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New Year's Eve Cruise on the Danube (Passau - Passau, 7 destinations)

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Start and end in Passau
4.5 (214 reviews)
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Plan your adventure:
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 20 - 158
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner in the Panorama Restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Cocktail Reception
    • Welcome Dinner in Panorama Restaurant
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  3. Day 2

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic afternoon tour of Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Vienna - Imperial Discovery Tour (Package A or B)
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 3

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Budapest
    • Evening cruise with folk performances
    • New Year's Eve celebration aboard ship

    Optional Activities

    • Budapest - Castle Hill & Historic Wonders (Package A or B)
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  5. Day 4

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Budapest
  6. Day 5

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Elegant gala dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Relaxed city tour of Bratislava with castle hill views
    • Stroll through Old Town
    • AMADEUS Taste Experience: Honey & Beer tasting with tram transfer to local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube (Package A or B)
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Emmersdorf

    Emmersdorf
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic journey through UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Melk Abbey - A Baroque Jewel (Package A or B)
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
  8. Day 7

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast (Gourmet breakfast)

    Optional Activities

    • Airport or train station transfer to/from Passau (additional fees apply)
    Landmarks
    Passau

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Lueftner Cruises

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Rating
4.5 (214 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
88%
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Lueftner Cruises Ship

  • Amadeus Nova
    Amadeus Nova
    Our drive for sustainability has a name: AMADEUS Nova. This ship sets new standards in river cruising, showcasing our commitment to a greene… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2024
    Guests
    158
    Crew
    approx. 46
    Length
    135m
    Width
    11,4m
    Suites
    12
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    1770 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    25 km/h
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    1.45
    Cabin
    67
    Deck
    4
    Deck with Cabins
    Country/Region
    Refurbished
    Refurbished
    Depth

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  • Bronwyn4.0•September 2026
    Our Rhine cruise was beset by climate difficulties which meant several changes of itinerary during to low water...
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  • Nancy5.0•September 2026
    Overall, this was a really great cruise, from the single cabin (so few cruise lines offer them!!!) to the staff,...
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  • Keri5.0•August 2026
    Fabulous cruise and wonderful, kind, professional staff.

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  • 2 local currencies

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  • Plug types C, F, E

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      Used in all 4 countries

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