Discover the rivers Danube with cities like Bratislava.
Crowned by the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the High Tatras mountains, Slovakia unfolds as a spectacular alpine sanctuary packed with medieval castles and dense national forests. This Central European destination boasts the highest density of castles per capita in the world, ranging from the dramatic, hill-topping ruins of Spiš Castle to the elegant palaces of its Danube-side capital, Bratislava. Renowned globally for its pristine outdoor hiking, skiing, and thermal spa towns, Slovakia captivates visitors with the folk-art wooden architecture of Čičmany, the surreal ice chambers of its hidden caves, and a rich, value-driven mountain culture that remains remarkably uncrowded.
DanubeThe River Danube flows from Southern Germany to the Black Sea. It is not only a busy waterway between central and eastern Europe, but also a very romantic river taking you along cities like Vienna, Budapest, Belgrade and Bucharest.
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Tours to Slovakia will show an affordable country in central Europe with lots of mountainous, castles and caves.
Below are our most visited cities, destinations and national parks in Slovakia.
Bratislava (44)
Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is located along the Danube River at the border with Austria and Hungary. It is a popular destination for river cruises.
Budapest (44)
Budapest is the capital of Hungary and consists of two cities: Buda and Pest. Cited as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, Budapest's extensive World Heritage Site includes the banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter, Andrássy Avenue, Heroes' Square and the Millennium Underground Railway, the second-oldest metro line in the world.
Vienna (44)
Vienna is a beautiful place to visit and live in. World famous are not only the old buildings, but also the (classical) music festivals and operas, the Schönbrunn castle, Lippizaner horses and "Prater". A concert is a must!
Linz (27)
Linz is the third-largest city in Austria, located at the Danube river.
Munich (20)
München is the 3rd largest city of Germany and a highlight to any visit. It is great to have a beer here, during or outside the "Oktober fest". If you can get tickets, you may want to see Bayern Munich, one of the top clubs in Europe. The Black Forest is nearby for relaxing...
Passau (17)
Passau is also known as the Dreiflüssestadt ("City of Three Rivers") because the Danube is joined there by the Inn from the south and the Ilz from the north. The city exists for more than 2000 years.
Bucharest (15)
Bucharest is the capital and largest city of Romania. The city's architecture earned it the nicknames of Little Paris or Paris of the East
Belgrade (13)
Belgrade, 'White City', is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It was one of the stops of the Orient Express and still serves as a center on the Balkan with river cruises and other touristic attractions.
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When is the best time to travel?
Most people travel in the high season, when the schools are closed and the temperatures are the highest. This may make sense for beach vacations with children. But remember that these periods (July and August in Europe + N-America, China & Japan) are by far the busiest. There will be crowds everywhere.
The hottest season has become even hotter and dryer in the past few years due to climate change, sometimes resulting in forest fires. Sometimes temperatures have become unbearable. In extreme cases attractions may close during the hottest times of the day.
Due to seasonal droughts and low water levels, some river cruises may not be able to go everywhere as planned. This may lead to cancellations and itinerary changes for example on the Rhine and Danube.
For the above reasons we highly recommend travelling in the shoulder season, just before or after the peak season. Fewer people travel, temperatures are still nice, accommodations are cheaper and there are no problems with heat or drought. This is the best time to travel!
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We have 3 tour operators that conduct 44 river cruises on the Danube with duration 5 - 26 days starting at USD 790.
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☞ Avalon... 8x River Cruise Ship
☞ CroisiEurope... 3x River Cruise Ship
☞ CroisiEurope... 3x River Cruise Premium (Luxury)
☞ Uniworld... 1x River Cruise Premium (Luxury)
Sample Cruises
Christmastime from Budapest to Vienna
Starting at
USD 2,964
USD 2,464
Capital Cities Along the Danube (port-to-port cruise)
± USD 987
± USD 790
Enchanting Christmas & New Year's (2027) - Passau to Budapest
A festive extravaganza celebrating two holidays in a truly extraordinary fashion...
USD 6,099
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Avalon, Christmastime from Budapest to Vienna
CroisiEurope, Capital Cities Along the Danube (port-to-port cruise)
Uniworld, Enchanting Christmas & New Year's (2027) - Passau to Budapest