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Price Per person double occupancy
| Cabin Category | Land Only No Transfers |
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| June 28-July 6, 2026 on Amadeus Nova | ||
| C4 | $2,415 | |
| C1 | $2,815 | |
| B4 | $3,275 | |
| B1 | $3,565 | |
| A1 | $3,915 | |
| October 3-11, 2026 on Amadeus Nova | ||
| C4 | $2,415 | |
| C1 | $2,815 | |
| B4 | $3,275 | |
| B1 | $3,565 | |
| A1 | $3,915 | |
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Deposit Required: A $500 per person US Dollar deposit (which includes a $100 non-refundable service fee) is required to secure a reservation. | ||
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Cruise Includes: 7 nights lodging in outside cabin on Amadeus cruise ship, gourmet meals including breakfast ad multi course lunches and dinners, free flowing wine with dinner, welcome and farewell receptions, cruise manager, fitness center
Cruise Not Included: Airfare, airport transfers (can be purchased separately, please inquire with Pilgrim Tours staff for current rates), cruise shore excursions (single excursion or packages available), gratuities on the cruise ($84 recommended per person), and optional travel insurance.
Cruise Ship Info:
Amadeus Nova: https://www.lueftner-cruises.com/en/our-amadeus-fleet/detail/amadeus-nova.html
Amadeus Queen: https://www.lueftner-cruises.com/en/our-amadeus-fleet/detail/amadeus-queen.html
Deposit Required: A $500 per person US Dollar deposit (which includes a $100 non-refundable service fee) is required to secure a reservation.
Final Payment: The final payment is due 90 days before departure.
Cancellation: Cancellations must be in writing and received by Pilgrim Tours for any appropriate refund minus the following penalties. Air penalties are not part of the percentages below and vary based on the airline policy at the time of ticket issue.
121+ Days Prior: $200 per service fee
120-91 Days Prior: Deposit Amount of $500 per person lost
90-60 Days Prior: 40% of tour/cruise cost lost
59-31 Days Prior: 65% of tour/cruise cost lost
30-15 Days Prior: 85% of tour/cruise cost lost
14 Days Prior or less: 100% of tour/curise cost lost
| Excursion Name |
$ | Pkg. A |
Pkg. B |
Pkg. C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMADEUS Taste: Culinary tour Passau | $71 | X | X | X |
| Visit of the Veste Oberhaus with three rivers viewpoint | $67 | X | ||
| Linz with visit of the ARS Electronica | $66 | X | ||
| AMADEUS Active: Hiking in Linz | $45 | X | ||
| OR Full-day Salzburg with lunch | $205 | X | X | |
| Melk Abbey - A Baroque Jewel | $82 | X | X | X |
| Dürnstein with Abbey and tasting | $69 | X | ||
| Vienna - Imperial Discovery Tour | $62 | X | X | X |
| Visit to Schönbrunn Palace | $96 | X | ||
| "Sound of Vienna" classical concert (Cat. B) | $98 | X | X | |
| Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube | $77 | X | X | X |
| AMADEUS Taste: Vineyard Raca and the Carpathian wine region | $94 | X | ||
| Esztergom, Visegrád castle and Szentendre | $78 | X | X | |
| Budapest - Castle Hill & Historic Wonders | $77 | X | X | X |
| $490 | $560 | $1080 |
DAY 1 - DEPART
Overnight flight to Europe.
DAY 2 - PASSAU
Arrive in Passau and transfer on your own to the cruise pier or purchase an optional transfer to the ship. This afternoon, embark and settle in your cabin. This evening, meet fellow travelers at a Welcome Cocktail, followed by a specially prepared Welcome Dinner.
DAY 3 - PASSAU
After breakfast, immerse yourself in the historic atmosphere of the three-rivers city of Passau, lying at the confluence of the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz: during the walking tour, discover the architectural masterpieces that make Passau an exciting tapestry of old and new ($). In the afternoon, visit the Fortress Veste Oberhaus, the former residence of the prince-bishops, one of the largest preserved castle complexes in Europe, and situated high above the city ($). This evening, enjoy a special Bavarian theme on board with regional delicacies and live music as we glide downstream to Linz.
DAY 4 – LINZ
The vessel stops in Linz this morning. Join the walking tour and stroll on streets squares boasting unique churches, concert venues, and plenty of artists who come to the city to thrive. Before returning to the vessel, a slice of Linzer Torte will sweeten your day ($). Nature lovers should join our active hiking tour around the city offering beautiful views and new perspectives of the Danube city ($).
Or you can accompany us to Salzburg and spend a day experiencing Mozart's hometown and the sparkling lakes of the Salzkammergut. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and end your excursion back in Linz ($).
DAY 5 – EMMERSDORF, DUERNSTEIN. AND VIENNA
Set on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube, the Baroque Benedictine abbey of Melk awaits you this morning with its frescoes created by pre-eminent artists of the 18th century, and a magnificent library with priceless manuscripts ($). During lunch on board, the ship continues to Dürnstein, a picturesque wine growers’ village located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Wachau Valley. Explore the village with a local guide or choose an excursion to a local vineyard to sample some of the region’s famous Grüner Veltliner wines ($). The ship arrives in Vienna later this evening and remains overnight.
DAY 6 – VIENNA
There is much to see in Vienna: its Imperial palaces, the Museum Quarter displaying works by Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt and other artists, the impressive buildings along the “Ringstrasse“, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the famous Vienna State Opera among many others ($). This afternoon, perhaps venture to Schönbrunn Palace ($), the sumptuous summer palace and gardens of Empress Maria Theresia and the Habsburg Empire. Cap off your Vienna experience with a “Sound of Vienna“ concert in a local hall. Listen to the “Wiener Residenz Orchester“ play popular pieces from Vienna’s classical era ($). The vessel remains in Vienna until late this evening when it departs for Bratislava.
DAY 7 – VIENNA, BRATISLAVA
Wake up this morning in Bratislava, a jewel on the Danube and the capital of Slovakia. Explore the city on your own or with a guided optional tour through the city. See the home of the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, the old city walls, the summer residence of the archbishop and the current residence of the president of Slovakia. In the afternoon accompany us to a winery located in the Small Carpathian Wine Region for some local wine and specialty food tastings.
DAY 8 ESZTERGOM, BUDAPEST
Relax on board as the vessel makes its way to Budapest, Hungary. For those interested in exploring the Hungarian countryside, the optional excursion departs in Esztergom, with its basilica dedicated to Saint Mary, and continues to Szentendre, known for its art galleries and museums. Rejoin your vessel after it docks in Budapest in time for lunch. This afternoon, explore the fantastic Hungarian capital of Budapest on a panoramic tour. The unique Chain Bridge straddles the Danube, connecting the Buda side and its Fisherman’s Bastion, with the Pest side and its iconic Hungarian Parliament building. On your last evening on board, the festive Captain‘s Gala Dinner and a lights cruise through the magnificently illuminated metropolis, accompanied by a spirited folklore performance, await you.
DAY 9 - HOME
After breakfast disembark from the cruise ship. You can make your own way to the airport or other locations or you can purchase an optional departure transfer to the airport.
*The tour itinerary is subject to change or be slightly modified in order to best meet the interests of the group.