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Slovakia River Cruises

One of the best means of exploring several remarkable destinations in Europe is by cruising along the River Danube. This stunning waterway winds through ten diverse countries each with a wealth of hidden gems to discover.

Slovakia can be found nestled between the Czech Republic and Austria and it presents its visitors with lush landscapes of immense peaks, flourishing vineyards and impressive cityscapes that are dominated by medieval castles. Cruises in Slovakia journey along the River Danube and offer you the chance to witness many of Bratislava's celebrated sights.

Due to its cultural ambience and striking architecture, Bratislava is becoming ever more popular with travellers wanting something unique from their holiday. Its fascinating thousand year history fused with stylish plazas and beautiful scenery has certainly put Bratislava firmly on the map.

Great Rail Journey's cruises in Europe introduce you to many exciting places, allowing you to absorb tremendous backdrops from the comfort of their ships. Embark on an exciting voyage which begins and ends in Cologne, stopping at wonderful locations such as Vienna, Budapest and Wachau. Read on for a number of attractions to visit during your time in Bratislava.

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The Classic Blue Danube

27 Sep 2023

J W Smail

“Wonderful cruise from start to finish. Extremely comfortable ship (Amadeus Riva). Delightful crew who provided first class service throughout - nothing was too much trouble. Menu choice and all meals incredibly high standard for a relatively small ship. All excursions interesting and well organised by cruise directors. Would highly recommend to others.

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Imperial Cities & Delights of the Danube

27 Sep 2023

Gill Cox

“Excellent from start to finish

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Delights of the Danube

26 Sep 2023

A Barton

“It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The staff and crew were all excellent and very attentive. Everything was well organized and there was always something going on. The food was delicious with plenty of choice.

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The Classic Blue Danube

25 Sep 2023

stella lewis

“The Amadeus crew looked after us extremely well and the ship was in pristine condition

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Fairytale Bavaria & Delights of the Danube

23 Sep 2023

J Jones

“We had a great holiday and the scenery was fantastic. The first 4 days were done with trains, 1st day stop Stuttgart with castles to see, next 3 at Fussen and mountain's to see all great. The rest of the holiday was on ship on the Danube, terrific service and views.

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Delights of the Danube

21 Sep 2023

Derek White

“As we like rail travel we chose this holiday linking with a river cruise which we enjoy. This was one of your longer journeys, heading towards the cruise from Budapest. There were several holdups on the outward 2 day train journey and there was anxiety that connections would not not be made. Simon, our train courier, was excellent, keeping us up-to-date. Unfortunately we arrived too late for dinner at the NH hotel in Nuremburg and were given sandwiches instead, not a good start as we had set off early that morning. After another held-up journey to Budapest the next day we arrived at the ship late, rather exhausted. The cruise was delightful, accommodation brilliant, staff helpful, food good. We enjoyed visiting such interesting countries though we opted out of the Austrian trips to Salzburg or Austrian lakes and enjoyed a very relaxing cruise from Linz to Passau instead. The recital by the string quartet from the Vienna Philharmonic was a highlight and the musical duo were excellent too. It was unfortunate that on occasions we were moored next to another cruise ship, thereby blocking the view from our cabin. Consequently we did not stay in our cabin on Mozart deck as the moored ship next to ours made it dark. The train journey home was delayed to Brussels so we had to rush to check-in and then we were told Eurostar to St Pancras was delayed by 50 minutes. We therefore missed our rail connections and finally managed to get home by 12.30am on Saturday 9th September. We will recall the cruise and the beautiful ship with pleasure and were fortunate with the weather, but we would not consider long train journeys with various connections again, which were arduous. (We used the Baggage Man which was an excellent service.)

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Explore Bratislava on Cruises in Europe

For visitors hoping to witness historical and cultural sights during their cruise holiday, Bratislava boasts many notable places of interest. Fabulous buildings and historic sites punctuate the city and the Basilica of St Egidius, a superb example of Gothic architecture, contains 11 ornate altarpieces that grace the interior. During cruises in Europe why not discover the City Gallery, the second largest of its kind in Slovakia, which can be found in the Old Town of Bratislava? Exhibiting an estimated 35,000 pieces of exquisite artwork that are spread throughout two ancient buildings, it is a must-see for many people enjoying cruises in Europe.

The majestic Bratislava Castle proudly overlooks the River Danube and its meandering ramparts lead to some of the prime viewpoints over the city. A contrast of traditional red-roofed houses in the Old Town and the modern houses of Petržalka provide an interesting insight into the city's history and its development in more recent years. With so many exciting attractions it is understandable why cruises in Europe are enjoyed by so many of Great Rail Journey's customers.

After plenty of sightseeing there are numerous pavement cafés where you can relax and watch the world go by before returning to the ship to continue your cruise in Europe. For further details of Great Rail Journeys' fantastic cruises, browse through the individual itineraries.

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Explore Bratislava on Cruises in Europe