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Experience the enchanting beauty of Austria's Melk region on Adventure Life's 8-day unique itineraries. Nestled along the majestic Danube River, Melk offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Embark on a journey that takes you through charming towns, iconic landmarks, and picturesque landscapes. Explore the Benedictine Abbey, a true wonder of the region, and wander through Christmas markets that exude festive cheer. Whether you're biking through the countryside, hiking in the mountains, or immersing yourself in urban exploration, Melk promises a magical experience that will leave you in awe. Join us on a tour to Melk and contact one of Adventure Life's travel experts for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Visit charming Passau
from $3,749
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Magna on the Danube - Budapest to Vilshofen

Budapest to Vilshofen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMagna
  • Experience Melk Abbey
  • Explore Passau
  • Discover Salzburg
  • Visit Vienna
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Budapest / Vilshofen
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Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard MS AmaMagna. Enjoy captivating architecture, music, and culinary experiences. Explore Vienna's Baroque gems, savor epicurean delights, and discover vibrant cultures in Budapest and Bratislava.
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Bratislava
from $3,739
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Romantic Danube - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amasonata
  • See UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • Taste local wines & specialities
  • Choose from optional excursions
  • Explore Linz
  • Take a tour of Vienna
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Cruise eastern Europe on this 8-day itinerary along the romantic Danube from Vilshofen to Budapest aboard the MS Amasonata, stopping in cities like Passau, Linz, and Vienna en route. You will see breathtaking architecture, beautiful natural landscapes, and taste some of the most savory flavors and wines that Europe has to offer.
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Frauenkirche church in Nuremberg
from $3,939
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Legendary Danube - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amasonata
  • Enjoy traditional Bavarian delights
  • Bike along the Danube River
  • Visit Melk's Benedictine Abbey
  • Discover the elegant city of Vienna
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Board the luxurious MS Amasonata on this exclusive 8-day cruise of the Danube River. From Nuremberg, you will sail through Germany and Austria before arriving in the vibrant city of Budapest, Hungary. Ride bicycles along the Danube on daily guided tours and taste fine wines from the Wachau wine region in Austria.
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Panoramic view of Budapest cityscape
from $3,839
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Blue Danube Discovery - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amasonata
  • Enjoy Bratislava's unique charm
  • Admire the beautiful Wachau Valley
  • Hike up to Veste Oberhaus Fortress
  • Discover medieval Regensburg
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On this unforgettable 8-day cruise, embark in Budapest, Hungary, and make your way to the charming city of Nuremberg on the MS Amasonata. Visit some of the most important sites of the region (including Gothic & Baroque cathedrals, the Oberhaus Fortress, and others) and bike through the spectacular scenery of the Danube Valley.
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Enjoy a quiet moment on the banks of the Danube
from $9,590
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Gems of the Danube

8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Amber
  • Explore Budapest’s architecture
  • Visit Durnstein, scenic vineyards
  • Discover Melk, magnificent abbey
  • Explore Regensburg, medieval town
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Budapest / Munich
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Village Visits
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Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the Scenic Amber, starting in Budapest and exploring Vienna’s cultural splendor. Continue to Durnstein, Melk, and Regensburg, uncovering their rich history and charm.
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Panoramic view of Vilshofen
from $3,849
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Magna on the Danube - Cruise only

Vilshofen to Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMagna
  • Explore Passau
  • Discover Salzburg
  • Experience Melk Abbey
  • Visit Vienna
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Vilshofen / Budapest
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Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Vilshofen to Budapest aboard MS AmaMagna. Enjoy captivating architecture, music, and culinary experiences. Explore Vienna's Baroque gems, savor epicurean delights, and discover vibrant cultures in Budapest and Bratislava.
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Explore Vienna's beautiful gardens while touring through Europe
from $7,790
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Danube Explorer

Budapest - Passau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Destiny
  • Explore the area around Buda Castle
  • Walk along the lanes of Bratislava
  • Take a look at the Baroque palaces
  • Enjoy a tour to Melk Abbey
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Budapest / Munich
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Join Emerald Destiny for an exciting 8-day cruise from Budapest to Passau. Begin the journey in Hungary and sail along the Danube River and visit unique cities in Austria, Slovakia, and Germany.
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Wander a cozy Christmas Market
from $4,439
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Christmas Markets on the Danube - Cruise Only

Budapest - Vilshofen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMagna
  • Explore Budapest’s Christmas Market
  • Visit Bratislava’s Coronation sites
  • Stroll Vienna's Schönbrunn Markets
  • Discover Linz’s old town
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Budapest / Vilshofen
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Sail the Danube on an 8-day cruise aboard the MS AmaMagna, exploring festive capitals like Budapest and Vienna. Discover charming Christmas markets, savoring mulled wine and gingerbread amid Europe’s holiday magic.
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Durnstein
from $3,839
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Blue Danube Discovery - Cruise Only

Budapest - Nuremberg - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalea
  • Hike to Durnstein’s fortress ruins
  • Explore Vienna’s imperial past
  • Visit Nuremberg’s grand castle site
  • Walk Bratislava’s historic streets
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Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg aboard the MS Amalea, exploring Europe’s artistic and cultural treasures. Visit Vienna, Passau, and UNESCO-listed Regensburg, savor Sacher-Torte, and admire the Wachau Valley’s vineyards.
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Budapest Cityscape
from $4,239
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Best of the Danube - Cruise Only

Roundtrip Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amareina
  • Explore Bratislava’s medieval charm
  • Marvel at Wachau Valley’s scenery
  • Discover Melk’s rich history
  • Wander Linz’s vibrant streets
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Budapest / Budapest
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Hiking, Biking, Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
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Sail the Danube on this 8-day cruise aboard MS Amareina, exploring imperial capitals, UNESCO treasures, and architectural gems. Discover Vienna, Bratislava, and Salzburg, where history, music, and Old-World charm come to life.
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Visit the ornately decorated Melk Abbey
from $3,739
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Blue Danube Discovery - Cruise Only

Budapest - Nuremberg - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amareina
  • Explore Bratislava’s panoramic view
  • Discover Vienna’s imperial grandeur
  • Wander Durnstein’s cobbled streets
  • Admire Melk’s grand abbey
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Budapest / Nuremberg
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Wine Tasting
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Embark on an 8-day cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg on the MS Amareina, discovering art and culture in iconic cities like Vienna, Passau, and Regensburg. Enjoy stunning landscapes in the Wachau Valley and marvel at Europe's Continental Divide, connecting its waterways.
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Panoramic view of Budapest cityscape
from $3,809
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Danube Dreams (Westbound)

Budapest - Vilshofen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Passion
  • Stroll Bratislava's charming street
  • Discover Vienna's imperial splendor
  • Wander Durnstein's quaint village
  • Explore Melk's impressive abbey
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Budapest / Vilshofen
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Set sail on an 8-day river cruise aboard the Avalon Passion. Journey the picturesque Danube through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany, exploring Central Europe’s breathtaking capitals and delightful towns.
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Take a ride on the ferris wheel or take a stroll through the Christmas Market
from $4,199
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Danube Holiday Markets

Budapest to Passau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Maria Theresa
  • Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market
  • Experience a Slovakian Christmas
  • Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Discover Vienna Art History Museum
  • Step into Benedictine Monastery
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Budapest / Passau
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Urban Exploration
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Experience the Danube Holiday Markets on this 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Passau aboard the S.S. Maria Theresa. Music lovers enjoy special holiday treats, from onboard caroling to an exclusive organ recital. Shoppers delight in picking out unique gifts at Christmas markets in Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Melk, Salzburg, and Passau.
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Saint Stephens Cathedral in Vienna
from $3,839
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Melodies of the Danube - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amabella
  • Visit the historic Buda Castle
  • Walk through Bratislava
  • Enjoy a wine & music evening
  • Sample food & beer in Vilshofen
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Sail down the Danube River through Europe on this 8-day river cruise aboard the MS Amabella. Experience the different cultures, customs, and history as you travel through Hungary, Austria, Slovakia, and Germany. Explore castles and cathedrals, go wine tasting, tour medieval towns, and more on this European cruise.
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Vienna
from $4,139
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Iconic Christmas Markets - Cruise Only

Nuremberg - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalea
  • Visit the Great Market Hall
  • Explore Vörösmarty Square
  • Join a guided bike ride
  • Join a walking tour of Passau
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Travel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and historic towns bedecked with twinkling Christmas trees and lined with wooden huts gleaming with handcrafted treasures. Enjoy an 8-day cruise of Iconic Christmas Markets aboard MS Amalea!
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Enjoy a carriage ride at the Christmas Market
from $4,139
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Iconic Christmas Markets - Cruise Only

Budapest - Nuremberg - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaverde
  • Discover Budapest’s festive charm
  • Hike Budapest’s scenic Castle Hill
  • Visit Vienna’s festive Town Hall
  • Explore Nuremberg’s Christmas glow
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Budapest / Nuremberg
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Christmas Market Visits
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Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg aboard the MS Amaverde, exploring festive Christmas Markets in stunning cities and charming towns. Enjoy the season's sights, sounds, and tastes, from handcrafted treasures to delightful holiday treats.
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Evening light over Nuremberg
from $7,090
2for1
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Danube Delights

Budapest - Munich - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Destiny
  • Walk to the city of Regensburg
  • Explore the architectures in Passau
  • Hike around the Bratislava Castle
  • Drive and walk around Vienna
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Budapest / Nuremberg
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Explore and sail along the second longest river in the continent, the Danube River. Emerald Destiny will take you to an 8-day journey from Eastern to Western Europe vice versa.
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Sunset over Passau
from $7,090
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Danube Delights

Munich - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Star
  • Tour around the Ringstrasse
  • Learn about the Slovakian culture
  • Visit the Melk Abbey
  • Enjoy a traditional Bavarian band
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Munich / Budapest
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Variable
Take an 8-day cruise with Emerald Star the captivating Danube River. Prepare yourself for a walking tour, sightseeing and meeting the locals in different cities.
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