Experience a lot in a short space of time – and in comfort: you`ll be sure to do this on this cruise. See the real highlights of the upper section of the Danube: the lively and musical Vienna, the coronation city of the Hungarian monarchs Bratislava, and the historical metropolis Budapest. In the meantime, you`ll get to know the enchanting countryside of the Wachau valley. The UNESCO World Heritage Site awaits with picturesque little towns and the impressive Melk Abbey.
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Danube Panorama Cruise-Only prices include:
• 5 night cruise aboard the river cruise ship, nickoSpirit, round trip from Passau
• All shipboard main meals
• Welcome and Farewell reception
• Festive gala dinner onboard
• Excursion package with four excursions included – Vienna city walking tour, Budapest city walking tour, Bratislava city tour and visit Benedictine Melk Abbey (valued at EUR 160 per person)^
• The services of a nicko cruise director and local tour guides
• A bi-lingual departure with English-speaking service on board and excursions
• Comfortable Sennheiser Audio system is used on all excursions
• Entertainment programme
• All port and government charges
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DISCOUNTS:
A range of earlybird and combination discounts may be available on this cruise. Please contact us for your current best offer and availability. All rates shown are in Euros per person twin share based on full brochure fare. Single supplements apply.
^Included Shore Tours: Nicko Cruises guarantee that the excursions will be carried out in English provided at least 1 person has booked the excursion package in advance. It is therefore strongly recommends guests to book the package in advance. For other excursions the minimum number of pax is between 20 and 25 pax (depending on the excursion).
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BEVERAGE PACKAGE*:
For an additional cost you may include a beverage package in your cruise. Please advise your consultant at time of booking.
River Cruise Beverage Package: priced from EUR 145 per person includes:
• House wine by the glass (white, rose and red)
• Sparkling house wine by the glass
• Draft and bottled beers, non-alcoholic beer
• Cocktails and long drinks
• All non-alcoholic house beverages
• Water provided in the cabins and on daily excursions
• All coffee specialties (alcohol-free)
• Hot chocolate and tea
Special Conditions
Special Validity Dates
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Oct 2024 | Passau, Germany |
4:00 PM | |
| 09 Oct 2024 | Vienna, Austria |
12:30 PM | 10:45 PM |
| 10 Oct 2024 | Budapest, Hungary |
2:15 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 11 Oct 2024 | Bratislava, Slovakia |
2:45 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 12 Oct 2024 | Melk, Austria |
12:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 13 Oct 2024 | Passau, Germany |
9:00 AM |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
5 Night Cruise sailing from Passau roundtrip aboard nickoSpirit.
Experience a lot in a short space of time – and in comfort: you’ll be sure to do this on this cruise. We will show you the real highlights of the upper section of the Danube: the lively and musical Vienna, Bratislava, the coronation city of Hungarian monarchs, and the historical Budapest metropolis. In the meantime, you’ll get to know the enchanting countryside of the Danube region of Wachau. The UNESCO World Heritage Site awaits with picturesque little towns and the impressive Melk Abbey.
Highlights of this cruise:
Passau
Passau is a town in Lower Bavaria, Germany. It is also known as the Dreiflüssestadt or “City of Three Rivers,” because the Danube is joined at Passau by the Inn from the south and the Ilz from the north.
Tourism in Passau focuses mainly on the three rivers, the St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the “Old City”. With 17,774 pipes and 233 registers, the organ is the second largest in the world. Organ concerts are held daily between May and September.
Passau is also known for its gothic and baroque architecture. The town is dominated by the Veste Oberhaus and the former fortress of the Bishop, on the mountain crest between the Danube and the Ilz rivers. Right beside the town hall is the Scharfrichterhaus, an important jazz and cabaret stage on which political cabaret is performed.
Vienna
Vienna is a unique blend of the historic and the modern with a wealth of architecture and artistic and musical heritage. Many of the world’s most important composers, including Beethoven and Mozart, have lived and performed behind Vienna’s Baroque façades. In addition to this Baroque splendor, there are excellent examples of Art Nouveau architecture .
The heart of Vienna is the Innerestadt where some of Vienna’s most popular tourist attractions can be found, along with pedestrianized streets lined with countless shops, cafés, bars and restaurants. The center point is the Graben (literally ‘moat’), which is a wide square lined with shops and pavement cafés under large umbrellas. Following the demolition of the city walls in 1857, the Ringstrasse was laid out and some of Vienna’s most beautiful buildings were built along it, between 1858 and 1865. Among the most important are the Staatsoper (State Opera House), Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Fine Arts), Naturhistorisches Museum (Natural History Museum), Parlament (Parliament), Rathaus (City Hall) and Burgtheater.
Budapest
Budapest is the capital of Hungary. As the largest city of Hungary, it is the country’s principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation centre. Cited as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, its extensive World Heritage Sites includes the banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter, Andrássy Avenue, Heroes’ Square and the Millennium Underground Railway, the second oldest in the world. Other highlights include a total of 80 geothermal springs, the world’s largest thermal water cave system, second largest synagogue, and third largest Parliament building.
Most of Budapest’s famous sights are concentrated on Castle Hill on the Buda side, in downtown Pest and along the riverside walkways. The main sights on Castle Hill are the Royal Palace, the National Gallery, the Fisherman’s Bastion and Matthias Church. In downtown Pest the main sights are the Parliament Building, St Stephen’s Basilica, the Great Synagogue and the Jewish Museum and the Eötvös Loránd University.
Budapest is also known for its many hot and thermal springs. Budapest has 118 hot springs that supply the city’s many bathhouses and spas with warm therapeutic spring water. Such was the reputation of its springs that in 1934, the Budapest was declared the “City of Springs.”
Do you want a ship with a new on-board concept and innovative design? Welcome on board our nickoSPIRIT. The newest ship in our fleet the ideal size for cruises on the Rhine, Main and Moselle and combines everything the modern cruise traveller wants: spontaneous enjoyment in one of three restaurants; a light-flooded interior that comes with plenty of room for individuality; and modern cabins with a lowerable panoramic front. The spacious wellness and fitness area with a sauna and whirlpool also offers relaxation and well-being.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 110 m
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 170
Ship Amenities
- Satellite TV
Ship Facilities
- 3 Restaurants
- Wellness Area
- Fitness Area
- Sauna
- Whirlpool
- Panorama Lounge
- Bar
- Sun Deck
- Library
- Souvenir Shop
nicko cruises Schiffsreisen GmbH is one of the most dynamic cruise providers in Germany. In recent years, the company has evolved from a leading river cruise provider with more than 30 years of experience into a well-known provider of small ships with destination-oriented ocean routes. With its fleet, which is as modern as it is comfortable, nicko cruises travels the world’s oceans as well as all domestic waterways and coastal sections that are in demand for tourists. In 2023, the programme includes not only 22 river ships, but also the classic ocean-going vessel VASCO DA GAMA.
With its “time to discover” philosophy, nicko cruises focuses on cruise schedules that are rich in discovery and on intensive travel experiences in the product fields river and ocean. The product features of so-called “slow cruising”, such as small ships and long anchorage times, are combined with emotional moments at nicko cruises. During the cruises, guests always have plenty of time for exploring. Thanks to the large variety of products, everyone will find just the right trip at nicko cruises, individually tailored to their needs. The ships in the fleet are all in the 4 to 5-star category according to German land hotel trade standards. Attractive inland excursions and the varied culinary offers on board round off the travel experience. nicko cruises Schiffsreisen GmbH has its company headquarters in Stuttgart, where it employs roughly 110 highly motivated members of staff.
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2 Bed Middle Deck Aft with French Balcony
Light colours and modern design with optimal use of space: a lot of passion was invested in equipping the approx. 14 m² outside cabins. The results could easily rival any first-class hotel room. The double beds can be separated into two singles if required. The lowerable panoramic fronts on the middle and upper decks ensure you get the best views. The windows on the main deck cannot be opened. In the bathroom, you’ll find convenient storage shelves. Of course, you’ll also have plenty of space in the wardrobe for your clothes.
Light colours and modern design with optimal use of space: a lot of passion was invested in equipping the approx. 14 m² outside cabins. The results could easily rival any first-class hotel room. The double beds can be separated into two singles if required. The lowerable panoramic fronts on the middle and upper decks ensure you get the best views. The windows on the main deck cannot be opened. In the bathroom, you’ll find convenient storage shelves. Of course, you’ll also have plenty of space in the wardrobe for your clothes.
Light colours and modern design with optimal use of space: a lot of passion was invested in equipping the approx. 14 m² outside cabins. The results could easily rival any first-class hotel room. The double beds can be separated into two singles if required. The lowerable panoramic fronts on the middle and upper decks ensure you get the best views. The windows on the main deck cannot be opened. In the bathroom, you’ll find convenient storage shelves. Of course, you’ll also have plenty of space in the wardrobe for your clothes.
Light colours and modern design with optimal use of space: a lot of passion was invested in equipping the approx. 14 m² outside cabins. The results could easily rival any first-class hotel room. The double beds can be separated into two singles if required. The lowerable panoramic fronts on the middle and upper decks ensure you get the best views. The windows on the main deck cannot be opened. In the bathroom, you’ll find convenient storage shelves. Of course, you’ll also have plenty of space in the wardrobe for your clothes.
Light colours and modern design with optimal use of space: a lot of passion was invested in equipping the approx. 14 m² outside cabins. The results could easily rival any first-class hotel room. The double beds can be separated into two singles if required. The lowerable panoramic fronts on the middle and upper decks ensure you get the best views. The windows on the main deck cannot be opened. In the bathroom, you’ll find convenient storage shelves. Of course, you’ll also have plenty of space in the wardrobe for your clothes.
Light colours and modern design with optimal use of space: a lot of passion was invested in equipping the approx. 14 m² outside cabins. The results could easily rival any first-class hotel room. The double beds can be separated into two singles if required. The lowerable panoramic fronts on the middle and upper decks ensure you get the best views. The windows on the main deck cannot be opened. In the bathroom, you’ll find convenient storage shelves. Of course, you’ll also have plenty of space in the wardrobe for your clothes.
Light colours and modern design with optimal use of space: a lot of passion was invested in equipping the approx. 14 m² outside cabins. The results could easily rival any first-class hotel room. The double beds can be separated into two singles if required. The lowerable panoramic fronts on the middle and upper decks ensure you get the best views. The windows on the main deck cannot be opened. In the bathroom, you’ll find convenient storage shelves. Of course, you’ll also have plenty of space in the wardrobe for your clothes.
Light colours and modern design with optimal use of space: a lot of passion was invested in equipping the approx. 14 m² outside cabins. The results could easily rival any first-class hotel room. The double beds can be separated into two singles if required. The lowerable panoramic fronts on the middle and upper decks ensure you get the best views. The windows on the main deck cannot be opened. In the bathroom, you’ll find convenient storage shelves. Of course, you’ll also have plenty of space in the wardrobe for your clothes.
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