Classical Danube Cruise (Passau - Budapest)
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey, immersing yourself in the rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes of Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary. This multi-day tour offers a unique blend of medieval towns, grand palaces, world-renowned breweries, and iconic landmarks. From the well-preserved medieval city in Germany to the imperial palaces of Vienna, the charming city of Bratislava, and the stunning Hungarian capital of Budapest, each day brings a new adventure. Enjoy exquisite meals, comfortable accommodations, and engaging activities that will leave you with lasting memories.
Included
Gourmet dining featuring breakfast, multi-course lunches and dinners with menu choices (including vegetarian options), afternoon tea and late-night snack
Free-flowing hand-selected wines from the best wine regions of Europe served with dinner on board
Coffee and tea available 24 hours a day in the Amadeus Club
Welcome and Farewell Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner
Ship
Luxury accommodation in an outside river-view stateroom of your choice: Spacious Mozart Suites with a walk-out balcony, stateroom cabins on Mozart and Strauss Decks with drop-down Panorama Retractable Windows offering a wide-open view (except Amadeus Brilliant)
Individual climate control and in-room safe
Choice of bed configuration in all categories (double or twin bedding)
Personalized service of an experienced, multilingual AMADEUS Cruise Director
AMADEUS digital audio system for all guided excursions
Variety of enriching onboard programs, including fascinating lectures, cooking demonstrations, local cultural performances, and music by our onboard musicians
Complimentary use of onboard bicycles for independent exploration
Onboard fitness center open 24 hours a day
All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare
Map
Attractions
Imperial Treasury Vienna
Old Town Hall
Coal terminal in Esztergom
Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Stift Dürnstein
Fisherman's Bastion
Hungarian Parliament Building
Small Carpathian Museum
Museum gugging
Melk Abbey
Szentendrei Duna-part
Schönbrunn Palace
Vienna Music Society
Slovak National Gallery
St. Stephen's Cathedral
St. Stephan's Cathedral, PassauDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Welcome Aboard
- Passau - Arrival day
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Begin your journey in the afternoon as you board your vessel and settle into your cabin. In the evening, mingle with fellow travelers at a Welcome Cocktail, followed by a sumptuous Welcome Dinner.
Day 2 – Day 2: Medieval City Exploration
- Regensburg
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Arrive in one of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities in the morning. Immerse yourself in the town's historic atmosphere, boasting architecture from various centuries and a 12th-century bridge. In the afternoon, choose between a visit to the 600-year-old Weltenburg Abbey, home to the world's oldest monastic brewery, or a trip to the 18th-century Thurn and Taxis Palace with a beer tasting session at their traditional brewery. In the evening, enjoy a special Bavarian theme on board with regional delicacies and live music.
Day 3 – Day 3: Passau, Salzburg, and Linz
- Passau
- Linz
- Hallein
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- Sulzer Wasserfall
- St. Stephan's Cathedral, Passau
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Return to the three-rivers city of Passau in the morning. Embark on a guided walking tour and visit St. Stephen's Cathedral, home to the world's second-largest organ. Passau is also the starting point for a full-day excursion to Salzburg, where you'll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. For those staying on board, relax on the Sun Deck as the vessel moves towards Linz for a late afternoon visit. Join a walking tour and explore the city's unique churches, concert venues, and artist-filled streets. Before returning to the vessel, sample the famous Linzer Torte.
Day 4 – Day 4: Melk, Dürnstein, and Vienna
- Dürnstein
- Vienna
- Melk
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- Stift Dürnstein
- Melk Abbey
- Vienna Music Society
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Visit the Baroque Benedictine Abbey in Melk, set on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube. Admire the 18th-century frescoes and a magnificent library with priceless manuscripts. During lunch on board, the ship continues to Dürnstein, a picturesque wine growers' village located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Wachau Valley. Explore the village with a local guide or choose an excursion to a local vineyard to sample some of the region's famous Grüner Veltliner wines. The ship arrives in Vienna later this evening and remains overnight.
Day 5 – Day 5: Vienna to Bratislava
- Vienna
- Bratislava
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- Imperial Treasury Vienna
- Museum gugging
- Schönbrunn Palace
- Vienna Music Society
- St. Stephen's Cathedral
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Spend the day exploring Vienna's imperial palaces, the Museum Quarter, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and the famous Vienna State Opera. In the afternoon, consider a visit to Schönbrunn Palace, the summer palace and gardens of Empress Maria Theresia and the Habsburg Empire. Cap off your Vienna experience with a 'Sound of Vienna' concert in a local hall, listening to the 'Alt Vienna' orchestra play popular pieces from Vienna's classical era. The vessel remains in Vienna until late this evening when it departs for Bratislava.
Day 6 – Day 6: Bratislava Exploration
- Bratislava
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- Old Town Hall
- Small Carpathian Museum
- Slovak National Gallery
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Wake up in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Explore the city on your own or join a guided tour to see the home of the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, the old city walls, and the current residence of the president of Slovakia. In the afternoon, you have the option to travel outside the city to the Schloss Hof Palace and Estate, the Imperial country estate of the Habsburgs acquired by Empress Maria Theresa.
Day 7 – Day 7: Budapest Discovery
- Esztergom District
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- Coal terminal in Esztergom
- Széchenyi Chain Bridge
- Fisherman's Bastion
- Hungarian Parliament Building
- Szentendrei Duna-part
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Relax on board as the vessel makes its way to Budapest, Hungary. For those interested in exploring the Hungarian countryside, an optional excursion departs in Esztergom, home to a basilica dedicated to Saint Mary, and continues to Szentendre, known for its art galleries and museums. Rejoin your vessel after it docks in Budapest in time for lunch. In the afternoon, explore the fantastic Hungarian capital of Budapest on a panoramic tour. The unique Chain Bridge straddles the Danube, connecting the Buda side with its Fisherman's Bastion, with the Pest side and its iconic Hungarian Parliament building. On your last evening on board, enjoy the festive Captain's Gala Dinner and a lights cruise through the magnificently illuminated metropolis, accompanied by a spirited folklore performance.
Day 8 – Day 8: Farewell
- Budapest - Departure day
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After breakfast, the entire crew bids you farewell and wishes you a safe journey home. We hope to welcome you again soon!
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