£2599pp—Peak-summer Danube cruise in balcony cabin, save 50%

This immersive river cruise includes excursions in every port. Tour Budapest, spend a day exploring Mozart's Salzburg, and hike up to Passau Castle. In the evenings, relax during cocktail hour, with free-flowing drinks. At £2599 per person, this offer saves 37–50% on the usual price.

What's included

• Return flights, with 20–23kg checked baggage
• Shared overseas transfers
• A 7-night Danube river cruise aboard a 5-star AmaWaterways ship** in a French & Outside Balcony Cabin
• All meals, plus unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast, access to the Chef's Table speciality restaurant, daily snacks and refreshments, unlimited fine wine, beer, and soft drinks at lunch and dinner, and a daily pre-dinner cocktail hour
• Captain's welcome cocktail and dinner
• A wellness programme
• Wi-Fi and all gratuities
• 10 excursions and visits
• All gratuities and service charges

When
Fly from London (Gatwick or Heathrow) or Manchester on 15 July; 1 August, 2026**. 

Alternatively, sail on the reverse itinerary from Vilshofen to Budapest on 29 July or 22 August from £2649 per person.

For more information, see our partner's website.

Itinerary

• Budapest, Hungary... take in the Hungarian capital's two sides with morning and afternoon tours. See the fairy-tale Fisherman's Bastion and the colourful mosaicked roof of Matthias Church in Buda. Next, cross the Danube and tour the Hungarian Parliament Building and Heroes' Square in Pest. In addition to this, you could hike to Budapest Castle Hill.
• Bratislava, Slovakia... learn about the city's imperial history with a walking tour. There's also the opportunity to join a culinary tour of the Bratislava to sample Slovakian cuisine. Or, hike up to Bratislava Castle and take in magnificent city views.
• Vienna, Austria... see the city's majestic Opera House, the former Imperial Palace, and St. Stephen's Cathedral on a guided tour. Those after a more active experience can explore Vienna on a guided bike ride. 
• Weissenkirchen, Austria... is located in the Wachau Valley and is one of Austria's best wine towns. Sample apricot pastries and regional wines in a local boutique, or join a walking tour of nearby Dürnstein. Hike the trail to the ruins of Dürnstein Fortress, or go on a bike tour of the valley. 
• Linz, Austria... has a vibrant Old Town, which you'll explore with a walking tour. This city is also the jumping off point for excursions to Salzburg, the home of Mozart. Tour the Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square, and the Old Market. Alternatively, visit the Czech town of Český Krumlov. You'll also visit a local whiskey distillery in Linz.
• Passau, Germany... sits at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers. Discover the city further with a walking tour. For something more energetic, hike Passau's Castle Hill or go for a riverside bike ride.
• Vilshofen, Germany... join an Oktoberfest celebration aboard the ship, with traditional beer and Bavarian folk music and dancing. There will be time to explore Vilshofen's Old Town, famous for its Medieval charm.

Ship details
AmaWaterways is an award-winning luxury cruise line voted Best River Cruise Line at the 2024 Travvy Awards. Travel + Leisure magazine praises the "excellent food and wine, tasteful decor, stateroom views, and innovation in their luxurious fleet".

Ships average around 156 guests, and service is exemplary due to the high crew-to-guest ratio. Meals are all included, from breakfast and lunch buffets to lavish 4-course dinners. Much of the food is inspired by the ports of call—look forward to the rich chocolate sachertorte in Vienna—and regional wine and beer is served with dinner. There's a daily Sip & Sail cocktail hour held before dinner, where passengers can discuss the day's excursions together. 

Each ship has a fleet of bicycles, and you can expect cooking demonstrations, musical performances, evening entertainment, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Transfers & baggage
Both are included.