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Classical Danube Cruise (Budapest - Passau) (11 destinations)

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From Budapest to Passau
4.5 (202 reviews)
  • Riverside view of the Esztergom Basilica.
  • Imperial palace with a horse-drawn carriage.
  • Cityscape with a river and historic buildings.
  • Riverside view with historic buildings and churches.
  • Austrian cityscape with historic churches.
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Lueftner Cruises
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 20 - 150
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Cocktail
    • Welcome Dinner
    • Illuminated cruise through Budapest with folklore show
    Landmarks
    Budapest
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  2. Day 2

    Esztergom

    Esztergom
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning guided tour of Budapest including State Opera House, Parliament, and Heroes Square
    • Visit to Fisherman's Bastion
    • Lunch on board

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Szentendre and Esztergom (€61 individual or part of optional packages)
    • Afternoon relaxation on deck
    • Budapest - Castle Hill & Historic Wonders (€50)
    • Esztergom, Visegrád castle and Szentendre (€61)
    Landmarks
    State Opera House
    Hungarian Parliament Building
    Heroes Square
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Szentendre
    Esztergom
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  3. Day 3

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bratislava including St. Martin's Cathedral, Grassalkovich Palace, and Castle Hill
    • Guided walk through baroque palaces and squares
    • Waltz dance class on board

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to a winery in the Little Carpathians (€73 as part of optional packages)
    • 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
    Little Carpathians
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  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Vienna including palaces, Museum Quarter, Ringstrasse, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and Vienna State Opera

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Schönbrunn Palace (€75)
    • Sound of Vienna classical concert with Wiener Residenz Orchestra (€77)
    • Vienna - Imperial Discovery Tour (€48)
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Ringstrasse
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Vienna State Opera
    Museum Quarter Vienna
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Dürnstein - Emmersdorf

    Dürnstein - Emmersdorf
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Wachau Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Access to Dürnstein (optional guided walking tour available)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Dürnstein with Dürnstein Abbey visit (€50)
    • Visit to Melk Abbey - Baroque Benedictine abbey with frescoes and library (€64)
    • Dürnstein with Abbey and tasting (€50)
    Landmarks
    Wachau Valley
    Dürnstein Abbey
    Melk Abbey
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  6. Day 6

    Linz

    Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Ars Electronica Center with interactive installations
    • Active hiking tour around Linz
    • Full-day Salzburg excursion with lunch (€160)
    • Linz walking tour with Linzer Torte tasting (€30)
    • AMADEUS Active: Hiking in Linz (€35)
    Landmarks
    Ars Electronica Center
    Salzburg
    Salzkammergut
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  7. Day 7

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Bavarian evening with regional delicacies)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Passau
    • Bavarian evening on board with live music and regional delicacies

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Veste Oberhaus with three rivers viewpoint (€47)
    • Passau walking tour (€25)
    • AMADEUS Taste: Culinary tour Passau
    Landmarks
    Veste Oberhaus
    Passau
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  8. Day 8

    Passau

    Passau
    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
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    Germany
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    Depth
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    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
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    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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    Marlies5.0•July 2024
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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
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    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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  • 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
  • Patricia4.0•June 2022
    Very happy with the responsiveness of the travel agents and thorough information provided by Tourradar. The reason...
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    Traveled in May 2022

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    Asked on February 20th, 2026

    Does the C-1 Cabin - Double - C-1 accommodation option include a window?

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      The C-1 Cabin - Double - C-1 accommodation option includes a window.

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    Are the cruises suitable for somebody requiring a walking stick

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      Yes indeed this cruise is suitable for passengers who use a walking stick. The shore excursions are at an add on cost. You can pick and choose to do the ones that you like. If you do not want to do an excursion, you are welcome to enjoy the ship and its features as well as the sights and sounds that the Danube has to offer.

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