15 Day Danube Culture & Character
From
$4449
Land Only
$5179*
Air & Land
Featured Hotels
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Hotel Nemzeti Budapest - MGallery by Sofitel | Budapest | |
K+K Palais Hotel | Vienna | |
Hotel Schwarzer Bär | Linz | |
Hotel Imlauer & Brau Salzburg | Salzburg | |
Hotel Rappen Rothenburg ob der Tauber | Rothenburg | |
Gewandhaus Dresden | Dresden | |
Lindner Hotel Prague Castle | Prague |
Not Included:
Gratuities.
Additional Information:
Land only prices do not include arrival/departure transfers.
Passengers traveling abroad require a passport valid for six months beyond their travel dates. All travelers are responsible to check if a visa is required for all countries on their itinerary. For visa information, check our Visas page.
Is This Trip Right for You?
Package Includes
- Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed
- Flights New York-Budapest, Prague-New York
Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices - Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
- 13 nights accommodations
- 2 nights Budapest
- 3 nights Vienna
- 1 night Linz
- 2 nights Salzburg
- 2 nights Rothenburg
- 1 night Dresden
- 2 nights Prague
- Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
- Hotel porterage
- All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†
- 31 meals: 13 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 11 dinners (including welcome & farewell dinners)
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles
- Services of local English-speaking tour manager throughout
- Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary
- Active itinerary with unique cultural features
Tour Highlights
Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals.
- From Fisherman's Bastion, marvel at the enthralling panoramic views of Budapest
- During the visit to the Jewish Quarter, learn about Hungary's Jewish heritage and culture
- Enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise along the Danube, offering magnificent views of Budapest
- Attend a recital, featuring classical masterpieces by Mozart and Strauss
- Tour Schonbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the imperial family in Vienna
- Discover historic Bratislava the capital of Slovakia with its mix of modern and Baroque architecture
- Explore Durnstein, a quintessential village in the heart of the Wachau wine district
- Melk Abbey considered one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Europe
- Visit magical Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart and scene of the Sound of Music
- Discover Hallstatt, a fairytale town and Austria's most scenic lakeside town
- Journey to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the walled town where time has stood still
- Cross Saxony to the Baroque art city of Dresden, titled the "Florence on the Elbe"
- Explore Prague, "The City of a Thousand Spires"
- In Kutná Hora, visit the Sedlec Ossuary decorated with more than 40,000 human bones
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Is This Trip Right for You?
This is an active trip. Our small group covers a lot of ground each day. Expect to spend two to three hours on your feet during tours. The pace is fast. Some of the tours require walking over cobbled streets, uneven surfaces or up and down steep slopes or steps. This tour is not recommended for people who have difficulty walking. This is a Small Group program. For more information, click here.
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Discovery Tours itineraries may contain suggestions for activities for your leisure time; these suggestions do not constitute a recommendation nor an endorsement of any specific service provider and the decision to participate in any such activities should be made independently.

This superior first class, art-nouveau style hotel is located on the Pest side of the river, in the shopping and business center of Budapest.
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This first class hotel is ideally located in Vienna's inner city, close to many top attractions.
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We had a "fantastic" time!!! Our tour director gave 200% to make our 2 weeks in the Balkans, one to remember!! Sherban is definitely a prime asset for Gate 1! The driver Drakov was fantastic!!! And even though all sites and restaurants were great ...the wine tasting at Stobi and our dinner Artigiano in Tirana were by far the best I've ever had!!! Thank you for giving me the opportunity for this wonderful vacation!!
Jean S.
As a person that has done 27 Gate 1 tours, I just returned from the 14 Day Majestic Balkans tour. I had already been to Romania and Bulgaria on a previous Gate 1 trip, but I still wanted to see Albania and N. Macedonia. The Majestic Balkans tour was fantastic in every way!! We had 15 amazing people in the group, along with our AWESOME tour guide, Serban. Serban was so knowledgeable about the history of each country, and he even spoke several different languages. He had a great sense of humor, a real LOVE for his job, a sincere concern that we were all safe and having fun, tons of energy, a connection with every personality in the group, and so much more!! The tour was full of historical facts and ruins, along with the modern day versions of each country. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone that would like to learn about, and experience, Romania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, and Albania. I truly hope that you get Serban as your tour guide too. :)
Joan M.
Our trip really could not have been any better. Any superlatives are inadequate to describe how good the trip was. All of the sights, hotels and restaurants were terrific. Our tour guide Nikola was absolutely the best we have ever encountered, and any tour guide in the future will have to go a long way to measure up to Nikola. His knowledge of all of the countries along with his energy, enthusiasm and sense of humor made the trip very pleasant for all of the group. He is a real asset to the Gate 1 organization. Also kudos to our driver Michael; he maneuvered our bus with professional expertise throughout the small serpentine roads of the 4 countries. This was our first Discovery tour, and in one word it was fabulous.
John C.
The Swiss Alpine Jewels trip was wonderful and so scenic. We really enjoyed ourselves and pleased with what we saw, stayed, and the schedule. This tour exceeded our expectations in general, but even more so because of our Tour Director, Dennis, who was above & beyond his expected or required duties.
Bill B. Burlington, NC
Our trip was amazing! Monique was an excellent tour manager and I would absolutely recommend her and want to experience other itineraries with her. Our driver, Remo, went above and beyond expectations, ensuring we arrived timely and safely at our destinations. The two of them made this trip an unforgettable experience and Monique truly brought our small group together into an impromptu family.
Selena W. Princeton, NJ
The tour was GREAT, and made even more enjoyable because of the skill and local knowledge of our Tour Manager, Beatrice, and skillful careful driver Barnard. We have had a great time, saw incredible sights, stayed in wonderful hotels, and had one of the most enjoyable tours ever.
Charles M. Denver, CO
The Majestic Balkans trip was terrific. Our tour leader Georgi was extremely knowledgeable about all 4 countries visited. The accommodations were excellent ... The dining experiences were also terrific. I thoroughly enjoyed this trip and I will not hesitate to take another Discovery tour with Gate 1. Turkish Air was also excellent.
Charlotte E. Dennis Port, MA
Oh my this trip was so great. One of our best ever Gate 1 trips! The itinerary was perfect. Perfect pace, not rushed in any of the stops. Perfect amount of time on our own to explore. The food was so amazing! This trip made me want to go back to each of these four countries to explore more. Albania was a special treat because I had no idea of what to expect ... Our Tour Manager, Ana was exceptional. She was knowledgeable, helpful and just fun to be around. I would highly recommend this tour! Thanks again Gate 1 for keeping travel affordable and allowing us to see so much of the world.
Kimberly L. Fulton, MD
It was fantastic. Both drivers Peter and Leonard were super. Bus was always clean. Windows always clean. And then there’s Ana. One of best guides we’ve had. Always smiling. Never flustered. Humour galore. Great travel mates. Rate the trip as a 10+. Hang on to Ana. She was super
Susan M. St. Peters, NS, CA
The trip was excellent. Dino our guide was great, well informed and made us understand what happened in those countries since he lived through those turbulent times.
Jim P. Cedarburg, WI