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Melodies of the Danube (Wine Cruise) 2024 (15 destinations)

8 days
From Budapest to Vilshofen an der Donau
4.4
31 traveler reviews

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 162
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Aboard Wine Toast
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Budapest
    • Visit Great Market Hall
    • Buda and Pest riverside tour
    Landmarks
    Buda Castle
    Castle Hill
    Heroes' Square
    Great Market Hall
  3. Day 3

    Budapest to Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Vienna
    • Visit Opera House
    • Visit Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs
    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Vienna State Opera
    Hofburg Palace
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
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  4. Day 4

    Vienna to Krems

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruise through Wachau Valley
    • Visit Schloss Gobelsburg wine cellar
    • Wine tasting at Schloss Gobelsburg

    Optional Activities

    • Royal Treasures tour of Vienna
    • Guided bike ride along the Danube
    Landmarks
    Wachau Valley
    Schloss Gobelsburg
  5. Day 5

    Grein

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Exclusive visit to Greinburg Castle
    • Folklore show at Greinburg Castle
    • Wine reception at Greinburg Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Dürnstein with wine tasting
    • Apricot tasting at local boutique
    • Guided hike to fortress of Richard the Lionheart
    • Tour of Melk Abbey
    • Guided bike tour from Dürnstein to Ybbs along Danube bike path
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein
    Melk Abbey
    Greinburg Castle
    Stadttheater Grein
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day excursion to Salzburg with tour of historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square and Old Market
    • Stop at Mondsee and Basilica St. Michael
    • Morning walking tour through Linz old city center and Mozart House
    • Guided bike tour along Linz Culture Mile and Danube
    • Half-day excursion to Salzburg
    • Scenic drive through Austrian Lake District with stop in St. Wolfgang
    • Excursion to Český Krumlov
    Landmarks
    Salzburg Historic Center
    Mirabell Gardens
    Residenz Square
    Old Market
    Mondsee
    Basilica St. Michael
    Mozart House
    St. Wolfgang
    Český Krumlov
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Passau to Vilshofen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Oktoberfest celebration in Vilshofen with local beer, Bavarian folk music and dancing

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Passau
    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral in Passau
    • Guided bike tour along Danube River
    • Guided hike to Veste Oberhaus Fortress
    Landmarks
    Passau
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Veste Oberhaus Fortress
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Vilshofen

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    Introduced in 2014, the AmaSonata sings her melodious tune down Europe’s great rivers. Most accommodations have twin balconies, so… Read more
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    Guests
    162
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    Length
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    Staterooms
    81
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    Gross Tonnage
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    Beam
    11 m / 36 ft
    Cruising Speed
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