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Golf Cruise on the Danube (Budapest - Passau)

8 days
From Budapest to Passau
4.5
180 traveler reviews

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 20 - 150
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    You'll board in Budapest starting at 4:00pm and settle into your cabin before heading to the welcome reception. A cocktail kicks things off, followed by dinner as the ship moves through the city's lit-up skyline. The crew will go over golf club details and what to expect from your upcoming rounds.

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Cocktail and Welcome Dinner on board
    • Evening cruise through illuminated Budapest
    • Briefing on onshore excursions and golf clubs
    Landmarks/POIs
    Budapest
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Budapest to Esztergom

    After breakfast, you're transferred to Pannonia Golf and Country Club, an 18-hole championship course set in a valley near the Etyek wine region. Eight holes have water hazards and the greens sit on hills, so you'll want to focus on your approach shots. By evening you're back on the ship in Esztergom for dinner.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Round of golf at Pannónia Golf and Country Club
    • Transfer from ship to golf club and return to ship
    Landmarks/POIs
    Pannónia Golf and Country Club
    Etyek wine region
  3. Day 3

    Bratislava

    The ship reaches Bratislava at 8:00am and you'll have breakfast before heading to Penati Golf Resort near Senica. The resort has two 18-hole courses, including the Legend course with Europe's longest hole at 716 meters. You'll return for dinner before the ship departs for Austria.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Round of golf at Penati Golf Resort (Legend or Heritage course)
    • Transfer from ship to golf club and return to ship
    Landmarks/POIs
    Penati Golf Resort
    Zahorie region
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    You arrive in Vienna at 7:00am, grab breakfast, then head to Fontana Golf Club about 30 kilometers south with Schneeberg mountain views in the distance. After your round, you're back on the ship. Later this evening there's an included excursion to hear the Alt Wien orchestra perform classical pieces at Sound of Vienna.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Round of golf at Fontana Golf Club
    • Transfer from ship to golf club and return to ship
    • Excursion to 'Sound of Vienna' classical concert with 'Alt Wien' orchestra
    Landmarks/POIs
    Fontana Golf Club
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Vienna State Opera
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Schneeberg
    Viennese Forest
  5. Day 5

    Dürnstein to Melk

    The Wachau region passes by as you reach Durnstein at 8:00am, where you can walk the wine village's streets and shops. Lunch happens on board, then at 3:00pm you arrive in Emmersdorf. The afternoon gives you time to either cross the river to see Melk Benedictine Abbey or explore the town before the ship heads to Linz.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through the Wachau valley
    • Wine tasting in Dürnstein (included)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Melk Abbey - A Baroque Jewel (€69)
    • Full-day trip to Lengenfeld Golf Club (€164, minimum 10 participants, maximum 45 participants)
    • Abbey and tasting in Dürnstein
    Landmarks/POIs
    Wachau
    Dürnstein
    Melk Abbey
    Lengenfeld Golf Club
    Kamp Valley
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Linz

    Early arrival at 7:00am in Linz means a full day at Quellness Golf Resort and Beckenbauer Golf Course in Bavarian countryside. The course is known for hosting PGA European Tour events and has technical challenges throughout. You'll return for a festive gala dinner featuring regional specialties.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Festive Gala Dinner with regional dishes)

    Included Activities

    • Round of golf at Quellness Golf Resort Beckenbauer Golf Course
    • Transfer from ship to golf club and return to ship
    • Captain's Gala Dinner with regional dishes
    Landmarks/POIs
    Quellness Golf Resort Beckenbauer Golf Course
  7. Day 7

    Passau

    After breakfast, a guided tour takes you through Passau's narrow streets to see baroque buildings and sample local food. In the afternoon, you can visit Veste Oberhaus, one of Europe's biggest castle complexes overlooking the city. Back on ship, there's a Bavarian evening with live music and regional dishes as the boat stays overnight.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Bavarian evening with live music and regional specialities)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Passau discovering regional delicacies
    • Visit to Veste Oberhaus castle complex with three rivers viewpoint
    • Bavarian evening with live music and regional specialities on board

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day trip to Regensburg Golf Club (€175, minimum 10 participants, maximum 45 participants)
    • AMADEUS TASTE: Culinary tour Passau (€60)
    Landmarks/POIs
    Passau
    Veste Oberhaus
    Bavarian Forest
    Danube valley
    Regensburg Golf and Country Club
  8. Day 8

    Passau

    Following breakfast, you disembark in Passau to end your cruise. The AMADEUS crew says goodbye and sends you off on your journey home.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Disembarkation after breakfast
    Landmarks/POIs
    Passau
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Customer Reviews

  • Jimmie
    · September 28th, 2025
    We had a wonderful time the service and food were excellent
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  • Paul
    · September 22nd, 2025
    We really enjoyed our Rhine River cruise. The crew, accommodation, food and tours were excellent.
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  • Gilles
    · September 15th, 2025
    Generally good ,food good but poor entertainment
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