Sail the Danube aboard the Trafalgar Reverie and uncover a rich blend of history, culture, and timeless European charm. Explore scenic trails along the Ilz River, stroll through Bratislava’s medieval Old Town, and marvel at Budapest’s Heroes’ Square. Evenings invite you to unwind with regional wines, live entertainment, and panoramic views that make every moment unforgettable.
Includes
8 Day Trafalgar River Cruise
7 Nights in a classic cabin onboard Trafalgar Reverie
7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners
Experience Director, Experience Manager and ship crew
Buffet-style breakfast and lunches, à la carte dinners
Wine, beer, soft drinks included with lunch and dinner
Teatime during afternoon sailings
Onboard games room, gym, lounges, sundeck and bar
Onboard entertainment
Be My Guest and MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences
Many locally guided tours, Included and Optional Experiences
Audio headsets for guided tours
Bicycles for use on land
Excludes
Flights
Arrival/ departure transfers
Visas
Travel Insurance
Spending money and items of a personal nature
Highlights
7 Nights onboard Trafalgar Reverie
20 Meals
Must-see sightseeing
Itinerary
Day 1: Embark in Passau
Step aboard the Trafalgar Reverie and make yourself at home as your best river cruise adventure begins. This evening, get to know your fellow travellers over a delicious dinner hosted by your Experience Director.
Included Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Stroll through Passau
In Passau, the ‘City of Three Rivers’, where the Inn, Danube and Ilz meet, you can choose to explore with a walking tour or on a hike. Stroll through the old town’s cobbled streets with a Local Specialist or choose a guided hike along the scenic Ilz River. In the afternoon, why not join an optional Bavarian beer, pretzel and music experience? Enjoying local brews, freshly baked pretzels and traditional folk music. Cross into Austria as you begin your Danube River Cruise.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Dock in Linz
Explore Linz with your Local Specialist, strolling through its historic centre and discovering the city’s rich past. Alternatively, join an optional tour to Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace and the setting for The Sound of Music. Or, if you love medieval charm, choose an optional visit to Český Krumlov, a fairytale town with winding streets and a stunning castle.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Cruise the Wachau Valley
Cruise through the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO-listed gem known for its vineyards and medieval castles, passing the historic Melk Abbey. Ashore in Spitz, you’ll join your Local Specialist for a walking tour, exploring the charm of this historic riverside town famous for their apricots. For lunch, you’ll meet the Saahs family for a Be My Guest experience at Weingut Nikolaihof, Austria’s oldest winery, where you’ll enjoy homemade specialities made with organic produce straight from their gardens.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Guten Tag Vienna
Welcome to Vienna, the former capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Get to know this buzzing city with a drive along the Ringstraße and a guided walk through the old town, where Vienna’s grand architecture and imperial history come to life. Then, explore further with a choice between two experiences, enjoying sweet delights or diving into the life of Mozart. Settle into a traditional coffee house and indulge in a slice of Sachertorte, experiencing Vienna’s famous cafe culture. Or, step into the world of Mozart with an immersive journey back to the 18th century, discovering the places that shaped his life and music. This afternoon, choose between two Optional Experiences. Visit Schönbrunn Palace, the opulent summer home of the Habsburgs, or take a foodie walking tour, tasting strudels, schnitzels and other Viennese favourites. After a day of discovery, why not end the evening with an optional classical concert featuring the music of Strauss and Mozart?
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Cross into Bratislava
Arrive in Bratislava and explore its old town on a walking tour with your Local Specialist. See the historic town hall, pass through Michael’s Gate and admire St. Martin’s Cathedral. Alternatively, step back in time on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, uncovering life under Communism with stories of escapes, Soviet rule and the Velvet Revolution. Looking to stretch your legs? Join an Optional Experience hike up to Bratislava Castle for sweeping Danube views. Or, join an optional guided drive with views from the castle and a tasting of local craft beers at a Bratislava brewery. Cruise along the Hungarian-Slovakian border towards Budapest.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Experience History and Culture in Budapest
In the early morning hours, your ship will pass through the famous Danube Bend. After docking in Budapest, explore both sides of the city—historic Buda and lively Pest—with your Local Specialist. Visit Heroes' Square before heading up Castle Hill past Matthias Church to step inside Fisherman’s Bastion for views over the Danube and Parliament. Or, take a foodie tour, diving into Budapest’s vibrant culinary scene and tasting local favourites. This afternoon, choose an Optional Experience to explore the Jewish district, including a visit to the Dohány Street Synagogue.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Farewell Budapest
This morning, disembark Trafalgar Reverie as your scenic river cruise comes to an end. Bid farewell to your captain, Experience Director and Manager, crew and fellow cruise companions, taking with you unforgettable memories of your voyage along the Danube.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Ship info
Trafalgar Reverie
Step aboard the Trafalgar Reverie, a vessel where timeless elegance meets contemporary comfort, and where every detail has been thoughtfully curated to elevate your European journey into something truly extraordinary. From the moment you enter the ship’s grand foyer—an inviting space adorned with refined textures, warm lighting, and sophisticated design—you are welcomed into a world where luxury is not just seen, but felt. With a capacity of just 128 guests, the Reverie offers an intimate and exclusive atmosphere, allowing for personalized service and a sense of tranquility that larger ships simply cannot provide.
Prices are per person twin share, include discounts, and are subject to availability and rate of exchange changes. Offers above are a guide only and will vary depending on departure date. Our guide price is based on the cheapest departure within the stipulated season, availability is correct at time of loading and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Visas may be necessary and insurance is essential. Pentravel and Tour Operator terms and conditions apply, and may be found on our website.
Package excludes extra nights’ accommodation, optional extensions, airfares, taxes and fees, flight supplements, surcharges and airport transfers. You can do optional free-time add-on experiences in your free time and pay for them as you travel (additional costs apply).
Full payment due 90 days prior to departure or at time of booking if booked within 90 days of departure; whichever comes first. Prices are in ZAR, are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and are subject to availability. R5000 per person deposit required at time of booking to hold space; some trips require payment in full at time of booking. If you need to cancel your booking after deposit, we'll give you a Future Travel Credit to use when you rebook with us. High season supplements and block out dates may apply. Supplier and tour operator is not responsible for technical or system errors that may interfere with or otherwise prohibit the use of promotion or sale.
All Black Friday Offers: Valid on new bookings only made between 30 October 2025 and 04 December 2025. Savings are valid on the land or river cruise portion and are not valid on single supplements, airfares or extra night accommodations. Savings are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Minimum number of guests are required to operate departures. If guests change to another tour or date not on sale, they are responsible to pay the difference and adhere to different payment conditions; discounts are not transferrable. Deals may be combined with 5% Global Tour Rewards savings only; not combinable with other promotional offers, group discounts, custom group bookings or Future Travel Credit carry forward discount. Please note that websites do not reflect live capacity and in some instances sold out departures may still display for a brief period of time. Other conditions may apply, including our Booking Conditions.
Tour operator reserves the right to withdraw promotional offers and adjust savings anytime without notice. At time of loading this may not be a definite departure, please contact a travel consultant for more info. Other conditions may apply. These packages are based on CASH price. E&OE;.
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