When planning a European vacation, more and more luxury travelers are making room in their itineraries for a Danube River cruise with Barge Connection - the ultimate provider of deluxe Danube River cruises.  A splendid and notable international waterway, the Danube River is the second longest river in all of Europe.  It originates in the Black Forest, Germany, and travels southeast through Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Moldova, Ukraine, and finally empties into the Black Sea of the coast of Romania after nearly 1800 miles of travel.  A Danube River cruise is ideal for travelers of every type - especially those interested in visiting many European countries- and their stunning capitals: The Danube cruise can go through Vienna, the capital city of Austria; Bratislava, the capital city of Slovakia; Budapest, the capital city of Hungary, and Belgrade, the capital city of Serbia.

Cruising for all or part of your vacation creates a unique opportunity to visit the vastly underexplored areas of European countries as seen only from River Danube cruises.  With generally small groups on-board, there is never a sense of being cramped or overcrowded.  These riverboats ensure that all guests are pampered - with fresh meals prepared onboard, luxurious guest suites with private baths, and plenty of areas on-deck to enjoy drinks, games or just leisurely conversation with your fellow travelers. Your cruise itinerary and destinations can be built around you and your guests' objectives for the trip.  River cruises Danube are an ideal excursion for luxury European adventurers.  With every aspect of your trip planned with (and for!) you and your guests, Danube River tours make a memorable and worthwhile European trip.

There are hundreds of companies all over the world offering sea, river and ocean cruises. Danube river cruises through Barge Connection offer exceptional sightseeing opportunities to meet even the most exacting of standards - from the majestic Iron Gate gorge bordering Romania and Serbia, to the Danube Delta - the least inhabited region of temperate Europe. A Danube River tour can also take passengers to more popular destinations such as Budapest, where travelers can view the Hungarian Crown Jewels at Parliament and the dignified Castle Hill district.  Cruises on the Danube are unlike any vacation you've taken - your options for exploration are only as limited as your imagination.  How about a stopover in Vienna, Austria to visit the imperial palaces or the world's oldest zoo?  Cruises on the Danube River through Barge Connection can take you to the most exciting European attractions in style, luxury and class.

Danube boat trips weren't always offered as leisurely vacations - people have been cruising the Danube for hundreds of years.  Since the river runs its course through such a vast stretch of land, the Danube has been a monumentally influential resource for all that have created civilizations along its banks.  In the 7th century BC, Greeks sailed upstream to conduct trade, and later part of the river served as a northern boundary of the great Roman Empire. During World War I, the river served to ally certain countries to each other, and to sever ties between others, such as Slovakia and Hungary - where relations remain a little precarious to this very day.

With Barge Connection's unrivaled experience in planning supreme Danube boat tours, you can count on an exceptionally interesting and historically appealing cruise.  Danube River boasts sights and experiences every traveler dreams of. Contact Barge Connection for more info on our top Danube cruises!