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Melodies of the Danube 2026

8 days
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From Budapest to Vilshofen an der Donau
4.3 (32 reviews)
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Plan your adventure:
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

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  3. Day 2

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Buda's Castle District
    • Visit Fisherman's Bastion
    • Visit Matthias Church
    • Hike to Castle Hill
    • Guided tour of Hungarian Parliament Building
    • Visit Heroes' Square
    • Visit Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial
    Landmarks
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Matthias Church
    Castle Hill
    Hungarian Parliament Building
    Heroes' Square
    Shoes on the Danube Bank
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  4. Day 3

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava
    • Culinary class: Learn to prepare traditional Slovakian stuffed potato ravioli with tasting
    • Guided hike to Bratislava Castle
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Vienna
    • Visit Vienna Opera House
    • Visit Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs
    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Guided bike tour of Vienna
    Landmarks
    Vienna State Opera House
    Hofburg Palace
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  6. Day 5

    Weissenkirchen - Melk

    Weissenkirchen - Melk
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Dürnstein with local wine sampling
    • Wine tasting with local vintner
    • Guided bike tour to Melk
    • Visit to Melk Abbey with museum and library tour

    Optional Activities

    • Sample local apricot wine specialties
    • Sample apricot chocolates and jams from local boutique
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Dürnstein
  7. Day 6

    Linz

    Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full-day excursion to Salzburg with historic center, Mirabell Gardens, and Residenz Square tour
    • Full-day excursion to Český Krumlov with walking tour and castle complex visit
    • Walking tour of Linz old city center and Mozart House
    • Bike tour along Linz's Cultural Mile and Danube
    • Guided whiskey distillery tour
    Landmarks
    Mirabell Gardens
    Residenz Square
    Český Krumlov Castle
    Mozart House
  8. Day 7

    Passau - Vilshofen

    Passau - Vilshofen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Oktoberfest celebration with local beer and Bavarian folk music and dancing)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Passau with St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Guided bike tour along Danube River
    • Guided hike to Veste Oberhaus Fortress
    • Oktoberfest celebration with local beer, Bavarian folk music and dancing
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Veste Oberhaus Fortress
  9. Day 8

    Vilshofen

    Vilshofen
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • AmaVerde
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    One of AmaWaterways’ remarkable twin-balcony river ships, the inviting AmaVerde is full of light and love. Comfortably elegant staterooms… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2011
    Guests
    160
    Crew
    51
    Length
    443 ft
    Width
    38 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    80
    Registry
    Switzerland
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
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    Cruising Speed
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
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  • Deposit only

    Book now with just a $400 deposit. The remaining balance is due 95 days before departure.

  • 3 local currencies

    You’ll encounter Euro in Austria and Germany, Czech Koruna in Czech Republic, Forint in Hungary.

  • Plug types C, F, E

    You’ll need an adapter for these sockets in Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic and Germany.

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      Only used in Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia

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From
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Booking needs min. 2 travelers

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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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