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Romantic Danube (Wine Cruise) (Modified) 2025

8 days
From Vilshofen an der Donau to Budapest
4.9
5 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

    Cruise Embarkation

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Board the ship
    • Exclusive Oktoberfest celebration with traditional beer and Bavarian folk music and dancing
  2. Day 2

    Vilshofen to Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Vilshofen's old town
    • Cruise to Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour in Passau
    • Hike to Veste Oberhaus (Passau's Castle Hill)
    • Guided bike tour to Wernstein
    Landmarks
    Vilshofen Old Town
    Passau (City of Three Rivers)
    Veste Oberhaus
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ship arrival in Linz

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day excursion to Salzburg with tour of historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square and Old Market
    • Walking tour through Linz's old city center and Mozart House
    • Guided bike tour along Linz's Culture Mile and the Danube
    • Visit to Český Krumlov mountain town
    Landmarks
    Linz Old City Center
    Mozart House
    Salzburg Historic Center
    Mirabell Gardens
    Residenz Square
    Český Krumlov
    Linz Culture Mile
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Strudengau and Wachau Valleys to Weissenkirchen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Strudengau and Wachau valleys to Weissenkirchen
    • Wine tasting in Weissenkirchen

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour in Dürnstein along cobblestone streets to the Baroque Stiftskirche
    • Hike to Kuenringer Castle (Dürnstein) ruins
    • Free time in Dürnstein
    Landmarks
    Strudengau Valley
    Wachau Valley
    Dürnstein
    Baroque Stiftskirche
    Kuenringer Castle
    Weissenkirchen
  5. Day 5

    Melk Abbey and Krems

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit UNESCO-designated Melk Abbey (Stift Melk)
    • Sail to Krems
    • Wine tasting at Schloss Gobelsburg
    • Tour of Schloss Gobelsburg cellars

    Optional Activities

    • Free time exploring Melk village
    • Guided bike tour through Wachau Valley
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey (Stift Melk)
    Melk Village
    Wachau Valley
    Krems
    Schloss Gobelsburg
  6. Day 6

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Vienna including Opera House, former Imperial Palace and St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Evening wine and live music at traditional Austrian Heuriger (wine tavern)

    Optional Activities

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

    Esztergom to Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour through Budapest Castle District
    • Visit to Fisherman's Bastion
    • Visit to Matthias Church

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Budapest's Castle Hill
    Landmarks
    Esztergom
    Budapest Castle District
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Matthias Church
    Budapest Castle Hill
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Disembarkation

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Disembark the ship

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Traveler Reviews

4.9
Overall rating based on 5 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.8
  • Food
    4.6
  • 4.4

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  • Romantic Danube (Wine Cruise)  (Modified) 2025 reviewer 1
    September 3rd, 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
  • C
    January 17th, 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
  • A
    November 27th, 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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    Traveled in November 2019
  • L
    November 5th, 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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    Traveled in October 2019
  • R
    August 30th, 2018
    A trip of a lifetime!
    Traveled in August 2018

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