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- River Cruise
- Family
- Group
- Fully Guided
- Gold Operator
- Lueftner Cruises
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- 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
Places You’ll See
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
- Introduction
- Day 1 Passau
- Day 2 Emmersdorf,Duernstein,Vienna
- Day 3 Vienna
- Day 4 Budapest
- Day 5 Budapest,Esztergom
- Day 6 Bratislava,Hainburg
- Day 7 Linz
- Day 8 Passau
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar 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 2 days
Response rate
84%
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Lueftner Cruises Ship
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- BSBodo Ernst· October 5th, 2023Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishI 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.Show moreTrip date: September 2023
- JEJorge· September 20th, 2022Great crew meals, accomodations, and toursTrip date: September 2022
Dates & Availability
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- -20%From Sunday3 Aug, 2025To Sunday10 Aug, 2025From:$4,473$3,578
- -20%From Friday15 Aug, 2025To Friday22 Aug, 2025From:$4,700$3,760
- -20%From Sunday24 Aug, 2025To Sunday31 Aug, 2025English, GermanMultiple Room TypesFrom:$4,055$3,244
- -20%From Saturday30 Aug, 2025To Saturday6 Sep, 2025From:$4,700$3,760
- From Saturday13 Sep, 2025To Saturday20 Sep, 2025English, GermanAlmost Sold OutMultiple Room TypesFrom:$4,700
- From Sunday14 Sep, 2025To Sunday21 Sep, 2025English, GermanAlmost Sold OutMultiple Room TypesFrom:$4,700
- -20%From Friday26 Sep, 2025To Friday3 Oct, 2025From:$4,700$3,760
- From Sunday12 Oct, 2025To Sunday19 Oct, 2025From:$4,473
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Arthur
Asked on January 17th, 2025what shore excursions are included, and what are optional?
Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written January 2025All shore excursions are at an additional price. You are welcome to book a package or book them individually, choice is entirely yours.
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Karen
Asked on February 14th, 2023Are we able to add a bed to an existing cabin for our family of 2 adults and 3 kids 10 and under?
- Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written 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.
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Karen
Traveler•Written February 2023We are 5 travelers (2 adults and 3 kids, ages 6, 8 and 10). Are the Danube Rhapsody and Premium Danube the same tours?
- Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written 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, 2022Is this trip a guaranteed departure?
- Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written 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 CruisesOperator•Written November 2022
Would also like to clarity that the cruise starts and ends in Passau and not in (Vienna-Bucharest).
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Louis
Traveler•Written November 2022Are the other cities the same?
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Nicole
Asked on August 22nd, 2022Can I pay with a discover card?
- Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written 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.
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Jackie
Asked on June 27th, 2022Is there any river cruise around the middle of September to Bucharest
- Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written 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.
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Ron
Asked on June 14th, 2022Do you allow service animals? I have 5 pound Maltese Dog that is Service Dog for Seizure Alerts.
- Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written 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.
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Sherry
Asked on May 22nd, 2022Is 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?
- Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written 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.
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Dean
Asked on February 11th, 2022Is there availability on this cruise for one person? Could I have further details on how to do the booking, etc.
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Dean
Traveler•Written February 2022I 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 CruisesOperator•Written 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, 2018Is there a dress code on board?
- Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written 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.
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Jen
Asked on September 27th, 2018How much luggage can you take on board?
- Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written 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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