinerary and fares from AmaWaterways, checked 2 November at 7:29am.
| Day | Where | The day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Budapest, Hungary | Welcome aboard in Budapest |
| 2 | Budapest, Hungary | Explore the beauty of Buda and the energy of Pest |
| 3 | Bratislava, Slovakia | City of Kings |
| 4 | Vienna, Austria | Vienna’s imperial grandeur |
| 5 | Krems An Der Donau, Austria | Baroque beauty, culture, and authentic local experiences |
| 6 | Linz, Austria | Storybook cities of Austria |
| 7 | Passau, Germany | From baroque Passau to Bavarian celebrations |
| 8 | Vilshofen, Germany | Bid farewell to Germany and prepare for your journey home. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 20267 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen · Christmas Markets sailing | AmaMagna | A$8,395 | A$12,142 | A$13,041 | |
| 6 Dec 20267 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen · Christmas Markets sailing | AmaMagna | A$7,945 | A$11,692 | A$12,591 | |
| 13 Dec 20267 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen · Christmas Markets sailing | AmaMagna | A$8,545 | A$12,292 | A$13,191 | |
| 20 Dec 20267 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$7,345 | A$11,092 | A$11,991 | |
| 27 Dec 20267 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$5,170 | A$8,917 | A$9,816 |
| Departs | Ship | Window | Balcony | Suite | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mar 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$4,762 | A$8,645 | A$9,509 | |
| 14 Mar 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen · Wine sailing | AmaMagna | A$5,406 | A$9,289 | A$10,153 | |
| 4 Apr 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$6,519 | A$10,402 | A$11,266 | |
| 11 Apr 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen · Wine sailing | AmaMagna | A$6,807 | A$10,690 | A$11,554 | |
| 11 Apr 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$6,231 | A$10,114 | A$10,978 | |
| 18 Apr 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$6,807 | A$10,690 | A$11,554 | |
| 25 Apr 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$7,701 | A$11,584 | A$12,448 | |
| 9 May 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$7,701 | A$11,584 | A$12,448 | |
| 16 May 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$7,701 | A$11,584 | A$12,448 | |
| 23 May 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$7,701 | A$11,584 | A$12,448 | |
| 30 May 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$7,701 | A$11,584 | A$12,448 | |
| 6 June 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$7,701 | A$11,584 | A$12,448 | |
| 20 June 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$6,951 | A$10,834 | A$11,698 | |
| 27 June 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$6,951 | A$10,834 | A$11,698 | |
| 4 July 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$6,951 | A$10,834 | A$11,698 | |
| 4 July 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$6,701 | A$10,584 | A$11,448 | |
| 11 July 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$6,701 | A$10,584 | A$11,448 | |
| 18 July 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$6,807 | A$10,690 | A$11,554 | |
| 18 July 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$6,557 | A$10,440 | A$11,304 | |
| 25 July 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$5,757 | A$9,640 | A$10,504 | |
| 25 July 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$5,757 | A$9,640 | A$10,504 | |
| 1 Aug 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$6,807 | A$10,690 | A$11,554 | |
| 1 Aug 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$5,757 | A$9,640 | A$10,504 | |
| 8 Aug 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$6,557 | A$10,440 | A$11,304 | |
| 15 Aug 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$6,951 | A$10,834 | A$11,698 | |
| 15 Aug 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$6,632 | A$10,515 | A$11,379 | |
| 22 Aug 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$5,901 | A$9,784 | A$10,648 | |
| 22 Aug 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$5,901 | A$9,784 | A$10,648 | |
| 29 Aug 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$7,095 | A$10,978 | A$11,842 | |
| 29 Aug 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$7,095 | A$10,978 | A$11,842 | |
| 5 Sept 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$6,489 | A$10,372 | A$11,236 | |
| 5 Sept 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$6,989 | A$10,872 | A$11,736 | |
| 12 Sept 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$7,782 | A$11,665 | A$12,529 | |
| 12 Sept 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$7,382 | A$11,265 | A$12,129 | |
| 19 Sept 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$7,526 | A$11,409 | A$12,273 | |
| 26 Sept 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$7,564 | A$11,447 | A$12,311 | |
| 3 Oct 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$7,064 | A$10,947 | A$11,811 | |
| 10 Oct 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$7,814 | A$11,697 | A$12,561 | |
| 10 Oct 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$7,814 | A$11,697 | A$12,561 | |
| 17 Oct 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$7,526 | A$11,409 | A$12,273 | |
| 17 Oct 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$7,926 | A$11,809 | A$12,673 | |
| 24 Oct 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$7,382 | A$11,265 | A$12,129 | |
| 31 Oct 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$5,757 | A$9,640 | A$10,504 | |
| 7 Nov 20277 nights · Vilshofen to Budapest · Wine sailing | AmaMagna | A$5,757 | A$9,640 | A$10,504 | |
| 14 Nov 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$5,757 | A$9,640 | A$10,504 | |
| 28 Nov 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$7,996 | A$11,879 | A$12,743 | |
| 5 Dec 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen · Christmas Markets sailing | AmaMagna | A$7,845 | A$11,728 | A$12,592 | |
| 5 Dec 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen · Soulful Experience sailing | AmaRudi | A$7,095 | A$10,978 | A$11,842 | |
| 12 Dec 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen · Christmas Markets sailing | AmaMagna | A$6,345 | A$10,228 | A$11,092 | |
| 12 Dec 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$6,345 | A$10,228 | A$11,092 | |
| 19 Dec 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$5,913 | A$9,796 | A$10,660 | |
| 19 Dec 20277 nights · Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaRudi | A$5,913 | A$9,796 | A$10,660 | |
| 26 Dec 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$5,625 | A$9,508 | A$10,372 | |
| 26 Dec 20277 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$5,625 | A$9,508 | A$10,372 |
| Departs | Ship | Window | Balcony | Suite | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$4,508 | A$7,960 | A$8,823 | |
| 5 Mar 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$4,652 | A$8,536 | A$9,399 | |
| 12 Mar 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$5,084 | A$8,967 | A$9,831 | |
| 19 Mar 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$5,084 | A$8,967 | A$9,831 | |
| 26 Mar 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$5,659 | A$9,543 | A$10,406 | |
| 2 Apr 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$6,841 | A$10,725 | A$11,588 | |
| 9 Apr 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$6,841 | A$10,725 | A$11,588 | |
| 16 Apr 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$6,985 | A$10,868 | A$11,732 | |
| 30 Apr 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$6,985 | A$10,868 | A$11,732 | |
| 7 May 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$7,385 | A$11,268 | A$12,132 | |
| 14 May 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$7,385 | A$11,268 | A$12,132 | |
| 28 May 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$7,385 | A$11,268 | A$12,132 | |
| 4 June 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$7,385 | A$11,268 | A$12,132 | |
| 11 June 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$7,385 | A$11,268 | A$12,132 | |
| 25 June 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$7,385 | A$11,268 | A$12,132 | |
| 25 June 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$7,385 | A$11,268 | A$12,132 | |
| 2 July 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$6,235 | A$10,118 | A$10,982 | |
| 2 July 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$6,985 | A$10,868 | A$11,732 | |
| 9 July 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$6,235 | A$10,118 | A$10,982 | |
| 16 July 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$6,235 | A$10,118 | A$10,982 | |
| 23 July 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$6,235 | A$10,118 | A$10,982 | |
| 30 July 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$6,235 | A$10,118 | A$10,982 | |
| 30 July 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$6,235 | A$10,118 | A$10,982 | |
| 6 Aug 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$6,985 | A$10,868 | A$11,732 | |
| 6 Aug 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$6,235 | A$10,118 | A$10,982 | |
| 13 Aug 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$6,235 | A$10,118 | A$10,982 | |
| 13 Aug 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$6,235 | A$10,118 | A$10,982 | |
| 20 Aug 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$6,379 | A$10,262 | A$11,126 | |
| 20 Aug 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$6,379 | A$10,262 | A$11,126 | |
| 27 Aug 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$6,667 | A$10,550 | A$11,413 | |
| 27 Aug 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$6,667 | A$10,550 | A$11,413 | |
| 3 Sept 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$7,961 | A$11,844 | A$12,707 | |
| 3 Sept 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$7,961 | A$11,844 | A$12,707 | |
| 10 Sept 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$7,961 | A$11,844 | A$12,707 | |
| 10 Sept 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$7,961 | A$11,844 | A$12,707 | |
| 17 Sept 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$7,961 | A$11,844 | A$12,707 | |
| 1 Oct 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$7,961 | A$11,844 | A$12,707 | |
| 8 Oct 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$7,961 | A$11,844 | A$12,707 | |
| 15 Oct 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$7,817 | A$11,700 | A$12,563 | |
| 22 Oct 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$7,673 | A$11,556 | A$12,420 | |
| 29 Oct 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$7,385 | A$11,268 | A$12,132 | |
| 5 Nov 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$5,791 | A$9,675 | A$10,538 | |
| 12 Nov 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$5,647 | A$9,531 | A$10,394 | |
| 19 Nov 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$6,079 | A$9,962 | A$10,826 | |
| 19 Nov 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$6,079 | A$9,962 | A$10,826 | |
| 26 Nov 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$6,879 | A$10,762 | A$11,626 | |
| 26 Nov 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$6,879 | A$10,762 | A$11,626 | |
| 10 Dec 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$7,023 | A$10,906 | A$11,770 | |
| 10 Dec 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$7,023 | A$10,906 | A$11,770 | |
| 17 Dec 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$6,735 | A$10,618 | A$11,482 | |
| 17 Dec 20287 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaRudi | A$6,735 | A$10,618 | A$11,482 | |
| 24 Dec 20289 nights · Budapest to Vilshofen | AmaMagna | A$6,091 | A$9,975 | A$10,838 | |
| 24 Dec 20287 nights · Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaRudi | A$5,791 | A$9,675 | A$10,538 |
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$4,508 per person, twin share (A$9,016 for two), in a Window stateroom. By stateroom type: Window from A$4,508, Balcony from A$7,960, Suite from A$8,823. 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.
112 times between 29 Nov 2026 and 24 Dec 2028: 5 departures in 2026, 54 departures in 2027, 53 departures in 2028. Some dates are themed sailings: christmas markets sailing, wine sailing, soulful experience sailing.
It sails both ways: Budapest to Vilshofen, and Vilshofen to Budapest. The places are the same each way, in the reverse order. Each departure in the table shows its direction.
AmaMagna and AmaRudi, 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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