DANUBE WALTZ
Join Dr. Kimberlee Goodman, Executive Director of the McConnell Arts Center, on a hosted Viking River Cruise.
Budapest, Hungary to Passau, Germany
8 Days | 6 Guided Tours | 4 Countries
This 8-day group cruise along the Danube River is designed to benefit the MAC and everyone is welcome to join us! Experience the soothing waters of a traditional thermal bath in Budapest, learn to waltz at a Viennese dance school. Savor Austro-Hungarian cuisine in Vienna and Budapest. Admire the Wachau Valley’s beauty. Gain rare insight into daily monastic life during an exclusive visit to Göttweig Abbey, and explore lesser-known Central European cities like Bratislava and Passau.
Rates Starting at $2774*
At A Glance:
- Viking Cruises
- Danube Waltz
- Budapest, Hungary to Passau, Germany
- April 1–8, 2028
- 8-Day Cruise
- Pre or Post Hotel - Yes
- Insurance Recommended
- Military Benefits - No
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| DATE | PORT / LOCATION | HIGHLIGHTS |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, April 1, 2028 | Budapest, Hungary | Explore historic Budapest, the Chain Bridge, the Parliament building and more along the Danube River |
| Sunday, April 2 | Budapest, Hungary | Soak up the restorative powers of Budapest's thermal baths and join locals in a century-old tradition. |
| Monday, April 3 | Bratislava, Slovakia | Take a leisurely walking tour up to the castle or dine at one of the local brew houses. |
| Tuesday, April 4 | Vienna, Austria | Vienna is renowned as the "City of Waltzes." Tour the Schonbrunn Palace, enjoy a Mozart and Strauss concert, and much more! |
| Wednesday, April 5 | Krems, Austria | Visit a spectacular Benedictine abbey, a 900 year old monastery. |
| Thursday, April 6 | Linz, Austria | Experience a walking tour, enjoy a sweeping culinary excursion through picturesque landscapes or honor the memory of victims of World War II. |
| Friday, April 7 | Passau, Germany | Wander through the Italianate-style streets on a walking tour where three European river converge of take a full day excursion to Salzberg, setting of the beloved film The Sound of Music and the birthplace of Mozart. |
| Saturday, April 8 | Passau, Germany | Depart Passau or plan to extend your stay. |
Stateroom Options (while supply lasts)
Choose your preferred stateroom type and secure a reservation today with deposit.
• Explorer Suite (AA) – Stateroom size: 445 sq ft (includes private veranda). River-view suite with full-size veranda off a spacious, separate sitting room, and French Balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door) in sleeping quarters, Priced from $7,574*
• Veranda Suite (AA) – Stateroom size: 275 sq ft (includes private veranda). River-view suite with full-size veranda off a spacious, separate sitting room, and French Balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door) in sleeping quarters, Priced from $5,974*
• Veranda Stateroom (A, B) – Stateroom size: 205 sq ft (includes private veranda). River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda. Priced from $3,874*
• French Balcony Stateroom (C, D) – Stateroom size: 135 sq ft. River-view stateroom with French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door). Priced from $3,374*
• Standard Stateroom (E, F) – Stateroom size: 150 sq ft. River-view stateroom with half-height picture window. Priced from $2,774*
*Above rates are per person cruise fare total, based on double occupancy. Additional cost for airfare, transfers, hotels optional excursions and insurance. See Terms & Conditions for details.
- Complete the Reservation Form and email it back to us.
- Questions? Give us a call to discuss the details at 614.847.5551, ask for Kate Black or Marcia Forsee.
- Email us at groups@magiccruises.com and let us know you are interested in joining this cruise!
Payments
$225 per person deposit to confirm reservations.
Final payment due date is determined by Viking based on the date of reservation.
Ask MAGIC about 2.0% Savings!
The Flavors Of Your Destination
Experiencing a culture through food and wine
A GREAT JOY OF TRAVEL lies in sampling the fresh fare and culinary traditions for which a place is known. Locally sourced ingredients—such as Norwegian salmon, Dutch gouda, Hungarian paprika and Spanish jamón inspire our highly trained chefs to create authentic regional dishes on every itinerary. Across Viking’s fleet, they offer the most al fresco dining on any waterway, so you always have the option to enjoy a meal or a glass of wine while completely surrounded by the scenery.
DINING ON A VIKING RIVER SHIP, you will find the ideal setting for impeccable service and casual elegance. On their European river vessels, choose between the main dining room, The Restaurant, and the indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace.
Special Dietary Needs: Every meal has vegetarian options and the chefs will make reasonable efforts to accommodate special requests. Guests requiring special meals (low salt, diabetic, gluten-free or low cholesterol) should alert us at least 90 days prior to departure over the phone at 1-877-668-4546 (1-877-66VIKING) or online on the Dietary Restrictions page in your My Viking Journey account. Guests should also inform the Maître d’ when on board.
While steps are taken to minimize the risk of cross contamination, Viking cannot guarantee an allergen-free kitchen.
Optional Tours
A variety of shore excursions will be available to maximize your sightseeing time in port. We encourage you to view and reserve your preferred excursions in advance at www.myvikingjourney.com.
Your cruise fare with Viking includes a shore excursion in every port. The “Included” tours will be indicated when you are viewing them. There are also optional tours that have an additional charge. The optional tours may be in addition to, or in place of the included tours. Please read the descriptions for details.
Questions? Please contact: Kate or Marcia at Magic Cruises & Tours 614.847.5551 or email kblack@magiccruises.com or mforsee@magiccruises.com.
Pre/Post Hotel Options
Viking offers several options to extend your vacation before or after your cruise. Space is limited so please call MAGIC to request your space early to ensure availability.
Give MAGIC a call to make your reservations 614.847.5551.
Reduced rate roundtrip Viking airfare from Columbus, OH (CMH) is available and includes complimentary transfers between the airports and Viking Gullveig (subject to change).
Travel Insurance
We recommend the purchase of comprehensive travel insurance to protect you in case the unexpected does occur. Travel insurance provides coverage for such events as trip cancellation, interruption, damaged/lost baggage and medical expenses. There are various options when it comes to the best policy for your needs. Some restrictions and limitations may apply. Ask MAGIC for more details.
Travel insurance must by accepted or declined prior to your final payment on June 23, 2025. Travel insurance may cover you for cancellation penalties if you should have to cancel for a covered reason. Please review two options below for travel insurance coverage. Call Kate or Marcia to discuss your travel insurance options 614.847.5551.