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Melodies of the Danube 2027

8 days
From Budapest to Vilshofen an der Donau
4.4
31 traveler reviews
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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
Group Size 30 - 162
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Meals
    Dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Buda's Castle District including Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church
    • Guided tour of Pest including Hungarian Parliament Building and Heroes' Square
    • Visit to 'Shoes on the Danube Bank' memorial

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Budapest's Castle Hill
    Landmarks
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Matthias Church
    Hungarian Parliament Building
    Heroes' Square
    Shoes on the Danube Bank
  3. Day 3

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava's historic center

    Optional Activities

    • 'Tastes of Slovakia' tour
    • Hike to Bratislava Castle
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour including Opera House and former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs
    • Visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour of Vienna
    Landmarks
    Vienna State Opera
    Hofburg Palace
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Grein

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Exclusive visit to Greinburg Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Dürnstein
    • Visit to UNESCO-designated Melk Abbey
    • Wine tasting with local vintner
    • Local apricot treats from boutique
    • Hike to fortress where Richard the Lionheart was held
    • Guided bike tour to Melk
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Greinburg Castle
    Dürnstein
  6. Day 6

    Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day excursion to Salzburg including historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square and Old Market
    • Full-day excursion to Český Krumlov including walking tour of cobblestone streets and Krumlov Castle
    • Walking tour of Linz old city center and Mozart House
    • Bike tour of Linz 'Cultural Mile' and the Danube
    Landmarks
    Mirabell Gardens
    Residenz Square
    Krumlov Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Vilshofen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Oktoberfest celebration in Vilshofen

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Passau
    • Guided hike to Veste Oberhaus fortress
    • Guided bike tour along the River Inn
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral, Passau
    Veste Oberhaus
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Vilshofen

    Meals
    Breakfast

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AmaWaterways

Rating
4.4(31 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
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AmaWaterways Ship

  • AmaVerde
    AmaVerde
    One of AmaWaterways’ remarkable twin-balcony river ships, the inviting AmaVerde is full of light and love. Comfortably elegant staterooms… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2011
    Guests
    160
    Crew
    51
    Length
    443 ft
    Width
    38 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    80
    Registry
    Switzerland
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin

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Tour ID: 316884

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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    Hungary and Slovakia
    Type E
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    Type F
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  • 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.
  • Visa
    • 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.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 28th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 28th, 2026, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with AmaWaterways. 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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