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Across Europe - Budapest to Amsterdam (Budapest - Amsterdam)

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From Budapest to Amsterdam
4.5
202 reviews
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Lueftner Cruises
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner)

    Optional Activities

    • Budapest - Castle Hill & Historic Wonders (€65)
    • AMADEUS Taste: Flavors of Budapest (€65)
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  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Evening cruise along the illuminated skyline of Budapest with folklore program

    Optional Activities

    • City tour of Budapest - Buda and Pest districts
    • AMADEUS Taste: Flavors of Budapest - Culinary tour through local markets and restaurants (€65)
  3. Day 3

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube - guided tour of old town, coronation cathedral, and castle hill (€65)
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Old Town
    St. Martin's Cathedral
    Bratislava Castle
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  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Imperial Discovery tour including Ringstrasse, Vienna State Opera House, and Museum Quarter
    • Schönbrunn Palace visit

    Optional Activities

    • "Sound of Vienna" classical concert at local salon (€83)
    Landmarks
    Ringstrasse
    Vienna State Opera House
    Museum Quarter
    Schönbrunn Palace
  5. Day 5

    Dürnstein - Melk

    Dürnstein - Melk
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Wine tasting in Dürnstein

    Optional Activities

    • Dürnstein with Abbey and tasting - guided city tour (€58)
    • Melk Abbey - A Baroque Jewel - visit to Benedictine abbey (€69)
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein Blue Church
    Wachau Valley
    Melk Abbey
  6. Day 6

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • AMADEUS Taste: Culinary tour Passau - delightful tour through historic center with culinary highlights (€60)
    Landmarks
    Passau Old Town
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Regensburg

    Regensburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Regensburg - medieval streets and landmarks
    • Traditional brewery visit with beer tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Regensburg with brewery and tasting - guided tour (€59)
    Landmarks
    Regensburg Town Hall
    Porta Pretoria
  8. Day 8

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning city tour of Nuremberg - main landmarks

    Optional Activities

    • Nuremberg - Capital of Franconia - guided tour (€70)
    • The Documentation Center of Nuremberg - visit to memorial on former NSDAP grounds (€73)
    Landmarks
    Nuremberg Medieval Old Town
    Nuremberg Documentation Center
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  9. Day 9

    Bamberg

    Bamberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Bamberg walking tour - guided city tour (€39)
    • AMADEUS Active: Bike tour through Bamberg (€110)
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Old Town
  10. Day 10

    Würzburg

    Würzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Würzburg with cultural highlights
    • Wine tasting in Würzburg

    Optional Activities

    • Würzburg walking tour with Residence - guided tour (€79)
    • Medieval Rothenburg ob der Tauber - afternoon excursion (€50)
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Prince-Bishop's Residence
    Rothenburg ob der Tauber
  11. Day 11

    Wertheim - Miltenberg

    Wertheim - Miltenberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Combined city tour of Wertheim and Miltenberg
    • Wertheim Glass Museum visit

    Optional Activities

    • Miltenberg and Wertheim with glass museum - guided tour (€54)
    Landmarks
    Wertheim Glass Museum
    Wertheim Old Town
    Miltenberg Old Town
  12. Day 12

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Rüdesheim with Music Cabinet Museum - guided city tour of Drosselgasse and museum (€42)
    • Rüdesheim & Asbach, from wine to spirit - Asbach Distillery visit (€52)
    Landmarks
    Rüdesheim Drosselgasse
    Rüdesheim Music Cabinet
    Asbach Distillery
    Loreley
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Elegant gala dinner on the penultimate evening)

    Included Activities

    • Gala dinner on the penultimate evening

    Optional Activities

    • Cologne walking tour and Kölsch tasting (€57)
    • Seven mountains and dragon rock castle ruins - Nature Reserve Seven Mountains excursion (€92)
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Siebengebirge Nature Reserve
    Drachenfels Castle
  14. Day 14

    Utrecht - Amsterdam

    Utrecht - Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Canal boat tour through Amsterdam canals
    • Cheese tasting in Edam (included in Waterland excursion)
    • Shanty Choir performance on board

    Optional Activities

    • Amsterdam & iconic canal cruise (from Utrecht / to Amsterdam) - tour with canal cruise (€85)
    • A Dutch Trip to Waterland - visit to Volendam and Edam with cheese tasting (€67)
    • AMADEUS Active: Bike tour in the surroundings of Amsterdam (€170)
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Volendam
    Edam
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  15. Day 15

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    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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  • Karin
    June 26th, 2026
    it was great the staff we amazing
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    May 25th, 2026
    We loved the river cruise and all it had to offer, perfect way to start our trip in Europe and a very relaxing boat...
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  • Karen
    July 14th, 2026
    My first river cruise! The ship was beautiful; the accommodations could not have been better. The entire staff...
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