Romantic Danube (Christmas Cruise) 2024

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From Vilshofen an der Donau to Budapest
4.9
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 162
Ages 8+
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Highlights

  • Explore Vilshofen's charming old town
  • Tour Salzburg's historic sites and gardens
  • Bike or hike through the scenic Wachau Valley
  • Discover Vienna's Opera House and Imperial Palace
  • Walk through Budapest's historic Castle Hill

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Embarkation – Vilshofen, Germany
  2. Day 2 Vilshofen – Passau
  3. Day 3 Linz, Austria
  4. Day 4 Weissenkirchen
  5. Day 5 Vienna
  6. Day 6 Bratislava, Slovakia
  7. Day 7 Budapest, Hungary
  8. Day 8 Budapest – Disembarkation
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What's Included

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AmaWaterways

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Number of tours

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Age Range

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AmaWaterways Ship

  • AmaVerde
    AmaVerde
    One of AmaWaterways’ remarkable twin-balcony river ships, the inviting AmaVerde is full of light and love. Comfortably elegant staterooms… Read more
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    2011
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    160
    Crew
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    443 ft
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    Registry
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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
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    4.9
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
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    5.0
  • Transport
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    5.0
  • Accommodation
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    4.6
  • 4.5
  • Romantic Danube (Christmas Cruise) 2024 reviewer 1
    · September 3rd, 2021
    It was the first cruise again on Amaverde after the long Covid break and it was a fantastic experience. The newly renovated ship and the itinerary were amazing and the staff was extremely friendly. Some small service hick-ups here and there but that wasn't surprising after such a long break. It was my first river cruise ever and it was a really great experience and I would definitively do it again! Big Thanks to the awesome Ama team on board!
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    Trip date: September 2021
  • CK
    · January 17th, 2020
    A fantastic trip- only wish it was longer! The entire crew was great and the ship was extremely comfortable. The organized day trips/tours were spot on.
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    Trip date: December 2019
  • AC
    · November 27th, 2019
    Super clean ship with friendly staff. The cruise manager, Vanessa, was so cheerful and full of energy plus she really cared about passengers. I had a cabin on the third deck at the end of the ship, the noise from the engine room was so loud and the vibration was almost unbearable when the ship was moving. I would have rated the accommodation with five stars except for the noise and vibration. I will stay in a cabin near the front of the ship on my future trips.
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    Trip date: November 2019
  • L
    · November 5th, 2019
    it is my first river cruise and certainly the best trip I have ever had in my life. my parents also had so much fun. on the last day of the cruise, they were planning on their next cruise with amawayerway! our cruise manager Maddy was super kind, fun and knowledgeable. Our hotel manager Adlie led her team taking good care of us, made us feel like home away from home. And our wellness coach Alex kept us moving and educating us on building healthy lifestyle. not only we enjoyed the delicious healthy food but also we didn't gain any weight:) Oh, our wonderful captain! kept us safe and on schedule.
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    Trip date: October 2019
  • RK
    · August 30th, 2018
    A trip of a lifetime!
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    Trip date: August 2018

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    Asked on May 11th, 2023

    Are they the same? Also to confirm that the quote is in US$ right?

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    • AmaWaterwaysOperatorWritten May 2023

      Yes, the quote of USD $ 3,599 per person will be in USD.

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      Wendy

      TravelerWritten May 2023

      Perhaps is easier for us to fly into Hungary than Vilshofen. Is there one starts from Hungary?

    • AmaWaterwaysOperatorWritten May 2023

      There may be a cruise starting from Budapest and ending in Vilshofen an der Donau. However, you would then have to depart from Vilshofen an der Donau. There is an airport in Vilshofen an der Donau. I would recommend purchasing International flights from Australia to Budapest. This way you only have to purchase a one way flight from Budapest to Vilshofen an der Donau.

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Tour ID: 236985

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria, Germany, Hungary and Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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