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Danube Rhapsody (Passau - Passau) (11 destinations)

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Description

Summary

Starts
Passau
Duration
8 days
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy

Description

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey, cruising along the majestic Danube River. Starting from the picturesque city of Passau, this multi-day tour will take you through the heart of Europe, exploring the rich history, diverse culture, and stunning landscapes of Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary. Discover the Baroque splendor of Melk Abbey, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Wachau Valley, the imperial grandeur of Vienna and Budapest, and the charming villages of Dürnstein and Szentendre. Enjoy exclusive onboard entertainment, delicious meals, and the comfort of your river cruise ship. Whether you're a history buff, a wine connoisseur, or simply a lover of beautiful landscapes, this tour offers something for everyone.

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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

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Cruise ship

Complimentary use of onboard bicycles for independent exploration

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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)

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Personalized service of an experienced, multilingual AMADEUS Cruise Director

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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

Onboard fitness center open 24 hours a day

All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare

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Map

Attractions

Forum Mozarthaus, Innere Stadt, Linz, Upper Austria, AustriaMozarthaus
Mirbach Palace
Millennium Monument, City Park, 14th district, Budapest, Central Hungary, HungaryMillennium Monument
Photo of Heroes' Square, Hosok Tere or Millennium Monument, major attraction of city, with 36 m high Corinthian column in center, Budapest, Hungary. Heroes' Square
Photo of Bratislava Old Town Hall is a complex of buildings in the Old Town of Bratislava, Slovakia. Old Town Hall is the oldest city hall in the Slovakia.Old Town Hall
Gellért Thermal Bath, Szentimreváros, 11th district, Budapest, Central Hungary, HungaryGellért Thermal Bath
photo of VIEW OFSátorkőpuszta Cave,Dorog hungary.Sátorkőpuszta Cave
Photo of Buda Castle Royal Palace on Hill Hungary, Budapest.Buda Castle
Wachau, Gemeinde Rossatz-Arnsdorf, Bezirk Krems, Lower Austria, AustriaWachau
museum gugging, Gemeinde Klosterneuburg, Bezirk Tulln, Lower Austria, AustriaMuseum gugging
Budapest History Museum / Castle Museum, Castle District, 1st district, Budapest, Central Hungary, HungaryBudapest History Museum / Castle Museum
Photo of aerial view of Schonbrunn Palace is a major tourist attraction in Vienna, Austria.Schönbrunn Palace
Desert HouseDesert House
Slovak National Theatre, Oblasť Dunajská, Bratislava - mestská časť Staré Mesto, District of Bratislava I, Bratislava, Region of Bratislava, SlovakiaSlovak National Theatre
Carmelite Convent Linz, Innere Stadt, Linz, Upper Austria, AustriaCarmelite Convent Linz
Photo of St. Stephen's Cathedral. Vienna, Austria.St. Stephen's Cathedral

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 – Day 1: Passau

  • Passau - Arrival day
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Your unforgettable Danube cruise begins in the beautiful city of Passau. After boarding your ship, get to know your fellow travelers over a Welcome Cocktail and Dinner.

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Day 2

Day 2 – Day 2: Melk - Dürnstein - Vienna

  • Melk
  • Vienna
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  • Wachau
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Start your day with a visit to the stunning Baroque Benedictine Abbey of Melk. After lunch, continue to the picturesque village of Dürnstein, located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Wachau Valley. Enjoy a guided tour or sample the region's famous Grüner Veltliner wines at a local vineyard. After dinner, enjoy an exclusive private concert onboard as the ship sails to Vienna.

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Day 3

Day 3 – Day 3: Vienna

  • Vienna
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  • Museum gugging
  • Schönbrunn Palace
  • Desert House
  • St. Stephen's Cathedral
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Spend the day exploring the imperial capital of Vienna. A panoramic tour takes you past the Ringstrasse, the State Opera House, the Museum Quarter, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. In the afternoon, visit the sumptuous Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of Empress Maria Theresia. Don't miss the Gloriette, a stunning hilltop pavilion offering panoramic views of the palace and Vienna's skyline. After a full day of sightseeing, enjoy dinner onboard as the ship departs.

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Day 4

Day 4 – Day 4: Budapest

  • Budapest
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  • Millennium Monument
  • Heroes' Square
  • Buda Castle
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Arrive in Budapest, the capital city that straddles the Danube River. Spend the afternoon exploring this World Heritage Site, including the Buda castle quarter, Heroes' Square, and the Millennium Underground Railway. As a special treat, local artists will entertain you with dances and music as the ship cruises the Danube through this iconic city by night.

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Day 5

Day 5 – Day 5: Budapest - Szentendre - Esztergom

  • Budapest
  • Szentendre
  • Esztergom District
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  • Gellért Thermal Bath
  • Sátorkőpuszta Cave
  • Budapest History Museum / Castle Museum
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Spend the morning exploring the Hungarian countryside or the culinary delights of Budapest. After lunch, the ship sails to Slovakia. Join an optional excursion to the artists' village of Szentendre and Esztergom, the seat of the Hungarian Catholic church. Rejoin the ship in Esztergom for dinner.

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Day 6

Day 6 – Day 6: Bratislava - Hainburg

  • Bratislava
  • Hainburg
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  • Mirbach Palace
  • Old Town Hall
  • Slovak National Theatre
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Wake up in the capital city of Slovakia, Bratislava. Join a walking tour to see the home of the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, the old city walls, and the summer residence of the archbishop. After lunch, visit the fairytale-like Imperial Schloss Hof Palace, once owned by Empress Maria Theresia. Rejoin the ship in Hainburg.

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Day 7

Day 7 – Day 7: Linz

  • Linz
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  • Mozarthaus
  • Carmelite Convent Linz
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Arrive in Linz, the third largest city in Austria. Explore the Mozarthaus, the Renaissance villas, and the city's main street and square. Alternatively, take a ride on the Pöstlingberg narrow gauge train to the summit and visit the Church of the Seven Sorrows of Virgin Mary. Don't miss the observation terrace for magnificent views of Linz and the surrounding countryside. In the evening, join us for the Captain's Gala Dinner.

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Day 8

Day 8 – Day 8: Farewell

  • Linz - Departure day
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After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye. The crew will bid you farewell and we hope to welcome you again soon on another memorable journey.

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