Overview
Itinerary
Embarkation from 4:00pm
Historic Budapest is the starting point of your European cruise. After embarkation, enjoy a Welcome Cocktail and Dinner.
Evening cruise along the illuminated skyline of Budapest
With its neo-Gothic Parliament, Fisherman's Bastion, Buda castle and Chain Bridge, the Hungarian capital of Budapest is a perfect start of your trip. This morning, explore the sites of the Hungarian capital Budapest on a city tour. In the afternoon, food lovers can enjoy the alternate excursion for an authentic taste of Budapest, which starts at the market hall. On board this evening, enjoy a Hungarian folklore show as your vessel cruises the Danube to see this beautiful gem by night. Remain overnight on the “Queen of the Danube“.
Gothic-baroque old town of Bratislava
After lunch, arrive in the capital city of Bratislava, Slovakia. Join the tour of Bratislava and see the charming old town, the former coronation cathedral for Hungarian kings and visit the famous castle hill. Shortly before midnight, your ship departs from Bratislava and heads towards Vienna.
Walk through the gardens of Schönbrunn Palace
Enjoy the sights of Vienna on the “Imperial Discovery tour“ tour, including the Ringstrasse, the Vienna State Opera House, the Museum Quarter and more. In the afternoon, venture to Schönbrunn Palace. Home to the Habsburg Royal family who ruled the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Vienna wears its historic wealth and grandeur on its sleeve. In the evening, opt for the “Sound of Vienna“ concert and listen to popular pieces from Vienna's classical era at a local salon.
Cruise along the romantic Wachau Valley
In the early morning, dock in Dürnstein, one of the most famous wine towns in the Wachau Valley and famous for its iconic blue church. Explore the romantic area on your own or join a guided city tour, which ends with a wine tasting before you return to the ship for lunch. Continue to Melk/Emmersdorf and spend the afternoon discovering the magnificent Benedictine abbey of Melk — the largest in Austria.
Culinary Highlights in Passau
In Passau, not only three rivers converge, but also the culinary traditions of past eras. On a delightful tour through the historic center, you'll savor the flavors of the city – from Bavarian delicacies to Austrian and Bohemian influences. As you wander through winding alleys and admire baroque squares, the unique charm of this Three Rivers City delights all your senses – including your palate.
Brewery and tasting
In Regensburg, a city tour in the morning will lead you through medieval streets to some of the city's most impressive landmarks, such as the Town Hall and Porta Pretoria. The highlight of the day is a visit to a traditional brewery, where you'll learn about the art of brewing beer and enjoy a tasting of different regional beers. After this delightful experience, you'll return to the ship, which will depart promptly for lunch and continue its journey for the rest of the day.
Disembarkation after breakfast
After breakfast, the entire AMADEUS crew bids you farewell and wishes you a safe journey home.
Tour Inclusions
- 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)
- Bottled water in every stateroom
- 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, draft beer, soda as well as coffee and tea with every lunch and dinner
- Coffee and tea available 24 hours a day in the AMADEUS Club
- Welcome and Farewell Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Gala Dinner
- Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
- Onboard fitness center open 24 hours a day
- All gratuities on board are included in your cruise fare
- Personalized service of an experienced, multilingual AMADEUS Cruise Director
- AMADEUS digital audio system for all guided excursions
- Immersive cultural or musical performances as part of the AMADEUS Experience, along with a diverse array of onboard enrichment programs,including fascinating lectures, cooking demonstrations, and music by our onboard musicians
- Complimentary use of onboard bicycles for independent exploration
- All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare
Life On Board
Blending modern elegance with relaxed river cruising, this ship offers panoramic views, sun deck lounging, refined dining, and peaceful spaces to enjoy life on board while at sea. Read more
The ambiance onboard invites you to relax in the morning before your discovery tours and unwind in style at the end of a full day's activities. Read more
Amadeus' excursion programs allow you to decide how you'd like to get to know each destination. Select from a wide range of optional inspiring and eventful shore excursions. Read more
Amadeus' exclusive menus reflect the traditions and cultures of regional cuisine and at the same time are diverse enough to satisfy an international appetite. Read more
USD Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Amadeus. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
