Danube cruise to the mouth

Eight Danube countries – pure charm and zest for life! Travel with us along the beautiful blue Danube, all the way to its mouth in the sea. The queen among Europe's rivers offers you a wealth of variety during the cruise over more than 4,000 river kilometers. Nature, culture, history, and unparalleled experiences.

Day 1 | Arrival in Passau – Embarkation

Arrival in Passau and embarkation. In the evening, your ship departs and navigates through a very scenic stretch of the Danube, known as the Schlögener Schlinge.

Day 2 | Vienna

In the morning, you will travel along the lovely Wachau with its castles, vineyards, and dreamy towns. In the afternoon, you will reach the beautiful city of Vienna and discover the unique charm of the Imperial Residence City on a combined city tour/walking tour. Afterwards, there will be time for a stroll through the pedestrian zone.

Day 3 | Esztergom – Budapest

This morning, you can take an optional excursion to Esztergom and Szentendre. Alternatively, enjoy the passing landscape on deck as the ship continues towards Budapest.

Day 4 | Belgrade

Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, is located at the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. The city offers a large number of sights from various eras and historical buildings of different cultures, which you will get to know on a guided tour. After a refreshment break in a local restaurant, the program ends with a visit to the pedestrian zone, where many shops and art galleries are located.

Day 5 | Golubac – Donji Milanovac

Today, you have the opportunity to take an optional excursion to the archaeological site of Lepenski Vir. Lepenski Vir derives its name from the large rapids in the middle of the Iron Gate. At this place, time seems to flow backward alongside the Danube, back to the well-preserved traces of the Stone Age, which are about 8,000 years old.

Day 6 | Svistov – Rousse

How about an optional excursion to Veliko Tarnovo – one of the most beautiful cities in Bulgaria? Picturesquely, the stylish buildings lie in the rocky, terraced hills on both steep banks of the Jantram River.

Day 7 | Danube Delta

Today, you will embark on a picturesque journey into the Danube Delta. You will visit the Danube Delta Museum, where you will gain interesting insights into the local ecosystem, continue to a local restaurant for lunch, and then enjoy a two-hour boat tour through the tranquil waterways of the Danube Delta.

Day 8 | Bucharest

After breakfast, you will leave the ship in Chiciu and travel by bus to Bucharest. Discover the capital of Romania, known as the “Paris of the East,” on a guided tour. Afterwards, there will be plenty of time to look for souvenirs. Before enjoying a traditional lunch in a Romanian restaurant, your journey will take you past the imposing Romanian Parliament Palace, where you will stop for a photo opportunity. On your nearly two-hour bus ride back to the ship in Giurgiu, you will traverse the picturesque Romanian plain, the country’s most important grain-producing area.

Day 9 | Vidin

You have the option to travel from Vidin to Belogradchik (optional). The drive is an unforgettable experience that offers a palette of beautiful impressions in every season. Or how about a concert at the Baba Vida fortress (optional)? A bus will take you to the majestic Baba Vida fortress, which majestically overlooks the city. Here, a charming classical concert awaits you, bringing the atmosphere of bygone times to life. (In case of bad weather, the concert will take place on board.)

Day 10 | River Day – Iron Gate

Today, experience the passage of the impressive river cliff landscape at the Iron Gate. While sailing through the Iron Gate, you will witness the power of nature in its most beautiful form and enjoy views of historic bridges, monasteries, and unspoiled nature.

Day 11 | Novi Sad – Vukovar

The Serbian university town appears modern and forward-looking due to its charming liveliness. However, with the impressive Petrovaradin Fortress, you will also get to know the city from its historical glory side. In the evening, you have the opportunity to embark on a discovery tour through Vukovar (optional), where you will visit the city center and all historically significant buildings in the area.

Day 12 | Mohács – Puszta

The watermill monument in Mohács is one of the few of its kind where grinding is still done using millstones. You can explore this on an optional excursion. In the afternoon, you will learn how paprika became the “red gold” of the region around Kalocsa. Afterwards, you will visit a local family who will perform a folk dance for you and demonstrate old crafts. Then, the Hungarian Puszta will captivate you – endless plains and boundless freedom. To conclude the excursion, traditionally dressed horsemen will showcase their riding skills, and you will enjoy a carriage ride. In Kalocsa, you will board the ship again.

Day 13 | Budapest

Budapest, the “Queen of the Danube,” is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and has preserved its own charm due to the many restorations in recent years. After an interesting city tour, you will return to the ship. In the evening, you can admire Budapest at night on a light cruise. A folklore show on board rounds off the day.

Day 14 | Bratislava

Today, you will get to know the capital of the relatively young Slovak Republic, whose old town has largely preserved its Gothic-Baroque style.

Day 15 | Dürnstein

After breakfast, you have the opportunity to visit the Benedictine Abbey Melk (optional), which is one of the most famous monasteries in the world and the largest monastery complex of Austrian Baroque. In the evening, we will crown your journey with the festive captain's gala dinner.

Day 16 | Passau – Return Journey

After breakfast, disembarkation and start of the return journey.

(All time indications are provisional and always subject to changes due to high or low water, altered lock times, and other unforeseen events.)

• Transfer trips in a modern coach
• Cruise as described
• 15x overnight stays in the booked
  cabin category
• 15x full board: breakfast buffet,
  lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, midnight snack (starts with
  dinner on Day 1 until breakfast on the
  last day)
• Beverage package for lunch and dinner including a selection of non-alcoholic
  drinks, quality wine, draft beer,
  filter coffee and tea
• Welcome cocktail
• Welcome dinner and gala dinner
• Illuminated tour "Budapest by Night" with
  folklore show on board
• German-speaking onboard tour guide
• Free participation in the
  onboard entertainment program and use of all onboard facilities
• All port, lock, embarkation, and
  disembarkation fees
• Luggage transport from the ship's dock to
  the cabin and back
• Modern "Quietvox" audio system for
  all shore excursions

Cabin for single use on request

• Vienna, Imperial Residence City
• Belgrade with Kalemegdan Fortress
• Natural Wonder Danube Delta: Full-Day
  Safari with Traditional Lunch
• Bucharest with Lunch
• City Tour Novi Sad
• Excursion to the Puszta
• Budapest, Queen of the Danube
• Bratislava, Coronation City of Slovakia

The ship has 4 decks with 72 cabins and 12 suites. All of these, located on the outside, feature a modern design: It is no coincidence that the room concept of SILVER by AMADEUS has been awarded multiple times. The suites come with a walk-in balcony and a particularly spacious bathroom. Of course, you also have the best views of the river landscape from the expansive sun deck, the glass-enclosed outdoor lounge "River Terrace", the panorama bar, and the panorama restaurant, where you will also be spoiled with first-class cuisine.