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Classical Danube Cruise (Passau - Budapest) (7 destinations)

8 days

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From Passau to Budapest

4.5

185 traveler reviews

Classical Danube Cruise (Passau - Budapest) (7 destinations) - Lueftner Cruises

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Operator: Lueftner Cruises
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and 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
Passau
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail reception
Landmarks
Passau
Day 2
Passau
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Bavarian dinner with live music on board)
Included Activities
- Culinary tasting tour through Passau
- Guided city tour of Passau's old town
- Visit to Veste Oberhaus castle complex with panoramic views
- Bavarian evening with live music on board
Landmarks
Veste Oberhaus
Day 3
Linz
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Linz old town with baroque town houses, Renaissance villas and old cathedral
Optional Activities
- Day trip to Salzburg with guided tour of baroque old town, Mozart's birthplace, Getreidegasse, Lake Mondsee visit, and lunch
- Linzer Torte with coffee and cake
Landmarks
Pöstlingberg Pilgrimage Basilica
Linz Old Town
Day 4
Emmersdorf - Dürnstein - Vienna
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Melk Abbey
- Panoramic cruise through the Wachau cultural landscape
- Guided walk through Dürnstein with wine tasting
Landmarks
Melk Abbey
Dürnstein
Day 5
Vienna
Included Activities
- Guided city tour along the Ringstrasse featuring State Opera, Parliament, Burgtheater and City Hall
- Walking tour through Hofburg, Kohlmarkt, Graben to St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Sound of Vienna concert with waltzes, arias and operettas
Optional Activities
- City Shuttle service to Schönbrunn Palace (approximately 2 hours)
- City Shuttle service to the Opera (approximately 2 hours)
- City Shuttle service to Schwedenplatz (approximately 2 hours)
- E-bike tour to Klosterneuburg Abbey through the Danube landscape
Landmarks
Vienna State Opera
Austrian Parliament Building
Burgtheater
Vienna City Hall
Hofburg Palace
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Schönbrunn Palace
Klosterneuburg Abbey
Day 6
Vienna - Bratislava
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bratislava featuring St. Martin's Cathedral, Grassalkovich Palace and Bratislava Castle
- Walking tour through historic old town with Primatial Palace, Academia Istropolitana, main square and Old Town Hall
- Traditional Bratislava croissant tasting
- Wine tasting at a winery in the Račá wine region
- Waltz dance class on board
Landmarks
St. Martin's Cathedral
Grassalkovich Palace
Bratislava Castle
Primatial Palace
Academia Istropolitana
Bratislava Main Square
Old Town Hall
Day 7
Esztergom - Budapest
Meals
Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Gala dinner with folklore performance)
Included Activities
- Morning excursion to the Basilica of Esztergom
- Visit to Szentendre artists' village
- Afternoon city tour of Budapest
- Budapest illuminated cruise with gala dinner and folklore performance
Landmarks
Basilica of Esztergom
Szentendre
Day 8
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Passau

Landmarks
Veste Oberhaus

Landmarks
Pöstlingberg Pilgrimage Basilica
Linz Old Town

Landmarks
Melk Abbey
Dürnstein

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

Landmarks
St. Martin's Cathedral
Grassalkovich Palace
Bratislava Castle
Primatial Palace
Academia Istropolitana
Bratislava Main Square
Old Town Hall

Landmarks
Basilica of Esztergom
Szentendre

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Age Range

8 to 99 years old

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within 2 days

Response rate

92%

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Traveler Reviews

Tour Operator
4.5

None
September 25th, 2025
3
It was fine. Not great. They are very much stuck in the past with rigid meal times and a lot of unnecessary...
It was fine. Not great. They are very much stuck in the past with rigid meal times and a lot of unnecessary formality. They do t seem to know what to do with a solo traveller and there's little chance of meeting people when you are sat in the same seat at the same table with the same people every meal. Lots of eating ( very formal). Very ordinary included wine. Cabins are spacious and comfortable.Show more
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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Tony
August 10th, 2025
5
This was a wonderful cruise. The crew and staff were very helpful and professional. The excursions were fun and...
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Marlies Gudrun
July 16th, 2024
5
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Einfach super gut organisiert
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Alan
December 19th, 2023
2
Our cabin on the Silver III had a persistent very unpleasant and pervasive smell from our en-suite. We reported it...
Our cabin on the Silver III had a persistent very unpleasant and pervasive smell from our en-suite. We reported it immediately and the ships manager Mr. Hansen did his best - engineering services etc - to moderate the stench but it was with us from Budapest to completion. We filed a report with Luffner via their website but to date there has been zero response. We have asked our travel agent to follow up in case they have more clout. We certainly are disinclined to ever use Luffner Amadeus and the experience on this trip has turned us off European river cruises.Show more
Traveled in September 2023
Suzanne
September 18th, 2023
5
The entire staff was wonderful & friendly. Cabin exceeded my expectations. The only negative is I personally wished...
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Tamara
September 13th, 2023
5
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
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KevinButler
August 25th, 2023
5
We love Amadeus! There is something special, warm and welcoming about this cruise line. We've sailed on multiple...
We love Amadeus! There is something special, warm and welcoming about this cruise line. We've sailed on multiple other lines and Amadeus is our favorite! Immaculate ships, exceptional crew and delicious food and wines. The chef is very accommodating and tries to cater to every passengers wishes. I can't say anything but positive things about Amadeus! We are about to sail them again in September, 2023 and in April, 2024! Can't wait!Show more
Traveled in December 2019
Heinz
January 15th, 2023
1
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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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Hajo
July 31st, 2022
4
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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
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Patricia
June 23rd, 2022
4
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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Classical Danube Cruise (Passau - Budapest) (7 destinations)

Itinerary

Passau

Included Activities

Passau

Included Activities

Linz

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Emmersdorf - Dürnstein - Vienna

Included Activities

Vienna

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Vienna - Bratislava

Included Activities

Esztergom - Budapest

Included Activities

Budapest

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