8 days Tour-NR: RB-AR23-005
8 Tage Tour-NR: RB-AR23-005
New year's cruise on the Danube
7 nights from € 1149,-

8 days Tour-NR: RB-AR23-005
8 Tage Tour-NR: RB-AR23-005
New year's cruise on the Danube
7 nights from € 1149,-
Overview
Dates and prices
Services
Excursions
Arrival / departure arrangement
Your River vessel
early bird discount
€ 150
per person valid
with bookings until
31.12.2022
Cruise Highlights
- New Year's Eve fireworks over the rooftops of Vienna
- Tasting fine wines along the Danube
- Overnight in Budapest and Vienna
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Contact us:
+49 (0) 9236 92100
Mo - Fr from 8 to 18
Your DCS Cruise team
Your itinerary from 27.12.2023
Day
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Date
27.12.2023
28.12.2023
29.12.2023
30.12.2023
31.12.2023
01.01.2024
02.01.2024
03.01.2024
Port
Passau
Wachau
Esztergom
Budapest
Budapest
Bratislava
Wien
Wien
Linz
Passau
Arrival
09:00
08:00
18:00
07:00
20:30
13:30
08:00
Departure
16:00
15:00
14:00
14:30
13:00
19:00
19:30
Itinerary (excursion prices per person)
Embarkation starting at 14:30
Excursion wine experience Wachau (€ 49)
Excursion Esztergom € 49
Excursion Budapest by night &euro 49
Budapest city tour / walking tour with
Organ concert (€ 49)
City tour Bratislava (€ 35)
City tour Vienna € 49
Excursion Linz with Pöstlingberg and hot cider € 49
Disembarkation after breakfast
Date (Duration: 8 Days)
Price per person from*

Early Bird Discount
Save a lot of money now with DCS when booking until 31.12.2022
We. 27.12.2023 - We. 03.01.2024
1149 €
Deck
Categorie
Cabin
Price per person*
Button
Main deck
HA2
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Categorie HA2:
The modern and comfortable cabins (15 m²) have smaller windows which can not be opened for safety reasons. All cabins are equipped with double bed (can be separated) and additional twin bed will be added to the cabin and with bath room, television, radio, air conditioning (individual control), phone, safe and hair dryer.
2-bed cabin rear
1149 €
Main deck
HV2
×

Categorie HV2:
The modern and comfortable cabins (15 m²) have smaller windows which can not be opened for safety reasons. All cabins are equipped with double bed (can be separated) and additional twin bed will be added to the cabin and with bath room, television, radio, air conditioning (individual control), phone, safe and hair dryer.
2-bed-cabin front
1249 €
Main deck
HD2
×

Categorie HD2:
The modern and comfortable cabins (15 m²) have smaller windows which can not be opened for safety reasons.
All cabins are equipped with double bed (can be separated)
and additional twin bed will be added to the cabin and with bath room, television,
radio, air conditioning (individual control), phone, safe and hair dryer.
All cabins are equipped with double bed (can be separated)
and additional twin bed will be added to the cabin and with bath room, television,
radio, air conditioning (individual control), phone, safe and hair dryer.
2-bed cabin
1349 €
Main deck
HD1
×

Categorie HD1:
The modern and comfortable cabins (15 m²) have smaller windows which can not be opened for safety reasons. All cabins are equipped with double bed (can be separated) and additional twin bed will be added to the cabin and with bath room, television, radio, air conditioning (individual control), phone, safe and hair dryer.
2-bed cabin for single use
2099 €
Middle deck
MA2
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Categorie MA2:
The modern and comfortable cabins (15 square metres) have a french balcony with large panoramic windows which can be opened. All cabins are equipped with double bed (can be separated) and with bath room, television, radio, air conditioning (individual control), phone, safe and hair dryer.
2-bed cabin rear
1449 €
Middle deck
MD2
×

Categorie MD2:
The modern and comfortable cabins (15 square metres) have a french balcony with large panoramic windows which can be opened. All cabins are equipped with double bed (can be separated) and with bath room, television, radio, air conditioning (individual control), phone, safe and hair dryer.
2-bed cabin
1649 €
Middle deck
MD1
×

Categorie MD1:
The modern and comfortable cabins (15 square metres) have a french balcony with large panoramic windows which can be opened. All cabins are equipped with double bed (can be separated) and with bath room, television, radio, air conditioning (individual control), phone, safe and hair dryer.
2-bed cabin for single use
2549 €
Middle deck
MV2
×

Categorie MV2:
The modern and comfortable cabins (15 m²) have smaller windows which can not be opened for safety reasons. All cabins are equipped with double bed (can be separated) and additional twin bed will be added to the cabin and with bath room, television, radio, air conditioning (individual control), phone, safe and hair dryer.
2-bed cabin front
1549 €
Uppder deck
OA2
×

Categorie OA2:
The modern and comfortable cabins (15 square metres) have a french balcony with large panoramic windows which can be opened. All cabins are equipped with double bed (can be separated) and with bath room, television, radio, air conditioning (individual control), phone, safe and hair dryer.
2-bed cabin rear
1749 €
Uppder deck
OD2
×

Categorie OD2:
The modern and comfortable cabins (15 square metres) have a french balcony with large panoramic windows which can be opened. All cabins are equipped with double bed (can be separated) and with bath room, television, radio, air conditioning (individual control), phone, safe and hair dryer.
2-bed cabin
1849 €
Uppder deck
OD1
×

Categorie OD1:
The modern and comfortable cabins (15 square metres) have a french balcony with large panoramic windows which can be opened. All cabins are equipped with double bed (can be separated) and with bath room, television, radio, air conditioning (individual control), phone, safe and hair dryer.
2-bed cabin for single use
2849 €
Uppder deck
SUI
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Categorie SUI:
The suites (22 square metres) have a french balcony with large panoramic windows which you can open. All suits are equipped with double bed and with bath room, television, radio, air conditioning (individual control), phone, safe and hair dryer.
Suite
2149 €
* The price for the 3-bed cabin is only valid for 3 full-paying passengers
Included
Optional services
- River cruise with DCS Amethyst
- accommodation in the booked category
- full board, including buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner
- tea/coffee/cake in the afternoon
- Midnight snack according to the excursion program
- soup at embarkation
- Welcome and farewell cocktail
- After breakfast until dinner coffee, tea and ice water included
- For this purpose, a tea/coffee station is available for self-service
- Welcome and gala dinner
- Events and on-board program e.g. apple strudel demonstration, bingo etc.
- daily music program at the panorama bar
- Use of the ship's facilities such as wellness area with sauna,
- Rest area and whirlpool, fitness equipment, sun loungers
- DCS Cruise director
- Suitcase service between pier and cabin during embarkation and disembarkation
- embarkation and disembarkation fees, all port and lock fees
Not included in the tour price:
Arrival and departure, insurance, excursions, drinks, gratuities and personal expenses
- Excursion Linz incl. Pöstlingberg with hot cider49 €
- Excursion "Wine experience incl. Abbey Göttweig"49 €
- City tour Bratislava35 €
- City tour Budapest with organ concert49 €
- Excursion Budapest by night49 €
- City tour Vienna with visit to a sparkling wine cellar49 €
- Excursion Esztergom with wine tasting49 €
- Excursion package (7 excursions)309 €
- Beverage package "all inclusive"203 €
all day in the Bar/Lounge, on the sun deck, in the restaurant unlimited by the glass:
- Mineral water, any soft drinks and juices, draft beer and non-alcoholic beer, wheat beer and any bottled beers
- Water on the cabin and during excursion
- House wine red/white/rose, house sparkling wine, any kinds of usual spirits
- Cocktails and longdrinks
- Coffee and coffee specialities
- Selected spirits such as: Bombay Sapphire Gin, Havana Club 7 Años, Remy Martin, Single Malt Whiskys, Chivas Regal, Jack Daniels
- Anything from the Minibar
- Champagne and bottled wines
Current information about the shore excursions
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Excursion Linz incl. Pöstlingberg with hot cider (49 € p.P.)
At the beginning of your excursion you will take the bus to the parking lot at the foot of the Pöstlingberg with its pilgrimage church. The Pöstlingberg - a popular excursion destination - is a 539 m high mountain above the left bank of the Danube in Linz. Visit the baroque pilgrimage church Pöstlingberg and enjoy the view over the city of Linz from the viewing platform. With a Glühmost you can warm up for the rest of the excursion. Afterwards you can explore the Capital of Culture with a guided tour of its numerous churches, which can be seen when walking through the picturesque alleys. In the middle of the main square there is the 20-metre high "Trinity Column" in memory of the victims of the plague. Another highlight on your guided tour of Linz is the Cathedral of the Holy Mary, also known as the "Mariendom". The stained glass windows are particularly remarkable. The best known is probably the so-called Linz Window, which shows representations from Linz's history.

Excursion "Wine experience incl. Abbey Göttweig" (49 € p.P.)
Today's excursion takes you to Göttweig Abbey. In 2000, it was included as part of the "cultural landscape Wachau" together with the old city centre of Krems and Melk Abbey in the list of UNESCO World Heritage. After the guided to tour you will continue on to the city of Krems. With its more than 1000 years of history, the city is a contemporary witness to Austria's rich wine-growing traditions. Like mighty sky climbs, the wine routes of the Wachau line the banks of the mighty river, where the sun allows the noblest product of this landscape to thrive, the wine. Remains of the Austrian Limes, medieval castles, baroque monasteries and arcade houses from the Renaissance - they all document the history of this area. Here we invite you to a glass of wine.

City tour Bratislava (35 € p.P.)
The tour will take you by St. Martin cathedral - the Coronation church of the monarchs of the Kingdom of Hungary. Moving on along the medieval city walls on to Grasalkoviþov palác (the residence of the president) and up the castle hill to the breathtaking view of the city and its surroundings. Here you can take a tour of this impressive landmark the Castle Bratislava (85 meters above the Danube). On a guided tour through the historical city centre discover impressive buildings like the Martins cathedral, the town houses of the Renaissance and the Baroque palace just to name a few. On the main square you will see the old town hall. Rejuvenate with a cup of coffee or tea in one of the art nouveau coffee houses. The medieval streets will lead you past the opera, the Ganymedes fountain and the "Reduta" back to our pier.

City tour Budapest with organ concert (49 € p.P.)
From the pier you drive to Heroes square - Hösök tere with monuments of many Hungarian kings and the Millennium Monument. On both sides of the beautiful parade square you can see important buildings of new and old art. On the way you will discover many familiar and unknown things of this traditional city - magnificent baroque buildings, the Parliament on the banks of the Danube and the famous Chain Bridge. You walk through the old castle district and reach the Matthias Church - the coronation church of the Hungarian kings. From the church stretches the Fisherman's Bastion with a magnificent view of the Danube and the Parliament. Here you can enjoy a 30-minute organ concert and review the previous impressions of the city.

Excursion Budapest by night (49 € p.P.)
A fascinating journey through the illuminated Budapest. After a short stop on the Castle Hill and a view of Pest, you drive to the First Budapest Strudel House. Here you take part in a strudel tasting (2 different kinds) with Tokaj wine. You return to your ship in a relaxed mood.

City tour Vienna with visit to a sparkling wine cellar (49 € p.P.)
The city tour starts at the landing pier and leads you to the Prater and Ringstraße past the Schottentor, the "Votivkirche", the "2er Linie", the town hall, the Palais Auersperg, the "Volkstheater", the "Museumsquartier" up to the Karlsplatz and the Art museum Albertina. This is where the guided tour of the city centre begins with the Albertina, the famous Spanish Riding School, the Hofburg - Vienna, Michaelerplatz and Kohlmarkt, the moat in the old town as well as St. Stephen's Square with the Gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral - affectionately called "Steffl" by the Viennese. Here you have time at your free disposal. Afterwards you will return to the Albertina together and take the bus back to Schwarzenbergplatz via the Vienna State Opera and Karlsplatz. The tour continues along the Stadtpark, to Franzensbrücke and Praterstern. The excursion is rounded off with a visit to a sparkling wine cellar. During the visit of the cellar you will learn a lot about the production and during the tasting you can convince yourself of the taste.

Excursion Esztergom with wine tasting (49 € p.P.)
Esztergom is situated on the border with Slovakia and was once the capital of Hungary. The highlight of the excursion is Esztergom Cathedral, which is also the largest cathedral in Hungary. The cathedral is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and St. Adalbert of Prague. You will visit the cathedral with its 100 meter high dome. The interior of the basilica extends over an area of 5,600 m², it is 118 m long and 49e metres wide. The first Hungarian king St. Stephen was crowned in this church. Afterwards you will be served appetizers with a wine tasting of 5 wines.
For arrival and departure by car for your booked river cruise, we are happy to organize a car parking space in Passau. The booking form for the car parking space for your booked river trip can be obtained from us after booking or can be found here. For the reservation of your pitch please send this form completed by fax, mail or post back to us.
Some trips, such as river cruises on the Volga and Nile, have already included a scheduled flight. We make sure that your flight and transfer at the destination from the airport to the ship and back again with Your DCS Cruise are tuned so that you can easily reach your ship or plane at any time.

Arrival / departure by car - parking space in Passau
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Arrive comfortably with your own car! Through our partner Globus Group we can offer you two variants for the parking of your vehicle in Passau. Depending on your preference, you can choose between open space or multi-storey car park. The transfer from the parking lot to the jetty and also at the end of your journey from the jetty back to your car is included for you! Reserve your desired parking space directly when booking online or at a later date using the completed reservation form.
Pitch conditions Passau 2020:
5 days per car
47 €
56 €
6 days per car
52 €
62 €
8 days per car
68 €
79 €
11 days per car
83 €
96 €
15 days per car
104 €
117 €
Parking for campers or cars with caravans are available and must be requested separately.
Required travel documents
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River trips Danube, Rhine and Moselle
Please note that German citizens are required to carry a valid identification document (identity card or passport) with them on their journey . EU citizens do not need a visa to enter the Federal Republic of Germany. All other foreigners are visa-visculable for stays in Germany. For visitors staying up to 90 days in any 180-day period, nationals do not need a visa for which the European Community has waived the visa requirement. For more information, please contact the responsible consulate. DCS-Touristik is not liable for the timely granting and receipt of necessary visas by the respective diplomatic representation if the customer has commissioned DCS-Touristik with the procurement, unless DCS-Touristik is responsible for the delay. The customer is responsible for complying with all regulations that are important for the travel. All disadvantages, in particular the payment of cancellation fees, which arise from the non-compliance with these regulations, are at his expense, unless they are caused by a culpable wrong or non-information of DCS-Touristik.

DCS Amethyst
Our stylish and comfortable river cruise ship, the DCS Amethyst, offers an elegant and modern atmosphere. On four decks there is room for up to 178 people in 89 cabins and suites. Here you will find everything you need for your unforgettable river cruise. The two-level atrium with a glass dome underlines the bright and friendly ambience.
On the Danube / panorama deck, our kitchen team in the on-board restaurant invites you to the daily multi-course menus. Relax in the café with reading corner for a cup of coffee, good conversation or a game with friends. The sundeck offers space to relax and read. Under the generous sunscreen you can enjoy the passing scenery. The spa area with whirlpool and sauna as well as fitness equipment and relaxation room invites you to relax during your river cruise on the Danube.
Welcome aboard the DCS Amethyst!
On the Danube / panorama deck, our kitchen team in the on-board restaurant invites you to the daily multi-course menus. Relax in the café with reading corner for a cup of coffee, good conversation or a game with friends. The sundeck offers space to relax and read. Under the generous sunscreen you can enjoy the passing scenery. The spa area with whirlpool and sauna as well as fitness equipment and relaxation room invites you to relax during your river cruise on the Danube.
Welcome aboard the DCS Amethyst!
Your DCS Cabin
The modern and comfortable cabins (15 m²) and suites (22 m²) on the Danube/Panorama deck and Rhine/Oberdeck have French balconies with opening panorama windows. For security reasons, the windows on the main deck cannot be opened.
The two suites on board the DCS Amethyst are also equipped with a sitting area and a spacious bathroom. All cabins have double beds (can be set as twin beds), shower and WC, TV, radio, air conditioning (individually adjustable), telephone, safe and hairdryer.
The two suites on board the DCS Amethyst are also equipped with a sitting area and a spacious bathroom. All cabins have double beds (can be set as twin beds), shower and WC, TV, radio, air conditioning (individually adjustable), telephone, safe and hairdryer.


Culinary delight
Enjoy a culinary round trip on board the DCS Amethyst with an extensive breakfast buffet as well as multi-course lunch and dinner menus and regional specialities in a stylish atmosphere. You can also choose from a variety of vegetarian dishes with all meals. We also offer a daily changing wine and drink menu with regional wines and a special cocktail of the day at a special price.
Your river cruise begins with a hearty soup at embarkation. In the evening the captain and his crew will invite you to a welcome cocktail followed by a welcome dinner. In addition we will spoil you during your river cruise along the Danube on board the DCS Amethyst with afternoon tea, coffee and cake or after an impressive excursion day with a midnight snack.
The DCS Amethyst kitchen crew also offers you culinary highlights live on board, such as an apple strudel show or Kaiserschmarrn demonstration, a pirate dinner or a hearty breakfast in the bar.
On the last day of the Danube cruise, the captain will bid you farewell with a farewell cocktail and invite you to the evening gala dinner for an ice parade à la DCS Amethyst. So your physical well-being on board is always well taken care of.
Your river cruise begins with a hearty soup at embarkation. In the evening the captain and his crew will invite you to a welcome cocktail followed by a welcome dinner. In addition we will spoil you during your river cruise along the Danube on board the DCS Amethyst with afternoon tea, coffee and cake or after an impressive excursion day with a midnight snack.
The DCS Amethyst kitchen crew also offers you culinary highlights live on board, such as an apple strudel show or Kaiserschmarrn demonstration, a pirate dinner or a hearty breakfast in the bar.
On the last day of the Danube cruise, the captain will bid you farewell with a farewell cocktail and invite you to the evening gala dinner for an ice parade à la DCS Amethyst. So your physical well-being on board is always well taken care of.
Life on board and entertainment
The atmosphere on board is cosy, warm and informal. The crew of the DCS Amethyst offers you a varied programme of events and boarding, for example with a pirate evening, a crew show or a quiz evening. There is also live music every day in the Panorama Bar. In addition, board and card games as well as books are available for your entertainment.
There is a chargeable WLAN-connection on the entire ship. The DCS cruise management is always there for you during your Danube cruise. Smoking is only permitted in a marked area on the sun deck.
Both German and English are spoken on board the DCS Amethyst. The currency on board is Euro, Visa- and Euro-/Mastercard as well as EC-cards issued in Germany are also accepted. The credit and EC cards can only be used to balance the boarding pass credit account.
There is a chargeable WLAN-connection on the entire ship. The DCS cruise management is always there for you during your Danube cruise. Smoking is only permitted in a marked area on the sun deck.
Both German and English are spoken on board the DCS Amethyst. The currency on board is Euro, Visa- and Euro-/Mastercard as well as EC-cards issued in Germany are also accepted. The credit and EC cards can only be used to balance the boarding pass credit account.


Wellness, recreation und fitness
Take a break and enjoy your visit in the sauna. Relax in the whirlpool or on one of the loungers in the relaxation area and relax with a fantastic view through the large panorama window. Fitness equipment is available for sports enthusiasts.
When the weather is fine, sun worshippers can enjoy the sun loungers with a view of the beautiful Danube landscape passing by. For everyone else, the generous sun protection offers a shady place to enjoy the view of the beautiful landscape.
When the weather is fine, sun worshippers can enjoy the sun loungers with a view of the beautiful Danube landscape passing by. For everyone else, the generous sun protection offers a shady place to enjoy the view of the beautiful landscape.
Overview
Travel highlights
- New Year's Eve fireworks over the rooftops of Vienna
- Tasting fine wines along the Danube
- Overnight in Budapest and Vienna
Book now
>
Your itinerary from 27.12.2023
Day
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2.
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Date
03.01.2024
03.01.2024
03.01.2024
03.01.2024
03.01.2024
03.01.2024
03.01.2024
03.01.2024
Port
Passau
Wachau
Esztergom
Budapest
Budapest
Bratislava
Wien
Wien
Linz
Passau
Arrival
09:00
08:00
18:00
07:00
20:30
13:30
08:00
Departure
16:00
15:00
14:00
14:30
13:00
19:00
19:30
Itinerary (excursion prices per person)
Embarkation starting at 14:30
Excursion wine experience Wachau (€ 49)
Excursion Esztergom € 49
Excursion Budapest by night &euro 49
Budapest city tour / walking tour with
Organ concert (€ 49)
City tour Bratislava (€ 35)
City tour Vienna € 49
Excursion Linz with Pöstlingberg and hot cider € 49
Disembarkation after breakfast
Dates & prices
The current price is the already reduced final price
(all discounts such as early bird and summer discount as well as promotions are already deducted)
(all discounts such as early bird and summer discount as well as promotions are already deducted)
We. 27.12.2023 - We. 03.01.2024
p.P. ab 1149 €
Deck: Main deck
Categorie: HA2
Cabin: 2-bed cabin rear
Price per person*: 1149 €
Deck: Main deck
Categorie: HV2
Cabin: 2-bed-cabin front
Price per person*: 1249 €
Deck: Main deck
Categorie: HD2
Cabin: 2-bed cabin
Price per person*: 1349 €
Deck: Main deck
Categorie: HD1
Cabin: 2-bed cabin for single use
Price per person*: 2099 €
Deck: Middle deck
Categorie: MA2
Cabin: 2-bed cabin rear
Price per person*: 1449 €
Deck: Middle deck
Categorie: MD2
Cabin: 2-bed cabin
Price per person*: 1649 €
Deck: Middle deck
Categorie: MD1
Cabin: 2-bed cabin for single use
Price per person*: 2549 €
Deck: Middle deck
Categorie: MV2
Cabin: 2-bed cabin front
Price per person*: 1549 €
Deck: Uppder deck
Categorie: OA2
Cabin: 2-bed cabin rear
Price per person*: 1749 €
Deck: Uppder deck
Categorie: OD2
Cabin: 2-bed cabin
Price per person*: 1849 €
Deck: Uppder deck
Categorie: OD1
Cabin: 2-bed cabin for single use
Price per person*: 2849 €
Deck: Uppder deck
Categorie: SUI
Cabin: Suite
Price per person*: 2149 €
Services
Included
Optional services
- River cruise with DCS Amethyst
- accommodation in the booked category
- full board, including buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner
- tea/coffee/cake in the afternoon
- Midnight snack according to the excursion program
- soup at embarkation
- Welcome and farewell cocktail
- After breakfast until dinner coffee, tea and ice water included
- For this purpose, a tea/coffee station is available for self-service
- Welcome and gala dinner
- Events and on-board program e.g. apple strudel demonstration, bingo etc.
- daily music program at the panorama bar
- Use of the ship's facilities such as wellness area with sauna,
- Rest area and whirlpool, fitness equipment, sun loungers
- DCS Cruise director
- Suitcase service between pier and cabin during embarkation and disembarkation
- embarkation and disembarkation fees, all port and lock fees
Not included in the tour price:
Arrival and departure, insurance, excursions, drinks, gratuities and personal expenses
- Excursion Linz incl. Pöstlingberg with hot cider49 €
- Excursion "Wine experience incl. Abbey Göttweig"49 €
- City tour Bratislava35 €
- City tour Budapest with organ concert49 €
- Excursion Budapest by night49 €
- City tour Vienna with visit to a sparkling wine cellar49 €
- Excursion Esztergom with wine tasting49 €
- Excursion package (7 excursions)309 €
- Beverage package "all inclusive"203 €
all day in the Bar/Lounge, on the sun deck, in the restaurant unlimited by the glass:
- Mineral water, any soft drinks and juices, draft beer and non-alcoholic beer, wheat beer and any bottled beers
- Water on the cabin and during excursion
- House wine red/white/rose, house sparkling wine, any kinds of usual spirits
- Cocktails and longdrinks
- Coffee and coffee specialities
- Selected spirits such as: Bombay Sapphire Gin, Havana Club 7 Años, Remy Martin, Single Malt Whiskys, Chivas Regal, Jack Daniels
- Anything from the Minibar
- Champagne and bottled wines
Excursions
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Excursion Linz incl. Pöstlingberg with hot cider (49 € p.P.)
At the beginning of your excursion you will take the bus to the parking lot at the foot of the Pöstlingberg with its pilgrimage church. The Pöstlingberg - a popular excursion destination - is a 539 m high mountain above the left bank of the Danube in Linz. Visit the baroque pilgrimage church Pöstlingberg and enjoy the view over the city of Linz from the viewing platform. With a Glühmost you can warm up for the rest of the excursion. Afterwards you can explore the Capital of Culture with a guided tour of its numerous churches, which can be seen when walking through the picturesque alleys. In the middle of the main square there is the 20-metre high "Trinity Column" in memory of the victims of the plague. Another highlight on your guided tour of Linz is the Cathedral of the Holy Mary, also known as the "Mariendom". The stained glass windows are particularly remarkable. The best known is probably the so-called Linz Window, which shows representations from Linz's history.

Excursion "Wine experience incl. Abbey Göttweig" (49 € p.P.)
Today's excursion takes you to Göttweig Abbey. In 2000, it was included as part of the "cultural landscape Wachau" together with the old city centre of Krems and Melk Abbey in the list of UNESCO World Heritage. After the guided to tour you will continue on to the city of Krems. With its more than 1000 years of history, the city is a contemporary witness to Austria's rich wine-growing traditions. Like mighty sky climbs, the wine routes of the Wachau line the banks of the mighty river, where the sun allows the noblest product of this landscape to thrive, the wine. Remains of the Austrian Limes, medieval castles, baroque monasteries and arcade houses from the Renaissance - they all document the history of this area. Here we invite you to a glass of wine.

City tour Bratislava (35 € p.P.)
The tour will take you by St. Martin cathedral - the Coronation church of the monarchs of the Kingdom of Hungary. Moving on along the medieval city walls on to Grasalkoviþov palác (the residence of the president) and up the castle hill to the breathtaking view of the city and its surroundings. Here you can take a tour of this impressive landmark the Castle Bratislava (85 meters above the Danube). On a guided tour through the historical city centre discover impressive buildings like the Martins cathedral, the town houses of the Renaissance and the Baroque palace just to name a few. On the main square you will see the old town hall. Rejuvenate with a cup of coffee or tea in one of the art nouveau coffee houses. The medieval streets will lead you past the opera, the Ganymedes fountain and the "Reduta" back to our pier.

City tour Budapest with organ concert (49 € p.P.)
From the pier you drive to Heroes square - Hösök tere with monuments of many Hungarian kings and the Millennium Monument. On both sides of the beautiful parade square you can see important buildings of new and old art. On the way you will discover many familiar and unknown things of this traditional city - magnificent baroque buildings, the Parliament on the banks of the Danube and the famous Chain Bridge. You walk through the old castle district and reach the Matthias Church - the coronation church of the Hungarian kings. From the church stretches the Fisherman's Bastion with a magnificent view of the Danube and the Parliament. Here you can enjoy a 30-minute organ concert and review the previous impressions of the city.

Excursion Budapest by night (49 € p.P.)
A fascinating journey through the illuminated Budapest. After a short stop on the Castle Hill and a view of Pest, you drive to the First Budapest Strudel House. Here you take part in a strudel tasting (2 different kinds) with Tokaj wine. You return to your ship in a relaxed mood.

City tour Vienna with visit to a sparkling wine cellar (49 € p.P.)
The city tour starts at the landing pier and leads you to the Prater and Ringstraße past the Schottentor, the "Votivkirche", the "2er Linie", the town hall, the Palais Auersperg, the "Volkstheater", the "Museumsquartier" up to the Karlsplatz and the Art museum Albertina. This is where the guided tour of the city centre begins with the Albertina, the famous Spanish Riding School, the Hofburg - Vienna, Michaelerplatz and Kohlmarkt, the moat in the old town as well as St. Stephen's Square with the Gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral - affectionately called "Steffl" by the Viennese. Here you have time at your free disposal. Afterwards you will return to the Albertina together and take the bus back to Schwarzenbergplatz via the Vienna State Opera and Karlsplatz. The tour continues along the Stadtpark, to Franzensbrücke and Praterstern. The excursion is rounded off with a visit to a sparkling wine cellar. During the visit of the cellar you will learn a lot about the production and during the tasting you can convince yourself of the taste.

Excursion Esztergom with wine tasting (49 € p.P.)
Esztergom is situated on the border with Slovakia and was once the capital of Hungary. The highlight of the excursion is Esztergom Cathedral, which is also the largest cathedral in Hungary. The cathedral is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and St. Adalbert of Prague. You will visit the cathedral with its 100 meter high dome. The interior of the basilica extends over an area of 5,600 m², it is 118 m long and 49e metres wide. The first Hungarian king St. Stephen was crowned in this church. Afterwards you will be served appetizers with a wine tasting of 5 wines.
Arrival / departure arrangement
Depending on the journey you can arrive by train or by car. We are happy to organize a train ticket for you for your personal arrival and departure.
For arrival and departure by car for your booked river cruise, we are happy to organize a car parking space in Passau. The booking form for the car parking space for your booked river trip can be obtained from us after booking or can be found here. For the reservation of your pitch please send this form completed by fax, mail or post back to us.
Some trips, such as river cruises on the Volga and Nile, have already included a scheduled flight. We make sure that your flight and transfer at the destination from the airport to the ship and back again with Your DCS Cruise are tuned so that you can easily reach your ship or plane at any time.

Arrival / departure by car -parking space in Passau
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Travel comfortably with your own car! About our partner Globus Group we can offer you two variants for the placement of your vehicle in Passau. Depending on your preference, you can choose between open space or parking garage. The transfer from the parking lot to the jetty and also at the end of your journey back from the jetty is included for you!
Pitch conditions Passau 2019:
4 days per car
40 €
45 €
6 days per car
50 €
60 €
8 days per car
66 €
77 €
11 days per car
81 €
94 €
15 days per car
102 €
115 €
Pitch conditions Passau 2020:
5 days per car
47 €
56 €
6 days per car
52 €
62 €
8 days per car
68 €
79 €
11 days per car
83 €
96 €
15 days per car
104 €
117 €
Parking for campers or cars with caravans are available and must be requested separately.
Luggage service
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Travel relaxed and without the hassle of carrying heavy suitcases. TEfra luggage service will take care of your luggage whether you arrive by car or train. The luggage service of TEfra will pick up your luggage at your doorstep and bring it back after the trip.
TEfra Travel Logistics GmbH (Telefon: 0800 – 500 23 52 or E-Mail: info@tefra-log.de).
further information under www.tefra-log.de
Required travel documents
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River trips Danube, Rhine and Moselle
Please note that German citizens are required to carry a valid identification document (identity card or passport) with them on their journey . EU citizens do not need a visa to enter the Federal Republic of Germany. All other foreigners are visa-visculable for stays in Germany. For visitors staying up to 90 days in any 180-day period, nationals do not need a visa for which the European Community has waived the visa requirement. For more information, please contact the responsible consulate. DCS-Touristik is not liable for the timely granting and receipt of necessary visas by the respective diplomatic representation if the customer has commissioned DCS-Touristik with the procurement, unless DCS-Touristik is responsible for the delay. The customer is responsible for complying with all regulations that are important for the travel. All disadvantages, in particular the payment of cancellation fees, which arise from the non-compliance with these regulations, are at his expense, unless they are caused by a culpable wrong or non-information of DCS-Touristik.
Your River vessel

DCS Amethyst
Our stylish and comfortable river cruise ship, the DCS Amethyst, offers an elegant and modern atmosphere. On four decks there is room for up to 178 people in 89 cabins and suites. Here you will find everything you need for your unforgettable river cruise. The two-level atrium with a glass dome underlines the bright and friendly ambience.
On the Danube / panorama deck, our kitchen team in the on-board restaurant invites you to the daily multi-course menus. Relax in the café with reading corner for a cup of coffee, good conversation or a game with friends. The sundeck offers space to relax and read. Under the generous sunscreen you can enjoy the passing scenery. The spa area with whirlpool and sauna as well as fitness equipment and relaxation room invites you to relax during your river cruise on the Danube.
Welcome aboard the DCS Amethyst!
On the Danube / panorama deck, our kitchen team in the on-board restaurant invites you to the daily multi-course menus. Relax in the café with reading corner for a cup of coffee, good conversation or a game with friends. The sundeck offers space to relax and read. Under the generous sunscreen you can enjoy the passing scenery. The spa area with whirlpool and sauna as well as fitness equipment and relaxation room invites you to relax during your river cruise on the Danube.
Welcome aboard the DCS Amethyst!

Your DCS Cabin
The modern and comfortable cabins (15 m²) and suites (22 m²) on the Danube/Panorama deck and Rhine/Oberdeck have French balconies with opening panorama windows. For security reasons, the windows on the main deck cannot be opened.
The two suites on board the DCS Amethyst are also equipped with a sitting area and a spacious bathroom. All cabins have double beds (can be set as twin beds), shower and WC, TV, radio, air conditioning (individually adjustable), telephone, safe and hairdryer.
The two suites on board the DCS Amethyst are also equipped with a sitting area and a spacious bathroom. All cabins have double beds (can be set as twin beds), shower and WC, TV, radio, air conditioning (individually adjustable), telephone, safe and hairdryer.

Culinary delight
Enjoy a culinary round trip on board the DCS Amethyst with an extensive breakfast buffet as well as multi-course lunch and dinner menus and regional specialities in a stylish atmosphere. You can also choose from a variety of vegetarian dishes with all meals. We also offer a daily changing wine and drink menu with regional wines and a special cocktail of the day at a special price.
Your river cruise begins with a hearty soup at embarkation. In the evening the captain and his crew will invite you to a welcome cocktail followed by a welcome dinner. In addition we will spoil you during your river cruise along the Danube on board the DCS Amethyst with afternoon tea, coffee and cake or after an impressive excursion day with a midnight snack.
The DCS Amethyst kitchen crew also offers you culinary highlights live on board, such as an apple strudel show or Kaiserschmarrn demonstration, a pirate dinner or a hearty breakfast in the bar.
On the last day of the Danube cruise, the captain will bid you farewell with a farewell cocktail and invite you to the evening gala dinner for an ice parade à la DCS Amethyst. So your physical well-being on board is always well taken care of.
Your river cruise begins with a hearty soup at embarkation. In the evening the captain and his crew will invite you to a welcome cocktail followed by a welcome dinner. In addition we will spoil you during your river cruise along the Danube on board the DCS Amethyst with afternoon tea, coffee and cake or after an impressive excursion day with a midnight snack.
The DCS Amethyst kitchen crew also offers you culinary highlights live on board, such as an apple strudel show or Kaiserschmarrn demonstration, a pirate dinner or a hearty breakfast in the bar.
On the last day of the Danube cruise, the captain will bid you farewell with a farewell cocktail and invite you to the evening gala dinner for an ice parade à la DCS Amethyst. So your physical well-being on board is always well taken care of.

Life on board and entertainment
The atmosphere on board is cosy, warm and informal. The crew of the DCS Amethyst offers you a varied programme of events and boarding, for example with a pirate evening, a crew show or a quiz evening. There is also live music every day in the Panorama Bar. In addition, board and card games as well as books are available for your entertainment.
There is a chargeable WLAN-connection on the entire ship. The DCS cruise management is always there for you during your Danube cruise. Smoking is only permitted in a marked area on the sun deck.
Both German and English are spoken on board the DCS Amethyst. The currency on board is Euro, Visa- and Euro-/Mastercard as well as EC-cards issued in Germany are also accepted. The credit and EC cards can only be used to balance the boarding pass credit account.
There is a chargeable WLAN-connection on the entire ship. The DCS cruise management is always there for you during your Danube cruise. Smoking is only permitted in a marked area on the sun deck.
Both German and English are spoken on board the DCS Amethyst. The currency on board is Euro, Visa- and Euro-/Mastercard as well as EC-cards issued in Germany are also accepted. The credit and EC cards can only be used to balance the boarding pass credit account.

Wellness, relaxation and fitness
Take a break and enjoy your visit in the sauna. Relax in the whirlpool or on one of the loungers in the relaxation area and relax with a fantastic view through the large panorama window. Fitness equipment is available for sports enthusiasts.
When the weather is fine, sun worshippers can enjoy the sun loungers with a view of the beautiful Danube landscape passing by. For everyone else, the generous sun protection offers a shady place to enjoy the view of the beautiful landscape.
When the weather is fine, sun worshippers can enjoy the sun loungers with a view of the beautiful Danube landscape passing by. For everyone else, the generous sun protection offers a shady place to enjoy the view of the beautiful landscape.