Top Czech Republic Budget River Cruise River Cruises &amp; Packages 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

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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Christmastime on the Danube with 2 Nights in Prague (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

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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$4,806

9 days From$4,028

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Festive Season in the Heart of Germany with 2 Nights in Prague

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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

Bamberg, Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Prague

Highlights

Arrival day at leisure
Guided tour, see the Astronomical Clock and visit to Hradcany Castle; Christmas market
Onboard welcome reception
Choice of Nuremberg guided tour, or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour; Christmas market
Guided tour, see the Old Town Hall; 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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$4,227

8 days From$3,428

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Christmastime on the Danube (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

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Linz, Nuremberg, Passau, Prague, Vienna

Highlights

Onboard welcome reception
Choice of guided tour or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour; Christmas market
Guided tour; Christmas markets; onboard Christmas Traditions lecture
Guided tour; Christmas market
Guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey; scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley; onboard Austrian cookies tasting; free time in Vienna

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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$4,011

7 days From$3,399

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The Danube from Germany to Romania

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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

Belgrade, Belogradchik, Bratislava, Bucharest, Budapest, Croatia, Linz, Passau, Prague, Romania, 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
Cruise through the Wachau Valley; choice of guided walk or hike up to the castle ruins in Dürnstein OR guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk
Choice of guided sightseeingor 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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15 days From$7,598

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The Blue Danube Discovery

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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, Nuremberg, Passau, Prague, Salzburg, Vienna

Highlights

Onboard welcome reception
Scenic sailing, pass through Bratislava; free time in Vienna in the evening
Choice of guided sightseeing, or Künsthistorisches Museum visit, or bike with your Adventure Host
In Dürnstein choice of guided tour or hike up to its hilltop castle ruin; scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley or biking with your Adventure Host; choice of guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk; onboard wine tasting
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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$4,724

8 days From$3,899

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The Danube from Romania to Germany with 1 Night in Bucharest & 2 Nights in Prague

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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

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

Highlights

Welcome to Bucharest
Guided sightseeing in Bucharest; 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
Guided sightseeing to Baba Vida fortress and see the rock formations in Belogradchik or walk with your Adventure Host
Cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge; Guided visit of Lepenski Vir archaeological site and Golubač fortress

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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$12,749

19 days From$9,226

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Christmastime on the Danube 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

Nuremberg, Passau, Prague, Vienna

Highlights

Onboard welcome reception
City sightseeing; Christmas market
Scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley; guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk; Onboard Austrian cookies tasting; guided tour in Grein
Guided tour; Christmas market
Guided tour; 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."