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Danube Rhapsody (Passau - Passau)

8 days
Start and end in Passau
5.0
2 traveler reviews

Danube Rhapsody (Passau - Passau)

8 days
Start and end in Passau
5.0
2 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
Guided in English, German
Group Size 20 - 150
Age range 8 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore Baroque Melk Abbey
  • Sample wines in Dürnstein
  • Tour Schönbrunn Palace gardens
  • Enjoy Budapest by night cruise
  • Discover Bratislava's historic Old Town

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Passau
  2. Day 2 Emmersdorf,Duernstein,Vienna
  3. Day 3 Vienna
  4. Day 4 Budapest
  5. Day 5 Budapest,Esztergom
  6. Day 6 Bratislava,Hainburg
  7. Day 7 Linz
  8. Day 8 Passau
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Lueftner Cruises

Number of tours

85

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

80%

Lueftner Cruises ranks among the best-known organisers of river cruises on...

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Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

Supporting Destinations

Sustainability Programs

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Lueftner Cruises Ship

  • AMADEUS Amara
    AMADEUS Amara
    Step into a new era of river cruising with the AMADEUS Amara, a vessel that redefines luxury and sophistication. Launching in spring 2025, t… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2025
    Guests
    164
    Crew
    approx. 46
    Length
    442.9ft
    Width
    37.4ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    25 km/h
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    4.3ft
    Cabin
    70
    Deck
    4
    Deck with Cabins

Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    5.0
  • 4.5
  • BS
    · October 5th, 2023
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    I evaluate only the ship and not arrival and departure and shore excursions. The trip far exceeded our expectations in the positive. The elegance of the ship Amadeus Riva, the spacious cabins, the tireless commitment of the "hotel director" and the omnipresent Mrs. Mercedes and the omnipresent Mrs. Mercedes for all conceivable concerns of the passengers and not least the always cordially turned and helpful service personnel in the cabins and dining and recreation rooms as well as the "invisible" but indispensable forces in kitchen, bakery and laundry together with the seamen who lend a hand all deserve our unrestricted recognition and our thanks for unforgettable hours on board. Our assessment is: Excellent, 5 stars.
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    Trip date: September 2023
  • JE
    · September 20th, 2022
    Great crew meals, accomodations, and tours
    Trip date: September 2022

Dates & Availability

8 days
Danube Rhapsody (Passau - Passau)
From Passau to Passau

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What our customers ask about this tour

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  • A

    Arthur

    Asked on January 17th, 2025

    what shore excursions are included, and what are optional?

    Tour Details
    • Lueftner CruisesOperatorWritten January 2025

      All shore excursions are at an additional price. You are welcome to book a package or book them individually, choice is entirely yours.

  • K

    Karen

    Asked on February 14th, 2023

    Are we able to add a bed to an existing cabin for our family of 2 adults and 3 kids 10 and under?

    Accommodation
    Group size
    • Lueftner CruisesOperatorWritten February 2023

      Children from 5 - 11 years receive a reduction of 30% of the cruise rate. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in the same cabin. We cannot offer special arrangements due to on-board safety requirements.

    • K

      Karen

      TravelerWritten February 2023

      We are 5 travelers (2 adults and 3 kids, ages 6, 8 and 10). Are the Danube Rhapsody and Premium Danube the same tours?

    • Lueftner CruisesOperatorWritten February 2023

      The Danube Rhapsody tour is not available for children younger than 8 years old. We recommend an alternative A-ROSA tour that allows children from 2 years and sometimes offers free kids travel.

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    Louis

    Asked on November 16th, 2022

    Is this trip a guaranteed departure?

    Tour Details
    • Lueftner CruisesOperatorWritten November 2022

      Unlike land trips, cruises do not have a guaranteed departure status/policy advertised. If a date is available to book, it's considered that the cruise will operate as per schedule.

    • Lueftner CruisesOperatorWritten November 2022

      Would also like to clarity that the cruise starts and ends in Passau and not in (Vienna-Bucharest).

    • L

      Louis

      TravelerWritten November 2022

      Are the other cities the same?

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    Nicole

    Asked on August 22nd, 2022

    Can I pay with a discover card?

    Payments
    • Lueftner CruisesOperatorWritten August 2022

      TourRadar accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express credit cards and payments made through PayPal. Please note: Once your booking is created, you will not be able to add PayPal as a payment method for future payments/instalments.

  • J

    Jackie

    Asked on June 27th, 2022

    Is there any river cruise around the middle of September to Bucharest

    Tour Details
    • Lueftner CruisesOperatorWritten June 2022

      I've prepared a search for Danube River cruises ending in Bucharest with departures in mid September 2022. The prices vary per departure date. The advised price is for 2 people sharing a cabin. Solo travelers or higher deck cabins will have price supplements.

  • R

    Ron

    Asked on June 14th, 2022

    Do you allow service animals? I have 5 pound Maltese Dog that is Service Dog for Seizure Alerts.

    Tour Details
    • Lueftner CruisesOperatorWritten June 2022

      Unfortunately, for reasons of hygiene and out of consideration for possible allergies among other passengers, pets are not allowed to be brought on board. I would also like to point out that on many cruises the distances between the piers can be very long and the animals cannot disembark for up to 20 hours. For this reason, we refrain from cruises with pets or service animals. This is Lueftner Cruises policy but generally applies to most cruise operators, indeed all that I know of on our platform.

  • S

    Sherry

    Asked on May 22nd, 2022

    Is the price does not include airfare? Is Croatia included in the tour? What countries do we visit? Since I am single, can I book a double cabin without extra cost?

    Price / Availability
    Single supplement
    Tour Details
    • Lueftner CruisesOperatorWritten May 2022

      Croatia is included in the itinerary. You will visit Vukovar and Kopacki Rit nature park in eastern Croatia. The rate includes a Single Supplement with an Early Booking discount. The price does not include international flights, shore excursions, airport transfers, or gratuities.

  • D

    Dean

    Asked on February 11th, 2022

    Is there availability on this cruise for one person? Could I have further details on how to do the booking, etc.

    Price / Availability
    Tour Details
    • D

      Dean

      TravelerWritten February 2022

      I am looking for a bed in a twin share cabin on this tour so the single supplement would not be applicable. Would such a booking be available on the Danube cruise from Vienna to Bucharest starting 23d May 2022? Do you have similar cruises in June or July 2022? If so, what would be the cost of a bed in a twin share cabin? If I take a Schengen visa for the cruise, would it be accepted when the cruise passes through Croatia, Romania and Bulgaria which are not Schengen countries? I have received three Covid vaccinations. I hope these will be enough to meet the needs of all the cruising countries. Would I need to take any additional RTPCR tests too?

    • Lueftner CruisesOperatorWritten February 2022

      Unfortunately there is no way to avoid the single supplement. All River Cruise companies do not offer any twin share accommodation so if you are travelling solo you will need to have your own cabin. Lueftner is know to have single supplements that are not a high as some other companies so this cruise would still be a great option if you are looking for a solo cruise. For Visas unfortunately we are unable to advise on that as it depends on your own personal circumstances. We highly recommend contacting the local government offices and embassies in order to find out if you have the right visa to enter all countries involved in this cruise.

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    Jeffrey

    Asked on September 27th, 2018

    Is there a dress code on board?

    Other
    • Lueftner CruisesOperatorWritten September 2018

      There is no strict dress code on board as Lueftner like their guests to feel comfortable, however, they do recommend elegant clothing for dinner and for special occasions.

In regards to what clothing to pack here are some recommendations: 

Comfortable, casual clothing is appropriate both onshore and onboard and we suggest lightweight clothing that can be layered. Shorts are appropriate for most tours, however long pants may be required for inside visits on some excursions. Your cruise manager will advise when and if this is required. Mix-and-match color schemes work best to help keep baggage light. You will find a significant amount of walking over uneven terrain during your time ashore. We recommend comfortable walking shoes with good ankle support. Sturdy sandals are another good option.

Don’t forget to pack a lightweight, waterproof jacket (preferably hooded) or even a heavier-weight wind-breaker for cooler temperatures. Also, keep in mind that the ship, motor coaches and other venues visited on our itinerary are air-conditioned and may be quite cool. We recommend you that you pack a lightweight sweater or long sleeve shirts and carry them with you on excursions.

  • J

    Jen

    Asked on September 27th, 2018

    How much luggage can you take on board?

    Transport
    • Lueftner CruisesOperatorWritten September 2018

      On Lueftner cruises there are no restrictions with luggage in regards to the number of bags each guest may bring on board the ships, however, please bear in mind storage space is limited, and it is recommended that each passenger brings only one checked bag and one piece of hand luggage.

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Tour ID: 91183

  • Currencies
    Euro
    Austria and Germany
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    Forint
    Hungary
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Hungary and Slovakia
    Type E
    Hungary and Slovakia
    Type F
    Hungary and Slovakia
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria, Germany, Hungary and Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary and Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary and Slovakia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before September 24th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 24th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Lueftner Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Lueftner Cruises" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.