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Danube River Cruise
Journey along the Danube and see firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations of artists, poets and musicians. It starts in Budapest and ends in Vilshofen. Pre nights in Budapest and post nights in Prague can be added for easy travel.
Journey along the Danube and see firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations of artists, poets and musicians. It starts in Budapest and ends in Vilshofen. Pre nights in Budapest and post nights in Prague can be added for easy travel.
$1000 OFF PER PERSON - DEPOSIT MUST BE MADE BEFORE MAY 25, 2025!!
MELODIES OF THE DANUBE - The tour starts in Budapest and ends in Vilshofen
Indulge your passion for timeless architecture & art in three magnificent capitals: Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna. Let the hills come alive with the sounds of music in Salzburg and the Austrian Lake District.
Cruise through the enchanting Strudengau Valley and let the melodies of the Danube carry you from one gem to another on a regal journey through time.
Additional Charge - Pre-nights in Budapest & Post-nights in Vilshofen
Airfare Additional - Please call for Air Inclusion Rates (Reduced cost air options are available)
Port Charges Additional - $240 per person
Price starting at $5,398.00 per person/Double occupancy
$400.00 due at time of booking ($200.00 is non-refundable)
Please call for Single occupancy rates
Day One
BUDAPEST - Arrive in Budapest and board your luxurious river cruise ship.
DDay Two
BUDAPEST - Today you have the opportunity to visit both the Buda (hilly) and Pest (flat) sides of the Danube River. Start on the Buda side, following your guide through the city’s Castle District where you will marvel at the fairytale turrets of Fisherman’s Bastion, gaze upon the breathtaking panorama below and see Matthias Church, renowned for its striking tower and colorful mosaic roof. For a more active tour, hike to Budapest’s Castle Hill. In the afternoon, explore the treasures of Pest, admiring the colossal Hungarian Parliament Building, Heroes’ Square and the moving “Shoes on the Danube Bank” memorial.
FB, L, DDay Three
BRATISLAVA - Host to the crowning ceremonies of 11 Hungarian kings and queens between 1536 and 1830, Bratislava certainly has earned the title “Coronation City of Kings,” as you’ll discover during your walking tour. Or join a special “Tastes of Slovakia” tour. For a more active adventure, hike up to Tratislava Castle, offering magnificent views of the city.
FB, L, DDay Four
VIENNA - The “City of Waltzes” offers a wealth of gems and your city tour showcases its regal splendors, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs. Conclude your tour in Vienna’s historic city center and then visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral, or discover Vienna by bike. During the afternoon, enjoy leisure time to further explore this iconic city.
FB, L, DDay Five
WEISSENKIRCHEN SCENIC CRUISING GREIN - After reaching Weissenkirchen, you’ll be treated to several choices of excursions. Take a walking tour of Dürnstein before visiting the UNESCOdesignated Melk Abbey. For a more culinaryfocused experience, join a walking tour in Dürnstein, then enjoy a wine tasting hosted by a local vintner and sample special apricot treats from a local boutique. If you prefer a more active adventure, hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held or join a guided bike tour to Melk. Later in the day, sail through the Strudengau and Wachau valleys to medieval Grein for an exclusive visit to the more than 500yearold Greinburg Castle, looming regally from above.
FB, L, DDay Six
LINZ - The ship arrives in Linz where you’ll have several choices of excursions. For those who love The Sound of Music, enjoy a fullday excursion to Salzburg and tour the historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square and the Old Market. En route to Salzburg, stop at Mondsee, home of the Basilica St. Michael, where the famous wedding scene in the movie was filmed. You may also choose to join a fullday excursion to the charming Czech mountain town of Ceský Krumlov, where you can stroll its cobblestone streets; marvel at the city’s picturesque Baroque and Renaissancestyle buildings; and tour Krumlov Castle, one of Europe’s largest castle complexes. Following these fullday excursions, you may also choose to take a brief walking tour in Linz. Alternatively, join a walking tour through the old city center of Linz and by the Mozart House; or bike along the city’s famed “Cultural Mile” and the Danube.
FB, L, DDay Seven
PASSAU VILSHOFEN - Discover the city of Passau in one of three ways. Enjoy a walking tour and marvel at Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Alternately, choose between a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus fortress or a guided bike tour along the River Inn. Later, cruise to Vilshofen, where you will be treated to a festive Oktoberfest celebration— an AmaWaterways exclusive.
FB, L, DDay Eight
VILSHOFEN - Bid farewell to Vilshofen and prepare for your flight home.
FBFB=Full Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Suggested Packing
-Comfortable walking shoes
-Hat and Sunscreen
-Cash and Credit Cards (Only those needed)
-Medicine and spare prescriptions
-Extra glasses and/or contacts
-Book, Word Search and/or Crossword Puzzle
-Binoculars
-Seat Cushions and/or Blanket (If attending a parade or show)
-Ear plugs and sleep mask
-Mini-Sewing Kit
-Toiletries and Tissues
-Chargers for devices (Cell phones, Tablets, etc.)
-Extra Memory Cards (Digital Cameras) or Extra Film
Activity Level 3
This travel experience is perfect for those who want to see everything their destination has to offer. With the ability to navigate hills and uneven ground (1-2 hours with little difficulty), as well as climb into various modes of transportation, you'll be able to explore every corner of your destination without missing a thing. Plus, with some longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure, you'll have the perfect harmony of flexibility and exploration.
Avaliable Daily Activities
Day 2 - BUDAPEST - Buda city tour OR Castle Hill hike Pest city tour
Day 3 - BRATISLAVA - “Coronation City” walking tour OR Tastes of Slovakia OR Bratislava Castle hike
Day 4 - VIENNA - “Imperial Vienna” tour OR Vienna city tour by bike OR Free time
Day 5 - WEISSENKIRCHEN - Highlights of Dürnstein and Melk Abbey visit OR Dürnstein with wine and apricots OR Dürnstein fortress hike OR Weissenkirchen to Melk bike tour Strudengau Valley and UNESCO Wachau Valley Exclusive Greinburg Castle visit
Day 6 - LINZ - Fullday Salzburg excursion OR Fullday Český Krumlov excursion OR “UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour OR “Cultural Mile” bike tour
Day 7 - PASSAU “City of Three Rivers” walking tour OR Passau Castle hike OR Passau River Inn bike tour Exclusive Oktoberfest celebration
Inclusions
All excursions (up to 3 per day, including bike tours)
All beer & wine at meals
Fabulous 5 star dining onboard
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
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