Highlights of a Danube cruise
If you are the type of holidaymaker who has a had time deciding whether they want a relaxing holiday in the sun or a trip to an exotic land rip for exploring, then some of the river cruises Danube has to offer may be just perfect for you. Relax on deck passing vineyards, fairytale castles and rolling hills, then you can head ashore.
Usually Danube river cruises tour only part of the striking Danube river, which is almost |1800 miles long The biodiverse lower areas of the river have been for many years off limits to tourists, but they now welcome once more visitors from all over the world including Danube river cruises. Whatever Danube cruise you take, make sure to include a visit to the spectacular Danube Delta wetlands, a natural wonder than is home to over 300 species of bird and more than 40 species of fish.
The river Danube makes its way east as it passes on its way from Switzerland to the breathtaking Black Sea. On a Danube river cruise you will pass through the central European countries of Austria and Germany, as well as famous eastern European countries such as Croatia, Romania, Ukraine and Bulgaria.
The Danube flows east as it passes on its way from its beginnings in the Swiss Alps to the glorious Black Sea. On a Danube river cruise you will pass through of course Germany, as well as Austria and Hungary, Croatia and Serbia. Highlights of the eastern European section of the river include the glorious city of Vienna, famous for its bustling coffee houses, Mozart, Beethoven and Strauss. In fact a very famous resident of the city paid a very famous tribute to the river you will be cruising on with his familiar waltz, On the Beautiful Blue Danube.
Typically as part of the Austrian stretch of many river cruises of the Danube you will pay a visit to this breathtaking city, where you can see a classical music concert, dine out in the capitals finest restaurants and sample some of the high culture that the city is so famous for. Some more highlights of the Austrian part of your trip include the Benedictine Abbey of Melk, the historic town of Durnstein with its cobbled streets and burgher houses, and fine wine enthusiasts can explore famous Austrian Wachau region where you can visit some of the finest vineyards in the country and sample some of the areas finest wines too.
From Austria your Danube river cruise will then head on to Slovakia and its stunning capital, Bratislava. Heading on from Slovakia you will pass through the Danube Bend and then on to the wonderful Budapest. The city is a part of your Danube cruise trip that you will never forget. From Budapest a selection of Danube cruise ships will take you further east to unforgettable sights including Bucharest and Romania. Cruises to Bucharest often offer an optional excursion to Draculas home town of Transylvania.
Richard Garden is a seasoned river cruise traveller who has lived in Germany, Spain and the UK. He recommends Avalon Cruises for the latest travel offers on Danube cruises.
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