Classical Danube | Passau to Budapest: 7-Nights
$2176 $2026 per person
* Prices are USD per person based on double / twin occupancy – 2 people sharing, in a C- 4 Haydn Deck stateroom.
** Discounted price is based on April 9, 2024 sailing including early booking discount.
Upgrades:
C-1 Haydn: +$384 pp
B-4 Strauss:+$712 pp
B-1 Strauss:+$938 pp
A-1 Mozart:+$1232 pp
Suite Mozart:+$1819 pp
This quintessential cruise along the beautiful Danube connects Passau with Budapest, Hungary’s exuberant capital. Traverse four of Europe’s most important countries while visiting three world famous capital cities.
This scenic cruise through beautiful landscapes, including the UNESCO protected Wachau Valley, is full of culture, history and charm. A visit to the Benedictine abbey of Melk and a drive through the picturesque Wachau district are also memorable. On this journey you get to know much about the heart of Europe – its countries, peoples and cultures.
What’s Included:
- Large, outside river-view staterooms, most with French balconies or walk-out balconies
- Free-flowing red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions, beer & soft drinks
with every lunch and dinner onboard - Gourmet dining onboard
- Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner
- Services of an experienced English-speaking onboard Cruise Director
- 24 hour coffee and tea station
- All onboard entertainment including talks, cooking demonstrations, musical performances and nightly piano music
- Fitness room (open 24 hours)
- Bottled water in every stateroom
- In-stateroom infotainment center
- Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
- Complimentary use of onboard bicycles
- Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for optional excursions
- All local taxes & port charges included
*MEMBER BENEFIT: Onboard Credit of 25 Euros per person
Seasonal promotions may be available, please check when inquiring.
Deposit and Payments: 10% initial non-refundable deposit/final balance due 120 days prior to departure
Call for assistance: 1-800-481-9739 ext 0
Mention Promo Code for Savings: ARC2025
Departure Dates
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Destination
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Arrival City
Passau, Germany -
Departure City
Budapest, Hungary -
Activity Level
Leisurely -
Passenger Limit
168
Arrive in Passau
Regensburg
Begin your cruise with a visit to Regensburg. This UNESCO site boasts architecture from many centuries, reflective of its varied history throughout the centuries. The stone bridge, built in 1135-1146, the Church of St James, and the Schloss of Thurn and Taxis are a few of the highlights of this beautiful city. In the afternoon join our excursion to the Weltenburg Abbey, which towers high above the Danube and can be seen from afar. The Benedictine abbey is the oldest monastery in Bavaria and always worth a visit. Back onboard this evening, experience a Bavarian evening with lively traditional music and a dinner of local specialities.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Excursion: Regensburg Walking Tour Excursion to Weltenberg Abbey
Passau > Linz
Today, those interested in excursions have all of three options. A morning walking tour through the Baroque center of Passau will provide insight into the history of the town. Alternatively, you can take part in a full day excursion in a comfortable tour bus, which will visit the Mozart town of Salzburg and the lake district of the Salzkammergut. Both excursions end in Linz, where you will return to your ship. The guests who do not take the bus to Salzburg can spend the afternoon on their own or take a guided tour through this Upper Austrian town before the ship weighs anchor in the evening.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Excursion: Passau Walking Tour Full day excursion to Salzburg including Salzkammergut and lunch Linz Walking Tour
Emmersdorf > Weissenkirchen > Vienna
This morning presents an opportunity to visit the famous Benedictine Abbey of Melk which stands over the Danube, or continue with the vessel to the town of Weissenkirchen. Here, sample some of the region’s famous Riesling wines or enjoy a leisurely stroll through the cobbled streets. Everyone will rejoin the ship in the early afternoon to continue on to Vienna.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Excursion: Excursion to Wachau including Melk Abbey and wine tasting
Vienna
There is much to see in Imperial Vienna: its Imperial palaces, Museums Quarter with historic and contemporary buildings displaying works by Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt and other artists, the impressive buildings along the Ringstrasse, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the famous Vienna State Opera among many others. This afternoon perhaps venture to Schönbrunn Palace, the sumptuous summer palace and gardens of Empress Maria Theresia and the Habsburg empire. In the evening opt for the “Sound of Vienna” and listen to the “Alt Wien” orchestra play popular pieces from Vienna’s classical era. The vessel departs Vienna in the early hours.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Excursion: City tour of Vienna
Guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace
Concert "Sound of Vienna"
Vienna > Bratislava
During the night, your AMADEUS ship will travel downriver towards Bratislava, arriving in the Slovakian capital at breakfast time. In the morning, you can go exploring on your own or as part of a guided city tour. In the afternoon, it is worth visiting the Imperial Festschloss Hof, which was once the country residence of Empress Maria Theresia and which is situated in Austria, not far from the Slovakian border. After the exclusive Captain’s Gala Dinner, the ship will set sail for Hungary.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Excursion:
City tour of Bratislava
Excursion to Schloss Hof Palace and Estate
Esztergom > Budapest
Relax onboard as the vessel makes its way to Budapest, Hungary. For those interested in exploring the Hungarian countryside, spend the morning visiting Esztergom and its Basilica dedicated to Saint Mary, and Szentendre, known for its art galleries and museums. After lunch, explore the beautiful Hungarian capital of Budapest. Uniquely straddling the Danube river, the Buda side with its Fisherman’s Bastion and the Pest Side with its famous Hungarian Parliament building, are connected by the beautiful Chain Bridge. An evening cruise onboard your AMADEUS vessel along the illuminated skyline, accompanied by a folklore show of music and dance, is a perfect ending to your visit.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Excursion:
Excursion to Esztergom and Szentendre
City tour of Budapest