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Danube Rhapsody (Passau - Passau)

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Start and end in Passau

4.5

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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 - 164
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Passau
Meals
Dinner (Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail reception
- Viewing of Schlögener Loop
Landmarks
Schlögener Loop
Day 2
Emmersdorf - Dürnstein - Vienna
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit of Melk Abbey
- Scenic passage through Wachau UNESCO landscape
- Waltz lesson aboard ship
Optional Activities
- Melk Abbey - A Baroque Jewel (Package A, B, C)
- Dürnstein with Abbey and wine tasting (Package B, C)
Landmarks
Melk Abbey
Wachau
Dürnstein
Day 3
Vienna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning city tour along Ringstrasse
- Guided stroll through Hofburg, Kohlmarkt, Graben to St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Leisure time to explore on your own
Optional Activities
- City Shuttle to Opera and Schönbrunn Palace
- Guided E-bike tour along the Danube to Klosterneuburg Abbey with visit
- Vienna - Imperial Discovery Tour (Package A, B, C)
- City Shuttle - Schwedenplatz, Opera & Schönbrunn (Package C)
Landmarks
Ringstrasse
Vienna State Opera
Austrian Parliament
Burgtheater
Vienna City Hall
Hofburg Palace
Kohlmarkt
Graben
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Schönbrunn Palace
Klosterneuburg Abbey
Day 4
Budapest
Meals
Lunch, Dinner (Fiery onboard folklore performance with dinner)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Buda and Pest
- Evening Danube cruise with onboard folklore performance
Optional Activities
- Budapest - Castle Hill & Historic Wonders (Package A, B, C)
Landmarks
Great Market Hall
Hungarian Parliament Building
State Opera House Budapest
Heroes' Square
Matthias Church
Fisherman's Bastion
Day 5
Budapest - Esztergom
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic passage through Danube Bend
Optional Activities
- Puszta - the equestrian traditions of Hungary (Package A, C)
- AMADEUS Taste: Flavors of Budapest (Package B)
- Esztergom, Visegrád castle and Szentendre (Package B, C)
Landmarks
Puszta
Szentendre
Visegrád Castle
Basilica of Esztergom
Day 6
Bratislava - Hainburg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour of Bratislava
- Guided walk through historic old town
Optional Activities
- Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube (Package A, B, C)
- AMADEUS Taste: Between Vines and History - Discovering the Račà Wine Region (Package C)
Landmarks
St. Martin's Cathedral
Palais Grassalkovich
Bratislava Castle
Primatial Palace
Academia Istropolitana
Old Town Hall
Maximilian Fountain
Bratislava Opera House
Ganymedes Fountain
Račà Wine Region
Day 7
Linz
Meals
Lunch, Dinner (Festive gala dinner)
Included Activities
- Leisure exploration of old town
- Gala dinner
Optional Activities
- Coffee and Linzer Torte break
- Scenic walk atop Pöstlingberg with basilica visit
- Linz walking tour with Linzer Torte tasting (Package A, B, C)
Landmarks
Linz Cathedral
Ars Electronica Center
Lentos Museum
Pöstlingberg Basilica
Day 8
Passau
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Schlögener Loop

Landmarks
Melk Abbey
Wachau
Dürnstein

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

Landmarks
Great Market Hall
Hungarian Parliament Building
State Opera House Budapest
Heroes' Square
Matthias Church
Fisherman's Bastion

Landmarks
Puszta
Szentendre
Visegrád Castle
Basilica of Esztergom

Landmarks
St. Martin's Cathedral
Palais Grassalkovich
Bratislava Castle
Primatial Palace
Academia Istropolitana
Old Town Hall
Maximilian Fountain
Bratislava Opera House
Ganymedes Fountain
Račà Wine Region

Landmarks
Linz Cathedral
Ars Electronica Center
Lentos Museum
Pöstlingberg Basilica

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Flights
Insurance
Optional
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Operated by

Lueftner Cruises

4.5

(185 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

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Lueftner Cruises Ship

AMADEUS Aurea
The AMADEUS Aurea is not just a technical masterpiece but also a floating paradise for connoisseurs. Enjoy relaxing moments in 12 spacious… Read more
Capacity
158
Built
2026
Guests
Crew
Length
135m
Width
11,4m
Suites
Staterooms
Registry
Gross Tonnage
Electricity
Beam
Cruising Speed
25 km/h
Generators
Engines
Draft
1,5m
Cabin
67
Deck
4
Deck with Cabins
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans

Traveler Reviews

Tour Operator
4.5

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Steven
October 19th, 2025
5
The King and Queen wouldn’t have been out of place, absolutely perfect ! Above what we or anyone else would have...
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alecsness
October 6th, 2025
1
Overall dissapointed,the smelled of chlorine,stuff has low salaryes and that's why they do not perform or speek well.
Traveled in August 2023
Reply from: Lueftner Cruises
Thank you for taking the time to share your impressions. We are truly sorry to hear that your experience in 2023 did not meet your expectations. Our team strives to provide a welcoming and professional environment for all guests, and we regret that this was not fully reflected during your visit. We also want to emphasize that all staff members are valued and trained to offer the best possible service, and we continuously work to support them in doing so. If you would like to follow up further with our team regarding your trip, please feel free to contact us directly at lueftner@lueftner-cruises.com.
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Gilles
September 15th, 2025
4
Generally good ,food good but poor entertainment
Traveled in September 2025
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alejandro
September 2nd, 2025
4
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The administration of the ship was very good. The management of the small groups that were there those days, could...
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Hana
August 11th, 2025
5
great cruise amazing food wonderful staff but no English channels except depressing news No option on the...
great cruise amazing food wonderful staff but no English channels except depressing news No option on the remote to change to original programming language The company does not respond to email they provided transportation for mostly everyone on board while i emailed and called long distance asking what they offer for free, and they did not respond for a very long time, then they declined citing short notice !!!Show more
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Bodo Ernst
October 5th, 2023
5
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I evaluate only the ship and not arrival and departure and shore excursions. The trip far exceeded our expectations...
I evaluate only the ship and not arrival and departure and shore excursions. The trip far exceeded our expectations in the positive. The elegance of the ship Amadeus Riva, the spacious cabins, the tireless commitment of the "hotel director" and the omnipresent Mrs. Mercedes and the omnipresent Mrs. Mercedes for all conceivable concerns of the passengers and not least the always cordially turned and helpful service personnel in the cabins and dining and recreation rooms as well as the "invisible" but indispensable forces in kitchen, bakery and laundry together with the seamen who lend a hand all deserve our unrestricted recognition and our thanks for unforgettable hours on board. Our assessment is: Excellent, 5 stars.Show more
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J
Jorge
September 20th, 2022
5
Great crew meals, accomodations, and tours
Traveled in September 2022

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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- 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 June 16th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 16th, 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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Danube Rhapsody (Passau - Passau)

Itinerary

Passau

Included Activities

Emmersdorf - Dürnstein - Vienna

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Vienna

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Budapest

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Budapest - Esztergom

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Bratislava - Hainburg

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Linz

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Passau

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