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Golf Cruise on the Danube
Your Itinerary
DAY/PORT ARR DEP HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROGRAM
1 BUDAPEST
2 BUDAPEST 13.30 • Morning transfer and round of golf at Pannónia
Golf & Country Club
3 BRATISLAVA 08.00 23.00 • Morning transfer and round of golf at Penati Golf
Club
4 VIENNA 07.00 23.59 • Morning transfer and round of golf at Fontana Golf
Club
Embarkation from 4 pm Welcome Cocktail and Welcome Dinner Briefing on all golf clubs and starting times
5 DÜRNSTEIN 08.00 12.00 • Morning transfer and full day of golf at Lengenfeld Golf Club (opt.) • OR Dürnstein walking tour with wine tasting in a local cellar in the morning (incl.)
EMMERSDORF 15.00 19.00 • Visit to Melk Abbey in the afternoon (incl.) 6 LINZ 07.00 08.30 • Morning transfer and round of golf at Beckenbauer
Golf Course
PASSAU 17.00 18.30 Rejoin the ship 7 REGENSBERG 10.00 20.00 • Full-day trip and round of golf at the Regensburg Golf Club (opt.) • OR Regensburg walking tour in the morning (incl.) • OR Haarlem excursion in the afternoon (opt.) Captain‘s Gala Dinner 8 PASSAU 08.00 Disembarkation after breakfast
Excursions listed in blue are not included in the cruise price.
We reserve the right to make amendments to the timetable and program. Port times and itineraries are subject to change. Golf package operates with minimum of 20 and a maximum of 40 participants.
Inclusions
GOLF PROGRAM
• 4 rounds of golf at top golf clubs • Green fees, pre-reserved & pre-paid tee times, driving range balls • Shared electric golf carts (subject to availability) • Lunch Box (on request) • Ship crew assistance with golf bags from/to cabin (on request) • Transfer from ship to golf club, and return to ship • Services of an experienced golf expert and tour leader • Select excursions as outlined in the itinerary
CRUISE INCLUSIONS
• Gourmet dining with all meals included (buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight snack) in the elegant Panorama
Restaurant, which accommodates all guests in one sitting • Free-flowing, quality red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions, draft beer, and soft drinks, as well as coffee and tea with every lunch and dinner on board • 24-hour complimentary coffee and tea station • Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner • Complimentary bottled water in cabins • Complimentary WIFI onboard • Services of an experienced, multilingual
Cruise Director • Special onboard entertainment including lectures, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and nightly music by the AMADEUS Duo in the Panorama Bar • Complimentary use of onboard bicycles • Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for all excursions • Non-smoking environment (smoking permitted on the Sun Deck) • All port taxes and local fees
Cruise Fares per person in USD based on double occupancy of a cabin
TOUR DATES VESSEL CABIN CATEGORIES & DECKS
8 DAYS BUDAPEST - PASSAU
C-4 Haydn Deck
C-1 Haydn Deck
B-4 Strauss Deck
B-1 Strauss Deck
A-1 Mozart Deck Suite Mozart Deck
17 Oct – 24 Oct AMADEUS Queen 3932 4327 4666 4915 5220 5830
All cabins are outside facing and have two beds that can be linked together or set up separately, as you wish. Single cabin supplement per person for all dates are listed to the right.
Bringing someone who doesn’t want to golf?
This departure is also offered as a cruise only option.
Excursions and Excursion Packages prices per person in USD
CRUISE BUDAPEST - PASSAU
UP
“Sound of Vienna“ classical concert (cat. B) included Full-day trip to Lengenfeld Golf Club (min. 10 participants) * 168 OR Dürnstein walking tour with wine tasting in a local cellar* included Visit to Melk Abbey 61 Full-day trip to Regensburg Golf Club (min. 10 participants) * 180 OR Regensburg walking tour* included OR Danube gorge and Weltenburg abbey with beer tasting* 77
Single Supplements:
C-4/C-1: 15% B-4: 30% B-1: 50% A-1: 60% Suite: 100%
Transfers:
Allow us to book your transfers to and from the port and you’ll be in good hands from the start.
BUDAPEST
Airport – Port (v.v):
$54 per person
Train Station – Port (v.v):
$31 per person
City Center – Port (v.v):
$25 per person
PASSAU
Munich Airport – Port (v.v):
$108 per person
Train Station – Port (v.v):
$28 per person
Pannonia Golf & Country Club
The Pannonia Golf and Country Club is picturesquely situated in a valley bordering the Etyek wine region, east of the Hungarian capital Budapest. The 18-hole championship course was designed by the prominent Austrian architect Hans G. Erhardt and opened in 1996. Since then, it has staged many national and international events, including tournaments such as the BMW Golf Cup International and events sanctioned by the European Golf Association (EGA). The elegant clubhouse was designed by the famous Hungarian neoclassical architect, Mihály Pollack, and blends beautifully with the wine-growing scenery. On the course, idyllic lakes serve as obstacles for eight holes. Doglegs provide suspense at holes 9 and 11, and pin placements may also present a challenge at the hilly greens. The immaculately maintained course meets the highest European standards, and offers players both a technically challenging, as well as an optically appealing experience with its combination of beautiful vegetation, water hazards and sand bunkers.
Pannonia Golf & Country Club
Penati Golf Resort
The Penati Golf Resort is nestled in the Zahorie region of western Slovakia, not far from the town of Senica. The club offers two 18-hole courses – the challenging Legend course, which opened in 2012, and the Heritage course, which opened in 2013. The Legend course stretches over 235 acres and was created by Nicklaus Designs, a company founded by golfing legend Jack Nicklaus and considered one of the world’s leading golf course design firms, with 60% of the world’s PGA tournament-hosting golf courses to their name. This course offers golfers undulating fairways, challenging bunkers and variable teeing placements, allowing golfers to control the difficulty level of their game. The signature holes of the Legend course are the 783-yard 15th hole, which is the longest hole in Europe; as well as the final hole, which is the narrowest hole on the green and plays onto a beautiful island green, and will undoubtedly provide an exciting finish to the game. The second 18-hole course, the Heritage course, was designed by Jonathan Davison, and the world-renowned Mick McShane and returns to the roots of island-design courses.
Penati Golf Resort
Fontana Golf Club
Fontana Golf Club’s championship course promises an unforgettable golfing experience. Situated about 19 miles south of Vienna, the golf course is set in a lush natural setting and offers a view of the Schneeberg, the highest mountain in Lower Austria, and the foothills of the Viennese Forest. Conceptualized by the well-known Canadian architect Doug Carrick, the layout and design of the golf course provides players with a top-class, international golfing experience that is both challenging and fair. The course opened for play in 1996, and from 2006 to 2009, hosted the European Tour in Austria, and has since been considered one of the best golfing locations in Austria and Europe. Due to constant improvements and renovation, the Fontana course is expected to become one of the top 10 golf courses in Europe. The exciting 18-hole course will challenge players with its numerous bunkers and water hazards, combined with some easier holes to give a satisfying, well-rounded experience.
Lengenfeld Golf Club (optional)
Legenfeld Golf Club
The Lengenfeld Golf Club is picturesquely situated in a UNESCO World Cultural Landscape in Lower Austria, just a 10-minute drive from Krems. It offers an unforgettable golfing experience amongst the terraced vineyard landscapes with beautiful scenic views onto romantic forests and the Kamp Valley. The club, founded in 1993 by Otmar Gschwantner and expanded in 2007, lives up to its motto 'golf at its finest'. This 36-hole golf course is divided into the 18-hole Kamptal course with par 71 and the 18-hole Donauland course with par 72. While the hilly terrain and many water hazards of the Kamptal course allow long tees, the Donauland course presents a more athletic challenge with its slanted areas and narrow first 9 fairways. A specialty at Lengenfeld Golf Club is the Golf Vinarium. Each tee is assigned an Austrian grape wine variety, turning the course into an educational wine trail that ends at the clubhouse. The practice area offers golfers a driving range with 40 range tees, practice bunkers and a putt and pitch area.
Quellness Golf Resort/Beckenbauer Golf Course
Beautifully situated in the peaceful Bavarian countryside, the Quellness Golf Resort features the distinguished 18-hectar Beckenbauer Golf Course, a championship course designed by renowned golfer Bernhard Lange. This exclusive course is one of the select few to host PGA European Tour events, specifically the Challenge Tour, which was held here from 2013 to 2015. In addition, in 2015 and 2016, the Beckenbauer Golf Course hosted the Porsche European Open, and in 2017, it was the venue for the Paul Lawrie Matchplay. The course has been praised by some of the world’s foremost players for its technical challenges as well as its impeccable condition. The flat but varied terrain incorporates a multitude of water hazards, such as streams, flood plains, and lakes, and requires golfers to play a precise game. Holes 9 and 18 provide the opportunity for particularly spectacular shots onto island greens. The hand-mown greens and fairways remain in top condition even in the height of summer.
Regensburg Golf Club (optional)
Situated at the foothills of the majestic Bavarian Forest, the Regensburg Golf and Country Club is a truly princely estate, complete with a clubhouse dating back to 1885, which was a former hunting lodge of the Counts of Thurn and Taxis. The Regensburg Golf Club first opened in 1966 with a temporary, 4-hole course. In 1968, famous golf architect Donald Harradine designed a 9-hole course, which he extended by another 9 holes in 1981. In 2000, the course was modernized by Thomas Himmel, who ensured that it meets modern playing requirements. However, the course’s distinctive English parkland character, which it retains, is the work of Harradine. The grounds boast trees of up to 300 years old and offer spectacular views of the Danube valley. The undulating terrain and the water hazards present both a challenge to players as well as a feast of natural beauty. Among the club’s achievements is its membership as one of the Leading Golf Courses of Germany.
Legenfeld Golf Club
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
DAY 1 | HUNGARY: BUDAPEST
Welcome to your Danube golf cruise! Your journey begins in Budapest, where you embark in the afternoon. You will be briefed on all onshore excursions, golf clubs and starting times. This evening, join us for a Welcome Cocktail, followed by a specially prepared Welcome Dinner. This evening the ship will cruise through beautifully illuminated Budapest!
DAY 2 | BUDAPEST· ESZTERGOM
After breakfast enjoy a scenic transfer through the beautiful Hungarian capital to the Pannónia Golf and Country Club, picturesquely situated in a valley bordering the Etyek wine region. Later this afternoon, rejoin the ship in Esztergom just before dinner.
DAY 3 | SLOVAKIA: BRATISLAVA
In the morning, we call at our next capital city - the Slovakian capital of Bratislava. After breakfast you are transferred to the Penati Golf Club, which is situated near the town of Senica and features the longest hole in Europe. In the evening, enjoy dinner on board before the vessel departs Slovakia and crosses into Austria.
DAY 4 | AUSTRIA: VIENNA
The magnificent capital city of Austria features many world famous sights as well as stunning golf courses. In the morning, you are transferred to the Fontana Golf Club, picturesquely situated about 19 miles south of Vienna, with a view of the Schneeberg, the highest mountain in Lower Austria, and the foothills of the Viennese Forest. Return to the ship after your invigorating round of golf. This evening offers an included excursion to attend the “Sound of Vienna” and listen to the “Alt Wien” orchestra play popular pieces from Vienna’s classical era — a perfect end to your Vienna experience.
DAY 5 | DÜRNSTEIN· EMMERSDORF
The romantic Wachau is one of the most beautiful landscape regions of Austria. In the morning your AMADEUS ship docks in Dürnstein, a town well-known for its first-class wines. Wander through this picturesque village or join the included excursion. During lunch onboard, your cruise continues to Emmersdorf. Spend the afternoon discovering this typical small town in Lower Austria or opt to travel across the river to nearby Melk and its magnificent Benedictine abbey — the largest in Austria. Alternatively, join the optional full-day trip to Lengenfeld Golf Club for another round of golf. In the evening, your ship leaves the Wachau and heads for Linz.
DAY 6 | LINZ· ASCHAU GERMANY: PASSAU
Early in the morning, your ship reaches the erstwhile cultural capital, Linz, where your vessel makes a short stop for the departure of today's golf excursion — a full day tour to the legendary Quellness Golf Resort/Beckenbauer Golf Course. You will rejoin the vessel in Passau in the afternoon. This evening, after the ship departs from Passau, the captain invites you to a festive Gala Dinner, full of wonderful regional dishes.
DAY 7 | REGENSBURG
After a leisurely breakfast, you arrive in the Bavarian city of Regensburg, which has one of the most beautiful old towns in Germany. This UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts architecture from many centuries, reflective of its varied history. The stone bridge, built 1135-1146, the Church of St. James, and the Schloss of Thurn and Taxis are a few of the town’s highlights. You can take part in an included walking tour of Regensburg in the morning as well as an optional excursion to Weltenburg Abbey in the afternoon. Alternatively, join the optional full-day trip to the Regensburg Golf Club. In the evening, enjoy the Champions-Cocktail as well as the Award Ceremony with the captain as your ship heads for Passau.
DAY 8 | PASSAU
In the morning, we reach our final destination — Passau. After breakfast, the entire AMADEUS crew bids you farewell and wishes you a safe journey home. We hope to welcome you again soon!
