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Top Austria Budget River Cruises & Packages In 2025/2026

Our 74 most popular Austria Budget River Cruises & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 5 tour companies. 0 reviews.

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Christmas markets on the Danube

By AMA Waterways

preferred

3.7/5 Great

39 reviews

River Cruise

Lodging level

Basic - 2 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Highlights

Enjoy Christmas on Danube Crusing
Explore Linz, the second largest city in Austria.
Visit Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s largest
Enjoy 2 nights in Prague, then visit multiple Christmas Markets on the scenic river route from Nuremberg to Budapest

Themes

Cultural, Culinary & Wine, 50 Plus, Festivals & Special Events, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"I’ve sailed with AmaWaterways 4 times. They are the best! You become family. I can’t wait to sail with them again!"

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8 days From$3,319

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Iconic Rivers of Europe - the Rhine, Main & Danube with 1 Night in Bucharest

By Avalon Waterways

none

4.7/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Visits

Amsterdam, Bamberg, Belgrade, Belogradchik, Boppard, Bucharest, Budapest, Croatia, Heidelberg, Linz, Munich, Nuremberg, Passau, Romania, Vienna

Highlights

Onboard welcome reception
Choice of canal cruise or off-the-beaten path walking tour
Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; choice of visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or cable-car ride to the Niederwald Monument in Rüdesheim
Guided walk

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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23 days From$11,797

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The Danube from Romania to Germany with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania

By Avalon Waterways

none

4.7/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Visits

Belgrade, Belogradchik, Brasov, Bratislava, Bucharest, Budapest, Croatia, Linz, Passau, Romania, Salzburg, Transylvania, Vienna

Highlights

Welcome to Bucharest
Visit Peles Castle
Guided tour of Brasov; guided visit of Dracula's Bran Castle
Guided sightseeing in Bucharest; transfer to ship; onboard welcome reception
Choice of full-day excursion, visit to Tsarevet's Fortress in Veliko Târnovo and to the Ethnographic Museum and the Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi, or a guided sightseeing in Rousse, or bike with your Adventure Host

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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19 days From$9,347

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Illuminations on the Danube with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound)

By Avalon Waterways

none

4.7/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Andaman Sea, Bagan, Bratislava, Budapest, Linz, Mandalay, Passau, Prague, Vienna, Yangon

Highlights

Welcome to Prague
Guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit Hradcany Castle grounds
Travel by motorcoach to Regensburg, guided sightseeing; transfer to Vilshofen; onboard welcome reception
Choice of guided walk or hike with your Adventure Host; Schlögen Oxbow scenic cruising
Guided sightseeing, see Hauptplatz and the Trinity Column

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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12 days From$5,328

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Danube Symphony with 2 Nights in Munich & 1 Night in Budapest (Eastbound)

By Avalon Waterways

none

4.7/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Visits

Bratislava, Budapest, Linz, Munich, Passau, Vienna

Highlights

Welcome to Munich
Visit Neuschwanstein Castle
Guided tour in Munich, see the Marienplatz; travel by motorcoach to Vilshofen; onboard welcome reception
Choice of Linz sightseeing or visit to St. Florian Monastery or hike to Mount Postlingberg
Scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley; choice of guided tour in Krems or Wine World Experience with tasting or bike with your Adventure Host

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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9 days From$3,627

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Christmastime on the Danube with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound)

By Avalon Waterways

none

4.7/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Visits

Linz, Nuremberg, Passau, Prague, Vienna

Highlights

Welcome to Prague
Guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit Hradcany Castle grounds; Christmas market
Onboard welcome reception
Choice of guided tour or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour; Christmas market
Guided tour; Christmas market; onboard Christmas Traditions lecture

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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9 days From$4,028

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Spectacular Switzerland with Romantic Rhine

By Avalon Waterways

none

4.7/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Basel, Geneva, Grindelwald, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Castle, Innsbruck, Koblenz, Lake Como, Lucerne, Rudesheim, Strasbourg, Vienna, Zermatt, Zurich

Highlights

Welcome to Switzerland
Zürich orientation tour; stop in Biel/Bienne, explore the historical center; Stop in lakeside Neuchâtel
Guided sightseeing, visit the Reformation Park
See the Rhône vineyards in Évian-Les-Bains; visit the castle in Gruyères; visit the famous Maison Cailler chocolate factory in Broc
Orientation tour in Gstaad; free time in Interlaken; travel to Grindelwald

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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16 days From$8,068

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Christmastime from Budapest to Frankfurt

By Avalon Waterways

none

4.7/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Bamberg, Budapest, Frankfurt, Munich, Nuremberg, Passau, Vienna

Highlights

Onboard welcome reception
Scenic sailing, pass through Bratislava; Austrian cookies tasting on board; free time in Vienna in the evening
City sightseeing; Christmas market
Guided city walk in Krems; scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley; guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk
Guided walk; Christmas market

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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13 days From$6,898