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

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From Budapest to Vilshofen an der Donau

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Operator: AmaWaterways
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome Aboard Wine Toast
Day 2
Budapest
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
Day 3
Budapest to Vienna
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
Day 4
Vienna to Krems
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
Day 5
Grein
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
Day 6
Linz
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
Day 7
Passau to Vilshofen
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
Day 8
Vilshofen
Vilshofen
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Buda Castle
Castle Hill
Heroes' Square
Great Market Hall

Landmarks
Vienna State Opera
Hofburg Palace
St. Stephen's Cathedral

Landmarks
Wachau Valley
Schloss Gobelsburg

Landmarks
Dürnstein
Melk Abbey
Greinburg Castle
Stadttheater Grein

Landmarks
Salzburg Historic Center
Mirabell Gardens
Residenz Square
Old Market
Mondsee
Basilica St. Michael
Mozart House
St. Wolfgang
Český Krumlov

Landmarks
Passau
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Veste Oberhaus Fortress

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
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Rating: 4.3 (32 reviews)
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Response rate: 54%
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AmaWaterways Ship

AmaSonata
Introduced in 2014, the AmaSonata sings her melodious tune down Europe’s great rivers. Most accommodations have twin balconies, so… Read more
Built
2014
Guests
162
Crew
51
Length
135 m / 443 ft
Staterooms
81
Registry
Switzerland
Gross Tonnage
3600 gt
Beam
11 m / 36 ft
Cruising Speed
11 kn / 20 kph / 13 mph
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Plug types C, F, E
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Czech Republic
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Hungary
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