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

7 days
Start and end in Passau
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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 German
Group Size 20 - 150
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Passau

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner in the Panorama Restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Cocktail Reception
    • Welcome Dinner in Panorama Restaurant
    Landmarks
    Passau
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Passau to Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon sightseeing tour of Vienna

    Optional Activities

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

    Vienna to Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (New Year Gala Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • City sightseeing tour of Budapest
    • Evening cruise through illuminated Budapest with Hungarian folklore show
    • New Year Gala Dinner & Party on board

    Optional Activities

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

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Budapest
    • Relaxation on board at Panorama Bar and sun deck
    Landmarks
    Budapest
  5. Day 5

    Budapest to Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's Gala Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Bratislava including castle hill and old town

    Optional Activities

    • Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube (Package A or B optional excursion)
    • AMADEUS Taste: Between Vines and History - Discovering the Račá Wine Region (Package B optional excursion)
    Landmarks
    Bratislava
    Bratislava Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Bratislava to Emmersdorf

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Melk Abbey and Dürnstein
    • Wachau wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Wachau Valley
    Melk Abbey
  7. Day 7

    Emmersdorf to Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Passau

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Lueftner Cruises

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Rating
4.5(199 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
80%
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Lueftner Cruises Ship

  • Amadeus Imperial
    Amadeus Imperial
    Tradition and modernity are elegantly combined on board the AMADEUS Imperial. Even in the newly designed entrance area, you are greeted by a… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2020
    Guests
    168
    Crew
    46
    Length
    135m
    Width
    11.4m
    Suites
    12
    Staterooms
    72
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins
    Country/Region
    Refurbished
    Refurbished

Reviews from other tours by Lueftner Cruises

  • Amanda
    May 25th, 2026
    We loved the river cruise and all it had to offer, perfect way to start our trip in Europe and a very relaxing boat...
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  • Karen
    May 22nd, 2026
    You will not be disappointed. This was the most amazing experience. The staff, the boat, the food,...everything was...
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  • Brian
    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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Tour ID: 345451

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  • Plugs & Adapters

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  • Vaccines
    • 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.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before September 2nd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 2nd, 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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