Top Austria Culture Trips &amp; Packages In 2025/2026

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4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Why we love them

They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Bratislava, Budapest, Linz, Passau, Prague, Vienna

Highlights

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
Choice of guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk or guided tour in Ybbs with Artstetten Castle visit; cruise through the Wachau Valley or biking with your Adventure Host; choice of guided walk or hike up to the castle ruins in Dürnstein
Choice of guided sightseeing, or Künsthistorisches Museum visit, 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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$4,319

8 days From$3,299

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European Tapestry with London

By Globus

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4.7/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Why we love them

Despite being one of the most established names in the travel business, they continue to innovate and offer new top-notch experiences.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Britain, Burgundy, Florence, Heidelberg, Innsbruck, London, Lucerne, Lyon, Monte Carlo, Nice, Paris, Pisa, Rome, Tuscany, Venice

Highlights

Amsterdam : Welcome dinner; canal cruise with Local Guide; visit a major diamond center
Rhine cruise:
Heidelberg: Take pictures of the castle; enjoy a beer at the Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg
Black forest: Woodcarving demonstration; enjoy Kaffee und Schwarzwaldkuchen (coffee and Black Forest Cake)
Rhine falls:

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"We were able to see many different areas of Portugal and enjoy the local fare."

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$6,033

16 days From$4,999

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Active & Discovery on the Danube with 1 Night in Budapest & 2 Nights in Prague (Westbound)

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4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Why we love them

They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Budapest, Linz, Nuremberg, Passau, Prague, Vienna

Highlights

Welcome to Hungary
Choice of guided tour with a local, or guided bike tour, or city sightseeing tour in Budapest; onboard welcome reception; scenic sailing
Choice of medieval knights tournament, or guided hike in the Danube-Ipoly National Park, or canoe tour
Choice of bike tour, or Insider’s tour of Vienna, or guided tour, visit to Belvedere Palace
Choice of early risers walking tour with breakfast at a Viennese café, or guided tour, see Habsburg private art collection and the Italian or Dutch masters works

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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$6,476

11 days From$4,837

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European Vistas (Winter, London)

By Contiki

preferred

4.7/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Why we love them

Their trips create life-long memories for young people setting off to discover the world.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"I really liked this trip, though I wish we stayed in Busan for at least another night. Both the Contiki and Korean guides were great, there were a few add-ons in each city to choose from and I definitely feel like I learned more about Korea than if I'd gone to the country without doing a Contiki tour. Thank you Joey and Lina!"

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$5,924

28 days From$4,151

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Bohemian Dream

By Globus

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4.7/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Why we love them

Despite being one of the most established names in the travel business, they continue to innovate and offer new top-notch experiences.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Bratislava, Budapest, Prague, Vienna

Highlights

Budapest : Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the synagogue, panoramic view from Fishermen’s Bastion
Esztergom : Guided walking tour, visit the Esztergom Basilica and Treasury
Bratislava : Guided walking tour, visit St. Martin’s Church
Vienna : Guided sightseeing, take pictures of the Hundertwasserhaus and visit Heldenplatz and St. Stephen’s Cathedral; waltz dancing lesson; Kaffee und Kuchen at a local caféČESKÝ KRUMLOV
ČeskÉ budĚjovice: Visit the Budvar (Budweiser) Brewery and enjoy a light lunch

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"We were able to see many different areas of Portugal and enjoy the local fare."

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9 days From$2,599

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European Horizon (Plus, Amsterdam, Age 27-35, Summer)

By Contiki

preferred

4.7/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Why we love them

Their trips create life-long memories for young people setting off to discover the world.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

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$2,132

10 days From$1,975

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Danube Dreams with 2 Nights in Prague (Westbound)

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4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Why we love them

They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Visits

Berlin, Bratislava, Budapest, Dresden, Linz, Passau, Prague, Vienna

Highlights

Onboard welcome reception
Choice of guided tour, see Heroes’ Square or hike with your Adventure Host
Choice of guided sightseeing in Bratislava, visit St. Martin’s Cathedral or hike up to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host
Choice of guided sightseeing, or bike with your Adventure Host
Choice of guided walk or guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk; cruise through the Wachau Valley

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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$5,114

10 days From$3,948

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Danube Symphony (Eastbound)

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4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Why we love them

They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Visits

Bratislava, Budapest, Linz, Passau, Prague, Vienna

Highlights

Onboard welcome reception
Choice of Linz sightseeing or visit to St. Florian Monastery or hike to Mount Postlingberg
Choice of guided tour in Ybbs with Artstetten Castle visit or bike with your Adventure Host; scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley; choice of guided tour in Krems or Wine World Experience with tasting or bike with your Adventure Host
Choice of guided sightseeing, or Künsthistorisches Museum visit, or bike with your Adventure Host
Choice of a guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin's Cathedral or a hike to Bratislava Castle 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."