One of the world’s most beautiful rivers, the blue Danube River is a wonderful place to visit any time of year. During the Spring and Summer months, the river is lined with greenery and flowers in bloom, and the weather can be warm and sunny. In Fall and Winter, voyagers can find trees changing colors, fun urban life, and, if they’re lucky, even a bit of snow on their Danube River cruise. Our favorite time of year for Danube cruises
Reasons to take a Fall Danube CruiseThe city of Munich, Germany is also a popular attraction along these river cruises. Though the Danube is kilometers away, many cruises include it as an excursion. The city is especially great during October, when the world famous (and world’s largest) Oktoberfest celebration takes place. Oktoberfest in Munich is an extravagant celebration, where the city's German beer history is showcased and lively music is found all over. Another reason to visit during the Fall cruising season is the chance to see harvest time in the area’s vineyards. The Danube Wine Region encompasses a large area, offering a diverse range of wine varieties.
The weather on Fall Danube cruises is delightful too. Days spent on your luxury cruise ship’s sun deck can be fully enjoyed with a local glass of wine or a good book from the ship’s library. The temperature is never too hot or too cold, ensuring everyone has an enjoyable time. A jacket does come in handy for the crisp Fall evenings, but you won’t need a heavy coat just yet. Enjoy cruising the Danube year-roundThough our favorite time to cruise the Danube is during the Fall, the river offers a great experience all year long. The Spring months are just as popular, and many would argue that they are the best time for Danube River cruise travels. Cruises during the Spring do see a bit more rain, but the river is lined with beautiful flowers and other plants in bloom. The weather can be about as perfect as can be, and the cities, mirroring the flowers, are teeming with life. During the Summer, river cruises can be quite a bit warmer, but no less enjoyable. The river provides a cooling relief, while longer days allow more time to enjoy your ship’s sun deck. These are also quite popular along the Danube, especially for those who take the Danube all the way to the Black Sea. Danube River cruises are some of the most popular in Europe for good reason. With countless things to do, cities to see, and ways to enjoy your voyage, these are one of the best ways to see Europe. To learn more about our offerings and what cruises are currently available, be sure to take a look at our Danube River cruise itineraries.
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Visit all of Europe’s best citiesChoosing to cruise as opposed to traveling independently, you’ll have a pre-selected itinerary of your choice. On each of these European itineraries, you’ll get to see incredible cities like Paris, Budapest, and Amsterdam. Cruises go all over Europe, so if you have a place in mind, there’s a good chance one of our cruises visits it. Save money with a European river cruiseAnother reason we prefer cruising to any other form of European travel is its cost efficient nature. Visiting all those cool cities is a blast, but the cost adds up when you’re traveling on your own. Adding up the cost of hotels, tours, attractions, dining, and drinks, your cost can get into the hundreds of dollars each day in just one city. That’s not even adding in transportation -- you’ll need to book flights or buses to get to Europe’s other cities. While the prospect of wandering the streets and exploring Europe yourself is exciting, it gets very pricey fast, especially with multiple people. Unless you plan on backpacking, a granola bar diet, and cheap hostel stays, European vacations are expensive. That’s where European cruises come in. Even the most luxurious river cruises often beat the cost of traveling independently. They include travel for the entire time you’re in Europe, making it so you’ll never have to worry about booking flights between cities, hotels, or tours. When it comes to cost-effectiveness, river cruises can’t be beat. Overnight stays are a breezeIn line with our last reason to river cruise Europe, you’ll never have to book a hotel room when cruising. While certain voyages do put you in a hotel room overnight, all you’ll have to do is get there with the transport provided by the cruise line. For the most part, you’ll be staying in a world-class stateroom aboard your luxury cruise ship. Each room is unique depending on your chosen cruise line, but all come with the comforts of a high-end hotel room regardless. When traveling Europe, there’s nothing like not having to unpack and repack at every destination. You can forget about lugging your luggage around from city to city when staying on a ship. After a long day of exploring your favorite European cities, you can simply come back and relax, knowing your belongings are always safe in your suite. Endless opportunities to immerse yourself in EuropeAnother incredible feature of river cruising is the ease of access to educational and entertaining opportunities on the continent. With our cruise experts, guests can arrange those ahead of time regardless of the European river cruise line.
Flexibility that works around youWhen people think of cruises, they often think of a rigid travel itinerary. That’s a bit different with river cruises though, as our experts can work with the cruise line on your behalf to make sure your trip works perfectly for you. If you feel you might want a few extra days in Hamburg, Germany, or maybe need a shorter or longer trip, we’ll work for you to get the perfect trip lined out with your cruise line. At Authentic Voyages, we’re all about European river cruising. We’ve stayed on the ships, ate in the restaurants, and taken the tours. Now, we showcase only our favorite cruise lines, helping others make the same great memories we have. Contact us today to learn more about your next great European vacation.
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