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Romantic Danube 2025

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From Vilshofen an der Donau to Budapest
4.9 (5 reviews)

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Embarkation

    Embarkation
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Oktoberfest celebration with traditional beer and Bavarian folk music and dancing
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Vilshofen to Passau

    Vilshofen to Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Passau
    • Hike to Veste Oberhaus (Passau's Castle Hill)
    • Danube bike tour
    Landmarks
    Veste Oberhaus
  4. Day 3

    Linz

    Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day excursion to Salzburg with historic center tour, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square, and Old Market
    • Stop at Mondsee and Basilica St. Michael (Sound of Music filming location) en route to Salzburg
    • Full-day excursion to Český Krumlov with walking tour of cobblestone streets and Krumlov Castle
    • Walking tour of Linz old city center and Mozart House
    • Bike tour along Linz's Cultural Mile and the Danube
    Landmarks
    Mirabell Gardens
    Residenz Square
    Salzburg Old Market
    Basilica St. Michael
    Krumlov Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Weissenkirchen and Dürnstein

    Weissenkirchen and Dürnstein
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Wine tasting of local Riesling and Grüner Veltliner in Weissenkirchen

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour in Dürnstein along cobblestone streets to Baroque Stiftskirche
    • Visit to Melk's Benedictine Abbey
    • Hike to fortress where Richard the Lionheart was held
    • Bike ride along the Danube through Wachau Valley
    • Visit to local apricot grower with regional apricot treats
    Landmarks
    Stiftskirche Dürnstein
    Melk Abbey
  6. Day 5

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Vienna including Opera House, former Imperial Palace, and St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike ride through Vienna
    Landmarks
    Vienna Opera House
    Imperial Palace
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Arrival in Bratislava

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava
    • 'Tastes of Slovakia' tour
    • Hike to Bratislava Castle
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour beginning at Budapest's Great Market Hall
    • Visit to Chain Bridge
    • Visit to Castle Hill district

    Optional Activities

    • Hike up to Castle Hill for city views
    Landmarks
    Great Market Hall
    Chain Bridge
    Castle Hill
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Disembarkation

    Disembarkation
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • AmaLea
    AmaLea
    Designed with vibrant pops of color that call to mind the autumn harvest in European vineyards, and appointed with our signature twin bal… Read more
    Built
    2018
    Guests
    156
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Staterooms
    78
    Registry
    Switzerland
    Gross Tonnage
    3600 gt
    Beam
    11 m / 36 ft
    Cruising Speed
    11 kn / 20 kph / 13 mph

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4.9
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  • Accommodation
    4.8
  • Food
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    Clemens5.0•September 2021
    It was the first cruise again on Amaverde after the long Covid break and it was a fantastic experience. The newly...
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    Traveled in September 2021
  • Caitlin5.0•January 2020
    A fantastic trip- only wish it was longer! The entire crew was great and the ship was extremely comfortable. The...
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    Traveled in December 2019
  • Anucha4.5•November 2019
    Super clean ship with friendly staff. The cruise manager, Vanessa, was so cheerful and full of energy plus she really...
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  • lingling5.0•November 2019
    it is my first river cruise and certainly the best trip I have ever had in my life. my parents also had so much fun....
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  • Rita5.0•August 2018
    A trip of a lifetime!
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    Are there any AA/AB cabins available

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    • AmaWaterwaysOperator•Written August 2025

      The AA and AB cabins are completely sold out. We would like to offer you an alternative cruise that does the Danube around your dates of travel. Cruise: Danube Classics 2026. Duration: 7 Nights 8 Days. Direction: Start and end in Passau. Date: 10-17th Oct 2025. Guest: 2. Ship: A-Rosa Flora. Cabin: Cabin Category E. Description: 226 ft², Junior Suite with Juliette balcony. Price: €5,592/-

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