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TRAVELMARVEL
River Cruise

Grand Danube

2026
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Travelmarvel River Cruise
Offering superior comfort at outstanding value, whilst enjoying the perfect balance of inclusions and leisure time.

Grand Danube

Spend fourteen nights cruising on a Travelmarvel river ship from Munich to Bucharest. Immerse yourself in Bavarian festivities and learn about life in Serbia with a visit to a local family’s village.

15 day River Cruise

Itinerary

15 days / 14 night River Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Munich, Passau, Embark Ship

Day 2

Passau

Insider Experiences

Day 3

Linz

Day 4

Melk, Dürnstein

Day 5

Vienna

Enhance Your Journey

Day 6

Bratislava

Day 7

Budapest

Day 8

Budapest

Day 9

Budapest

Day 10

Mohács, Pécs

Enhance Your Journey

Day 11

Almas, Osijek

Day 12

Belgrade

Insider Experiences

Day 13

Iron Gates

Day 14

Ruse

Day 15

Giurgiu, Depart Bucharest

Cruise
Coach/Vehicle

Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

Return scheduled flights from the UK*
14 nights cruising on a Travelmarvel river ship
41 meals – 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 14 dinners
Onboard water stations, plus tea and coffee, soft drink, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise
Transfers, porterage and tipping
Explore 15 towns, villages and cities
Enjoy a festive Bavarian evening on your ship with traditional food and entertainment

Tour Highlights

These are carefully crafted experiences designed to take your holiday from amazing to extraordinary.

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Bavarian Evening on Board

Enjoy an authentic Bavarian experience on board as you sample local beer and snacks, accompanied by traditional folk music, song and dance. 

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Village Farm and Slivovitz Tour

Visit a local family’s village in Sebia, taking a tour of their home and barn to meet the resident farm animals. Stroll through the family’s fruit orchards to learn about the brewing process of ‘slivovitz’. This plum brandy is the national drink of choice.

What's On Board

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Cruise Aboard Travelmarvel's State-of-the-art River Ships

Travelmarvel’s latest fleet of European river ships shines bright. Named after the most luminous stars in European skies, every inch of these contemporary vessels has been custom-designed for your enjoyment.

What our customers are saying

Everyone involved - from the nautical crew to Cruise Director, were exceptional and the food was excellent and so much of it. Everything was well organised from the excursions to quiz nights and I would recommend this cruise to anyone who is looking for something amazing.

European Gems cruise

The tours and tour guides top of the line and so knowledgeable. The hot drink when we arrived back onboard was most welcome. Our cabin was comfortable and plenty of room to store everything.

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Trip Notes

  • This itinerary is operated by Travelmarvel, part of the APT Travel Group 

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change 

  • *Flights from the UK are subject to flight and booking class availability 

  • Group transfers from Munich are at set times on Day 1 

  • Low or high water levels may cause disruption to cruising 

  • Prices are for cruise and return flights from the UK only 

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