The Danube with Viking River Cruises

As you might imagine, the cruise options along the historic Danube river are varied and exciting. The river is a gateway to four capitals - Budapest, Vienna, Bratislava and Belgrade - and its banks feature spectacular scenery, national parks and breathtaking waterfronts offering everything from extraordinary cities, pretty villages and great music to rich history, Jewish heritage, cultural treasures, art and architecture.

Now boasting over 60 river vessels, accommodating between 94 and 210 guests, Viking River Cruises are an excellent choice for your Danube river voyage. The modern, minimalist fleet provides compact but comfortable accommodation, with included shore excursions and wine or beer with onboard meals. Local guides and regional foods offer authentic destination experiences with the 'Viking Culture Curriculum' programme including the likes of hands-on cooking demonstrations and wine tastings.

As such a large fleet Viking are unmatched for choice in terms of departures they operate, and their Danube offerings depart regularly from March through the rest of the year. Classic 7-night sailings offer stops at the lovely medieval Bavarian city of Passau, Vienna's bombastic buildings and of course Budapest's grand palaces. Their longer voyages, up to 21 nights, offer a chance to add in an exploration of the lesser-known stretch through Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, visiting the proud cities of Belgrade and Bucharest, with plenty of time to explore the wide tree-lined boulevards.