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Blue Danube (Budapest - Nuremberg)

8 days
From Budapest to Nuremberg
4.5
202 reviews

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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
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)
    Landmarks
    Parliament Building
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Evening cruise along the illuminated skyline of Budapest
    • Hungarian folklore show on board

    Optional Activities

    • Budapest city tour with sightseeing
    • AMADEUS Taste: Flavors of Budapest - Authentic taste experience at the market hall
    • Budapest - Castle Hill & Historic Wonders (Package A, B, C)
    Landmarks
    Parliament Building
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Buda Castle
    Chain Bridge
  3. Day 3

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bratislava city tour

    Optional Activities

    • Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube (Package A, B, C)
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    St. Martin's Cathedral
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  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Imperial Discovery tour of Vienna including Ringstrasse, Vienna State Opera House, and Museum Quarter

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Schönbrunn Palace (Package C)
    • Sound of Vienna classical concert (Category B) (Package B, C)
    Landmarks
    Vienna State Opera House
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Museum Quarter Vienna
    Ringstrasse
  5. Day 5

    Dürnstein - Melk

    Dürnstein - Melk
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Dürnstein city tour with wine tasting
    • Dürnstein with Abbey and tasting (Package C)
    • Melk Abbey - A Baroque Jewel (Package A, B, C)
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein Blue Church
    Melk Abbey
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Culinary tour through Passau historic center

    Optional Activities

    • AMADEUS Taste: Culinary tour Passau (Package A, B, C)
  7. Day 7

    Regensburg

    Regensburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Regensburg city tour through medieval streets
    • Traditional brewery visit with beer tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Regensburg with brewery and tasting (Package A, B, C)
    Landmarks
    Regensburg Town Hall
    Porta Pretoria
  8. Day 8

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Lueftner Cruises

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Rating
4.5(202 reviews)
Response time
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Response rate
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Cancellation policy

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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  • Blue Danube (Budapest - Nuremberg) reviewer 1
    June 22nd, 2026
    It was perfect! Thank you for all!
    Traveled in June 2026
    Reply from: Lueftner Cruises
    Dear Anna, Thank you very much for your lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience and enjoyed your cruise with us. Warm regards, Your Team of AMADEUS
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  • Blue Danube (Budapest - Nuremberg) reviewer 2
    April 17th, 2023
    We have done several river cruises before and this was our first with Lueftner. The Amadeus Provence is a fabulous...
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    October 28th, 2022
    The crew on board did a great job trying to accommodate us. Due to food allergies we asked for some chicken and...
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    Traveled in October 2022

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