Do you have a Danube River Cruise that starts and ends in Budapest?

We can definitely check on the back end for options that start and end in Budapest. Could you kindly let us know your budget, dates of travel, and number of nights you would like to spend onboard.

I am organizing a group to do a river cruise in spring of 2027. Is there anyway to get these great prices I'm seeing that far out?

The 2027 dates are not out as of yet. They will be out in February of 2026. We can share more information with you at that time. If you are interested in a cruise for 2026, please do let us know, we have a lot of amazing itineraries to offer with unbeatable pricing.

Are there any excursions included? Can I see the prices of excursions? What is not included on this cruise?

Exclusions: International Flights, Transfers, Pre/post accommodations, Gratuities, Wifi - Costs €35 per person for one week or €5 per person per day, Shore Excursions, Any item not mentioned in the set of inclusions

Can I book a single room for one person on the river cruises?

Yes indeed you are more than welcome to book a single cabin on any departure date of your choice. Could you kindly let us know your dates of travel we could share pricing and relevant details.

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US $2,455 per person

Danube Rhapsody (Passau - Passau) (13 destinations)

8 days

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Start and end in Passau

5.0

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Operator: Lueftner Cruises
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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: Other languages on request: German
Group Size 20 - 150
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Passau
Meals
Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome Cocktail Reception
- Welcome Dinner
Day 2
Emmersdorf - Dürnstein - Vienna
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- Exclusive private concert on board
- Waltz dance class on board
Optional Activities
- Melk Abbey - A Baroque Jewel (€64)
- Dürnstein with Abbey and tasting (€50)
Landmarks
Benedictine Abbey of Melk
Wachau
Day 3
Vienna
Meals
Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Vienna
Optional Activities
- Vienna - Imperial Discovery Tour (€48)
- Visit to Schönbrunn Palace (€75)
- AMADEUS Active: Scenic bike tour in Vienna (€66)
Landmarks
Ringstrasse
State Opera House
Museum Quarter
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Schönbrunn Palace
Gloriette
Day 4
Budapest
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- Evening cruise Budapest with folklore show on board
Optional Activities
- Budapest - Castle Hill & Historic Wonders (€50)
Landmarks
Great Market Hall
Parliament Building
State Opera
Heroes' Square
Matthias Church
Fishermen's Bastion
Day 5
Budapest - Esztergom
Optional Activities
- Traditions of the Hungarian Puszta (€85)
- AMADEUS Taste: An Authentic Taste of Budapest (€50)
- Esztergom, Visegrád castle and Szentendre (€61)
Landmarks
Puszta
Szentendre
Visegrád Castle
Danube Bend
Esztergom Basilica
Day 6
Bratislava - Hainburg
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava Old Town
Optional Activities
- Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube (€60)
- AMADEUS Taste: Vineyard Raca and the Carpathian wine region (€73)
Landmarks
Bratislava Old Town
Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
Day 7
Linz
Meals
Lunch, Dinner (Captain's Gala Dinner in Panorama-Restaurant)
Included Activities
- Gala Dinner
Optional Activities
- Linz walking tour with Linzer Torte tasting (€30)
- AMADEUS Active: Hiking in Linz (€35)
Landmarks
Mozarthaus
Day 8
Passau
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Benedictine Abbey of Melk
Wachau

Landmarks
Ringstrasse
State Opera House
Museum Quarter
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Schönbrunn Palace
Gloriette

Landmarks
Great Market Hall
Parliament Building
State Opera
Heroes' Square
Matthias Church
Fishermen's Bastion

Landmarks
Puszta
Szentendre
Visegrád Castle
Danube Bend
Esztergom Basilica

Landmarks
Bratislava Old Town
Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra

Landmarks
Mozarthaus

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Operated by

Lueftner Cruises

4.5

(191 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

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Reduce Carbon Emissions

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Sustainability Programs

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Cancellation Policy

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Travel Insurance

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Lueftner Cruises Ship

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
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans

Traveler Reviews

5.0

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Tour Operator
4.5

Nancy
April 21st, 2026
5.0
Everything was wonderful. Very organized, personal attention, gourmet food, friendly and attentive staff.
Traveled in April 2026
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Steven
October 19th, 2025
5.0
The King and Queen wouldn’t have been out of place, absolutely perfect ! Above what we or anyone else would have...
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Traveled in September 2025
alecsness
October 6th, 2025
1.0
Overall dissapointed,the smelled of chlorine,stuff has low salaryes and that's why they do not perform or speek well.
Traveled in August 2023
Reply from: Lueftner Cruises
Thank you for taking the time to share your impressions. We are truly sorry to hear that your experience in 2023 did not meet your expectations. Our team strives to provide a welcoming and professional environment for all guests, and we regret that this was not fully reflected during your visit. We also want to emphasize that all staff members are valued and trained to offer the best possible service, and we continuously work to support them in doing so. If you would like to follow up further with our team regarding your trip, please feel free to contact us directly at lueftner@lueftner-cruises.com.
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Gilles
September 15th, 2025
4.0
Generally good ,food good but poor entertainment
Traveled in September 2025
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alejandro
September 2nd, 2025
4.0
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The administration of the ship was very good. The management of the small groups that were there those days, could...
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Traveled in August 2025
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Hana
August 11th, 2025
5.0
great cruise amazing food wonderful staff but no English channels except depressing news No option on the...
great cruise amazing food wonderful staff but no English channels except depressing news No option on the remote to change to original programming language The company does not respond to email they provided transportation for mostly everyone on board while i emailed and called long distance asking what they offer for free, and they did not respond for a very long time, then they declined citing short notice !!!Show more
Traveled in August 2025
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Bodo
October 5th, 2023
5.0
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I evaluate only the ship and not arrival and departure and shore excursions. The trip far exceeded our expectations...
I evaluate only the ship and not arrival and departure and shore excursions. The trip far exceeded our expectations in the positive. The elegance of the ship Amadeus Riva, the spacious cabins, the tireless commitment of the "hotel director" and the omnipresent Mrs. Mercedes and the omnipresent Mrs. Mercedes for all conceivable concerns of the passengers and not least the always cordially turned and helpful service personnel in the cabins and dining and recreation rooms as well as the "invisible" but indispensable forces in kitchen, bakery and laundry together with the seamen who lend a hand all deserve our unrestricted recognition and our thanks for unforgettable hours on board. Our assessment is: Excellent, 5 stars.Show more
Traveled in September 2023
J
Jorge
September 20th, 2022
5.0
Great crew meals, accomodations, and tours
Traveled in September 2022

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AMADEUS Queen
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22 Jun, 2026
To Monday
29 Jun, 2026
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Amadeus Nova
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From Tuesday
30 Jun, 2026
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7 Jul, 2026
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AMADEUS Aurea
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From Monday
13 Jul, 2026
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20 Jul, 2026
English, German
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From Monday
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To Monday
27 Jul, 2026
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Amadeus Nova
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From Monday
10 Aug, 2026
To Monday
17 Aug, 2026
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AMADEUS Amara
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From Saturday
5 Sep, 2026
To Saturday
12 Sep, 2026
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AMADEUS Aurea
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From Tuesday
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To Tuesday
22 Sep, 2026
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Christina
Asked on November 19th, 2025
Do you have a Danube River Cruise that starts and ends in Budapest?
Tour Details
- Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written November 2025
  We can definitely check on the back end for options that start and end in Budapest. Could you kindly let us know your budget, dates of travel, and number of nights you would like to spend onboard.
J
Juan
Asked on November 17th, 2025
I am organizing a group to do a river cruise in spring of 2027. Is there anyway to get these great prices I'm seeing that far out?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written November 2025
  The 2027 dates are not out as of yet. They will be out in February of 2026. We can share more information with you at that time. If you are interested in a cruise for 2026, please do let us know, we have a lot of amazing itineraries to offer with unbeatable pricing.
D
Darren
Asked on November 8th, 2025
Are there any excursions included? Can I see the prices of excursions? What is not included on this cruise?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written November 2025
  Exclusions: International Flights, Transfers, Pre/post accommodations, Gratuities, Wifi - Costs €35 per person for one week or €5 per person per day, Shore Excursions, Any item not mentioned in the set of inclusions
H
Heidi
Asked on May 26th, 2025
Can I book a single room for one person on the river cruises?
Single supplement
- Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written May 2025
  Yes indeed you are more than welcome to book a single cabin on any departure date of your choice. Could you kindly let us know your dates of travel we could share pricing and relevant details.

From

US $2,455 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Good to Know

Tour ID: 303422

Currencies
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Austria and Germany
Ft
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Hungary
Plugs & Adapters
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Hungary and Slovakia
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Hungary and Slovakia
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Hungary and Slovakia
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Germany.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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- For any tour departing before July 26th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 26th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Lueftner Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Danube Rhapsody (Passau - Passau) (13 destinations)

Itinerary

Passau

Included Activities

Emmersdorf - Dürnstein - Vienna

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Vienna

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Budapest

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Budapest - Esztergom

Optional Activities

Bratislava - Hainburg

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Linz

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Passau

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