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Across Europe - Amsterdam to Budapest (Amsterdam - Budapest)

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Across Europe - Amsterdam to Budapest (Amsterdam - Budapest) - Lueftner Cruises
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 20 - 150
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Dinner (Gourmet welcome dinner with shanty choir)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome cocktail and meet the crew
    • Gourmet welcome dinner with shanty choir
  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam to Utrecht

    Meals
    Lunch (Leisurely lunch on board)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Amsterdam city and canal tour
    • Visit to Volendam fishing village
    • Local cheese farm visit and tasting
    Landmarks
    Volendam
  3. Day 3

    Cologne

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Old Town tour
    • Cologne Cathedral tour

    Optional Activities

    • 'World of Kölsch' brewery visits and tastings
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
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  4. Day 4

    Ruedesheim

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Ruedesheim
    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge past castles and Lorelei Rock

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
    Landmarks
    Lorelei Rock
    Rhine Gorge (UNESCO)
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Miltenberg - Wertheim

    Meals
    Dinner (Memorable meal on board)

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon excursion to Miltenberg
    • Miltenberg Castle viewing
    • Wertheim exploration and medieval streets tour
    • Glass museum visit in Wertheim
    Landmarks
    Miltenberg Castle
    Wertheim Glass Museum
  6. Day 6

    Wurzburg

    Included Activities

    • Guided Würzburg Residence tour
    • Franconian wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
  7. Day 7

    Bamberg

    Included Activities

    • UNESCO Old Town exploration on foot or by e-bike
    • Cathedral visit
    • Old Court visit
    • New Residence visit
    • 'Little Venice' visit
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Cathedral
    Bamberg Old Town
  8. Day 8

    Nuremberg

    Included Activities

    • Guided morning tour of Kaiserburg
    • Church visits
    • Henkersteg visit
    • Weinstadel visit
    • Lebkuchen tasting
    • Albrecht Dürer House visit
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg
    Albrecht Dürer House
  9. Day 9

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Dinner (Bavarian evening with traditional music and local specialties)

    Included Activities

    • Historic streets and landmarks exploration
    • Bavarian evening on board with traditional music and local specialties
  10. Day 10

    Passau

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Passau Old Town
    • Visit to cathedral at confluence of three rivers

    Optional Activities

    • AMADEUS Taste: Culinary Tour Passau (optional excursion)
    Landmarks
    Passau Cathedral (St. Stephen's Cathedral)
  11. Day 11

    Emmersdorf - Duernstein - Vienna

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through UNESCO Wachau Valley
    • Stroll through Duernstein Old Town
    • Exploration of Duernstein castle ruins

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Melk Abbey
    • E-bike tour along the Danube
    • Wine tasting in Duernstein
    • Sound of Vienna concert
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Duernstein Castle
    Wachau Valley (UNESCO)
  12. Day 12

    Vienna

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic drive past State Opera, Parliament, Burgtheater, and City Hall
    • Stroll through Hofburg
    • Visit to Stephansdom

    Optional Activities

    • E-bike tour to Klosterneuburg Abbey with guided visit
    • Vienna - Imperial Discovery Tour (optional excursion)
    • City Shuttle - Schwedenplatz, Opera & Schönbrunn Palace (optional excursion)
    Landmarks
    State Opera (Vienna State Opera)
    Parliament of Austria
    Burgtheater
    Vienna City Hall
    Hofburg Palace
    Stephansdom (St. Stephen's Cathedral)
    Kohlmarkt
    Klosterneuburg Abbey
    Schönbrunn Palace
  13. Day 13

    Bratislava

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic drive through Bratislava
    • Old Town and Castle Hill walking tour
    • Local beer, honey, and regional specialties tasting tour
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Bratislava Old Town
  14. Day 14

    Budapest

    Meals
    Dinner (Festive dinner with folklore performance)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour
    • Culinary experience
    • Festive dinner
    • Night-time river cruise
    • Folklore performance
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  15. Day 15

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Lueftner Cruises Ship

  • AMADEUS Mira
    AMADEUS Mira
    The AMADEUS Mira is the newest jewel of the Lüftner fleet and will be sailing on the Rhine, Main and Danube from the 2027 season. ­ … Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2027
    Guests
    158
    Crew
    46
    Length
    135 m
    Width
    11.4 m
    Suites
    12
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    25 km/h
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    67
    Deck
    4
    Deck with Cabins
    Country/Region
    Germany
    Refurbished
    Refurbished
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck Plans

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  • Brian
    April 27th, 2026
    The trip was great. Well planned and organized at each port. Some excursions were better than others. As it was our...
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    April 26th, 2026
    My sister and I take European trips every few years, we loved traveling with Amadeus. We took the Tulip Serenade...
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  • Don
    April 24th, 2026
    excellent trip and experience

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    Is this all inclusive , if so , what is included ?

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      Inclusions (Included in the Fare)
      -Dining: Gourmet breakfast, multi-course lunches, and dinners, with vegetarian options and regional specialties.
      -Drinks: Quality wine and beer are included with lunches and dinners.
      -Accommodation: Outside-facing staterooms and suites, many with balcony or French balconies.
      -Onboard Activities: Onboard entertainment, lectures, and regional performances.
      Amenities: Complimentary Wi-Fi, 24/7 coffee station, and bicycles for personal use on shore.
      -Service: English-speaking staff and cruise director, plus personal audio systems for excursions.

      Exclusions (Extra Cost)
      -Shore Excursions: Excursions are not included in the base fare, allowing guests to choose between pre-booked packages (Small, Medium, All-Inclusive) or individual, pay-as-you-go tours.
      -Gratuities: Tips for the crew and guides are generally not included and are discretionary.
      -Drinks: Bar drinks, specialty cocktails, and drinks outside of lunch/dinner service hours.
      -Personal Expenses: Laundry, boutique purchases, and salon services.

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Germany.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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