Your journey begins in the vibrant city of Budapest, the capital of Hungary and one of Europe’s oldest and most picturesque cities. This afternoon, board your all-inclusive ultra-luxury Scenic Space-Ship and settle into your suite. Balcony Suites have windows that convert into a Scenic Sun Lounge, allowing you fresh air and uninterrupted views of ever-changing landscapes and life along the riverbanks.
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Scenic Crystal August 26-September 7 2027 Cruise & Offers | Scenic Cruises
Danube in Depth with Prague: Budapest to Prague
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Itinerary at a Glance
August 26-September 7 2027Divided by the Danube, with Buda on one side and Pest on the other, this city became united in 1873 when a newly built bridge connected the two. It’s an architectural treasure trove comprising styles from Gothic to Art Nouveau and everything in between. It is also well known for its hot springs and thermal baths.
Wake up to a rolling tapestry of river life along the Danube as we cruise towards the Slovakian border. Perhaps ask your butler to bring coffee this morning to enjoy in your Scenic Sun Lounge. Slovakia’s capital since independence in 1993, Bratislava is a modern multicultural metropolis with an intriguing history.
Welcome to Vienna, the capital of Austria and a centre of art, music and culture. The city fostered the musical geniuses Mozart and Beethoven, and oozes charm with magnificent Baroque buildings, ample green spaces, a vibrant coffee-house scene, and masterpiece-filled galleries and museums.
This morning, arrive in the charming town of Krems, located in the spectacular Wachau Valley. Krems > Dürnstein is a published destination on Danube in Depth with Prague: Budapest to Prague aboard Scenic Crystal. It provides the setting for this stage of the journey; arrival, departure, berthing and excursion details are displayed...
Today your Scenic Space-Ship will dock in the heart of Linz. This city is known for its vibrant music and arts scene and beautiful blend of traditional and contemporary architecture and lifestyle. The city’s quaint old town and Main Square are resplendent in Baroque architecture, while its harbour doubles as an outdoor street art gallery.
Set on the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers, Passau has been an important trading city since Medieval times, particularly for salt, commonly known as ‘white gold’. Each river is distinct in colour and some days you can clearly see the green, blue and black hues where the waters meet.
You will arrive in Regensburg after lunch today. Boasting a staggering 2,000-year history, Regensburg has one of Germany’s best preserved medieval town centres, with more than 900 of its Romanesque and Gothic buildings listed as World Heritage sites. Within its narrow laneways, the city lays claim to having the highest concentration of bars in the country.
Arrive in Nuremberg today. The city is dominated by one of the most significant imperial forts of the Holy Roman Empire, the 12th century Imperial Castle, which was the preferred residence of German kings. Behind its charming facade, Nuremberg also has a turbulent history.
Journey by coach to Prague, one of the truly magical cities of Europe. Complete your journey with a three night stay at one of our luxurious city central hotels. Nuremberg > Prague is a published destination on Danube in Depth with Prague: Budapest to Prague aboard Scenic Crystal.
Wake to the sound of church bells ringing out across this ancient city. This morning, join your expert local guide to explore Prague in all its Gothic glory including the Old Town, the famous Astronomical Clock and Charles Bridge, commissioned in 1357 by Charles IV. This afternoon, stroll this magnificent city at your leisure.
Today, discover more of Prague. Prague is a published destination on Danube in Depth with Prague: Budapest to Prague aboard Scenic Crystal. It provides the setting for this stage of the journey; arrival, departure, berthing and excursion details are displayed only when they appear in the stored Scenic schedule, and final operating information should be reconfirmed before sailing.
Depart after breakfast, taking many wonderful memories with you. Transfer via coach to the airport for your journey home. This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions.
Schedule source status: Scenic publishes this exact dated departure and day-by-day itinerary on its official product page. Separate daily arrival and departure times are not included, so no times have been estimated. Daily port-call times and dock, anchor, or tender status were not published in the audited catalog. All available itinerary information is presented on DeluxeCruises.com.
A closer look at this sailing
Danube in Depth with Prague: Budapest to Prague aboard Scenic Crystal
On August 26-September 7 2027, Scenic Crystal follows official voyage GHPB260827.2 from Budapest, Hungary to Prague, Czech Republic over 13 days. Its published progression includes Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Krems > Dürnstein, Linz.
Each country in Central Europe is as distinctive as it is diverse. A region steeped in fascinating history, storybook landscapes and a myriad of cultures. Spend more time in the iconic cities and towns that have been shaped by staggering histories.
Scenic's official catalog provides 13 day-by-day entries for this departure but does not publish daily arrival and departure times. Those times remain explicitly unpublished here rather than being estimated.
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