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Classical Danube Cruise (Passau - Budapest)

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From Passau to Budapest
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  • Panoramic view of Passau and the river.
  • Golden statue in a park with flowers and trees.
  • Historic square with a fountain and classical buildings.
  • Hungarian Parliament building by the river.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 20 - 150
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome cocktail reception
    • Welcome dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Passau walking tour (€25)
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  3. Day 2

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Bavarian evening with live music and regional delicacies)

    Included Activities

    • Bavarian evening on board with live music and regional delicacies

    Optional Activities

    • AMADEUS Taste: Culinary tour Passau (€25)
    • Visit of the Veste Oberhaus with three rivers viewpoint (€47)
    Landmarks
    Veste Oberhaus
  4. Day 3

    Linz

    Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Linz walking tour with Linzer Torte tasting (€30)
    • AMADEUS Active: Hiking in Linz (€35)
    • Full-day Salzburg with lunch (€160)
    Landmarks
    Ars Electronica Center
    Salzburg
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  5. Day 4

    Emmersdorf - Dürnstein - Vienna

    Emmersdorf - Dürnstein - Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Melk Abbey - A Baroque Jewel (€64)
    • Dürnstein with Abbey and tasting (€50)
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Dürnstein
    Wachau Valley
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  6. Day 5

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Vienna - Imperial discovery tour (€48)
    • Visit to Schönbrunn Palace (€75)
    • "Sound of Vienna" classical concert (€77)
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
  7. Day 6

    Vienna to Bratislava

    Vienna to Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Waltz dance course on board

    Optional Activities

    • Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube (€60)
    • AMADEUS Taste: Vineyard Raca and the Carpathian wine region (€73)
    Landmarks
    St. Martin's Cathedral
    Grassalkovich Palace
    Bratislava Castle Hill
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  8. Day 7

    Esztergom - Budapest

    Esztergom - Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's Gala Dinner with folklore show)

    Included Activities

    • Evening cruise with folklore show on board
    • Captain's Gala Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Esztergom, Visegrád castle and Szentendre (€61)
    • Budapest - Castle Hill & Historic Wonders (€50)
    Landmarks
    Basilica of Esztergom
    Szentendre
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  9. Day 8

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Lueftner Cruises Ship

  • AMADEUS Aurea
    AMADEUS Aurea
    The AMADEUS Aurea is not only a technical masterpiece, but also a floating paradise for connoisseurs. Experience relaxing hours in 12 spaci… Read more
    Capacity
    158
    Built
    2026
    Guests
    158
    Crew
    46
    Length
    135m
    Width
    11,4m
    Suites
    12
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    25 km/h
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    1,5m
    Cabin
    67
    Deck
    4
    Deck with Cabins
    Country/Region
    Germany
    Refurbished
    Refurbished
    Depth
    1.5m
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  • Nancy5.0•September 2026
    Overall, this was a really great cruise, from the single cabin (so few cruise lines offer them!!!) to the staff,...
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  • None
    None3.0•September 2025
    It was fine. Not great. They are very much stuck in the past with rigid meal times and a lot of unnecessary...
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    Traveled in September 2025
    Reply from: Lueftner Cruises
    Thank you very much for taking the time to share your impressions of your recent cruise with us. We truly appreciate your honest comments. We are sorry to learn that some aspects of the experience did not fully meet your expectations. We understand how important it is for solo guests to feel comfortable and to have the chance to meet fellow travellers, and we will share your observations with our team as we continue to review how we can make our onboard experience more flexible, inclusive, and enjoyable for all our guests.
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  • Tony
    Tony5.0•August 2025
    This was a wonderful cruise. The crew and staff were very helpful and professional. The excursions were fun and...
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    Traveled in July 2025
  • Marlies
    Marlies5.0•July 2024
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    Einfach super gut organisiert
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  • Alan2.0•December 2023
    Our cabin on the Silver III had a persistent very unpleasant and pervasive smell from our en-suite. We reported it...
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    Traveled in September 2023
  • Suzanne
    Suzanne5.0•September 2023
    The entire staff was wonderful & friendly. Cabin exceeded my expectations. The only negative is I personally wished...
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    Traveled in September 2023
  • Tamara5.0•September 2023
    Excellent! Loved everything about the cruise. Your services were excellent as well. I missed my connecting flight...
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    Traveled in September 2023
  • KevinButler5.0•August 2023
    We love Amadeus! There is something special, warm and welcoming about this cruise line. We've sailed on multiple...
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    Traveled in December 2019
  • Heinz
    Heinz1.0•January 2023
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    Booked and confirmed in May 2022, deposit and balance paid on time. Cancellation by the shipping company 1 day before...
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    Traveled in December 2022
  • Hajo4.0•July 2022
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    Nice staff, good tasty food. Ship overall in very good condition. Cabins comfortable Excursion organization,...
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    Traveled in July 2022

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    Kimberly

    Asked on August 2nd, 2026

    I am trying to book Excursion package A for 2 on this cruise but cannot find where to attach the form. can you help me?

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    • Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written August 2026

      We are sorry to hear that you are having trouble attaching your form. To upload documents to your booking, please follow these steps:

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    Nicholas

    Asked on July 24th, 2026

    Can i book cabin 107? Are all the fees included in the price? Port charges taxes etc?

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    • Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written July 2026

      Cabin 107 is available for your chosen adventure. This is a popular option, so to make sure you do not miss out, we strongly recommend reserving it as soon as possible, as availability can change quickly and cabins may sell out.

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      Nicholas

      Traveler•Written July 2026

      Cabins in categories A and B were sold out at time of booking. We are booking in C-1. Is it possible to be placed on a waiting list if one becomes available due to a cancellation?

    • Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written July 2026

      We understand how important cabin location can be for your trip. Based on the current information from the operator, it is unlikely that any of the A or B cabins will become available for your existing departure, as these are typically booked out months in advance. However, the October 7th departure is currently showing availability for both A and B cabins. If your travel dates are flexible, we can certainly reach out to the operator and check whether it is possible to move your booking and secure one of these cabins for that date.

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    Rose

    Asked on January 27th, 2026

    I'm looking to book a river cruise for my husbands 70th birthday 25/08/27 when will 2027 dates be available

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    • Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written January 2026

      The 2027 departure dates have now been released. Could you kindly let us know whether you're hoping to be onboard during the birthday celebration, or if you would be comfortable with dates that do not overlap with the occasion?

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    Hannah

    Asked on January 20th, 2026

    Does this include flights?

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    • Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written January 2026

      The price is for the cruise only. The operator does not offer flights. In light of the same you are welcome to purchase flights from any third party provider of your choice.

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    Dean

    Asked on November 6th, 2025

    is this price available for September or October?

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    • Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written November 2025

      We have switched the itinerary to the 2026 dates. If you could kindly review the same and let us know your preferred date we could share pricing and relevant details.

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