Illuminations On The Danube (Christopher Moore)

Promising all prose, no cons, this special Storyteller Cruise with Christopher Moore sails through the legends and legendary settings of the Danube River: A river that’s inspired empires, dynasties, winemakers, waltzes – and Moore’s newest novel debuting in 2025! Explore some of the most dramatic chapters in time while uncovering scenic ports, riveting plots and the richest banks of history. As the river, Rieslings and pilsners flow, we invite you to try to compose yourself as you experience the settings that set the stage for unrivaled music and art – and the coffee houses – where creative geniuses converged. Offering you unparalleled facts, fiction and fun, your cruising holiday with celebrity storyteller host Christopher Moore also promises special meet-and-greets and a book-signing on a cruise that will take you beyond words!

Cruise along the peaceful Danube River through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary—stopping at some of Central Europe’s most splendid capitals and charming towns along the way. Visit Passau, Germany—called the “City of Three Rivers” at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers. Take a guided walking tour to admire the Patrician houses and baroque St. Stephen’s Cathedral. In Linz, Austria, walk around the Hauptplatz, Austria’s largest medieval square. Enjoy the magnificent views as your Danube River cruise takes you through the picturesque wine region of the Wachau Valley. Stops include Melk to visit the magnificent Benedictine Abbey and Krems. Vienna, the “City of Music,” makes an immediate impression with its lavish Hofburg Imperial Palace and neo-renaissance Vienna Opera House.

Enjoy a guided tour of this magical city and take time to explore on your own. In Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, take a guided walk through the delightful Old Town and to the Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral. Sail to Esztergom for a visit to its Basilica and a Palinka tasting, then continue to Visegrad for a canoe excursion along the Danube river or a hike in the Danube-Ipoly National Park. In Budapest, the vibrant capital of Hungary, a local expert shows you all the must-see sights. Then to round out this timeless European river cruise, take a stroll along Váci utca—the main shopping street, or take pictures from Fishermen’s Bastion for the best panoramic views of Budapest. This Danube River cruise explores the legendary beauty and remarkable destinations you’ll never forget.