# 8-Day Central Europe & Danube River Cruise Tour from Passau: Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna

Tour in EU — Passau → Passau.
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## Key facts

- Type: cruise tour
- Country: EU
- Route: Passau → Passau
- Duration: 8.00 day
- Price from: $1,268.85
- Rating: 5.00 / 5 (4 reviews)
- Operator: Tours4Fun Provider 10414

## Summary

• Enjoy its charming streets and impressive architectural heritage in Passau • Enter the legendary Wachau Valley, famous for its picturesque vineyards and rolling hills • Have the opportunity to explore sophisticated and imperial cities such as Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava

## Categories

Cruise, Most Meals Included, Daily breakfast

## Itinerary

### Day 1: Passau

Boarding at the Lindau quay from 16:00. Accommodation in the cabins. Welcome cocktail. Dinner and overnight on board.

### Day 2: Passau- Dürnstein

Full board on board. At noon we arrive in Dürnstein, a charming village in the heart of the winding Wachau Valley with a medieval castle. From the quay you can directly access the historic town centre on foot through the medieval town gates to the Prangerplatz. From here you have a beautiful view over the ruins of the castle, famous as the place where Richard the Lionheart was supposedly imprisoned. Don't miss an opportunity to taste the typical wines of the Wachau region. In the afternoon, enjoy the scenery of the beautiful Wachau Valley. Overnight on board.

### Day 3: Dürnstein - Vienna

Full board on board. After breakfast, embark on an optional sightseeing tour of the most important sights of the Austrian capital: the Opera House, the Town Hall, the Parliament, the Burgtheater and the splendid Hofburg Imperial Palace. In the afternoon, enjoy the city at your own pace. Late in the evening, the ship will leave the Austrian capital and sail towards Budapest. Overnight on board.

### Day 4: Vienna - Budapest

Full board on board. In the early afternoon, we will arrive in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. The Danube River separates with its immensity Buda and Pest, two great cities that today unite to form one of the most important European capitals. Huge bridges link the two banks, bringing Buda, the former royal seat and most elegant residential area, and Pest, the economic and commercial heart of the city. Our optional guided tour will take you along wide boulevards to the famous Parliament, the Opera House, Heroes' Square, the Market Square, the Chain Bridge and the Fisherman's Bastion with its spectacular views over the city. Budapest is not to be missed at night when the city dresses up. Discover it at your own pace. Night stopover. Overnight on board.

### Day 5: Budapest

Full board on board. Until lunch we will remain at anchor in Budapest. One of the excellent possibilities to enjoy the panoramic view of the Danube and the part of the World Heritage Site is to take tram number 2 from the Margaret Bridge to the Petofi Bridge. Alternatively, we encourage you to take a dip in the waters of one of Budapest's world-famous thermal baths. The most famous are the Széchenyi Thermal Bath and the Gellért Thermal Bath. In the afternoon, enjoy the view of the Danube and its banks. Overnight on board.

### Day 6: Budapest - Bratislava

Full board on board. Early in the morning we will arrive in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Our optional guided tour will offer you a sightseeing tour of this imperial city. We will see, among other fascinating sights, the National Theatre, St. Martin's Cathedral, Michael's Gate, the old town hall and the impressive rock fortress. Overnight on board.

### Day 7: Bratislava - Melk

Full board on board. Today we wake up in Melk, a small town in the heart of the impressive Wachau Valley. It is world famous for the Benedictine Abbey perched atop a rock overlooking the river. After lunch, the ship sails to Passau. In the evening, Captain's dinner. Overnight on board.

### Day 8: Passau

Disembarkation after breakfast (Lindau quay). End of our services.

## Guide languages

English Live

## Links

- Yatra page: https://yatraforfun.com/tour/105252069-central-europe-cruise-tour-from-passau-8-days
- WhatsApp concierge: https://wa.me/9779708072951