Capital Cities along the Danube

The Capital Cities along the Danube is a 4-night Europe cruise aboard MS Vivaldi, operated by CroisiEurope. Departing Vienna, Austria on November 9, 2026, the voyage visits 3 ports.

Length: 4 nights
Departs: Nov 9, 2026
Returns: Nov 13, 2026
Ports of call: 3

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Itinerary

Vienna, Austria — Day 1 Nov 9, 2026 Vienna, Austria The Viennese have a special aura about them. They come across as a bit arrogant, but underneath it all they’re warm-hearted. You could say the same about the city itself. Once you’ve been there a few hours and settled in, you won’t want to leave again anytime soon. There are all those cafes to visit, where the traditional Viennese coffee-house culture is still very much alive and well. The city’s history, with its emperors, Elisabeth of Austria and the ostentatious Habsburgs, adds to its fascination. Then there’s the music of the First Viennese School – this city brought out the best in its composers, making its own special contribution to great masterpieces. What’s more, the Austrian capital also produces excellent cuisine. It’s no coincidence that the city’s famous Wiener schnitzel and Sachertorte became popular all around the world. Vienna, Austria port guide Search cruises visiting Vienna, Austria

Vienna, Austria photo — Day 1 Nov 9, 2026 Vienna, Austria The Viennese have a special aura about them. They come across as a bit arrogant, but underneath it all they’re warm-hearted. You could say the same about the city itself. Once you’ve been there a few hours and settled in, you won’t want to leave again anytime soon. There are all those cafes to visit, where the traditional Viennese coffee-house culture is still very much alive and well. The city’s history, with its emperors, Elisabeth of Austria and the ostentatious Habsburgs, adds to its fascination. Then there’s the music of the First Viennese School – this city brought out the best in its composers, making its own special contribution to great masterpieces. What’s more, the Austrian capital also produces excellent cuisine. It’s no coincidence that the city’s famous Wiener schnitzel and Sachertorte became popular all around the world. Vienna, Austria port guide Search cruises visiting Vienna, Austria

Vienna, Austria — Day 2 Nov 10, 2026 Vienna, Austria The Viennese have a special aura about them. They come across as a bit arrogant, but underneath it all they’re warm-hearted. You could say the same about the city itself. Once you’ve been there a few hours and settled in, you won’t want to leave again anytime soon. There are all those cafes to visit, where the traditional Viennese coffee-house culture is still very much alive and well. The city’s history, with its emperors, Elisabeth of Austria and the ostentatious Habsburgs, adds to its fascination. Then there’s the music of the First Viennese School – this city brought out the best in its composers, making its own special contribution to great masterpieces. What’s more, the Austrian capital also produces excellent cuisine. It’s no coincidence that the city’s famous Wiener schnitzel and Sachertorte became popular all around the world. Vienna, Austria port guide Search cruises visiting Vienna, Austria

Vienna, Austria photo — Day 2 Nov 10, 2026 Vienna, Austria The Viennese have a special aura about them. They come across as a bit arrogant, but underneath it all they’re warm-hearted. You could say the same about the city itself. Once you’ve been there a few hours and settled in, you won’t want to leave again anytime soon. There are all those cafes to visit, where the traditional Viennese coffee-house culture is still very much alive and well. The city’s history, with its emperors, Elisabeth of Austria and the ostentatious Habsburgs, adds to its fascination. Then there’s the music of the First Viennese School – this city brought out the best in its composers, making its own special contribution to great masterpieces. What’s more, the Austrian capital also produces excellent cuisine. It’s no coincidence that the city’s famous Wiener schnitzel and Sachertorte became popular all around the world. Vienna, Austria port guide Search cruises visiting Vienna, Austria

Budapest — Day 3 Nov 11, 2026 Budapest On one bank of the Danube is hilly Buda with its Fisherman’s Bastion and Castle Hill; on the other, there’s flat Pest with its House of Parliament. These two beautiful districts couldn’t be more different. Perhaps that’s why it took until 1873 for the two cities on opposite sides of the river to merge and form Budapest. Right from the start, the landmark of this new metropolis was Buda Castle, a monumental structure that rises high above Budapest and provides mesmerising views across the city. In terms of monumental grandeur, the House of Parliament is certainly on a par with Buda Castle. Erected to mark the millennium celebrations of 1896, this gigantic building was completed in just 22 years. Considering it is 96 metres high, 268 metres long and 118 meters wide, with a total of 691 rooms, that’s an incredible achievement. Budapest is a place where you keep coming across echoes from days gone by. There are traces of Ottoman rule, the extravagant Habsburg era and Soviet socialism – different cultural influences that have combined to create a vibrant, lively city that’s a must-see destination. Budapest port guide Search cruises visiting Budapest

Bratislava — Day 4 Nov 12, 2026 Bratislava Slovakia’s capital is situated exactly at the point where the country meets Austria and Hungary. This makes it the only capital city in the world that borders more than one neighbouring country. Due to its location, Bratislava has been an ethnic melting pot since ancient times. This influence can be seen in every corner of the city. Cultures meet and merge together. The streets of the old town – lined with well-preserved baroque and rococo city palaces – are filled with the sound of people speaking different languages. And it almost seems as though the music of the Habsburg era still echoes through the city. Bratislava port guide Search cruises visiting Bratislava

Bratislava photo — Day 4 Nov 12, 2026 Bratislava Slovakia’s capital is situated exactly at the point where the country meets Austria and Hungary. This makes it the only capital city in the world that borders more than one neighbouring country. Due to its location, Bratislava has been an ethnic melting pot since ancient times. This influence can be seen in every corner of the city. Cultures meet and merge together. The streets of the old town – lined with well-preserved baroque and rococo city palaces – are filled with the sound of people speaking different languages. And it almost seems as though the music of the Habsburg era still echoes through the city. Bratislava port guide Search cruises visiting Bratislava

Vienna, Austria — Day 5 Nov 13, 2026 Vienna, Austria The Viennese have a special aura about them. They come across as a bit arrogant, but underneath it all they’re warm-hearted. You could say the same about the city itself. Once you’ve been there a few hours and settled in, you won’t want to leave again anytime soon. There are all those cafes to visit, where the traditional Viennese coffee-house culture is still very much alive and well. The city’s history, with its emperors, Elisabeth of Austria and the ostentatious Habsburgs, adds to its fascination. Then there’s the music of the First Viennese School – this city brought out the best in its composers, making its own special contribution to great masterpieces. What’s more, the Austrian capital also produces excellent cuisine. It’s no coincidence that the city’s famous Wiener schnitzel and Sachertorte became popular all around the world. Vienna, Austria port guide Search cruises visiting Vienna, Austria

Vienna, Austria photo — Day 5 Nov 13, 2026 Vienna, Austria The Viennese have a special aura about them. They come across as a bit arrogant, but underneath it all they’re warm-hearted. You could say the same about the city itself. Once you’ve been there a few hours and settled in, you won’t want to leave again anytime soon. There are all those cafes to visit, where the traditional Viennese coffee-house culture is still very much alive and well. The city’s history, with its emperors, Elisabeth of Austria and the ostentatious Habsburgs, adds to its fascination. Then there’s the music of the First Viennese School – this city brought out the best in its composers, making its own special contribution to great masterpieces. What’s more, the Austrian capital also produces excellent cuisine. It’s no coincidence that the city’s famous Wiener schnitzel and Sachertorte became popular all around the world. Vienna, Austria port guide Search cruises visiting Vienna, Austria

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 31-day span: $1,223 · range $1,223–$1,223

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Show all 12 cabin grades

Name	Supplier code	Type
INTERMEDIATE DECK 2 SEPARABLE BEDS CAT A	A_GLS_P2	Oceanview
MAIN DECK 2 SEPARABLE BEDS CAT A	A_GLS_PP	Oceanview
UPPER DECK 2 SEPARABLE BEDS CAT A	A_GLS_PS	Oceanview
INTERMEDIATE DECK 2 SEPARABLE BEDS CAT B	B_GLS_P2	Oceanview
MAIN DECK 2 SEPARABLE BEDS CAT B	B_GLS_PP	Oceanview
UPPER DECK 2 SEPARABLE BEDS CAT B	B_GLS_PS	Oceanview
INTERMEDIATE DECK 1 QUEEN BED CAT C	C_DBL_P2	Oceanview
MAIN DECK 1 QUEEN BED CAT C	C_DBL_PP	Oceanview
UPPER DECK 1 QUEEN BED CAT C	C_DBL_PS	Oceanview
MAIN DECK 2 SEPARABLE BEDS CAT C	C_GLS_PP	Oceanview
UPPER DECK 2 SEPARABLE BEDS CAT C	C_GLS_PS	Oceanview
INTERMEDIATE DECK 1 LARGE BED-PRM CAT C	C_PMR_P2	Oceanview

Ship

MS Vivaldi — Your ship MS Vivaldi 3★ 176 guests Built 2009 It bears the name of one of the greatest virtuosos in the history of music, who notably composed « The Four Seasons ». The MS Vivaldi sails on the Danube, at the meeting of the many wonders offered by this romantic river par excellence. The MS Vivaldi is a superb 5 anchor boat. human dimension, measuring 110 meters long and 11.40 meters wide. It can accommodate 176 passengers, in 88 cabins arranged on three decks. Each of them, with an area ranging from 9 to 100 square meters. 13 m2, has all the amenities and offers the best living conditions. The decoration is neat and its atmosphere, both elegant and convivial, rich as a Vivaldi concerto, is in perfect harmony with its environment. Located at the level of the intermediate deck, the restaurant, where are served all meals during the trip, offers delicate cuisine in a refined setting, where; large bay windows allow you to take full advantage of the panorama. At the level of this same deck is the lounge bar with a dance floor, while a piano bar welcomes cruise passengers at the level of the upper deck, in an intimate and soothing atmosphere. On the sun deck, an ideal place to relax and admire the landscapes, passengers can have comfortable deckchairs, as well as a large shaded area. MS Vivaldi ship guide Search cruises on MS Vivaldi

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