Experience the extraordinary destinations of Central and Eastern Europe on this Danube River cruise adventure. Starting and ending in Germany, you’ll cruise through the rich landscapes and cultural locales of Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Serbia, Croatia, Bulgaria, and Romania. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Vienna and Budapest, and visit the fortress Golubac. Take a fascinating guided tour of the Serbian capital of Belgrade, one of the oldest cities in Europe. Cruise through the dramatic views of Iron Gates Gorge - a natural border between Serbia and Romania. Take in the sights in Bucharest, known for its wide, tree-lined boulevards and historical treasures. Enjoy a thrilling ride through the Danube Delta by boat and immerse yourself in nature. Join us along the culture-rich banks of the Lower Danube, whose scenic vineyards, ancient monasteries and elegant cities have inspired travelers for centuries.
Company Category : Standard |
Company name : Lueftner Cruises |
Ship name : AMADEUS Cara |
Journey Start Date : Sun 28 Sep 2025 |
Journey End Date : Mon 13 Oct 2025 |
Port start : Passau / Germany |
Port end : Passau / Germany |
Count Nights : 15 nights |
Day | Port | Date | Arrival | Departure |
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1 | Passau / Germany | Sun 28 Sep | 17:00 | |
2 | Vein / Austria | Mon 29 Sep | 14:00 | 18:00 |
3 | Budapest / Hungary | Tue 30 Sep | 12:30 | 13:00 |
3 | Mohács / Hungary | Tue 30 Sep | 22:00 | |
3 | Esztergom / Hungary | Tue 30 Sep | 07:30 | 08:30 |
4 | Belgrade / Serbia | Wed 01 Oct | 13:30 | |
4 | Mohács / Hungary | Wed 01 Oct | 01:00 | |
5 | Donji Milanovac / Serbia | Thu 02 Oct | 13:00 | 14:30 |
5 | Pigeon / Serbia | Thu 02 Oct | 07:00 | 10:00 |
6 | Redhead / Bulgaria | Fri 03 Oct | 18:00 | 23:00 |
6 | Sistov Svistov / Bulgaria | Fri 03 Oct | 13:30 | 14:00 |
7 | Kid | Sat 04 Oct | 07:00 | 09:00 |
7 | Fettesti / Romania | Sat 04 Oct | 13:00 | 23:00 |
8 | Fettesti / Romania | Sun 05 Oct | 13:00 | 14:00 |
8 | Hârsova | Sun 05 Oct | 04:00 | 09:00 |
8 | Kid | Sun 05 Oct | 18:30 | 23:00 |
9 | Cruise Day | Mon 06 Oct | ||
10 | Iron Gates | Tue 07 Oct | ||
11 | Novi Sad / Serbia | Wed 08 Oct | 11:00 | 14:00 |
11 | Vukovar / Croatia | Wed 08 Oct | 19:00 | 22:00 |
12 | Mohács / Hungary | Thu 09 Oct | 09:00 | 14:00 |
12 | Kalocsa / Hungary | Thu 09 Oct | 19:00 | 20:00 |
13 | Budapest / Hungary | Fri 10 Oct | 04:00 | 21:30 |
14 | Bratislava / Slovakia | Sat 11 Oct | 15:00 | 19:00 |
15 | Dürnstein / Austria | Sun 12 Oct | 09:00 | 09:30 |
15 | Melk Emmersdorf | Sun 12 Oct | 13:00 | 14:00 |
16 | Passau / Germany | Mon 13 Oct | 08:30 |
Build Year : 2022 |
Width : 11.40 |
Length : 135.00 |
Speed : 25.00 |
Capacity : 162 |
Vienna is the federal capital and largest city of Austria, and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primate city, with a population of about 1.9 million (2.6 million within the metropolitan area, nearly one third of Austria's population), and its cultural, economic, and political centre. It is the 7th-largest city by population within city limits in the European Union. Until the beginning of the 20th century, it was the largest German-speaking city in the world, and before the splitting of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in World War I, the city had 2 million inhabitants. Today, it has the second largest number of German speakers after Berlin.Vienna is host to many major international organizations, including the United Nations and OPEC. The city is located in the eastern part of Austria and is close to the borders of the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. These regions work together in a European Centrope border region. Along with nearby Bratislava, Vienna forms a metropolitan region with 3 million inhabitants. In 2001, the city centre was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In July 2017 it was moved to the list of World Heritage in Danger.
Apart from being regarded as the City of Music[ because of its musical legacy, Vienna is also said to be "The City of Dreams" because it was home to the world's first psychoanalyst – Sigmund Freud. The city's roots lie in early Celticand Roman settlements that transformed into a Medieval and Baroque city, and then the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It is well known for having played an essential role as a leading European music centre, from the great age of Viennese Classicism through the early part of the 20th century. The historic centre of Vienna is rich in architectural ensembles, including Baroque castles and gardens, and the late-19th-century Ringstraße lined with grand buildings, monuments and parks.
Vienna is known for its high quality of life. In a 2005 study of 127 world cities, the Economist Intelligence Unit ranked the city first (in a tie with Vancouver and San Francisco) for the world's most liveable cities. Between 2011 and 2015, Vienna was ranked second, behind Melbourne. In 2018, it replaced Melbourne as the number one spot. For eight consecutive years (2009–2016), the human-resource-consulting firm Mercer ranked Vienna first in its annual "Quality of Living" survey of hundreds of cities around the world, a title the city still held in 2016. Monocle's 2015 "Quality of Life Survey" ranked Vienna second on a list of the top 25 cities in the world "to make a base within."
The UN-Habitat classified Vienna as the most prosperous city in the world in 2012/2013. The city was ranked 1st globally for its culture of innovation in 2007 and 2008, and sixth globally (out of 256 cities) in the 2014 Innovation Cities Index, which analyzed 162 indicators in covering three areas: culture, infrastructure, and markets. Vienna regularly hosts urban planning conferences and is often used as a case study by urban planners.
Between 2005 and 2010, Vienna was the world's number-one destination for international congresses and conventions. It attracts over 6.8 million tourists a year.
the capital of Hungary, in the northern central part of the country; population 1,712,210 (2009). It was formed in 1873 by the union of the city of Buda on the right bank of the Danube River with the city of Pest on the left.
Esztergom is a city in northern Hungary, 46 kilometres (29 miles) northwest of the capital Budapest. It lies in Komárom-Esztergom county, on the right bank of the river Danube, which forms the border with Slovakia there.
Esztergom was the capital of Hungary from the 10th till the mid-13th century when King Béla IV of Hungary moved the royal seat to Buda.
Esztergom is the seat of the prímás (see Primate) of the Roman Catholic Church in Hungary, and the former seat of the Constitutional Court of Hungary. The city has the Keresztény Múzeum, the largest ecclesiastical collection in Hungary. Its cathedral, Esztergom Basilica is the largest church in Hungary.
the capital of Hungary, in the northern central part of the country; population 1,712,210 (2009). It was formed in 1873 by the union of the city of Buda on the right bank of the Danube River with the city of Pest on the left.
Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia. With a population of about 425,000, it is one of the smaller capitals of Europe but still the country's largest city. The greater metropolitan area is home to more than 650,000 people. Bratislava is in southwestern Slovakia, occupying both banks of the River Danube and the left bank of the River Morava. Bordering Austria and Hungary, it is the only national capital that borders two sovereign states.
The city's history has been strongly influenced by people of different nations and religions, namely (in alphabetical order) Austrians, Bulgarians, Croats, Czechs, Germans, Hungarians, Jews, Serbs and Slovaks. It was the coronation site and legislative center of the Kingdom of Hungary from 1536 to 1783, and has been home to many Slovak, Hungarian and German historical figures.
Bratislava is the political, cultural and economic centre of Slovakia. It is the seat of the Slovak president, the parliamentand the Slovak Executive. It has several universities, and many museums, theatres, galleries and other cultural and educational institutions. Many of Slovakia's large businesses and financial institutions have headquarters there.