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

7 days
Start and end in Passau
4.5
186 traveler reviews
Christmas Cruise on the Danube - AMADEUS Nova (Passau - Passau) - Lueftner Cruises
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and 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

    Passau

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Cocktail Reception
    • Welcome Dinner
    Landmarks
    Passau
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Passau - Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • City sightseeing walk in Passau (choice of activity)

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day excursion to Salzburg with visit to Advent market in the old town
    • Salzburg walking tour as part of Package A
    • Walk through Linz Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Passau Old Town
    Salzburg Old Town
    Linz Christmas Market
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Emmersdorf - Dürnstein

    Meals
    Dinner (Christmas dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Christmas tree decorating ceremony with carols
    • Christmas dinner on board

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Melk Abbey (900 years old)
    • Visit to Göttweig Abbey
    • Christmas mass in Dürnstein
    • Melk Abbey tour as part of Package A and Package B
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Göttweig Abbey
    Dürnstein
  4. Day 4

    Dürnstein - Vienna

    Included Activities

    • City sightseeing tour in Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Vienna Christmas market at Schönbrunn Palace
    • Vienna - Imperial Discovery Tour as part of Package A and Package B
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Vienna
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Vienna - Bratislava

    Meals
    Dinner (Captain's Gala Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Bratislava city sightseeing tour by coach
    • Panoramic views from castle hill
    • Captain's Gala Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube tour as part of Package A and Package B
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Bratislava
  6. Day 6

    Linz

    Optional Activities

    • Sightseeing walk in Linz old town
    • Self-guided exploration of Linz
    • Linz walking tour with Linzer Torte tasting as part of Package A and Package B
    Landmarks
    Linz Old Town
  7. Day 7

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast on board
    • Disembarkation
    Landmarks
    Passau
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Lueftner Cruises

4.5
(186 reviews)

Number of tours

97

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

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Reviews from other tours by Lueftner Cruises

  • 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...
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  • 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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    Austria and Germany
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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Germany.Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Slovakia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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