1) actual no of nights stay in the Cruise ship and no of nights stay in onshore hotels 2) are the onshore excursions (city tours) including the tour of the Neuscheanstein Castle + transports included in the cruise package prize. 3) does the package and cost cover pickup & transportation of travellers from/to the airport (arrival at Budapest & departure at Munich) 4) Is there any option of a shorter duration (say 8 days) cruise package from Budapest to Munich? 5) Finally, do we get any bulk group bookings discount based on 12 to 16 travellers?

-7 nights onboard the Amadeus Star and 3 nights at a Munich Hotel -The shore excursions for the land portion of the itinerary in Munich example, the tour of the Neuscheanstein Castle and the transport involved are included in the price. -Arrival and departure airport transfers are an add on cost -Shore excursions during the cruise are an add on cost -We do not have a shorter itinerary along that route -Yes indeed, we can offer you an unbeatable price

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Classical Danube Cruise & Bavarian Fairytales (Budapest - Munich)

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From Budapest to Munich

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Gold Operator: 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

Day 1
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Evening cruise along illuminated Budapest
- On-board folklore show
Optional Activities
- Budapest - Castle Hill & Historic Wonders (optional excursion)
Landmarks
Danube River
Day 2
Budapest - Esztergom
Budapest - Esztergom
Included Activities
- Morning city tour of Budapest
- Visit Szentendre
- Visit Visegrád fortress
- Visit Esztergom Basilica
Optional Activities
- Budapest - Castle Hill & Historic Wonders (optional excursion)
- Esztergom, Visegrád castle and Szentendre (optional excursion)
Landmarks
Szentendre
Visegrád Castle
Esztergom Basilica
Day 3
Bratislava
Bratislava
Included Activities
- Visit St. Martin's Cathedral
- Visit Grassalkovich Palace
- Visit Bratislava Castle
- Stroll through old town and main square
- Visit Primatial Palace
- Visit Academia Istropolitana
- Wine tasting at family-run vineyard in Račá wine region
- Waltz lesson on board
Optional Activities
- Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube (optional excursion)
- AMADEUS Taste: Between Vines and History - Discovering the Račá Wine Region (optional excursion)
Landmarks
St. Martin's Cathedral
Grassalkovich Palace
Bratislava Castle
Primatial Palace
Academia Istropolitana
Day 4
Vienna
Vienna
Included Activities
- Ringstrasse city tour
- Walk through Hofburg, Kohlmarkt, and Graben
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Sound of Vienna concert
Optional Activities
- Vienna - Imperial Discovery Tour (optional excursion)
- City Shuttle tour to Schönbrunn
- City Shuttle tour to the Opera
- City Shuttle tour to Schwedenplatz
- E-bike ride to Klosterneuburg Abbey
- Visit to Schönbrunn Palace (optional excursion)
- Sound of Vienna classical concert (optional excursion)
Landmarks
Vienna State Opera
Austrian Parliament
Burgtheater
Vienna City Hall
Hofburg Palace
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Schönbrunn Palace
Klosterneuburg Abbey
Day 5
Vienna - Dürnstein - Emmersdorf
Vienna - Dürnstein - Emmersdorf
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Emmersdorf
Optional Activities
- Visit Dürnstein Abbey
- Melk Abbey - A Baroque Jewel
- Dürnstein with Abbey and tasting
Landmarks
Dürnstein Abbey
Melk Abbey
Wachau Valley
Day 6
Linz
Linz
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Linz old town
- View from Pilgrimage Basilica on Pöstlingberg
- Linz with visit of the ARS Electronica
- AMADEUS Active: Hiking in Linz
- Full-day Salzburg with lunch
- Explore Mozart's birthplace in Salzburg
- Visit Getreidegasse in Salzburg
- Visit Mondsee
Landmarks
Linz Cathedral
Pilgrimage Basilica on Pöstlingberg
Mozart House
Getreidegasse
Mondsee
Day 7
Passau
Passau
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bavarian evening on board with music and local treats
Optional Activities
- AMADEUS Taste: Culinary tour Passau
- Hike to Veste Oberhaus
- Visit of the Veste Oberhaus with three rivers viewpoint
- Explore Passau old town and sample regional specialties
Landmarks
Veste Oberhaus
Passau Old Town
Day 8
Passau to Munich
Passau to Munich
Day 9
Munich
Munich
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Munich
- Visit Marienplatz
- Visit Frauenkirche
Landmarks
Marienplatz
Frauenkirche
Day 10
Munich
Munich
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Neuschwanstein Castle
Landmarks
Neuschwanstein Castle
Day 11
Munich
Munich
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Danube River

Landmarks
Szentendre
Visegrád Castle
Esztergom Basilica

Landmarks
St. Martin's Cathedral
Grassalkovich Palace
Bratislava Castle
Primatial Palace
Academia Istropolitana

Landmarks
Vienna State Opera
Austrian Parliament
Burgtheater
Vienna City Hall
Hofburg Palace
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Schönbrunn Palace
Klosterneuburg Abbey

Landmarks
Dürnstein Abbey
Melk Abbey
Wachau Valley

Landmarks
Linz Cathedral
Pilgrimage Basilica on Pöstlingberg
Mozart House
Getreidegasse
Mondsee

Landmarks
Veste Oberhaus
Passau Old Town

Landmarks
Marienplatz
Frauenkirche

Landmarks
Neuschwanstein Castle

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Meals
Transport

What's Not Included

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Rating: 4.5 (203 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 72%
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Lueftner Cruises Ship

Amadeus Star
Experience river cruising at its finest with the AMADEUS Star, where elegance, comfort, and a variety of highlights come together. Choose fr… Read more
Capacity
Built
2019
Guests
164
Crew
45
Length
135m
Width
11,4m
Suites
12
Staterooms
Registry
Germany
Gross Tonnage
Electricity
Beam
Cruising Speed
25 km/h
Generators
Engines
Draft
1,5m
Cabin
70
Deck
4
Deck with Cabins
Country/Region
Refurbished
Refurbished
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

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Tour Operator
4.5

Mercedes4.0•July 2026
The crew was very kind and offered good service. The itinerary unfortunately changed because of the water level of...
The crew was very kind and offered good service. The itinerary unfortunately changed because of the water level of the river. This changed days and times, unfortunately I missed meeting with a friend that lives in Salzburg in Linz. We had planned it ahead of time, she had made arrangements to go to Linz on the scheduled day which originally was going to be the last day but after the last minute changes became the first. I only found out when I arrived to board the ship. Instead we all hoy in a bus and after 2,5 hours found out what was going on. The one thing that Lueftner could improve is communication with passengers regarding changes and policies. The ship is very nice, it would be great to have hammocks on the top to enjoy the terrace.Show more
Karen5.0•July 2026
My first river cruise! The ship was beautiful; the accommodations could not have been better. The entire staff...
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Karin5.0•June 2026
it was great the staff we amazing

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1) actual no of nights stay in the Cruise ship and no of nights stay in onshore hotels 2) are the onshore excursions (city tours) including the tour of the Neuscheanstein Castle + transports included in the cruise package prize. 3) does the package and cost cover pickup & transportation of travellers from/to the airport (arrival at Budapest & departure at Munich) 4) Is there any option of a shorter duration (say 8 days) cruise package from Budapest to Munich? 5) Finally, do we get any bulk group bookings discount based on 12 to 16 travellers?
Accommodation
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- Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written April 2026
  -7 nights onboard the Amadeus Star and 3 nights at a Munich Hotel
  -The shore excursions for the land portion of the itinerary in Munich example, the tour of the Neuscheanstein Castle and the transport involved are included in the price.
  -Arrival and departure airport transfers are an add on cost
  -Shore excursions during the cruise are an add on cost
  -We do not have a shorter itinerary along that route
  -Yes indeed, we can offer you an unbeatable price
- J
  Jamie
  Traveler•Written April 2026
  Can you also please advise and provide a list of onshore exclusions and costs of each available that are not covered by the Cruise package cost?

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- 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.
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- For any tour departing before October 25th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 25th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Lueftner Cruises. 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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Classical Danube Cruise & Bavarian Fairytales (Budapest - Munich)

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Budapest

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Budapest - Esztergom

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Bratislava

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Optional Activities

Vienna

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Vienna - Dürnstein - Emmersdorf

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Linz

Optional Activities

Passau

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Passau to Munich

Munich

Included Activities

Munich

Included Activities

Munich

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