Classical Music Danube – Cruise BD201
Classical Music Danube
Accompanied by music expert Humphrey Burton
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of musical legend Ludwig van Beethoven on the Classical Music Danube Cruise. Our carefully curated program features music of Beethoven along with other extraordinary musical geniuses. A select repertoire of pieces from top classical composers throughout history promises a rich music experience sure to stir powerful emotions, evoke memories and may even surprise you.
Onboard exclusive performances, recitals in unique venues such as the Melk Abbey - one of the finest baroque buildings in the world, the beautiful Duna Palace in Budapest and in the Brahms Hall in Vienna will envelop you in the world of Classical Music. Reserve your spot for exclusive encounters, with internationally acclaimed artists in intimate settings. The relaxing ambience on board is a perfect backdrop for this unique opportunity to explore the world of Classical Music in the year of Ludwig van Beethoven.
7 NIGHT CRUISE
A trip aboard the AMADEUS fleet offers you the opportunity to do everything you’ve ever dreamed of on a holiday, so you can 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.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
PASSAU
Welcome Dinner & Concert on board
Your classical music cruise begins in the “City of Three Rivers”, Passau. After embarking and settling in to your cabin, the cruise director invites you to a Welcome Cocktail, followed by a delicious Welcome Dinner. The music of Haydn, Schubert and van Beethoven are featured this evening in a small concert, a perfect way to start this special cruise.
SALZBURG SOLOISTS
Beethoven: String quartet in F Major, Opus 18 No.1
Haydn: Concerto for Violin in C Major, Hoboken VII/1
Departure at 5pm
Day 2
EMMERSDORF - VIENNA
Concert by the Slovak Quintet in the famous Melk Abbey
During breakfast your ship arrives in Emmersdorf, situated in the UNESCO world heritage Wachau region. This morning‘s included excursion is a highlight of the cruise — a visit to the famous Melk Abbey. Visit the impressive 900 year old abbey to view its treasures, then enjoy a special concert in the famous hall of St Koloman, featuring music of Austria’s native son — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
SLOVAK SYMPHONIC QUINTET
Mozart: Divertimento in F Major, KV 138
Mozart: Clarinet Quintet in A Major, KV 581
Return to the vessel for lunch before it departs for the Imperial city of Vienna. This evening‘s optional music choice features attending a concert of the Vienna Mozart Orchestra in the Brahms Hall of the Musikverein, which was inaugurated by Emperor Franz Joseph in 1870. The Brahms Hall in Musikverein the ideal frame for the perfect music enjoyment featuring excellent, world-famous acoustics. Created by the Danish-Austrian architect Theophil von Hansen (1813 – 1891), it was restored after the original plans and now displays its‘ beauty in full splendor.
Day 3
VIENNA
Walk through the gardens of Schonbrunn Palace
The Austrian capital offers a kaleidoscope of opportunity for music lovers, as well as a multitude of world-famous sights, which you can explore during the course of a morning city tour. This afternoon you have the option to explore the city on your own, or join the optional excursion to the sumptuous former summer palace of Schönbrunn and its extensive grounds. End your day in style, returning to the ship for a private concert. A quartet from the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra will perform pieces from Mozart and Haydn. Later tonight, your cruise ship departs Vienna and continues along the Danube River.
KUDLAK QUARTET
Mozart: Divertimento in D major KV 136
Haydn: String Quartet in C Major, Opus 76 Nr. 3
Day 4
BUDAPEST
Evening Cruise Budapest
Viewing the monumental buildings along the banks of the Danube, you will understand why Budapest is also known as the “Queen of the Danube”. The city is split by the Danube river into Buda and Pest. This morning, you can take part in an optional tour through the Buda side of the city with its Fisherman‘s Bastion, or explore on your own. This evening, enjoy lively Hungarian folklore show with traditional dancing followed by a romantic cruise through the illuminated city of Budapest.
Day 5
BUDAPEST
Concert in the Duna Palace
Spend the morning exploring the Pest site of the city during a guided tour, showcasing the Hero‘s Square , the famous Parliament Building and a visit to a unique architectonic and acoustic master piece: the Opera House. Take in one of Budapest’s most impressive 19th century Hungarian monuments, built between 1875 and 1884 by famed architect Miklós Ybl. Over 130 years passed since the opening night of this neo-renaissance palace which remained virtually unchanged and continues to attract admirers of opera and ballet alike.
The morning continues with a private concert of the Slovak Quartet in the Duna Palace with strains of Mozart and Dvořák. The small size of the audience and venue leads to an intimacy that engenders a rare intensity of musical communication.
SLOVAK QUARTET
Mozart: String quartet in G Major, KV 156
Dvorak: String quartet No. 12 in F Major, Opus 96
Day 6
BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA
Captains Gala Dinner
This morning your vessel reaches the Slovakian capital of Bratislava. After breakfast, explore the beautiful sights of this romantic city during the course of a city tour. This evening’s highlight is a celebration of the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth through an onboard piano concert by Martin Ivanov performing Beethoven’s works.
MARTIN IVANOV
Beethoven: Piano sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor, Opus 27 "Moonlight"
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Opus 53 "Waldstein"
This evening, the captain requests the pleasure of your company at a festive Gala Dinner.
Day 7
LINZ
Violin concert on board
In the afternoon, your ship reaches the erstwhile cultural capital of Linz. Explore the city during a walking Tour and see how the way the Danube river bends and changes direction, this being the reason for which the Roman name of it was „Lentia”. Celebrate the last evening of this musical cruise with an onboard concert by the Salzburg Soloists with compositions of famous Austrian composer Mozart.
SALZBURG SOLOISTS
Mozart: Opera Ouverture "Le Nozze di Figaro" KV 492
Mozart: Violin concert in B flat Major, KV 207, String quintet in G minor, KV 516
Day 8
PASSAU
Farewell
After breakfast, the entire AMADEUS team wishes you a safe journey home. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Pricing & Tour Dates
2020
2021
| Departure Date | Start City | Ship Name | C4 Cabin Small Pano. Window 172 sq/ft | C1 Cabin Small Pano. Window 172 sq/ft | B4 Cabin Drop Down Window 188 sq/ft | B1 Cabin Drop Down Window 188 sq/ft | A1 Cabin Drop Down Window 188 sq/ft | Suite Walk Out Balcony 284 sq/ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2020 | Passau | MS Amadeus Imperial | 2,439 | 2,676 | 3,139 | 3433 | 3,738 | 4,258 |
| Optional Excursions | UNIT PRICE |
|---|---|
| Excursion to Melk Abbey incl. concert | included |
| Concert of the Vienna Mozart Orchestra in the Brahms Hall | 154 |
| City tour of Vienna | included |
| Guided tour of Schonbrunn Palace | 55 |
| City tour Budapest - The Buda Side | 40 |
| Concert at the Duna Palace and city tour of Pest Side | included |
| City Tour of Bratislava | Included |
| Linz walking tour | Included |
In USD per person
Included Features
- Choice of outside stateroom with river view
- Fascinating river cruise with large, outside river-view staterooms, most with drop-down panoramic windows, suites with walk-out balconies
- Selected musical highlights and excursions as listed in the program
- Antonella Placheta holds introductory onboard talks on the composers and theirs works
- 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
- Free-flowing 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 Imperial
Launching in April 2020, the AMADEUS Imperial is designed to offer our guests an effortless combination of the vibrant energy of a river cruise day with an increasingly calm and intimate ship experience.
The new ship offers 72 spacious deluxe cabins (17.5m2 / 188 sq.ft.) and 12 AMADEUS suites (26.4m² / 284 sq.ft.) in total. As on all ships built since 2011, the AMADEUS 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. The suites also have an accessible outdoor balcony with a seating area.
Built: 2020
Registry: Germany
Length x Width: 135 x 11.4 m / 443 x 37.5 ft
Decks: 4
Staterooms/Suites: 72/12
Max. passengers: 168
Transfer Per Person
PASSAU (D)
- Train station – Port $25
- Airport Munich – Port $98
