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Three regal Habsburg capitals in five days make this the ideal Danube River getaway. As you navigate the historical sights and rich cultures of Hungary, Slovakia, and Austria, you’ll come face to face with Budapest’s monumental Hungarian Parliament Building lining the banks of the Danube, Heroes’ Square, and the photogenic Castle District; Bratislava’s whimsy, amazing pedestrian Old Town, and imposing hilltop castle; and Vienna’s regal bearing and Baroque splendor. An additional stop in ancient Győr and exciting RIVERSIDE CHOICE activities in each port round out this cruise in an unforgettable way.
One of the most beautiful cities in the world, the wonders of Budapest rise up along both banks of the Danube in a truly impressive way. Along with Heroes' Square with its Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, awe-inspiring Hungarian Parliament Building, and the lavish Castle District with photogenic Fishermen's Bastion, the city is home to a captivating Jewish district and the second-largest synagogue in the world, an intricate underground cave system, and some of Europe's most famous thermal baths.
Situated on the Moson arm of the Danube in northwestern Hungary, Győr’s roots stretch back to Roman times. For centuries, it prospered for its viniculture, grain production, and horse breeding, and King Stephen I made it a county seat as early as the 10th century. By the 17th century, Győr had evolved into a fortified stronghold against the Ottoman Empire. Its highlights include the Püspökvár (bishop’s palace), an impressive medieval cathedral, architecturally important churches, and the Xantus János Museum, which houses exhibits related to the city’s history.
Bratislava is perfect for those who want to be transported to another time. Even from a distance, its 9th-century clifftop castle strikes an impressive pose. Down below, the bustling pedestrian-only Old Town is a charming collection of Old World architecture, like Michael's Gate, St. Martin's Cathedral, the Old Opera House, and the Neoclassical Primate's Palace. There's even a surprise or two, with Napoleon's cannonballs lodged in historic walls and an unexpected statue of Cumil the Sewer Worker peering up from below street level!
Vienna is a city that defies simple description. Over the centuries, it has been an imperial city, seat of the Holy Roman Empire, capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and capital of sovereign Austria. Today, Vienna retains the grand Baroque architecture, historic style, and Lebenskunst (art of living) that attracted famous composers like Mozart and Strauss. It's a wonderland of lavish palaces and cathedrals, world-class museums and music venues, atmospheric coffee houses, and romantic fiakers (horse-drawn carriages) clip-clopping past it all.