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River & Music (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
Group Size 20 - 150
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    You'll board your luxury river cruise at 4:00pm in Budapest and settle into your riverside stateroom. After getting comfortable, there's a welcome cocktail and dinner waiting for you on board. Later in the evening, you'll catch a Hungarian folklore show with traditional dancers performing in the Panorama Lounge. Then you can head up to the sun deck for an atmospheric light tour of illuminated Budapest, all while waltz music plays in the background.

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome cocktail and dinner on board
    • Hungarian folklore show with traditional dancers in Panorama Lounge
    • Atmospheric light tour of illuminated Budapest from sun deck with waltz music
    Landmarks/POIs
    Budapest
  2. Day 2

    Budapest to Esztergom

    This morning you have two options for exploring Budapest. You can follow Franz Liszt's trail with a private cultural journey that includes a guided walk along Andrássy Avenue and an exclusive mini-recital, or you can visit iconic landmarks with VIP skip-the-line access to Széchenyi Thermal Baths or check out an upscale rooftop spa. Your ship departs at 1:30pm heading toward Esztergom, cruising through the scenic Danube Bend. After dinner, soprano Rebeca Olvera performs a recital accompanied by pianist Anna Hauner.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon Tea

    Included Activities

    • Recital by soprano Rebeca Olvera accompanied by pianist Anna Hauner

    Optional Activities

    • Private cultural journey tracing life of Franz Liszt with guided sites and exclusive mini-recital
    • Guided exploration of Budapest's iconic landmarks
    • Skip-the-line VIP access to Széchenyi Thermal Baths
    • Upscale rooftop spa suite visit
    • Visit to Esztergom (evening option after ship arrival)
    Landmarks/POIs
    Andrássy Avenue
    Széchenyi Thermal Baths
    Esztergom Basilica
    Danube Bend
  3. Day 3

    Bratislava

    You arrive in Bratislava at 8:00am where history and music come together in this Central European cultural crossroads. You can join a guided excursion through the Old Town's winding cobbled streets, charming squares, and elegant palaces, or explore the city's museums and galleries. If you prefer, you can also head up to Bratislava Castle for views overlooking the Danube. The afternoon is open for you to wander around at your own pace.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon Tea

    Optional Activities

    • Guided excursion through Bratislava Old Town with winding lanes, cobbled streets, charming squares, elegant palaces, and vibrant cafés
    • Museum and gallery visits
    • Bratislava Castle viewing and hill walk
    Landmarks/POIs
    Bratislava Old Town
    Bratislava Castle
  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    You'll arrive in Vienna at 7:00am, one of the world's great cultural capitals where Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss all made their mark. Spend the morning discovering Vienna's architecture and landmarks. The afternoon is free for you to relax or do more exploring on your own. If you're interested, there's an optional evening performance of Rossini's Il barbiere di Siviglia at the Vienna State Opera.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon Tea

    Optional Activities

    • Morning discovery of Vienna's majestic beauty
    • Visit to Vienna State Opera for Rossini's Il barbiere di Siviglia
    Landmarks/POIs
    Vienna State Opera
    Musikverein
  5. Day 5

    Vienna to Dürnstein to Emmersdorf

    Your ship departs Vienna at 12:30am, arriving in the storybook town of Dürnstein by 8:00am. You'll take a guided walking tour through cobbled streets and visit the baroque Abbey. After that, you get to taste the region's celebrated Grüner Veltliner and Riesling white wines at an exclusive tasting paired with gourmet local specialties. Later, you'll cruise through the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley with its terraced vineyards and charming hamlets. By 3:00pm you're in Emmersdorf for an exclusive Vienna Philharmonic concert in Melk Abbey's historic Koloman Hall, followed by a Meet & Greet with the musicians.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon Tea

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Dürnstein's cobbled streets
    • Visit to Dürnstein baroque Abbey
    • Exclusive white wine tasting with Grüner Veltliner and Riesling paired with gourmet local specialties
    • Panoramic cruise through Wachau Valley's terraced vineyards and charming hamlets
    • Exclusive concert by Vienna Philharmonic ensemble at Melk Abbey's Koloman Hall featuring Mozart, Brahms, and other Viennese composers
    • Meet & Greet with Vienna Philharmonic musicians
    Landmarks/POIs
    Dürnstein
    Dürnstein Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Melk Abbey
  6. Day 6

    Linz

    You arrive in Linz at 6:00am where Austria's rich historical heritage blends with contemporary art and innovation. You can follow composer Anton Bruckner's footsteps by visiting his birthplace in Ansfelden and hearing an organ concert at St. Florian Abbey on the legendary Bruckner organ, or join a guided city tour exploring the medieval Old Town alleys, baroque townhouses, and landmarks like Brucknerhaus and Ars Electronica Center. The afternoon is yours to discover more of Linz at your own pace.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon Tea

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour following Anton Bruckner's life and legacy
    • Visit to Bruckner's birthplace in Ansfelden
    • Organ concert at St. Florian Abbey on the legendary Bruckner organ
    • Guided city tour of Linz's Old Town
    • Exploration of baroque townhouses
    • Visit to Brucknerhaus
    • Visit to Ars Electronica Center
    Landmarks/POIs
    Brucknerhaus
    Ars Electronica Center
    St. Florian Abbey
    Ansfelden
  7. Day 7

    Linz to Salzburg

    You travel from Linz to Salzburg, where Mozart's spirit is everywhere throughout the city. Choose the full-day 'A Day with Mozart in Salzburg' which includes guided visits to Mozart's Birthplace and Residence, a walk through Mirabell Gardens, and lunch at Austria's oldest restaurant where Mozart once dined. Or explore Salzburg on your own with private transfer service and optional visits to Mozart Residence, the Salzburg Museum, and Museum der Moderne Mönchsberg. You'll see the baroque Old Town and surrounding Salzkammergut lakes. In the evening, return to your ship for a festive farewell concert by German and Austrian brass musicians.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon Tea

    Included Activities

    • Festive farewell concert by German and Austrian brass musicians on board

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day excursion 'A Day with Mozart in Salzburg' with guided visits to Mozart's Birthplace and Residence
    • Guided walk through Mirabell Gardens
    • Gourmet lunch at Austria's oldest restaurant (formerly frequented by Mozart)
    • Private transfer service for independent exploration
    • Visit to Mozart Residence
    • Visit to Salzburg Museum
    • Visit to Museum der Moderne Mönchsberg
    Landmarks/POIs
    Mozart's Birthplace
    Mozart's Residence
    Mirabell Gardens
    Salzburg Museum
    Museum der Moderne Mönchsberg
  8. Day 8

    Passau

    You arrive in Passau at 8:00am and disembark after breakfast, marking the end of your luxury river cruise experience.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks/POIs
    Passau
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    Capacity
    158
    Built
    2023
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    Crew
    46
    Length
    135 x 11.4 m
    Width
    443 x 37.5 ft
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    12
    Staterooms
    68
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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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