Celebrated chef and Australian TV personality Manu Feildel will headline a bespoke culinary sailing along the Danube River in August 2026 in partnership with Imagine Cruising.
The seven-night river cruise aboard Transcend will depart Budapest on 8 August 2026. Guests will journey through Europe’s cultural heartlands, with highlights including an overnight stay in Vienna before disembarking in Passau, Germany on 15 August.
This exclusive experience forms part of Imagine Cruising’s 28-night Flavours of Europe: Exclusive Culinary River Cruise & Mediterranean Voyage package which combines land, river and ocean travel, departing on 6 August, finishing up on 3 September 2026.
“I am delighted to be partnering with Imagine Cruising on this incredible Danube River sailing,” said Feildel. “Food and travel are two of my great passions, and I look forward to bringing them to life through a signature dinner, cooking demonstrations, and a food and wine tour of Budapest. Sharing food, stories, and travel with guests on the Danube will be very special.”
During the sailing, Feildel will host a series of intimate culinary experiences, including a welcome cocktail reception, a signature dinner crafted by the chef himself, a relaxed live cooking demonstration, and a guided food and wine walking tour of Budapest.
“Partnering with Manu Feildel reflects our commitment to creating bespoke, memorable holidays for Australian and New Zealand travellers,” Alex Sirman, Managing Director at Imagine Cruising Australia, said. “We’re seeing a clear increase in demand for food-led tourism and experiential travel.”
Aboard Transcend, a river vessel featuring just 60 spacious staterooms, guests will enjoy amenities such as a wellness area, gym and unlimited drinks.
Following the river cruise, guests will embark on a 14-night Mediterranean voyage aboard Cunard’s Queen Victoria, sailing through Greece, Croatia, Italy and Spain with additional hotel stays in Budapest, Mestre and Barcelona.
This exclusive package is now available to book and starts from $11,999 per person, including flights from all major Australian cities.
