The Classic Danube Cruise BD217
The Classic Danube Cruise - BD217
Take the Classic Danube Cruise to see the wonders of medieval Europe. This cruise begins in Passau and then downstream along the Danube to Budapest, Hungary's capital.
Highlights are sightseeing in Regensburg, Passau, Salzburg, Vienna and Bratislava. The Benedictine abbey of Melk and a the picturesque Wachau district are the memories of a lifetime.
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7 NIGHT CRUISE
Discover exciting destinations, meet fellow passengers from all over the world, enjoy excellent food in great style and simply relax. You have everything you need on board to guarantee an unforgettable voyage from start to finish.
Itinerary - The Classic Danube Cruise
Day 1
PASSAU
This afternoon embark the The Classic Danube Cruise vessel and get settled into your cabin. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Cocktail, followed by a specially-prepared Welcome Dinner.
Day 2
REGENSBURG
Visit Regensburg, a UNESCO listed city 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.
Back onboard this evening, experience a Bavarian evening with lively traditional music and a dinner of local specialties. Depending on river levels a stop in Regensburg may be by bus from Passau.
Day 3
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.
- Take a guided tour through Linz before the ship weighs anchor in the evening.
Day 4
EMMERSDORF / MELK - DÜRNSTEIN - VIENNA
Take the 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.
Day 5
VIENNA
There is much to see in Imperial Vienna: its Imperial palaces, Museums Quarter, the impressive buildings along the Ringstrasse, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the famous Vienna State Opera among many others.
In the afternoon venture to Schönbrunn Palace, the sumptuous summer palace and gardens of Empress Maria Theresia and the Habsburg empire.
This evening opt for the “Sound of Vienna” and listen to the “Alt Wien” orchestra play popular pieces from Vienna’s classical era.
Day 6
BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA
During the night, your The Classic Danube Cruise ship will travel downriver towards Bratislava, arriving in the Slovakian capital at breakfast time. This 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.
Day 7
ESZTERGOM - BUDAPEST
For those interested in exploring the Hungarian countryside, spend the morning visiting Esztergom and its Basilica dedicated to Saint Mary, and Slenderer, 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.
The evening cruise along the illuminated skyline, accompanied by a folklore show of music and dance, is a perfect ending to your visit.
Day 8
BUDAPEST
A farewell breakfast before transfer to your next destination. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Pricing & Dates - The Classic Danube Cruise
2020
2021
| Departure Date | Start City | Ship Name | C4 Cabin Small Pano. Window | CEK Cabin Small Pano. Window | C1 Cabin Small Pano. Window | B4 Cabin Drop Down Window | B1 Cabin Drop Down Window | A1 Cabin Drop Down Window | Suite Walk Out Balcony |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| apr-28 | Passau | MS Amadeus Silver II | 2.280 | - | 2.631 | 3.032 | 3.283 | 3.375 | 4.197 |
| may-25 | Passau | MS Amadeus Silver II | 2.363 | - | 2.710 | 3.126 | 3.379 | 3.714 | 4.303 |
| jun-01 | Passau | MS Amadeus Queen | 2.363 | - | 2.710 | 3.126 | 3.379 | 3.714 | 4.303 |
| jun-15 | Passau | MS Amadeus Silver II | 2.363 | - | 2.710 | 3.126 | 3.379 | 3.714 | 4.303 |
| jul-15 | Passau | MS Amadeus Brilliant | 2.013 | 2.335 | 2.335 | 2.677 | 2.866 | 3.188 | 3.687 |
| sep-27 | Passau | MS Amadeus Silver II | 2.363 | - | 2.710 | 3.126 | 3.379 | 3.714 | 4.303 |
| oct-01 | Passau | MS Amadeus Imperial | 2.363 | - | 2.710 | 3.126 | 3.379 | 3.714 | 4.303 |
| oct-20 | Passau | MS Amadeus Star | 2.174 | - | 2.493 | 2.876 | 3.109 | 3.419 | 3.960 |
Price per person in USD
Excursion Packages
Owing to the variety of available excursions it‘s often difficult to choose between them - so on this cruise we offer you tailor-made and carefully composed sets of excursions that you can book in advance with 15% discount. All excursions can of course also be booked individually at regular rates on board.
| Optional Excursions | Unit Price | A | B | C | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regensburg walking tour | 20 | y | y | y | y |
| Excursion to Weltenburg Abbey | 69 | y | y | y | |
| Passau walking tour | 20 | y | |||
| Full-day excursion to Salzburg including Salzkammergut and lunch | 112 | y | y | ||
| Linz walking tour | 24 | y | |||
| Excursion to the Wachau including Melk Abbey and wine tasting | 67 | y | y | y | |
| City tour of Vienna | 41 | y | y | y | y |
| Guided tour of Schnbrunn Palace | 55 | y | y | ||
| Concert "Sound of Vienna" | 67 | y | y | ||
| City tour of Bratislava | 40 | y | y | y | y |
| Guided tour of the Imperial Schlosshof Palace | 61 | y | y | ||
| Excursion to Esztergom and Szentendre | 47 | y | y | ||
| City tour of Budapest | 40 | y | y | y | y |
| Total Price for Packages Booked In Advance | 176 | 272 | 468 | 525 |
Included On The Classic Danube Cruise
Included
- Outside river-view stateroom of your choice
- Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for all excursions
- Services of an experienced, multilingual Cruise Director
- 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
- Quality red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions with every dinner on board
- Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner
- 24-hour complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate and water
- Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner
- Special onboard entertainment including lectures, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and nightly music by the Amadeus Duo in the Panorama Bar
- Complimentary use of onboard bicycles
- Non-smoking environment (smoking permitted on the Sun Deck)
- All port taxes and local taxes
See The Ships
MS Amadeus Queen
Generous public areas but also spacious cabins: 12 large suites impress with an outdoor balcony and a cozy reading corner whilst the 69 standard cabins mainly have panoramic window fronts which can be automatically lowered and luxurious bathrooms.
MS Amadeus Brilliant
Travel in comfort at a premium level. At 110 meters in length and three floors, there are spacious suites and cabins that accommodate up to 150 passengers. The cabins are mostly equipped with French balconies, which offer a fantastic view of the beauties of the passing shore landscape.
MS Amadeus Silver II
Designed in stylish greys and berry tones, it combines modern innovation with comfort, ensuring that you feel at home on board. The ship accommodates a maximum of 168 passengers, with a choice of comfortable cabins with automatically lowerable panorama windows or generous suites with private, accessible balconies.
MS Amadeus Imperial
The new ship offers 72 spacious deluxe cabins (17.5m2 / 188 sq.ft.) and 12 Suites (26.4m² / 284 sq.ft.) in total. The Imperial cabins on the Mozart and Strauss decks also feature lowerable panoramic windows along the entire cabin width. All deluxe cabins and suites are equipped with comfortable, spacious bathrooms, an infotainment system, a flat screen television, a telephone, a cabin safe, a minibar and individually adjustable air conditioning.
MS Amadeus Star
This new ship offers a total of 70 spacious deluxe cabins and 12 Suites. The cabins on the Mozart and Strauss Deck also feature lowerable panoramic windows which extend across the entire cabin front. All deluxe cabins and suites offer comfortable, spacious bathrooms, infotainment systems, flat screen television, telephone, cabin safe, minibar and air conditioning which can be individually regulated.
Arrival and Departure Transfers Per Person in USD
BUDAPEST (HU)
- Airport – Port $ 50
- Budapest City Center – Port $ 23
- Train Station – Port $ 28
PASSAU (D)
- Train station – Port $25
- Airport Munich – Port $98
