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Austria River cruise Tours & Trips

823 Austria trips. Tours from 123 tour companies. 1,466 reviews. 4.5/5 avg rating.

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Blue Danube Discovery
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3.7/5 Great
39 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Bratislava, Budapest, Prague, Vienna, Wachau

Highlights

  • Explore Budapest
  • Discover Bratislava and a opportunity to see Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral
  • Visit Vienna’s famous pastries in the historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Explore Prague

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"I’ve sailed with AmaWaterways 4 times. They are the best! You become family. I can’t wait to sail with them again!"

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Christmas markets on the Danube
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3.7/5 Great
39 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Nuremberg, Prague, Vienna, Wachau

Highlights

  • Enjoy Christmas on Danube Crusing
  • Explore Linz, the second largest city in Austria.
  • Visit Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s largest
  • Enjoy 2 nights in Prague, then visit multiple Christmas Markets on the scenic river route from Nuremberg to Budapest

Themes

50 plus, Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise, Festivals & Special Events

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"I’ve sailed with AmaWaterways 4 times. They are the best! You become family. I can’t wait to sail with them again!"

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Magnificent Europe
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3.7/5 Great
39 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Bamberg, Bratislava, Budapest, Koblenz, Nuremberg, St. Martin's Cathedral, Vienna, Wachau

Highlights

  • Explore Amsterdam
  • Discover Koblenz
  • Cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge
  • Visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral
  • Sightseeing in the cities of Buda and Pest

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

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"I’ve sailed with AmaWaterways 4 times. They are the best! You become family. I can’t wait to sail with them again!"

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Best of Europe in 21 Days Tour
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4.2/5 Great
23 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Burgundy, Cinque Terre, Florence, Munich, Neuschwanstein Castle, Pantheon, Paris, Rome, Venice

Highlights

  • Visit Germany's greatest Rococo-style church, the Wieskirche
  • Visit the Doge's Palace or the Titian- and Tintoretto-packed Accademia art gallery
  • Visit the famous Hôtel Dieu medieval hospital
  • Enjoy driving into French Burgundy for a look at small-town France.

Themes

Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"We purchased two backpacks from Rick Steves Europe. One of them arrived damaged and unusable. Their website says that you must contact them if you receive damaged merchandise. I have attempted to email them through their website and I have left 3 voicemails (nobody answers the phone, ever!) and nobody has contacted me back. At this point, it seems like I've been ripped off. Buyer beware. Extremely disappointed."

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A-ROSA SILVA - Danube Cataracts
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5/5 Excellent
3 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Bratislava, Budapest, Pasargadae, Vienna

Highlights

  • A relaxed holiday on A-Rose cruise tours.
  • Experience impressive countryside and cities the Danube.
  • See the History Belgrade’s of varied architectural legacy.
  • Visit Bratislava "Beauty on the Danube" fantastic panoramic view

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Small Ship Cruise

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"See you tomorrow AROSA Bella & this will be our second time of cruise ship, first was AROSA Riva. Its gonna be fun & excitement!"

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Best of Berlin, Prague & Vienna in 12 Days Tour
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4.2/5 Great
23 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Berlin, Český Krumlov, Dresden, Prague, Vienna

Highlights

  • A walking tour through the historic heart of Berlin.
  • Enjoy a full morning of sightseeing with our local guide, beginning with a walking tour of the Old Town Square
  • Baroque wonders of Melk Abbey and cruise Austria’s prettiest stretch of the Danube: the Wachau Valley.
  • Visit the Mucha museum, or make your own discoveries in Prague
  • Visit with a walking tour of the reborn-from-the-ashes city, including the city's greatest symbol of pride

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Education / Learning, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"We purchased two backpacks from Rick Steves Europe. One of them arrived damaged and unusable. Their website says that you must contact them if you receive damaged merchandise. I have attempted to email them through their website and I have left 3 voicemails (nobody answers the phone, ever!) and nobody has contacted me back. At this point, it seems like I've been ripped off. Buyer beware. Extremely disappointed."

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A-ROSA DONNA - Danube New Years
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5/5 Excellent
3 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Bratislava, Budapest, Linz, Vienna, Wachau

Highlights

  • Celebrate New Years on board an A-ROSA cruise ship
  • See the historic city of Budapest, which consisted of three parts, before being combined to form a real centre
  • Visit Bratislava, often called the "Beauty on the Danube"
  • Enjoy the Vienna firework display at the stroke of midnight
  • Experience the unique character of Linz, the capital of Upper Austria

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Festivals & Special Events

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"See you tomorrow AROSA Bella & this will be our second time of cruise ship, first was AROSA Riva. Its gonna be fun & excitement!"

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Iconic Rivers of Europe - the Rhine, Main & Danube with 1 Night in Bucharest
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Amsterdam, Bamberg, Belgrade, Belogradchik, Boppard, Bucharest, Budapest, Croatia, Heidelberg, Linz, Munich, Nuremberg, Passau, Romania, Vienna

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Canal cruise
  • Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; choice of visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or cable-car ride to the Niederwald Monument in Rüdesheim
  • Guided walk
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Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"My first Avalon cruise/land tour to Vietnam/Cambodia was the best experience of my 80 plus cruises. We recently took the Avalon Egypt/Jordan cruise/land tour and it was the polar opposite. Most sites were awesome but the tour needed a guide in addition to the Egyptologist, who didn’t look out for the safety/best interests of the guests. I submitted a detailed review of Egypt and Jordan but have not yet heard back."

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Austria Reviews & Ratings

4.5/5  Excellent
1,466  Reviews
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Barbara

Apr 2024

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Imperial Europe

Tour included highlights of the cities visited and brief visits to smaller cities in route to the next city. Tour director was excellent and professional and seemed...

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Robert Cusworth

Apr 2024

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Imperial Europe

First, our guide, **********, was fantastic! Informative and extraordinarily thoughtful. He kept us informed, organized and on time. He dealt thoughtfully with the m...

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Trusted Customer

Apr 2024

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Imperial Europe

It’s thorough and it’s exhausting! I would do it again, but I’d be well-rested at the beginning. Wonderful Central European countries, their capitals and other towns...

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Stephen English

Apr 2024

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Imperial Europe

Had a great trip with Trafalgar. Got to visit the great imperial cities of middle Europe. The highlights were definitely Prague and Budapest. Those are two cities...

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Austria Tour Selection Trips

  • June through September are the best months for warm weather touring. December to April provides the setting for winter activities.
  • The magnificent mountains surrounding Innsbruck offer a wide choice of hiking opportunities, from gentle trails perfect for a relaxing family walk to challenging treks.
  • From spring to fall, certified guides lead free hikes to and through meadows, dense woods and scenic overlooks.
  • Most Austrian children begin to study English in the third grade. If you don’t speak German and need directions or other assistance, look for a youngster, who probably will be happy to practice the English learned at school.
  • Trains are a good way to get around in Austria. They’re usually spotless, run with set-your-watch punctuality and serve food that would be at home in many a restaurant.
  • If you’re a fan of “The Sound of Music” motion picture, which turned 50 in 2015, you might wish to take a tour of places in Salzburg associated with the story, and even spend a night or more at the original von Trapp home. It has been turned into a 12-room hotel which is furnished and maintained in the ambience of the time when the von Trapp family lived there.

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Common countries also visited on Austria tours

When it comes to traveling in Europe, an exciting part of planning a trip is the relative proximity of countries to one another. There is an extensive amount of diversity in lifestyle, culture and attractions within Europe and combining countries in a single trip gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in this diversity. Travelers can easily combine 2 or more countries in a single trip on a European tour, even one as short as 7-10 days.

With regards to Austria, the most common country that tour operators pair with Austria is Switzerland. The reasoning behind this is the draw of the expansive landscapes, intriguing cultures and the proximity of these two countries.

Additionally, Austria tours offer itineraries that include visits to surrounding countries such as Czech Republic, Hungry, Italy or Germany amongst others. Many tours that include some of these countries often visit the iconic cities of Budapest, Prague, Venice or Berlin.

Every tour is unique and there is certainly a tour that can fulfill your interests and desired experiences within Austria and one or more of the surrounding countries. Take the time to research one that fits your travel goals because a trip to this area of the world will enrich your life.

What is the weather like in Austria?

Austria is a country with varied geography including delightful mountain ranges and valleys. As such, it is a country that has a variable climate that changes throughout the seasons and location.

The summers in Austria can be quite pleasant and sunny, with temperatures ranging up to 90 degrees fahrenheit. Expect the winters to include more precipitation including rain and snow (depending on the location).

Fall and spring in Austria is in between winter and summer and can be more brisk and at times have some precipitation.

In general, the best time to visit Austria for a walking or biking tour or to visit a major city is April through October because it is more of a temperate, warm and at times dry time of year. For those looking to enjoy a winter vacation in the mountains, the months of December-March are advisable.

Who will enjoy visiting Austria?

Austria is a great destination for many different types of travelers. It is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, who enjoy skiing, hiking, biking, fishing, relaxing and enjoying the natural environment.

It is a lovely destination for foodies as it has a delectable food and wine scene, both within the major cities and in the countryside. For those that enjoy diving into history and culture, Austria boasts significant landmarks, museums and performances in Vienna and Salzburg. There’s something for everyone in Austria!

Top Austria travel tips

Below are a few travel tips for ensuring that your trip to Austria is unforgettable.

  1. Most Austrians speak a fair amount of English but as always, it’s a great idea to learn some of the local language (German) to connect with the locals more.

  2. In general, the prices include taxes and fees. That being said, at restaurants, there is an expected 5-10% tip on top of your bill.

  3. The water in Austria is extremely clean and delicious, so you can enjoy the local water. That being said, the wine and beer is also enjoyable too.

  4. Sundays are generally a day of rest, so many businesses will be closed on that day. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy some recreation and relaxation on your trip as well.

  5. Thoroughly research the season and location that your visiting and pack accordingly. For example, if you are going to visit the Alps in the winter, bring warm jackets and layers and/or ski gear. It’s best to pack things that are practical and necessary.

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