Experience the full length of the Danube, the most beautiful river of Europe. You will cruise along 4,000 river kilometers, visit eight countries (Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Serbia, Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania), and five world renowned capital cities (Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Belgrade and Bucharest). The trip through the “Iron Gates”, the imposing gorge where the Danube breaks through the Carpathian Mountains, is a particular highlight of this scenic cruise. The journey to kilometer zero, the estuary of the Danube that meets the Black Sea, and visit UNESCO protected site of the Danube Delta with its vast wildlife and natural beauty is an unforgettable experiences. The Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve has the third largest biodiversity in the world with over 5,500 flora and fauna species, exceeded only by the Great Barrier Reef and the Galapagos Archipelago.
A full complement of optional excursions are available and may be pre-purchased as discounted packages in advance or on an ad-hoc basis on board.
This afternoon, embark the vessel and get settled into your cabin. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Cocktail, followed by a specially prepared Welcome Dinner.
Day 2 - Vienna, Austria
Arrive in Vienna this afternoon where the sights of Imperial Vienna await. Spend time exploring this majestic city with its dynamic history before reboarding the vessel for dinner and setting off for Hungary.
City tour of Vienna
Day 3 - Esztergom & Budapest - Hungary
Spend a relaxing day cruising the beautiful blue Danube or opt to join an excursion to Esztergom, the former residence of the Hungarian kings and seat of the Archbishop, and Szentendre, an artists’ colony with numerous contemporary galleries and museums reflecting the artistic history of Hungary. Just before lunch, the vessel stops for our guests on the optional shore excursion to rejoin.
Excursion to Esztergom and Szentendre
Day 4 - Belgrade - Serbia
During lunch arrive in Belgrade, one of the oldest European cities and the capital of Serbia. The “White City” is one of the most historically rich and important in all of Serbia and boasts a large number of monuments from different times and cultures. Travel to the Kalemegdan Fortress for an impressive panoramic view over the Danube and the Sava rivers. See the National Museum, the Parliament, Terazije Square and the Palace of Princess Ljubica, as well as St. Sava Cathedral, the largest Orthodox church in the world. If you feel like a snack, taste some of the best food along the Skadarlija, offering some of the best in local cuisine. Dinner this evening is onboard as the vessel continues through the countries of the Danube.
City tour of Belgrade
Day 5 - Vidin - Bulgaria
Reach Bulgaria this afternoon and visit Vidin, a town renowned for its centuries of history. Wander through the streets and view the many churches and Renaissance buildings which decorate the town. A short distance away is the Baba Vida Fortress, located on the banks of the Danube, which is the only fully-preserved medieval fortress in Bulgaria. Another fortress, Kaleto, stands imposingly beside Vidin, and is worth a visit.
Excursion to Vidin and Belogradchik
Day 6 - Oltenita & Fetesti - Romania
The day is spent cruising the Danube as it winds through the beautiful countryside of Romania. Relax on deck as the picturesque scenery glides by. An excursion to the Eastern European capital city of Bucharest is offered for those wishing to explore inland. After dinner the vessel stops to pick up the returning excursion.
City tour of Bucharest including dinner
Day 7 - Danube Delta & St. George
Spend the morning cruising Sfantu Gheorghe (Saint George), one of the 3 main channels that make up the Danube Delta. At the meeting of the Black Sea and the Danube, this UNESCO site hosts 27 different ecosystems and is home to many unique species of birds, fish, and other creatures. From the Fisherman’s village of Saint George, observe daily life for the people who inhabit this fertile delta. For those wishing to delve further into the scenic waterways, the optional Delta Safari boat excursion awaits. During dinner, enjoy sunset over the waters of the Danube Delta as your vessel departs and begins the journey back up the Danube.
Boat Excursion Delta Safari
Day 8 - Hirsova & Fetesti
Relaxation is on the schedule today as the vessel plies the waters of the Danube. The afternoon offers an opportunity to see Constanta, the oldest city on the Black Sea coast. This ancient metropolis by the sea is Romania’s longest continually inhabited city. The vessel stops for those on the excursion to rejoin before dinner this evening.
Excursion to Constanta and Black Sea coast
Day 9 - Rousse & Svishtov - Bulgaria
Continue to enjoy your experience onboard, consider a massage or relax in the lounge and view the passing scenery. For a little more adventure, an optional excursion is offered to Veliko Tarnovo, the oldest town in Bulgaria. This pretty town is located on the steep banks of the river Yantra at the foot of the Balkan Mountains. High on a peak is the remains of the medieval town of Tsarevets, where 22 tsars made history in the 2nd Bulgarian empire. Rejoin the vessel in Svishtov as lunch is served.
Excursion to Veliko Tarnovo
Day 10 - Iron Gates
On deck there is much natural beauty to take in as you cruise the mighty Danube river and the picturesque “Iron Gates.” The Iron Gates is a narrow gorge between the Carpathian and Balkan Mountains which forms a natural border between Serbia and Romania, featuring breathtaking scenery. This part of the river is named the Iron Gates for the two hydroelectric dams that control the water flow. Keep an eye out for the many caves and rock sculptures hiding among the steep hills. Over dinner this evening recount the beauty of the day with your fellow travellers.
Day 11 Novi Said - Serbia, & Vukovar - Croatia
Late morning arrive in Novi Sad, the second largest city in Serbia, known for its 19th century buildings and stunning parks. See the Catholic St. Mary’s Church, the Orthodox Church of St. George, and the home of Albert Einstein. Also the impressive fortress Petrovaradin, that has the distinction of ‘never being taken by the enemy’. This evening the vessel stops in Vukovar, located on an important trade route at the confluence of the Vuka and Danube rivers. All would pass by on the way to Budapest and Vienna upstream and Romania downstream.
City tour of Novi Sad and excursion to Sremski Karlovci Evening excursion Vukovar
Day 12 - Mohács & Kalocsa - Hungary
This morning, visit the tiny harbour town of Mohács, a melting pot of nations. Two important battles took place in the fields around this town, which had a huge impact on European history. The battle in 1526 was lost and was the beginning of the reign of the Ottoman Empire for the next century and a half. In 1687 the Austrian troops and Habsburg allies overturned the empire and regained the cities of the Danube. This afternoon relax onboard or join the optional excursion to the ‘Puszta‘ to enjoy the scenery of the endless plain, where the sky stretches into the horizon.
Mohacs walking tour Excursion to the Puszta
Day 13 - Budapest
Early this morning we dock in Budapest, the capital and largest city of Hungary. A large portion of this city is a World Heritage Site, including the banks of the Danube, Andrassy Avenue, the Buda Castle quarter, Heroes’ Square, and the Millennium Underground Railway. With 80 geothermal hot springs, the third largest Parliament building in the world, and the second largest Synagogue, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy in this bustling metropolis. A special treat this evening awaits, as musicians come onboard to entertain with traditional music of Hungary, as the vessel cruises the Danube to see this beautiful city by night. Remain overnight.
City tour of Budapest Excursion to Royal Palace of Gödöllö
Day 14 - Bratislava
Discover the Slovak capital of Bratislava this afternoon. The city is home to the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, the old city walls, the summer residence of the archbishop and the current residence of the president of Slovakia. You can also see Bratislava Castle, high above the city. From Michael’s Gate, take a leisurely stroll through the historic city center, where you can admire sights such as the Primatial Palace and St. Martin’s Cathedral. Enjoy the Captain’s Gala Dinner onboard this evening.
City tour of Bratislava
Day 15 - Dürnstein, Melk, Emmersdorf
This morning arrive in Dürnstein, a tiny village surrounded by vineyards, which serves as a jumping off point for an optional excursion to Melk and its magnificent Benedictine Abbey. During the day the vessel winds its way through picture perfect scenery in the UNESCO protected Wachau Valley. Rich fields of vineyards line the shores with pretty houses dotting the landscape. This afternoon with all travellers safely back onboard, the vessel cruises toward the port where this magnificent voyage began.
Excursion to the Wachau including Melk Abbey and wine tasting
Day 16 - Passau (disembark)
After breakfast we disembark. Arrive at 8.30am
Amadeus Star, launched in 2019, offers a total of 70 spacious deluxe cabins and 12 AMADEUS Suites catering for a maximum of 164 guests. A lovely new feature of this vessel is the glass enclosed Amadeus club lounge and wine bar at the rear of the ship.
Similar to other Amadeus ships, the cabins on the Mozart and Strauss Deck also feature lowerable panoramic windows which extend across the entire cabin front and have been specially designed for the Amadeus ships. All deluxe cabins and suites offer comfortable, spacious bathrooms, infotainment systems, flat screen television, telephone, cabin safe, minibar and air conditioning which can be individually regulated. Furthermore, the suites feature walk-on external balconies with seating.
Explore this ship in a virtual 360 degree tour
Stay in one of the elegantly appointed Classic Staterooms or Amadeus Suites and enjoy unexpected little luxuries.
Be transported into a realm of chic comfort in one of the 72 enlarged staterooms. The beautiful 188 sq ft design is loaded with high-tech hospitality and swanky décor. Escape with the view from your state-of-the-art panoramic window on the Strauss and Mozart decks that extends across the entire width of the cabin. Automatically lower the windows to make the stateroom become it’s own balcony. Included are all the necessary details: a flat screen TV, WiFi, cabinet, seating area, a safe, and the Amadeus Signature Bed. Staterooms are located on all decks. The Mozart and Strauss Decks include the innovative French Balcony.
These 12 deliberately designed suites with a lounge area, offer outdoor seating to sip your morning coffee and 284 sq ft of space to relax. Included are the little luxuries that have earned the Amadeus Silver Series the “2013 River Ship of the Year” award as well as the Amadeus Signature Bed, a luxurious bath and separate shower, WiFi, a flat screen TV, a safe and a minibar. Suites are located on the Mozart Deck.
The Amadeus Queen, the 15th river cruise ship of the Austrian ship operator, will tour the Danube, Rhine and Main rivers as well as Dutch and Belgian waterways from spring 2018. Similar to its prominent predecessors, this ship will also continue the company’s orientation to high quality river cruises in Europe.
This new vessel follows the award-winning model of the Amadeus Silver ships but offers even further innovative developments. The popular concept of spaciousness has been maintained. This includes not only generous public areas but also spacious cabins: 12 large suites impress with an outdoor balcony and a cozy reading corner whilst the 69 standard cabins mainly have panoramic window fronts which can be automatically lowered and luxurious bathrooms. A new on-board highlight is the indoor pool, the roof of which can be opened in fine weather. In the evenings, this area may also be used for informative talks, functions and cinema showings. Amadeus operate bilingual cruises (English/German), meaning that all announcements, menus and daily programme, etc. will be provided in both languages. All excursions are operated with English speaking guides.
• Panorama-Restaurant • Panorama-Bar • Indoor Swimming Pool with Amadeus-Club Lounge • Outdoor glass-shielded “River Terrace” • Sun Deck with lounge chairs, giant Chess Board and Shuffleboard • Sun Deck Lido-Bar • Fitness Room • Hair Salon, Massage Room • Gift Shop • Laundry Service • Complimentary bicycles onboard • Wi-Fi available • Lift
Stay in one of the elegantly appointed Classic Staterooms or Amadeus Suites and enjoy unexpected little luxuries.
Be transported into a realm of chic comfort in one of the 69 large staterooms. The beautiful 188 sq ft design is loaded with high-tech hospitality and swanky décor. Escape with the view from your state-of-the-art panoramic window on the Strauss and Mozart decks that extends across the entire width of the cabin. Automatically lower the windows to make the stateroom become it’s own balcony. Included are all the necessary details: a flat screen TV, WiFi, cabinet, seating area, a safe, and the Amadeus Signature Bed and en-suite bathroom with shower and WC.
Staterooms are located on all decks. The Mozart and Strauss Decks include the innovative French Balcony.
These 12 carefully designed suites with a lounge area, offer outdoor seating to sip your morning coffee and 284 sq ft of space to relax. Included are the little luxuries as well as the Amadeus Signature Bed, a large luxurious bathroom with shower & WC, WiFi, a flat screen TV, a safe and a minibar.
Suites are located on the Mozart Deck.
The AMADEUS Brilliant is a 110-meter cruise ship built in 2011 and offers you premium travel comfort. Generous suites and cabins are located across three decks, offering accommodation for up to 150 passengers. The cabins are, for the most part, equipped with French balconies, which offer a fantastic view over the beautiful passing riverscapes.
Your culinary wishes will be attended to by our on-board Panorama-Restaurant, as well as by the Panorama-Bar, located above it, where you can sit back and relax in the lounge. All the on-board amenities are up to the customary high AMADEUS standard, and you can enjoy lounging on the spacious Sun Deck with its Lido Bar, or you can unwind with a good book in the quiet and comfortable AMADEUS Club. Regardless of what you choose to do, you will feel at home on board with us! Amadeus operate bilingual cruises (English/German), meaning that all announcements, menus and daily programme, etc. will be provided in both languages. All excursions are operated with English speaking guides.
• Panorama-Restaurant • Panorama-Bar and Lounge • Amadeus-Club with Internet station • Sun Deck with Lido-Bar, lounge chairs, shade awnings, giant Chess Board and Shuffleboard • Fitness Room • Hair Salon, Massage Room • Gift Shop • Laundry service • Complimentary bicycles onboard • Wi-Fi available • Lift
Stay in one of the elegantly appointed Classic Staterooms or Amadeus Suites and enjoy unexpected little luxuries.
Be transported into a realm of comfort in one of the 68 staterooms.
With 68 staterooms at a comfortable 161 sq ft. you’ll have space of your own with all the accouterments including a flat screen TV, WiFi, separate boudoir, cabinet, seating area, a safe, Amadeus Signature Bed and the panoramic view from your French balcony.
Staterooms are located on all decks. The Mozart and Strauss Decks include French Balcony floor to ceiling windows.
These 8 suites enjoy a lounge area, offer floor to ceiling glass doors with french balcony and 237 sq ft of space to relax.
Nestle in this nook, perfect for two that invites lounging while enjoying indulgent amenities. In any one of the 8 suites you’ll enjoy the Amadeus Signature Bed, a separate bathroom with shower, WiFi, a flat screen TV, a minibar and panoramic windows with your own French balcony.
Suites are located on the Mozart Deck.
Depart | Ship | Embark | From |
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Jun 28 | Amadeus Star | Passau | £2509 | Save 15 % | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2509 | ||
Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2959 | ||
Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3509 | ||
Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3839 | ||
Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £4309 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | £5069 |
Jul 11 | Amadeus Cara | Passau | £2409 | Save 15 % | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2409 | ||
Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2839 | ||
Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3359 | ||
Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3369 | ||
Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £4119 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | £4839 |
Jul 30 | Amadeus Queen | Passau | £2409 | Save 15 % | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2409 | ||
Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2839 | ||
Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3359 | ||
Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3669 | ||
Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £4119 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | £4839 |
Sep 12 | Amadeus Brilliant | Passau | £2309 | Save 15 % | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | C-4 | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £2309 | ||
Lower Deck | C-1 | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £2709 | ||
Lower Deck | Single | 108 ft², Fixed Windows | |||
Middle Deck | B-4 | 161 ft², French Balcony | £3209 | ||
Middle Deck | B-1 | 161 ft², French Balcony | £3509 | ||
Upper Deck | A-1 | 161 ft², French Balcony | £3929 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 237 ft², French Balcony | £4619 |
Optional Excursions & Packages 2021 |
Price | Packages | |||
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A | B | C | |||
City tour of Vienna | £31 | • | • | • | |
Excursion to Szentendre & Esztergom | £38 | • | |||
City tour of Belgrade | £31 | • | • | • | |
Excursion to Vidin & Belogradchik | £25 | • | |||
City tour of Bucharest with dinner | £74 | • | • | • | |
Delta Nature Experience (Only bookable on board) | £41 | ||||
Excursion to Constanta & the Black Sea coast | £46 | • | |||
Excursion to Veliko Tarnovo | £40 | • | • | • | |
City tour of Novi Sad & Excursion to Sremski Karlovci | £31 | • | • | ||
Evening walking tour of Vukovar | £22 | • | |||
Mohacs walking tour | £15 | • | • | ||
Great Hungarian Puszta tour | £55 | • | |||
City tour of Budapest | £30 | • | • | • | |
Excursion to the Royal Palace of Godollo | £40 | • | |||
City tour of Bratislava | £30 | • | • | • | |
Excursion to the Wachau with Melk Abbey & wine tasting | £50 | • | • | ||
Onboard Booking Price | £236 | £330 | £559 | ||
Prices for packages booked in advance | £202 | £285 | £477 |
Single Occupancy: Please call for details Flights and transfers included, Prices based on direct flights from London. Other flight options are available, supplements may apply.
Enquire now about this cruise & speak to one of our friendly river cruising team on 0800 471 4754.
Very few river cruises go all the way down to the Danube Delta, the ships won’t fit. Lüftner (Amadeus) have been doing this route for over 40 years, during the dark communist days and are the experts. The wildlife in the Delta is a unique experience that you will never forget. Austrian family hospitality makes cruising a relaxed affair. Excursions can be added ad hoc to allow more independent exploration and free time for you. A European facing, luxury cruising experience with English the language onboard. One of our favourite river cruise lines and the one all the others have learnt from.