Danube River

Danube River Cruise

Heart of Europe by River

August 26 - September 5, 2026
10 nights (2 Prague + 7 cruise)
12-16 travelers

Tour Details

1

Arrival in Prague

Prague, Czech Republic

Welcome to the magical City of a Hundred Spires! Arrive and settle into our hotel in the heart of Prague's historic center.

  • Private transfer from airport to hotel
  • Check-in to our Prague hotel
  • Welcome orientation and group introduction
  • Free time to begin exploring
  • Welcome dinner at a traditional Czech restaurant
2

Prague Discovery

Prague

A full day to explore this fairy-tale city with its Gothic churches, Baroque palaces, and centuries of history.

  • Guided tour of Prague Castle complex
  • Walk across iconic Charles Bridge
  • Explore Old Town Square and Astronomical Clock
  • Free afternoon for personal discoveries
  • Optional evening classical music concert
3

Embarkation Day

Nuremberg, Germany

Travel to Nuremberg and board your floating hotel, the elegant Amadeus Silver III, where your Danube adventure begins.

  • Morning transfer from Prague to Nuremberg
  • Embarkation on Amadeus Silver III
  • Ship safety briefing and cabin orientation
  • Sail away from Nuremberg
  • Welcome aboard dinner
4

Regensburg

Regensburg, Germany

Discover one of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Danube.

  • Guided walking tour of Regensburg Old Town
  • Visit St. Peter's Cathedral
  • Free time to explore or enjoy ship amenities
  • Afternoon sailing through beautiful Bavarian countryside
  • Onboard dinner as we cruise
5

Passau

Passau, Germany

Visit the 'City of Three Rivers' where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz converge in spectacular fashion.

  • Guided tour of Passau including St. Stephen's Cathedral
  • Organ concert at the cathedral (world's largest organ)
  • Free time to explore cobblestone streets
  • Afternoon sailing into Austria
  • Captain's Welcome Dinner
6

Wachau Valley & Melk

Melk, Austria

Cruise through the stunning Wachau Valley, past vineyards and medieval castles, to magnificent Melk Abbey.

  • Morning cruise through UNESCO Wachau Valley
  • Guided tour of spectacular Melk Abbey
  • Wine tasting at a local Wachau vineyard
  • Scenic afternoon sailing toward Vienna
  • Evening arrival in Vienna
7

Vienna

Vienna, Austria

Experience the imperial grandeur of Austria's elegant capital, from palaces to coffee houses.

  • Guided city tour including Ringstrasse and Hofburg Palace
  • Visit to Schönbrunn Palace
  • Free afternoon for museums, shopping, or a Viennese café
  • Optional evening: Viennese concert or opera
  • Overnight docked in Vienna
8

Budapest

Budapest, Hungary

Discover the 'Pearl of the Danube' with its stunning architecture spanning both banks of the river.

  • Guided tour of Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion
  • Visit Matthias Church
  • Free time to explore Pest side or thermal baths
  • Evening illuminated cruise past Parliament Building
  • Farewell dinner on board
9

Disembarkation

Budapest

After breakfast, disembark with memories of five countries and the heart of Europe.

  • Breakfast on board
  • Disembarkation
  • Private transfers to Budapest airport or hotel
  • Depart with hearts full of Danube memories

Ready to Cruise the Danube?

Limited staterooms available. Join us for this elegant river journey through the heart of Europe.