River Cruising
Nature, culture and indulgence in perfect harmony, this Cruise will stir the explorer in you. Over eight unforgettable days, you will journey from Passau to Budapest, discovering the most captivating Cities of Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. Linz, Vienna, Bratislava and Passau impress with Baroque façades, winding streets and magnificent Palaces. Between the Cities, the Danube enchants with breathtaking scenery, the Schlögen Bend, the Vineyards of the Wachau and the legendary Danube Bend at Visegrád. Stories, flavours and unforgettable moments await on this River Cruise, where culture, nature and comfort come together in perfect harmony.
Three Rivers and the beginning of an extraordinary journey, welcome to Passau. After boarding, enjoy a Welcome Cocktail followed by a delightful Dinner to start your adventure. Meals: Welcome Dinner
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Depart: 21:30pm After breakfast, embark on a culinary discovery through Passau. Savour the aromas of Bavaria, Austria and Bohemia as you explore regional specialties. Later, a Guided City Tour reveals the charm of the Old Town with its narrow streets and Baroque architecture. In the afternoon, visit Veste Oberhaus, one of Europe’s largest preserved Fortresses, offering panoramic views over the City. Back onboard, a lively Bavarian Evening with music and culinary delights awaits as we Cruise downstream to Linz. Optional Excursions: • AMADEUS Taste: Culinary Tour Passau • AMADEUS Active: Hike to Veste Oberhaus • AMADEUS Experience: Bavarian Evening onboard Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: 04:30am | Depart: 22:00pm Early morning brings you to Linz, the vibrant Capital of Upper Austria. Explore the historic City Centre, stroll along winding streets, admire magnificent Townhouses, Renaissance Villas and the Cathedral with its famous Bruckner Organ. Enjoy a view of the Pilgrimage Basilica on the Pöstlingberg and perhaps a slice of the renowned Linzer Torte with coffee. Alternatively, take a Full Day Excursion to Salzburg. Discover the Baroque Old Town, Mozart’s Birthplace, the Getreidegasse and other highlights. After lunch, admire the scenic Mondsee, made famous by The Sound of Music before returning to Linz to rejoin the Ship. Optional Excursions: • Linz Walking Tour with Linzer Torte Tasting • OR Full-Day Salzburg with Lunch Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: Emmersdorf 08:00am | Depart: 12:00pm Arrive: Dürnstein 14:00pm | Depart: 17:30pm Arrive: Vienna 22:30pm A morning of wonder awaits at the famous Melk Abbey. Arriving in Emmersdorf, explore the Abbey’s secrets. Cruise through the Wachau Valley, surrounded by Vineyards, Castle ruins and charming Towns like Dürnstein, where a midday stroll includes a Wine tasting amid the picturesque Vineyards. Optional Excursions: • Melk Abbey - A Baroque Jewel • Dürnstein with Abbey and Tasting Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Vienna welcomes you! On a City Tour along the Ringstrasse, see the State Opera, Parliament, Burgtheater and City Hall. Afterwards, stroll through Hofburg, Kohlmarkt and Graben to St. Stephen’s Cathedral, leaving time for leisure. In the afternoon, choose to explore Schönbrunn, the Opera or Schwedenplatz via the City Shuttle or join an E-Bike Tour to Klosterneuburg Abbey through idyllic Danube landscapes. The evening culminates in the Sound of Vienna Concert, where Waltzes, Arias and Operettas enchant every sense. Optional Excursions: • Vienna - Imperial Discovery Tour • City Shuttle - Schwedenplatz, Opera & Schönbrunn Palace • OR AMADEUS Active: E-Bike Tour to Klosterneuburg Abbey • 'Sound of Vienna' Classical Concert Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart: Vienna 03:00am Arrive: 08:00am | Depart: 22:00pm Dream on as we sail onward and wake to Bratislava, Slovakia’s Coronation City. During our Tour, marvel at St. Martin’s Cathedral, Palais Grassalkovich and Bratislava Castle, offering panoramic views of the City and Danube. A stroll through the historic Old Town reveals the Primatial Palace, Academia Istropolitana and the Main Square with the Old Town Hall and Maximilian Fountain, ending with a traditional Pressburger Kipferl. In the afternoon, explore the Rača Wine region and wander between gentle Hills, taste fine local Wines at a Family run Winery and learn about the region’s Winemaking traditions. Back onboard, a Waltz lesson invites you to glide gracefully to the rhythm of the Danube, ending the day on a stylish note. Optional Excursions: • Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube • AMADEUS Taste: Between Vines and History - Discovering the Rača Wine Region • AMADEUS Experience: Waltz Lesson onboard Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: Esztergom 07:00am | Depart: 08:30am Arrive: Budapest 13:00pm A view that feels heavenly: Esztergom Basilica, Hungary’s largest and perhaps most beautiful Church, welcomes you on a Morning Excursion. Visit the nearby Artists’ Village of Szentendre before returning to Budapest for lunch onboard. The afternoon City Tour showcases why the 'Queen of the Danube' captivates visitors. Your final evening sparkles with a night cruise through Budapest’s illuminated streets, accompanied by a Gala Dinner and a vibrant Folklore Performance. Optional Excursions: • Esztergom, Visegrád Castle and Szentendre • Budapest - Castle Hill & Historic Wonders • AMADEUS Experience: Evening Cruise with Folklore Show onboard Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy one last delightful breakfast before returning home with treasured memories of your journey. Meals: Breakfast
River Cruise Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (lc)
