Danube river cruise | Passau, South Hungary, Budapest

Your ship: VIKTORIA

Comfort, style and modern furnishings, plus panoramic views await you on board our VIKTORIA. Enjoy unique views in the best of company from our spacious sun deck or from the privacy of your own cabin. A spa with sauna and whirlpool are also available for even more relaxing moments. Our chef conjures up gourmet food in the galley on a daily basis, and our attentive crew cater to your every whim around the clock. Lunch and dinner menus are served at the table. Depending on the daily programme, choose between a light lunch buffet in front of the panorama salon or snacks from the barbecue station on the sun deck. In winter 2023/24 all public areas were modernised to an exclusive standard. In winter 2024/25 the cabins will be refitted.

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Languages: de, en
Capacity: 180 passengers
Crew: 40 members
Length: 126.7 meter
Width: 11.4 meter
Draught: 1.5 meter
Voltage: 220 volt

day 1, 13.10.2025

Passau

Embarkation 4 pm to 5 pm.

day 2, 14.10.2025

Hofburg in Wien Oesterreich bei einer nicko cruises Donau Fluss Kreuzfahrt entdecken

Wien

Mooring: 13:00 Casting off: 23:00

Vienna city tour / walking tour

Heurigen excursion

Classical concert Vienna

Total duration: only short distances

Wien Pallas-Athene-Brunnen in Österreich bei einer Donau Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Vienna city tour / walking tour

Today the tradition-rich Danube metropolis Vienna is on the program. From the pier you will pass the "New Vienna" with the Uno-City and the Danube Island. See imposing magnificent buildings such as the State Opera, the Burgtheater, the Hofburg, the Parliament, the City Hall and the Votivkirche during the trip along the famous Ringstrasse. During a guided tour afterwards, you will experience this charming city and its world-famous "Viennese Schmäh" at first hand. After a short free time, you will pass the Praterstern and return to your ship.

Toilets: 2

Heurigen excursion

In Vienna, cozyness is still capitalized, so it is not said for nothing: Who comes to Vienna, must plan time. Experience it yourself during a typical Heurigen evening in Vienna. By bus you will go to a famous Heurigen place, where you will spend the evening in a cozy atmosphere in a typical Heurigen. "Heurigen" refers to both the rustic taverns and the young wine. The Heurigen musicians will provide the right atmosphere. The price of the excursion also includes a drink.

Toilets: 1

Classical concert Vienna

Vienna rightly deserves the epithet "world city of music". Experience one of the best chamber orchestras of the Viennese music world. Excellent opera singers, virtuoso musicians and graceful ballet soloists will impressively bring you closer to Viennese charm and joie de vivre on this evening. The performance resembles a journey back in time to Imperial Vienna. The most beautiful compositions of the waltz king Johann Strauss and W. A. Mozart will captivate you. This evening is filled with lively waltzes, polkas and operetta melodies at the highest artistic level. The subsequent ride by lights along the Ringstrasse forms an impressive conclusion to this evening.

Total duration: only short distances Toilets: 1

Total duration: only short distances

day 3, 15.10.2025

Esztergom Basilika in Ungarn bei einer Donau Flussreise mit nicko cruises entdecken

Esztergom in Ungarn bei einer Donau Flussreise mit nicko cruises besichtigen

Budapest Parlamentsgebäude in Ungarn bei einer nicko cruises Fluss Kreuzfahrt

Esztergom
Budapest

Mooring: 12:00 Casting off: 15:30

Mooring: 19:30 Casting off: 23:30

Esztergom

Mooring: 12:00 Casting off: 15:30
Budapest

Mooring: 19:30 Casting off: 23:30

Esztergom Basilica Excursion

Budapest by night with folklore

Riverride Budapest

Esztergom Basilica Excursion

Today's destination is Esztergom, the former Gran was once the capital of Hungary. According to legend, the first Hungarian king and founder of the state Stephen I saw the light of day here. Once the first royal residence and today the seat of the head of the Catholic Church, the Bishop of Esztergom, the city has a great importance in the Hungarian consciousness. The cityscape is dominated by the neo-classical cathedral high above the city, which was dedicated to St. Stephen and, with 8,000 seats, is the largest church in Hungary. A small train takes you from the landing stage directly up to the impressive basilica. During the walk around the basilica you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Danube and the opposite Slovak Sturovo, before it goes by the little train through the city back to the ship.

Toilets: 1

Budapest by night with folklore

Experience the impressive performance of a Hungarian folklore group with their spirited music and colorful traditional costumes at this evening event typical of the country. You will be served a typical Hungarian goulash soup and Hungarian wine. Afterwards you will drive back to the ship through the nocturnal Budapest, past the brightly lit magnificent buildings, such as the Parliament, Fishermen's Bastion, Matthias Church, Buda Castle, the Chain Bridge and the Gellert Hill.

Toilets: 1

Riverride Budapest

An experience of a special kind offers you the ride with the amphibious bus Riverride. Enjoy the impressive sea of lights of the city first during a ride through the illuminated streets of Budapest, before the bus continues its tour on water. The bus driver becomes the captain and the "floating" bus gives you a special view of magnificent buildings, such as the Parliament, the Fishermen's Bastion and the Castle, which radiate a very special glow in the spotlight.

day 4, 16.10.2025

nicko cruises Flussreise auf der Donau in Ungarn bei Mohacs

Mohács

Mooring: 10:00 Casting off: 17:30

Excursion Pécs

After a drive through the Hungarian lowlands you will reach Pecs (Fünfkirchen), one of the most beautiful cities in Hungary. Located in southern Transdanubia, on the slopes of the Mecsek Mountains, Pecs welcomes its visitors with a mild climate, southern flair and numerous monuments and works of art. In 2010, Pecs was named the European Capital of Culture. In the center you will find one of the most beautiful squares in Hungary with Szechenyi Square and the Plague Column. During a tour you will see, among other things, the city's basilica, but also the Szsami Mosque, which was later converted into a church. The original elements of the mosque were masterfully incorporated into the reconstruction. You will further reach the Zsolnay Fountain with its enchanting ceramic decorations, which even defy the weather and decorate the fountain all year round. Strolling through the pedestrian zone, you will experience the special atmosphere of the city.

Toilets: 1

day 5, 17.10.2025

Budapest

Mooring: 09:00 Casting off: 21:00

Budapest city tour / walking tour

Budapest impressions

Puszta excursion from/to Budapest

E-bike Budapest

Budapest city tour / walking tour

Budapest is certainly one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and bears the nickname "Queen of the Danube" not without reason. The Danube divides the Hungarian metropolis into the districts of Buda and Pest. You will first drive through the city center and enjoy the flair of the city. Enjoy a beautiful view of the Buda Castle, Fishermen's Bastion and Matthias Church, which still remind of the glory of past times. Also a small visit to the famous Budapest market hall may not be missing, of course.

Toilets: 1

Budapest impressions

Experience Budapest today from a different perspective and up close. The famous St. Istvan Basilica and the Opera House are just a few stops on your unique discovery tour on foot and by train through the Hungarian capital. Continue on a nostalgic journey through time on the oldest subway of the European continent. Walk on one of the most famous squares of Budapest and enjoy the special flair of the city.

Puszta excursion from/to Budapest

The drive to Lajosmizse takes you south of Budapest towards the Hungarian lowlands, the Puszta. Upon arrival at Tanya-Cszárda, you will be welcomed in the typical way of the country with schnapps and salty pastries. You will visit the stud farm and then you can take part in a short carriage ride across the vast plain of the Puszta. Afterwards the Csikos (Hungarian horse herders) invite you to a special kind of horse show. You will learn about the Hungarian horse traditions and get to know the habits of the former Csikos, because in former times the horse was the best friend of the man in the Puszta. After the presentation you will have the opportunity for a short walk through the stables of the Cszárda. Here you will also be served a small snack of Hungarian specialties and wine. In the boutique you will have the opportunity to buy Hungarian souvenirs, salami, paprika products, wine and brandy.

Toilets: 1

E-bike Budapest

Do you want to enjoy a bit of nature away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Budapest? Then this is the right excursion for you! Together with your bike guide you will go on an e-bike to Margaret Island, a green oasis of peace in the middle of the Danube. There you will also have a short refreshment break. On the way, you will experience the Hungarian Danube metropolis from a different perspective on your ride along the Danube.

day 6, 18.10.2025

Bratislava Burg Altstadt Slowakei bei nicko cruises Fluss Kreuzfahrt auf der Donau

Bratislava

Mooring: 14:00 Casting off: 18:30

City tour / walk Bratislava

Bratislava is located in the fertile Danube plain south of the Small Carpathians in the immediate vicinity of the borders with Austria and Hungary. The Slovakian capital could be aptly described as "small but nice". The old town has been magnificently renovated with great attention to detail. During your sightseeing tour of Bratislava, you will first drive through the embassy district to the castle (Hrad), which towers high above the city and is considered the city's landmark. There you will make a photo stop and enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the city. Here you will also get more detailed information about the eventful history of the castle, which was the residence of numerous Hungarian kings for a long time before Maria Theresa settled there and the castle experienced its heyday. Afterwards, you will continue to the Old Town and begin the walking tour. Walking together through the Old Town of Bratislava, you will see the Redoubt, the National Theater, the City Hall and some Baroque palaces and the city gates that testify to the k.u.k. Monarchy. Among other things, you will also meet the most famous man of Bratislava, Gullimann Cumil.

Toilets: 1

day 7, 19.10.2025

Pöchlarn

Mooring: 12:30 Casting off: 16:30

Cruising through the UNESCO World Heritage Wachau.

Sightseeing Schallaburg

During a tour of the Renaissance castle, you will embark on an interesting journey through time from the High Middle Ages to the 16th century. Once a fortified stronghold, the complex was later rebuilt into a magnificent noble residence. Admire the ornate architecture with its eventful history on your tour from the Romanesque residential castle to the Gothic chapel, the armory and the impressive arcaded courtyard with its wonderful terracotta decorations. A must tasting rounds off the visit before heading back to the ship.

day 8, 20.10.2025

Passau

Mooring: 08:30

Disembarkation until 09:30 am.

Vienna city tour / walking tour

Today the tradition-rich Danube metropolis Vienna is on the program. From the pier you will pass the "New Vienna" with the Uno-City and the Danube Island. See imposing magnificent buildings such as the State Opera, the Burgtheater, the Hofburg, the Parliament, the City Hall and the Votivkirche during the trip along the famous Ringstrasse. During a guided tour afterwards, you will experience this charming city and its world-famous "Viennese Schmäh" at first hand. After a short free time, you will pass the Praterstern and return to your ship.

Toilets: 2

Budapest city tour / walking tour

Budapest is certainly one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and bears the nickname "Queen of the Danube" not without reason. The Danube divides the Hungarian metropolis into the districts of Buda and Pest. You will first drive through the city center and enjoy the flair of the city. Enjoy a beautiful view of the Buda Castle, Fishermen's Bastion and Matthias Church, which still remind of the glory of past times. Also a small visit to the famous Budapest market hall may not be missing, of course.

Toilets: 1

City tour / walk Bratislava

Bratislava is located in the fertile Danube plain south of the Small Carpathians in the immediate vicinity of the borders with Austria and Hungary. The Slovakian capital could be aptly described as "small but nice". The old town has been magnificently renovated with great attention to detail. During your sightseeing tour of Bratislava, you will first drive through the embassy district to the castle (Hrad), which towers high above the city and is considered the city's landmark. There you will make a photo stop and enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the city. Here you will also get more detailed information about the eventful history of the castle, which was the residence of numerous Hungarian kings for a long time before Maria Theresa settled there and the castle experienced its heyday. Afterwards, you will continue to the Old Town and begin the walking tour. Walking together through the Old Town of Bratislava, you will see the Redoubt, the National Theater, the City Hall and some Baroque palaces and the city gates that testify to the k.u.k. Monarchy. Among other things, you will also meet the most famous man of Bratislava, Gullimann Cumil.

Toilets: 1

Sightseeing Schallaburg

During a tour of the Renaissance castle, you will embark on an interesting journey through time from the High Middle Ages to the 16th century. Once a fortified stronghold, the complex was later rebuilt into a magnificent noble residence. Admire the ornate architecture with its eventful history on your tour from the Romanesque residential castle to the Gothic chapel, the armory and the impressive arcaded courtyard with its wonderful terracotta decorations. A must tasting rounds off the visit before heading back to the ship.

At home on the Danube

Why this trip?

Early bird discount

Itinerary

Passau

Wien

Vienna city tour / walking tour

Heurigen excursion

Classical concert Vienna

Esztergom

Budapest

Esztergom Basilica Excursion

Budapest by night with folklore

Riverride Budapest

Mohács

Excursion Pécs

Budapest

Budapest city tour / walking tour

Budapest impressions

Puszta excursion from/to Budapest

E-bike Budapest

Bratislava

City tour / walk Bratislava

Pöchlarn

Sightseeing Schallaburg

Passau

Services

The services provided during your trip

Additional services

Your ship: VIKTORIA

Esztergom

Budapest

At home on the Danube