8 days tour

Danube Rhapsody (Passau - Passau)

Danube Rhapsody (Passau - Passau)

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Fascinating river cruise in on outside river-view stateroom of your choice, most with French balcony or drop-down panoramic windows; Walk-out balconies in Suites (except Amadeus Brilliant)

Meals

Gourmet dining with all meals included (buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight snack) in the elegant Panorama-Restaurant, which accommodates all guests in one seating Free-flowing quality red & white wines from Europeโ€™s famous wine regions with every dinner on board Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner 24-hour complimentary coffee and tea station Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captainโ€™s Gala Dinner

Transport

MS Amadeus Silver III or similar

Others

Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for all excursions Special onboard entertainment including lectures, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and nightly music by the Amadeus Duo in the Panorama Bar Fitness room (open 24 hours) Complimentary use of onboard bicycles Non-smoking environment (smoking permitted on the Sun Deck) All port taxes and local taxes

Guide

Services of an experienced, multilingual Cruise Director

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

Visit to Melk Abbeyโ‚ฌ 52,00 Dรผrnstein walking tour with wine tasting in a local cellarโ‚ฌ 28,00 โ€ƒ OR Winzer Krems vineyard and wineryโ‚ฌ 45,00 Vienna โ€“ Imperial discovery tourโ‚ฌ 39,00 Visit to Schรถnbrunn Palaceโ‚ฌ 54,00 โ€ƒ OR Visit to the Museum of Fine Artsโ‚ฌ 61,00 โ€ƒ OR Shuttle transfer into downtown Viennaโ‚ฌ 19,00 Budapest - Capital of Hungaryโ‚ฌ 38,00 Traditions of the Hungarian Pusztaโ‚ฌ 69,00 โ€ƒ OR Vibrant Budapestโ‚ฌ 41,00 Esztergom with basilica, Visegrad Castle and Szentendreโ‚ฌ 47,00 Bratislava - Beauty on the Danubeโ‚ฌ 38,00 Visit to Schloss Hof Palace and Estateโ‚ฌ 57,00 โ€ƒ OR The ancient Roman city of Carnuntumโ‚ฌ 18,00 Linz walking tour with Linzer Torte tastingโ‚ฌ 23,00 โ€ƒ OR Trip to the Pรถstlingsbergโ‚ฌ 30,00

Flights

Flights are not included.

Others

Shore excursions can be added on, as these are optional and on request. Please contact us for more details and prices. You can choose between selection of optional Excursions. Package A Day 2: Melk Abbey - A Baroque Jewel. Day 3: Vienna - Imperial discovery tour. Day 4: Budapest - Castle Hill & Historic Wonders. Day 5: Traditions of the Hungarian Puszta. Day 6: Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube. Day 7: Linz walking tour with Linzer Torte tasting. Package B Day 2: Melk Abbey - A Baroque Jewel. Day 2: Dรผrnstein walking tour with wine tasting. Day 3: Vienna - Imperial discovery tour. Day 4: Budapest - Castle Hill & Historic Wonders. Day 5: An Authentic Taste of Budapest. Day 5: Esztergom, Visegrรกd castle and Szentendre. Day 6: Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube. Day 7: Trip to the Pรถstlingsberg. Package C Day 2: Melk Abbey - A Baroque Jewel. Day 2: Dรผrnstein walking tour with wine tasting. Day 3: Vienna - Imperial discovery tour. Day 3: Visit to Schรถnbrunn Palace. Day 4: Budapest - Castle Hill & Historic Wonders. Day 5: Traditions of the Hungarian Puszta. Day 5: Esztergom, Visegrรกd castle and Szentendre. Day 6: Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube. Day 6: Schloss Hof - Baroque Palace and Estate. Day 7: Linz walking tour with Linzer Torte tasting.

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Itinerary of your trip Danube Rhapsody (Passau - Passau)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Passau
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Passau

      Stay Passau:
      Departure: 17:00

      Embarkation from 4:00pm

      Beautiful Passau is the starting point for your memorable Danube cruise. After embarkation, meet your fellow travelers at a Welcome Cocktail and Welcome Dinner.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Emmersdorf,Duernstein,Vienna
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Emmersdorf,Duernstein,Vienna

      Stay Emmersdorf:
      Arrival: 09:00
      Departure: 11:30
      Stay Duernstein:
      Arrival: 13:30
      Departure: 16:00
      Stay Vienna:
      Arrival: 21:00

      Exclusive private concert on board

      This morning presents an opportunity to visit the eye-catching Baroque Benedictine abbey of Melk. This Baroque jewel is filled with interior frescoes created by preeminent artists of the18th century, and a magnificent library with priceless manuscripts. During lunch on board, the ship continues to Dรผrnstein, a picturesque wine growersโ€™ village located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Wachau Valley. Explore the village on a guided tour or choose to sample some of the regionโ€™s famous โ€œGrรผner Veltlinerโ€œ wines during an excursion to a local vineyard. After departure, enjoy dinner and an exclusive private concert onboard. The ship arrives in Vienna later this evening and remains overnight.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Vienna
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Vienna

      Stay Vienna:
      Departure: 19:00

      Walk through the gardens of Schรถnbrunn Castle

      There is much to see and do in this Imperial capital city. A panoramic tour rewards you with views of the โ€œRingstrasseโ€œ with its pompous buildings, the famous State Opera House, the Museum Quarter with historic and contemporary architecture and St. Stephenโ€™s Cathedral. In the afternoon, continue your exploration or venture with the group to Schรถnbrunn Palace, the sumptuous former summer palace and gardens of Empress Maria Theresia. Be sure to explore the elegant Gloriette, a stunning hilltop pavilion offering panoramic views of the palace and Viennaโ€˜s skyline.

      After a full day of adventures, enjoy dinner on board as the vessel departs.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Budapest
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Budapest

      Stay Budapest:
      Arrival: 11:30

      Evening cruise Budapest with folklore show on board

      After a relaxing morning on board, arrive in Budapest shortly before lunch. Spend the afternoon in this capital city, which uniquely straddles the Danube River. A large portion of this city is a World Heritage Site, including the banks of the Danube, the Buda castle quarter, Heroesโ€™ Square, and the Millennium Underground Railway. With 80 geothermal hot springs, the third largest parliament building in the world, and the second largest synagogue, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy in this bustling metropolis. As a special treat this evening, local artists come on board to entertain with dances and music, as the vessel cruises the Danube through this iconic city by night. Remain overnight.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Budapest,Esztergom
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Budapest,Esztergom

      Stay Budapest:
      Departure: 13:30
      Stay Esztergom:
      Arrival: 19:00
      Departure: 19:15

      Explore rural Hungary

      Hungary with a visit to the โ€œPusztaโ€œ or countryside. Food lovers can enjoy the alternative excursion โ€œAn Authentic Taste of Budapestโ€œ which starts at the market hall. Admire Budapestโ€™s famous thermal baths and, finally, visit one of Budapestโ€™s numerous pastry shops, where you can order delicious cakes and pastry. The vessel departs from Budapest shortly after lunch and continues to Slovakia. Relax on board or join the optional excursion to visit Szentendre, an artistsโ€™ village with art museums and galleries, and Esztergom, the seat of the Hungarian Catholic church and former capital city. Those on the excursion rejoin the vessel in Esztergom before dinner. Watch the receding lights of the city as the vessel continues on its way.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Bratislava,Hainburg
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Bratislava,Hainburg

      Stay Bratislava:
      Arrival: 08:00
      Departure: 14:00
      Stay Hainburg:
      Arrival: 16:00
      Departure: 16:30

      Captainโ€™s Gala Dinner

      Wake up in the capital city of Bratislava, Slovakia. Join the walking tour and see the home of the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, the old city walls, the summer residence of the archbishop and more. After lunch, choose to visit the Imperial Schloss Hof Palace, once owned by Empress Maria Theresia. The palace, gardens and farm seems to have sprung from the pages of a fairytale. Rejoin the vessel in Hainburg.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Linz
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Linz

      Stay Linz:
      Arrival: 14:00
      Departure: 22:00

      Vist to the historic old town

      After lunch you will arrive in Linz, the third largest city in Austria. See the Mozarthaus and the Renaissance villas here, along with the main street and square, which boast unique churches and concert venues. Alternatively, a tour on the Pรถstlingberg narrow gauge train or โ€˜mountain tramwayโ€™ awaits. After the ride to the summit, take a walk to the church โ€œSeven Sorrows of Virgin Maryโ€œ. Donโ€˜t miss the popular observation terrace providing magnificent views of Linz and the surrounding countryside. Later today, join us in the Panorama-Restaurant for an evening of glamour, great company, incredible food and wines at the Captainโ€˜s Gala Dinner.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Passau
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Passau

      Stay Passau:
      Arrival: 07:30

      Disembarkation after breakfast

      After breakfast, the AMADEUS crew bids you farewell. We hope to welcome you again soon!

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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