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This classic cruise brings together glorious cities along one of the world‘s most beautiful stretches of rivers on a trip through the heart of Old World Europe.
This quintessential cruise along the beautiful Danube begins with an overnight in the “Queen of the Danube“ — the capital city of Budapest, which straddles the river with its hilly ‘Buda‘ featuring Fisherman‘s Bastion & castle district over to the flat ‘Pest‘ side with its iconic Parliament building, to the “Three Rivers City“ of Passau at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube rivers.
Along the way travel through four of Europe‘s most important countries — Hungary, Slovakia, Austria & Germany. Explore years of history and culture in the Imperial cities of Budapest, Vienna & Bratislava as well as the UNESCO protected Austrian Wachau Valley — blanketed with rolling hills, flourishing vineyards and picturesque villages. Experience the beauty along the Danube River.
Itinerary
Your journey starts in Budapest. This evening, join us for a Welcome Cocktail, followed by a specially-prepared Welcome Dinner. A romantic evening cruise through beautifully illuminated Budapest, as well as a Hungarian folklore show, make for a perfect beginning!
Stay Budapest
Over Night
Excursions
Evening cruise with folklore show on board
Discover the beautiful sights and attractions of Budapest. This morning, explore the city which straddles the Danube, with its Fisherman‘s Bastion on the Buda side, overlooking the river, and the Pest side with its grand, Neo Gothic style Parliament House. Depart from Budapest after lunch by coach on an excursion to the Hungarian countryside to explore the artists‘ town of Szentendre, and the former capital of Hungary, Esztergom.
Should you choose to remain on board, enjoy an afternoon relaxing on deck, before arriving in Esztergom for dinner, where your fellow passengers rejoin the vessel.
Stay Budapest
Departure at 1:30pm
Excursions
Budapest - Castle Hill & Historic Wonders
Esztergom, Visegrád castle and Szentendre
Stay Esztergom
6:30pm - 8:00pm
In the morning, we call at our next capital city — Bratislava. Explore the city during a walking tour, or on your own. See the home of the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, the old city walls, the summer residence of the archbishop and the current residence of the president of Slovakia. Just a stone‘s throw away from Bratislava lies a true gem of Baroque architecture – Schloss Hof. This afternoon, take the opportunity to step into a bygone era of opulence and grandeur and visit its aristocratic palace, terraced gardens and tranquil estate farm that seems to have sprung from the pages of a fairytale. Enjoy dinner on board before the vessel departs from Slovakia late this evening.
Stay Bratislava
8:00am - 11:00pm
Excursions
Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube
Schloss Hof - Baroque Palace and Estate
There is much to see in Imperial Vienna: Palaces, a Museum Quarter displaying works by artists Egon Schiele and Gustav Klimt, the historic buildings along the Ringstrasse, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the famous Vienna State Opera among others. This afternoon, choose to venture to Schönbrunn Palace, the sumptuous summer palace and gardens of Empress Maria Theresia and the Habsburg Empire. This evening take the chance to attend the “Sound of Vienna“ and listen to the “Alt Vienna“ orchestra play popular pieces from Vienna’s classical era — a perfect end to your Vienna experience.
Stay Vienna
7:00am - 11:59pm
Excursions
Vienna - Imperial discovery tour
Visit to Schönbrunn Palace
"Sound of Vienna" classical concert (Cat. B)
The romantic Wachau Valley is one of the most beautiful landscapes of Austria. In the morning your ship docks in Dürnstein, with its blue medieval abbey on the edge of the Danube river. Wander through this quaint village or join a walking tour featuring a visit to the Dürnstein Abbey. Alternatively, if you wish to explore the wines of the Wachau, a visit to the Krems winery estate to learn about the history and enjoy a tasting is a must. During lunch on board, your cruise continues to Emmersdorf.
Spend the afternoon discovering this typical small town in Lower Austria or opt to travel across the river to nearby Melk and its glorious Benedictine abbey — the largest in Austria. In the evening, your ship leaves the Wachau and heads for Linz.
Stay Duernstein
8:00am - 12:00pm
Excursions
Dürnstein walking tour & Abbey
OR Winzer Krems vineyard and winery
Stay Emmersdorf
3:00pm - 7:00pm
Excursions
Melk Abbey - A Baroque Jewel
Arrive in the erstwhile cultural capital of Linz, where your vessel makes a short stop for the departure of today‘s excursions — the walking tour of Linz with a scenic drive to Aschach to rejoin the vessel for lunch, or a full day tour to the Mozart town of Salzburg with lunch at a local restaurant. Late in the afternoon, the ship arrives at the confluence of the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz Rivers, in the three-rivers city of Passau, which you can explore on a commented walking tour. This evening, celebrate at the Captain’s Gala Dinner.
Stay Linz
7:00am - 8:30am
Excursions
Linz walking tour with Linzer Torte tasting
OR Full-day Salzburg with lunch
Stay Aschach
11:00am - 11:30am
Stay Passau
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Excursions
OR Passau walking tour
After a leisurely breakfast, arrive in Regensburg, which is one of the most beautiful old towns in Germany. This UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts architecture from many centuries, reflective of its varied history. The stone bridge, built in 1135—1146 and the Cathedral of St. Peter are a few of the highlights seen on the guided walking tour. This afternoon, offers two options — an excursion to the Danube Gorge and Weltenburg Abbey or a visit to the Thurn and Taxis Palace — both excursions offer the opportunity to sample the local brew. A traditional Bavarian dinner is served as your ship departs.
Stay Regensburg
10:00am - 8:00pm
Excursions
Regensburg walking tour
Danube Gorge, Weltenburg Abbey & beer tasting
OR Thurn & Taxis Palace with brewery and tasting
Bavarian evening on board
After breakfast, we bid you farewell. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Stay Passau
Arrival at 8:00am
We reserve the right to make amendments to the timetable and program.
Reverse direction itinerary
Would you like to start your journey from the current disembarkation port? Then follow the link to the itinerary in reversed direction:
Dates & Prices
Comfortable corner sofa, luxurious bathroom, walk-out exterior balcony, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, bathrobe, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
Spacious bathroom, drop-down panoramic window, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
Spacious bathroom, drop-down panoramic window, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe. Cabins with connecting doors are available on request.
Spacious bathroom, drop-down panoramic window, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
Spacious bathroom, small panoramic window (cannot be opened), spacious wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
Spacious bathroom, panoramic window (cannot be opened), spacious wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
Inclusions
Suites & Staterooms
- Luxury accommodation in an outside river-view stateroom of your choice: Spacious Mozart Suites with a walk-out balcony, stateroom cabins on Mozart and Strauss Decks with drop-down Panorama Retractable Windows offering a wide-open view (except Amadeus Brilliant)
- Individual climate control and in-room safe
- Choice of bed configuration in all categories (double or twin bedding)
Gourmet Dining
- Gourmet dining featuring breakfast, multi-course lunches and dinners with menu choices (including vegetarian options), afternoon tea and late-night snack
- Free-flowing hand-selected wines from the best wine regions of Europe served with dinner on board
- Coffee and tea available 24 hours a day in the Amadeus Club
- Welcome and Farewell Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner
Voyage of Discovery
- Personalized service of an experienced, multilingual AMADEUS Cruise Director
- AMADEUS digital audio system for all guided excursions
- Variety of enriching onboard programs, including fascinating lectures, cooking demonstrations, local cultural performances, and music by our onboard musicians
- Complimentary use of onboard bicycles for independent exploration
- Onboard fitness center open 24 hours a day
- All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare
Excursions and excursion packages
Cruise your way and choose from a carefully curated selection of immersive and inspiring excursions and adventures! Select one of our packages offered at a discounted rate when purchased in advance or book individual shore excursions at regular rates on board your cruise.
Package A | for only € 188 per person
Enjoy a package of these pre-selected excursions for a discounted rate when purchased in advance.
- Budapest - Castle Hill & Historic Wonders
- Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube
- Vienna - Imperial discovery tour
- Melk Abbey - A Baroque Jewel
- Regensburg walking tour
Package B | for only € 399 per person
Enjoy a package of these pre-selected excursions for a discounted rate when purchased in advance.
- Budapest - Castle Hill & Historic Wonders
- Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube
- Vienna - Imperial discovery tour
- "Sound of Vienna" classical concert (Cat. B)
- Dürnstein walking tour & Abbey
- Melk Abbey - A Baroque Jewel
- Linz walking tour with Linzer Torte tasting
- Passau walking tour
- Regensburg walking tour
- Thurn & Taxis Palace with brewery and tasting
Package C | for only € 631 per person
- Budapest - Castle Hill & Historic Wonders
- Esztergom, Visegrád castle and Szentendre
- Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube
- Schloss Hof - Baroque Palace and Estate
- Vienna - Imperial discovery tour
- Visit to Schönbrunn Palace
- "Sound of Vienna" classical concert (Cat. B)
- Winzer Krems vineyard and winery
- Melk Abbey - A Baroque Jewel
- Full-day Salzburg with lunch
- Regensburg walking tour
- Danube Gorge, Weltenburg Abbey & beer tasting
Budapest – Passau
Unit Price
Evening cruise with folklore show on board
Included
Budapest - Castle Hill & Historic Wonders
€ 45
Esztergom, Visegrád castle and Szentendre
€ 58
Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube
€ 45
Schloss Hof - Baroque Palace and Estate
€ 67
Vienna - Imperial discovery tour
€ 46
Visit to Schönbrunn Palace
€ 67
"Sound of Vienna" classical concert (Cat. B)
€ 73
Dürnstein walking tour & Abbey
€ 33
OR Winzer Krems vineyard and winery
€ 53
Melk Abbey - A Baroque Jewel
€ 61
Linz walking tour with Linzer Torte tasting
€ 42
OR Full-day Salzburg with lunch
€ 125
OR Passau walking tour
€ 24
Regensburg walking tour
€ 24
Danube Gorge, Weltenburg Abbey & beer tasting
€ 78
OR Thurn & Taxis Palace with brewery and tasting
€ 76
Bavarian evening on board
Included
Prices per person if excursions are purchased on board.
Additional Services
Transfer
You're in good hands with us from the start: Let us book you a transfer from the airport or train station to the ship port and back. The following prices apply per person per transfer:
Budapest (Hungary)
Train Station - Port € 31
Airport - Port € 55
Budapest City Centre - Port € 26
Passau (Germany)
Port - Airport Munich € 109
Port - Train Station € 28