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Classical Danube and Prague Extension (Budapest - Prague)

11 days
From Budapest to Prague
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Plan your adventure:
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 20 - 150
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Cocktail
    • Welcome Dinner
    • Illuminated cruise through Budapest with folklore show
    Landmarks
    Budapest
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Budapest to Esztergom

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided morning tour of State Opera House
    • Guided tour of Parliament Building
    • Visit to Heroes Square
    • Visit to Fisherman's Bastion

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Szentendre (artists' town)
    • Excursion to Esztergom (former capital of Hungary)
    • Afternoon relaxation on deck
    Landmarks
    State Opera House
    Parliament Building
    Heroes Square
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Szentendre
    Esztergom
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of historic old town
    • Guided tour to Castle Hill
    • Tour of family-owned vineyard in local wine region
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Old Town
    Bratislava Castle Hill
    Morava River
    Danube River
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Guided tour of Vienna State Opera
    • Access to Museum Quarter (with artworks by Egon Schiele and Gustav Klimt)
    • Tour of historic buildings along Ringstrasse

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Schönbrunn Palace and gardens
    • "Sound of Vienna" classical concert with Alt Vienna orchestra
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Vienna State Opera
    Museum Quarter
    Ringstrasse
    Schönbrunn Palace
  5. Day 5

    Vienna to Emmersdorf via Dürnstein

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Dürnstein
    • Visit to Dürnstein Abbey
    • Cruise along Wachau Valley (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Guided tour of Melk Abbey (Baroque Benedictine abbey)

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Dürnstein village
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein Abbey
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  6. Day 6

    Linz

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Linz with Linzer Torte tasting
    • Active hiking tour around Linz with Danube views
    • Full-day excursion to Salzburg with lunch and Salzkammergut lakes
    Landmarks
    Salzburg
    Salzkammergut
  7. Day 7

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Bavarian evening with live music and regional delicacies)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Passau
    • Visit to Veste Oberhaus (castle complex)
    • Bavarian evening with live music on board
    Landmarks
    Veste Oberhaus
  8. Day 8

    Passau to Prague

    Meals
    Lunch (Local specialties and freshly tapped local beer in Český Krumlov), Dinner (Local flavors at one of Prague's welcoming restaurants)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic stop and guided city tour in Český Krumlov
    • Lunch with local specialties and freshly tapped local beer in Český Krumlov
    • Guided walking tour of Prague's Old Town with visit to Old Town Square and Astronomical Clock
    • Private canal boat cruise on the Vltava River with one drink and sweet snack
    • Guided morning excursion to Prague Castle with visit to St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, Golden Lane, and exclusive entry to Strahov Library

    Optional Activities

    • Optional excursions available through shore excursion packages (Package A, B, or C) - contact operator for details and pricing
    Landmarks
    Český Krumlov
    Vltava River
    Old Town Square
    Astronomical Clock
    Prague Castle
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Old Royal Palace
    Golden Lane
    Strahov Library
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  9. Day 9

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Prague's Old Town
    • Visit to Old Town Square and Astronomical Clock
    • Private one-hour canal cruise on traditional wooden boat on Vltava River with drink and sweet treat

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Prague riverbanks
    • Visit to local cafés
    Landmarks
    Old Town Square
    Astronomical Clock
    Vltava River
  10. Day 10

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Prague Castle complex
    • Visit to Strahov Library with exclusive entry
    • Visit to St. Vitus Cathedral
    • Visit to Old Royal Palace
    • Visit to Golden Lane

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to craft beer bar and microbrewery with curated snacks
    • Self-guided exploration of Prague
    Landmarks
    Prague Castle
    Strahov Library
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Old Royal Palace
    Golden Lane
  11. Day 11

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local specialties in Český Krumlov)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Prague's Old Town
    • Visit to Old Town Square and Astronomical Clock
    • Private canal boat cruise on Vltava River with one drink and sweet snack
    • Guided morning excursion to Prague Castle
    • Visit to St. Vitus Cathedral
    • Visit to Old Royal Palace
    • Visit to Golden Lane
    • Exclusive entry to Strahov Library
    • Transfer from Passau to Prague with scenic stop in Český Krumlov
    • Guided city tour of Český Krumlov
    • Lunch with local specialties in Český Krumlov
    • Transfer to Prague Airport with assistance
    Landmarks
    Old Town Square
    Astronomical Clock
    Vltava River
    Prague Castle
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Old Royal Palace
    Golden Lane
    Strahov Library
    Český Krumlov

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Lueftner Cruises

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Lueftner Cruises Ship

  • Amadeus Star
    Amadeus Star
    Experience river cruising at its finest with the AMADEUS Star, where elegance, comfort, and a variety of highlights come together. Choose fr… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2019
    Guests
    164
    Crew
    45
    Length
    135m
    Width
    11,4m
    Suites
    12
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Germany
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    25 km/h
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    1,5m
    Cabin
    70
    Deck
    4
    Deck with Cabins
    Country/Region
    Refurbished
    Refurbished

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    May 25th, 2026
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    May 22nd, 2026
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    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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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Czech Republic.Germany.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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