which city you suggest we fly into, and any recommended hotels in the area close to the dock?

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Christmas Cruise on the Danube - AMADEUS Imperial (Passau - Passau)

7 days

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Start and end in Passau

4.5

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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
Passau to Linz
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Passau city sightseeing walk (alternative option)
Optional Activities
- Full-day excursion to Salzburg with Advent market visit and lunch
- Walk through festive Christmas market in Linz
Landmarks
Salzburg Old Town
Day 3
Emmersdorf - Dürnstein
Meals
Dinner (Christmas dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Christmas tree decorating celebration
- Christmas dinner on board
- Visit to Christmas mass in Dürnstein (optional)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Melk Abbey
- Visit to Göttweig Abbey
Landmarks
Melk Abbey
Göttweig Abbey
Day 4
Dürnstein to Vienna
Included Activities
- Vienna city sightseeing tour in the morning
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace and Christmas market
Landmarks
Schönbrunn Palace
Day 5
Vienna to Bratislava
Meals
Dinner (Captain's Gala Dinner)
Included Activities
- Bratislava city sightseeing tour by coach
- Panoramic view from castle hill
Landmarks
Bratislava Castle
Day 6
Linz
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Linz old town
- Linz sightseeing walk with Linzer Torte tasting
Day 7
Passau
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Salzburg Old Town

Landmarks
Melk Abbey
Göttweig Abbey

Landmarks
Schönbrunn Palace

Landmarks
Bratislava Castle

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Lueftner Cruises

4.5

(188 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

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Lueftner Cruises Ship

Amadeus Nova
Featuring the latest in pioneering technical innovations, our latest AMADEUS ship underlines our commitment to the green future of river cru… Read more
Capacity
158
Built
2024
Guests
Crew
approx. 46
Length
135m
Width
11,4m
Suites
12
Staterooms
Registry
Gross Tonnage
1770 gt
Electricity
Beam
Cruising Speed
25 km/h
Generators
Engines
Draft
1.45
Cabin
67
Deck
4
Deck with Cabins
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Reviews from other tours by Lueftner Cruises

Tour Operator
4.5

Lisa
January 19th, 2026
5.0
LOved the ship and staff. Activity director seemed a bit overwhelmed at times but I guess that there was a lot of...
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KAREN
December 12th, 2025
5.0
DEC 02 - 06 202 - AMADEUS NOVA - JAN, OVI, and TONY - EXCELLENT ABOVE EXPECTATIONS !!!! THE SHIP IS WITHOUT A FLAW...
DEC 02 - 06 202 - AMADEUS NOVA - JAN, OVI, and TONY - EXCELLENT ABOVE EXPECTATIONS !!!! THE SHIP IS WITHOUT A FLAW !!! NOT A SINGLE PROBLEM !!! THE CREW WAS AMAZING !!! A TRULY WONDERFUL, BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS TREAT !!! I am the chief travel planner for my family. My husband served in the US Army and we were sent to Dexheim Germany when he was 24 years of age. and I was 21, with a baby. We spent 9 years at Dexheim, Hanau, and Karlsruhe. Germany was so kind to us all those years and we have always traveled back whenever we could. Fast forward to now, I wanted the family that I love to see a real Christmas and of course that is Germany for us!!! :-) And, moreover, they have never cruised the river, so this trip held enormous expectations. Well, without reservation, I can say, everyone has been blown away!!!! I personally thank you, every member of the crew and this amazing ship built so well, that my family is in love with cruising and German Christmas!!! And for my sake, you have saved my reputation as a travel guide !!!! :) You could not have known how very much was on the line for our family on this adventure, but you came through, especially for us, just doing your job!!! Well done !!! and we will be seeing you in the future!!! God bless and God speed to you, each and every one!! With love and gratitude, THE SKELLION FAMILY, THE CARRIKER FAMILY, and THE STANDISH FAMILY XO XO XOShow more
Mary
December 10th, 2025
5.0
Staff really try to make it an enjoyable trip. Boat and excisions were fine. Food was good.

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Erica
Asked on February 9th, 2026
which city you suggest we fly into, and any recommended hotels in the area close to the dock?
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  Erica
  Traveler•Written February 2026
  are 3 persons allowed in a room?
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  Erica
  Traveler•Written February 2026
  we pay for the xmas celebrations, what does that entail? would the menu be inclusive of the various diets?
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  Erica
  Traveler•Written February 2026
  a walking tour day 2, has 2 prices. If we chose E27, would the xmas market be included also?
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  Erica
  Traveler•Written February 2026
  would the ship leave the city before the city lights are on?
- Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written February 2026
  You would need to fly into Munich International Airport(2 hours to Passau) from which we can arrange a transfer to take you to the embarkation point. Cost of this transfer amounts to approx USD 369/- for 2 passengers. An alternative option would be to take the train from Munich to Passau Central Train Station. From here you may take a local taxi to the embarkation point or we can arrange a transfer amounting to approx USD 85/- for 2 passengers. If you are planning on arriving a day earlier we recommend you purchase a hotel in Passau, preferably near the Train station
- Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written February 2026
  3 passengers are not allowed in a cabin, so we will have to price out one passenger as a single.
- Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written February 2026
  There will be celebrations onboard(Gala Dinner) for Christmas Eve. The operator can handle any and all dietary restrictions. Please let us know your specifications and we can put in a detailed note.
- Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written February 2026
  Day 2 the Christmas market in Linz is included as specified in the form.
- Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written February 2026
  It gets darker sooner during December so you will definitely get a chance to take in the city lights.

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Christmas Cruise on the Danube - AMADEUS Imperial (Passau - Passau)

Itinerary

Passau

Included Activities

Passau to Linz

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Emmersdorf - Dürnstein

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Dürnstein to Vienna

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Vienna to Bratislava

Included Activities

Linz

Optional Activities

Passau

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