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Christmas Cruise on the Danube (Passau - Passau)

7 days

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Start and end in Passau

4.5

186 traveler reviews

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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 prepared by onboard chef)
Included Activities
- Welcome Cocktail Reception with AMADEUS crew
- Welcome Dinner onboard
Landmarks
Passau
Day 2
Passau to Linz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast onboard
- Lunch onboard
- Dinner onboard
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Passau
- Full-day excursion to Salzburg with Christmas market visit
Landmarks
Passau
Salzburg
Linz
Day 3
Emmersdorf - Dürnstein
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Christmas Dinner onboard)
Included Activities
- Breakfast onboard
- Lunch onboard
- Festive Christmas carols and tree decorating onboard
- Christmas Dinner onboard
Optional Activities
- Visit to Melk Abbey
- Midnight Mass in Dürnstein
Landmarks
Melk Abbey
Wachau Valley
Dürnstein
Day 4
Dürnstein to Vienna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast onboard
- City tour of Vienna in the morning
- Lunch onboard
- Dinner onboard
Optional Activities
- City Shuttle service to Schwedenplatz, State Opera, and Schönbrunn Palace
Landmarks
Vienna
Schwedenplatz
State Opera
Schönbrunn Palace
Day 5
Vienna to Bratislava
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Elegant gala dinner)
Included Activities
- Breakfast onboard
- Panoramic city tour of Bratislava by coach
- Lunch onboard
- Gala Dinner onboard
Landmarks
Bratislava
Bratislava Castle
Day 6
Linz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast onboard
- Lunch onboard
- Dinner onboard
Optional Activities
- Guided city tour of Linz with Linzer Torte tasting
Landmarks
Linz
Day 7
Passau
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast onboard
Landmarks
Passau

Landmarks
Passau

Landmarks
Passau
Salzburg
Linz

Landmarks
Melk Abbey
Wachau Valley
Dürnstein

Landmarks
Vienna
Schwedenplatz
State Opera
Schönbrunn Palace

Landmarks
Bratislava
Bratislava Castle

Landmarks
Linz

Landmarks
Passau

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Flights
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Operated by

Lueftner Cruises

4.5

(186 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

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Reviews from other tours by Lueftner Cruises

Tour Operator
4.5

Lisa
January 19th, 2026
5.0
LOved the ship and staff. Activity director seemed a bit overwhelmed at times but I guess that there was a lot of...
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KAREN
December 12th, 2025
5.0
DEC 02 - 06 202 - AMADEUS NOVA - JAN, OVI, and TONY - EXCELLENT ABOVE EXPECTATIONS !!!! THE SHIP IS WITHOUT A FLAW...
DEC 02 - 06 202 - AMADEUS NOVA - JAN, OVI, and TONY - EXCELLENT ABOVE EXPECTATIONS !!!! THE SHIP IS WITHOUT A FLAW !!! NOT A SINGLE PROBLEM !!! THE CREW WAS AMAZING !!! A TRULY WONDERFUL, BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS TREAT !!! I am the chief travel planner for my family. My husband served in the US Army and we were sent to Dexheim Germany when he was 24 years of age. and I was 21, with a baby. We spent 9 years at Dexheim, Hanau, and Karlsruhe. Germany was so kind to us all those years and we have always traveled back whenever we could. Fast forward to now, I wanted the family that I love to see a real Christmas and of course that is Germany for us!!! :-) And, moreover, they have never cruised the river, so this trip held enormous expectations. Well, without reservation, I can say, everyone has been blown away!!!! I personally thank you, every member of the crew and this amazing ship built so well, that my family is in love with cruising and German Christmas!!! And for my sake, you have saved my reputation as a travel guide !!!! :) You could not have known how very much was on the line for our family on this adventure, but you came through, especially for us, just doing your job!!! Well done !!! and we will be seeing you in the future!!! God bless and God speed to you, each and every one!! With love and gratitude, THE SKELLION FAMILY, THE CARRIKER FAMILY, and THE STANDISH FAMILY XO XO XOShow more
Mary
December 10th, 2025
5.0
Staff really try to make it an enjoyable trip. Boat and excisions were fine. Food was good.

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Plugs & Adapters
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Slovakia
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Slovakia
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Slovakia
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Christmas Cruise on the Danube (Passau - Passau)

Itinerary

Passau

Included Activities

Passau to Linz

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Emmersdorf - Dürnstein

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Dürnstein to Vienna

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Vienna to Bratislava

Included Activities

Linz

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Passau

Included Activities

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