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Classical Danube Cruise (Passau - Budapest) (15 destinations)

8 days
From Passau to Budapest
4.5
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Classical Danube Cruise (Passau - Budapest) (15 destinations) - 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 Cocktail Reception & Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Dinner
    Landmarks
    Passau
  2. Day 2

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Bavarian evening with local delicacies)

    Included Activities

    • Culinary tour with Bavarian delicacies tasting
    • Hike to Veste Oberhaus castle complex
    • Bavarian evening with live music on board
    Landmarks
    Veste Oberhaus
  3. Day 3

    Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Linz including town houses, Renaissance villas, and old cathedral
    • Linzer Torte tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Day excursion to Salzburg with visit to Mozart's birthplace and Getreidegasse
    • Excursion to Lake Mondsee
    Landmarks
    Linz
    Salzburg
    Mozart's Birthplace
    Getreidegasse
    Lake Mondsee
  4. Day 4

    Emmersdorf - Dürnstein - Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Melk Abbey and library
    • Scenic cruise through Wachau valley
    • Exploration of Dürnstein castle ruins
    • Wine tasting in Dürnstein
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau
    Dürnstein Castle
    Dürnstein
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  5. Day 5

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour along Ringstrasse with State Opera, Parliament, and Burgtheater
    • Walking tour of Hofburg, Kohlmarkt, Graben, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • "Sound of Vienna" concert with waltzes, arias, and operettas

    Optional Activities

    • City Shuttle transportation to Schönbrunn Palace, Opera House, and Schwedenplatz
    • E-bike cycling tour through Danube landscape to Klosterneuburg Abbey
    Landmarks
    Vienna State Opera
    Austrian Parliament
    Burgtheater
    Hofburg Palace
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Klosterneuburg Abbey
  6. Day 6

    Vienna - Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bratislava including St. Martin's Cathedral, Grassalkovich Palace, and Bratislava Castle
    • Tour of Primatial Palace and main square
    • Winery visit in Rača region with wine tasting
    • Waltz course on board
    Landmarks
    St. Martin's Cathedral
    Grassalkovich Palace
    Bratislava Castle
    Primatial Palace
    Bratislava Main Square
    Small Carpathians
    Rača Wine Region
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  7. Day 7

    Esztergom - Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner with folklore performance)

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Basilica of Esztergom
    • Excursion to artists' village of Szentendre
    • "Budapest by night" illuminated cruise
    • Gala dinner
    • Folklore performance
    Landmarks
    Basilica of Esztergom
    Szentendre
    Budapest
  8. Day 8

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Budapest

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Lueftner Cruises Ship

  • AMADEUS Amara
    AMADEUS Amara
    Inspired by the ever-changing world of river cruising, the AMADEUS Amara embodies a contemporary interpretation of elegance, innovation, and… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2025
    Guests
    164
    Crew
    approx. 46
    Length
    135m
    Width
    11.4m
    Suites
    12
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    25 km/h
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    4.3ft
    Cabin
    70
    Deck
    4
    Deck with Cabins
    Country/Region
    Refurbished
    Refurbished
    Depth
    1.3m

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  • Classical Danube Cruise (Passau - Budapest) (15 destinations) reviewer 1
    September 25th, 2025
    It was fine. Not great. They are very much stuck in the past with rigid meal times and a lot of unnecessary...
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    Traveled in September 2025
    Reply from: Lueftner Cruises
    Thank you very much for taking the time to share your impressions of your recent cruise with us. We truly appreciate your honest comments. We are sorry to learn that some aspects of the experience did not fully meet your expectations. We understand how important it is for solo guests to feel comfortable and to have the chance to meet fellow travellers, and we will share your observations with our team as we continue to review how we can make our onboard experience more flexible, inclusive, and enjoyable for all our guests.
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  • Classical Danube Cruise (Passau - Budapest) (15 destinations) reviewer 2
    August 10th, 2025
    This was a wonderful cruise. The crew and staff were very helpful and professional. The excursions were fun and...
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    Traveled in July 2025
  • Classical Danube Cruise (Passau - Budapest) (15 destinations) reviewer 3
    July 16th, 2024
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    Einfach super gut organisiert
    Traveled in July 2024
  • A
    December 19th, 2023
    Our cabin on the Silver III had a persistent very unpleasant and pervasive smell from our en-suite. We reported it...
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    Traveled in September 2023
  • Classical Danube Cruise (Passau - Budapest) (15 destinations) reviewer 5
    September 18th, 2023
    The entire staff was wonderful & friendly. Cabin exceeded my expectations. The only negative is I personally wished...
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    Traveled in September 2023
  • T
    September 13th, 2023
    Excellent! Loved everything about the cruise. Your services were excellent as well. I missed my connecting flight...
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    Traveled in September 2023
  • K
    August 25th, 2023
    We love Amadeus! There is something special, warm and welcoming about this cruise line. We've sailed on multiple...
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    Traveled in December 2019
  • Classical Danube Cruise (Passau - Budapest) (15 destinations) reviewer 8
    January 15th, 2023
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    Booked and confirmed in May 2022, deposit and balance paid on time. Cancellation by the shipping company 1 day before...
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    Traveled in December 2022
  • H
    July 31st, 2022
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    Nice staff, good tasty food. Ship overall in very good condition. Cabins comfortable Excursion organization,...
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    Traveled in July 2022
  • P
    June 23rd, 2022
    Very happy with the responsiveness of the travel agents and thorough information provided by Tourradar. The reason...
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    Traveled in May 2022

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    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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