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Embark on a captivating journey along the Danube with our "Cruising the Danube" tour. This enchanting river cruise begins in Munich, whisking you away to the picturesque city of Passau. Experience the charm of Vienna with a guided walking tour, exploring iconic sites like St Stephen's Cathedral and the Imperial Palace of Hofburg. Discover the allure of Budapest, with its stunning river views and historic landmarks, and wander through the beautifully restored lanes of Bratislava's old town. Visit the magnificent Benedictine Melk Abbey, a spiritual and cultural beacon for over a millennium. Enjoy the comfort of your own room without a single supplement, and savor 20 included meals with an unlimited drinks package. With a dedicated Just You holiday director, return flights from London, and all gratuities covered, this cruise promises an unforgettable adventure through Europe's heart.

Highlights
  • Enjoy a walking city tour of Vienna, including St Stephen's Cathedral and the Imperial Palace of Hofburg.
  • Explore the glamorous city of Budapest with a guided walking tour, visiting the castle district and Gellert Hill.
  • Stroll through the restored lanes of Bratislava's old town and visit iconic landmarks like the Castle.
  • Cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage region of Wachau en route to Vienna.
  • Visit the historic Benedictine Melk Abbey, a spiritual and cultural center of Austria.
  • Experience the scenic beauty of Passau, located at the confluence of the Danube.
Mode of Transport
The tour includes return flights from London, overseas transfers, and other transportation. Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Danube River aboard the Nicko Cruises ship, with all port fees and gratuities included.
Accommodation
Enjoy 7 nights onboard the Nicko River Cruise - Belvedere, where your own room is guaranteed with no single supplement, ensuring a comfortable and private stay as you cruise along the scenic Danube River.
Personal expenses
Personal expenses are not included in the package.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately.
Destinations
  • Austria
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • Hungary
  • Slovakia
Tour Types
  • Walking
  • Sightseeing
  • Cultural
  • History
  • Small Group
  • River Cruise

Location: Munich, Passau

Fly to Munich where on arrival we will transfer you to Passau, located at the confluence of the Danube, surrounded by wooded hills creating a scenic back drop to the city's towers, spires and red-roofed houses. Join your Nicko Cruises ship and after time to settle into your cabin, meet your travelling companions over a welcome drink prior to dinner this evening.

Accommodation: Nicko River Cruise - Belvedere

Accommodation Name: Nicko River Cruise - Belvedere

Meals: Dinner

Location: Ybbs, Wachau, Vienna

Arrival into Ybbs for a morning at leisure. Back onboard for lunch, enjoy views of the Danube valley while cruising through the UNESCO World Heritage region of Wachau en route to Vienna. Arriving after dinner for a free evening to visit the city.

Accommodation: Nicko River Cruise - Belvedere

Accommodation Name: Nicko River Cruise - Belvedere

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Location: Vienna

After breakfast enjoy a guided walking city tour of Vienna, Austria's stylish capital and largest city, characterised by its abundance of beautiful baroque buildings and historic association with music. View the Gothic St Stephen's Cathedral which casts its shadows through narrow cobblestone streets and the Imperial Palace of Hofburg.

Accommodation: Nicko River Cruise - Belvedere

Accommodation Name: Nicko River Cruise - Belvedere

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Location: Budapest

Enjoy a morning onboard as we cruise to Budapest, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Stretching out on both sides of the river, 'The Queen of the Danube' is truly breath-taking. The abundance of sights is immense and there is no other city able to integrate the Danube into the cityscape quite like Budapest does. After lunch onboard, enjoy a guided walking tour where you will visit the castle district for the fisherman's bastion and Matthias Church, as well as discovering more about daily life at the market hall. You will also make a photo stop at Gellert Hill, for some impressive views over the city and river.

Accommodation: Nicko River Cruise - Belvedere

Accommodation Name: Nicko River Cruise - Belvedere

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Location: Budapest

A morning at leisure to further explore Budapest or just relax onboard before the cruise continues this afternoon.

Accommodation: Nicko River Cruise - Belvedere

Accommodation Name: Nicko River Cruise - Belvedere

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Location: Bratislava

Arrive into Bratislava this morning, close to the border between Austria and Hungary. Enjoy a morning city tour starting with a scenic drive to the most iconic landmarks in the Slovakian capital, the Castle, or Hrad which has some wonderful views across the city. This imposing fortress was once the home of many Hungarian kings and remains a place filled with myths and legends. The beautifully restored old Town of Bratislava has some wonderful baroque buildings to discover, such as the Redoubt, the National Theatre, the Town Hall, alongside palaces dating from the city's Imperial and Royal era.

Accommodation: Nicko River Cruise - Belvedere

Accommodation Name: Nicko River Cruise - Belvedere

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Location: Melk

Relax onboard as we cruise to Pochlarn, situated in Lower Austria. Once docked, we take a visit the Benedictine Melk Abbey. For more than a thousand years the Abbey has been the spiritual and cultural centre of Austria, towering above the city on the banks of the Danube. The original Benedictine abbey here was destroyed by fire in 1297 but after being rebuilt, went on to survive both famine and plague throughout the rest of the Middle Ages. Return to the cruise and enjoy dinner whilst sailing back to Passau.

Accommodation: Nicko River Cruise - Belvedere

Accommodation Name: Nicko River Cruise - Belvedere

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Location: Passau, Munich

After breakfast, disembark from the cruise in Passau and transfer to Munich airport for your flight to the UK.

Meals: Breakfast

Included
  • Just You Holiday Director
    -A dedicated Just You holiday director will be with you on the trip.
  • Return flights from London
    -Return flights from London are included in the package.
  • Overseas transfers, other transportation and porterage
    -All overseas transfers, other transportation, and porterage are included.
  • 7 nights onboard Nicko cruises
    -Enjoy 7 nights onboard Nicko cruises.
  • Unlimited drinks package
    -An unlimited drinks package is included during the cruise.
  • All gratuities and WIFI on the cruise
    -All gratuities and WIFI are included on the cruise.
  • All port fees
    -All port fees are covered in the package.
  • Walking city tour of Vienna
    -Enjoy a walking city tour of Vienna, including St Stephen's Cathedral and the Imperial Palace of Hofburg.
  • Walking tour of Budapest
    -Experience a walking tour of glamorous Budapest.
  • Walking tour of Bratislava's old town
    -Take a walking tour through the lovingly restored lanes of Bratislava's old town.
  • Visit to Benedictine Melk Abbey
    -Visit the historic Benedictine Melk Abbey.
  • No single supplement
    -Your own room is guaranteed with no single supplement.

Not Included
  • Personal expenses
    -Personal expenses are not included in the package.
  • Travel insurance
    -Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately.
A few years ago we set up Just You Cares, a programme that gives back to some of the places we love. We have always believed in taking care of the communities we visit, and have taken the time to really get to know the local people and understand the challenges they face. Some of our holidays give our Customers the chance to see how the money from their trips has been spent.
Of course, you’ll always have a twin or double room all to yourself. It’s great to have that space to relax and reflect at the end of the day. In some hotels you can also pay a little extra to upgrade for more space or a lovely sea view.
Yes, all gratuities and port fees are included in the tour price.
No, given the nature of our holidays, it is not possible to join the tour once it has departed.
Just You is exclusively for solo travellers, every tour includes a twin or double room of your own, with no single supplement.
Just You has been operating solo holidays for more than 15 years.
No, there is no single supplement for solo travelers, and your own room is guaranteed.
Once you book, you will receive a confirmation invoice within 7 days, prior to departure, we will send you further information to help prepare for your trip.
At Just You, we are committed to operating our business operations responsibly, with integrity and always act ethically in all our business dealings and relationships. We are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking does not take place in our own business or in any of our supply chains
If we can accommodate a change in date - we will always do our best to help you. Just pick up the phone and ask one of our friendly advisors - just make sure you have your booking number to hand.
The cruise includes 20 meals in total: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 7 dinners. Additionally, there is an unlimited drinks package available.
The cruise starts in Passau after flying into Munich and ends in Passau before transferring back to Munich for the return flight to the UK.
Typically, our customers are solo travellers in their 40s, 50s and 60s, but it’s quite possible you could meet 20-year-olds or 70-year-olds (or anyone in between)... After all, age is just a number!
The itinerary includes guided walking tours in Vienna, Budapest, and Bratislava, as well as a visit to the Benedictine Melk Abbey.
The cruise offers unlimited drinks, all gratuities, and WIFI onboard.
We have received the World Travel and Tourism Councils (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp, which recognises businesses and destinations worldwide that have adopted a new set of global protocols to support the return of 'Safe Travel' around the world. The 'Safe Travels' stamp provides you, with assurance and peace of mind that we have implemented enhanced health and hygiene prprotocols on all holidays.
All the people in your group will be solo travellers and will share your sense of adventure and passion for travel. There’s usually a good mix of ages too, so you’ll meet a variety of solo travellers who have more, or in some cases less, life experience. We find the overall mix of people really adds to the whole experience and there are certainly plenty of l
We find there’s always a social element to dining, so you’ll never eat alone, unless you want to! Every holiday includes a welcome get-together, all breakfasts and many other meals. When a meal is not included we find travellers meet and dine together.
Yes, and all of our accommodation providers will be working to the very highest standards of hygiene – you already always enjoy a private room of your own on all of our trips, all of our partners will be guided by local government operational standards of hygiene and the new protocols we have issued to them.

You will have the option to book your own flights independently with the operator.

Dates Price Availability
11-Aug-2025
for 0 Nights 		Single £3290.00
11-Aug-2025
for 0 Nights 		Single Flight Included £3440.00

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This tour is operated by Just You

8 days from £3290 pp exc.flights; Enquire
Start:Munich, Germany
Finish:Munich, Germany
Group size:15 - 27
Suitable for: 18-99
Physical rating:Low
Diets:Vegetarians
Tour operated in: English
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Tour Reference: SKDAN
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