Danube cruise | Passau, Romanian Danube Delta, Passau

Your ship: BOLERO

Comfort, style and modern furnishings, plus panoramic views await you on board our BOLERO. Enjoy unique views in the best of company from our spacious sun deck or from the privacy of your own cabin. A spa with sauna and whirlpool are also available for even more relaxing moments. Our chef conjures up gourmet food in the galley on a daily basis, and our attentive crew cater to your every whim around the clock. Lunch and dinner menus are served at the table. Depending on the daily programme, choose between a light lunch buffet in front of the panorama salon or snacks from the barbecue station on the sun deck. In winter 2023/24 all public areas were modernised to an exclusive standard. In winter 2024/25 the cabins will be refitted.

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Languages: de, en
Capacity: 180 passengers
Crew: 40 members
Length: 126.7 meter
Width: 11.4 meter
Draught: 1.5 meter
Voltage: 220 volt

day 1, 11.08.2025

Passau

Casting off: 17:00

Embarkation 4pm to 5pm.

day 2, 12.08.2025

Hofburg in Wien Oesterreich bei einer nicko cruises Donau Fluss Kreuzfahrt entdecken

Wien

Mooring: 13:00 Casting off: 17:30

Vienna city tour / walking tour

Wien Pallas-Athene-Brunnen in Österreich bei einer Donau Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Vienna city tour / walking tour

Today the tradition-rich Danube metropolis Vienna is on the program. From the pier you will pass the "New Vienna" with the Uno-City and the Danube Island. See imposing magnificent buildings such as the State Opera, the Burgtheater, the Hofburg, the Parliament, the City Hall and the Votivkirche during the trip along the famous Ringstrasse. During a guided tour afterwards, you will experience this charming city and its world-famous "Viennese Schmäh" at first hand. After a short free time, you will pass the Praterstern and return to your ship.

Toilets: 2

day 3, 13.08.2025

Nach Donau Solt mit nicko cruises Flusskreuzfahrt

nicko cruises Flussreise auf der Donau in Ungarn bei Mohacs

Solt
Mohács

Mooring: 13:00 Casting off: 13:30

Mooring: 19:00 Casting off: 19:30

Solt

Mooring: 13:00 Casting off: 13:30
Mohács

Mooring: 19:00 Casting off: 19:30

All offered excursions on this day start in Solt and end in Mohács.

Puszta excursion with Kalocsa

Excursion Pécs

Puszta excursion with Kalocsa

The first archbishopric in Hungary, Kalcosa houses a beautiful cathedral as well as the Archbishop's Palace, whose library contains a Bible with Martin Luther's writing. Kalocsa is also known for its folk art, especially the colorful embroidery and floral motifs on walls and furniture. From Kalcosa, the noble sweet paprika conquered the world and made the town known as a paprika stronghold. Passing paprika fields, you will go through the Hungarian lowlands, the Puszta, to the Csarda. Here you will visit the stud farm and afterwards you can take part in a short carriage ride over the wide plain of the Puszta. Afterwards the csikos (horse herders) invite you to a special kind of horse show. You will learn about the Hungarian horse traditions and get to know the habits of the former Csikos, because in former times the horse was the best friend of the man in the Puszta. After the performance you will be served a snack and wine. In the boutique you will have the opportunity to buy Hungarian handicrafts, paprika products, wine and liquor.

Toilets: 1

Excursion Pécs

After a drive through the Hungarian lowlands you will reach Pecs (Fünfkirchen), one of the most beautiful cities in Hungary. Located in southern Transdanubia, on the slopes of the Mecsek Mountains, Pecs welcomes its visitors with a mild climate, southern flair and numerous monuments and works of art. In 2010, Pecs was named the European Capital of Culture. In the center you will find one of the most beautiful squares in Hungary with Szechenyi Square and the Plague Column. During a tour you will see, among other things, the city's basilica, but also the Szsami Mosque, which was later converted into a church. The original elements of the mosque were masterfully incorporated into the reconstruction. You will further reach the Zsolnay Fountain with its enchanting ceramic decorations, which even defy the weather and decorate the fountain all year round. Strolling through the pedestrian zone, you will experience the special atmosphere of the city.

Toilets: 1

day 4, 14.08.2025

Belgrad Sava Kathedrale bei Donau Fluss Kreuzfahrt mit nicko cruises erleben

Belgrade

Mooring: 11:00 Casting off: 23:30

City tour / walk Belgrade

Evening trip Belgrade

City tour / walk Belgrade

From the pier, a short ride takes you up to Kalemegdan Fortress, the most important building and famous landmark of Belgrade, which you can already see from the ship. You can admire some artifacts of the Army History Museum here in passing. In addition, from the fortress you will enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, as well as of New Belgrade. During a subsequent walk through the city center and the pedestrian zone with Republic Square, you will experience the daily hustle and bustle of the Serbian capital. With a tour of the city, which also takes you past the Royal Palace, the City Hall and the Church of St. Savas - one of the largest Orthodox places of worship in the world - the excursion through the Balkan metropolis ends at your ship.

Toilets: 2

Evening trip Belgrade

Let the evening in Belgrade end in an upbeat and colorful way! By bus you will leave from the "Sava pier" for a typical Serbian evening. One of the best Serbian folklore groups will offer you a folklore performance of the highest class with heart and joy. Look forward to Serbian wine, music and dances with the appropriate costumes from all parts of Serbia, as well as the minorities living in Serbia. Various influences, such as from Russia or Turkey, have shaped Serbian folklore and made it so varied, colorful and spirited. The end of this lively evening is a short light tour through the evening Belgrade, before returning to the ship.

Toilets: 1

day 5, 15.08.2025

Mit der MAXIMA nach Rumänien Eiserne Tor Donau nicko cruises Kreuzfahrt

Day 5

Passage of the Danube cataracts with the famous "Iron Gate".

day 6, 16.08.2025

Rousse

Mooring: 11:00 Casting off: 15:00

City tour / walk Rousse

The fifth largest city in Bulgaria with the largest port on the Danube, once bore the Roman name Sexaginta Prista, the city of sixty ships. The house facades are a mix of Baroque, Renaissance and other eras. You will start your tour in the old city center. Passing the railroad station, you will go to the Pantheon, a Christian memorial to Bulgarian heroes. The tour will continue to the Alyosha Monument, the concert hall and then to the Central Square, where you will visit the Bulgarian Orthodox Trinity Church before a short walk through the city center where you will see the Freedom Monument, the Opera House and the Court.

Toilets: 1

day 7, 17.08.2025

Braila

Mooring: 07:00 Casting off: 14:30

Romanian Danube Delta with large excursion boats

Romanian Danube Delta exclusively with small boats

Romanian Danube Delta with large excursion boats

After its journey through 10 countries, the Danube divides into three estuaries - Chilia, Sulina and Sfantu Gheorge, before flowing into the Black Sea. Between these three arms, the Danube forms a beautiful delta, which covers an area of several thousand square kilometers and attracts many visitors with its unique flora and fauna. The Danube Delta is the second largest delta in Europe and holds the title of UNESCO World Natural Heritage. The protected area is a state-administered biosphere reserve and forms both the largest wetland in Europe and the world's largest area covered by reeds. In large excursion boats you will travel through the channels of the delta and experience the beauty of this natural paradise, which, however, will not take us to the mouth of the Danube to the Black Sea. We explicitly point out that we cannot guarantee that the wildlife will show itself in all its glory.

Toilets: 1

Romanian Danube Delta exclusively with small boats

After its journey through 10 countries, the Danube divides into three estuaries - Chilia, Sulina and Sfantu Gheorge, before flowing into the Black Sea. Between these three arms, the Danube forms a beautiful delta, which covers an area of several thousand square kilometers and attracts many visitors with its unique flora and fauna. The Danube Delta is the second largest delta in Europe and holds the title of UNESCO World Natural Heritage. The protected area is a state-administered biosphere reserve and forms both the largest wetland in Europe and the world's largest area covered by reeds. To better explore the uniqueness of the Danube Delta, you can also go exploring in small boats with about 10 people. However, these do not take us to the mouth of the Danube to the Black Sea. We explicitly point out that we cannot guarantee that the wildlife will show itself in all its glory. Attention: surefootedness is required when boarding the excursion boats.

Toilets: 1

day 8, 18.08.2025

Bukarest in Rumänien bei Donau Flussreise mit nicko cruises entdecken

Rumänien Giurgu Giurgiu mit nicko cruises Flusskreuzfahrt Donau

Oltenita
Giurgiu

Mooring: 07:30 Casting off: 09:00

Mooring: 13:30 Casting off: 15:00

Oltenita

Mooring: 07:30 Casting off: 09:00
Giurgiu

Mooring: 13:30 Casting off: 15:00

All excursions offered on this day start in Oltenita and end in Giurgiu.

Bucharest city tour / walking tour

By bus we travel through rural Romania to Bucharest. Generous avenues and imposing buildings, such as the Arc de Triomphe, give Bucharest a certain "French flair", which has earned the Romanian metropolis the nickname "Little Paris of the East". You will also experience the flair of the city while strolling through the old town, the so-called Lipskan. Here you will also visit one of the oldest Romanian Orthodox churches "Stavropoleus" and have the opportunity to learn more about the history of the religion. Afterwards, in the Romanian capital, you will go to the Palace of the People, the second largest administrative building in the world. Here you will make a short photo stop before the bus takes you back to the ship.

Toilets: 2

day 9, 19.08.2025

nicko cruises Flussreise unterwegs auf Donau Paar

Das Eiserne Tor als Grenze zwischen Serbien und Rumänien bei einer Flussreise mit nicko cruises erleben

Day 9

Enjoy a relaxing river day on board.

Passage of the Danube cataracts with the famous "Iron Gate".

day 10, 20.08.2025

Novi Sad

Mooring: 13:30 Casting off: 23:00

City tour Novi Sad

In 1748, Novi Sad was declared a royal free city by Maria Theresa and given the name "Neoplanta". Since the official language in Hungary was Latin, "Neusatz" was translated by the Serbs as Novi Sad. The city developed into a flourishing cultural center, a metropolis for artists and writers. In the 19th century, the Serbian town was therefore also called "Athens of the North". From the pier you have a wonderful view of the Peterwardein Fortress, which towers on the opposite side of the Danube. Enjoy the youthful and cozy flair of this city during a walk through the pedestrian zone with its narrow streets and wide squares, the beautiful and colorfully restored houses.

Toilets: 1

day 11, 21.08.2025

Aljmas

Mooring: 07:30 Casting off: 12:30

City tour / walk Osijek

The Croatian city of Osijek on the banks of the river Drava, experienced its heyday at the turn of the century. The influence of the Habsburg or Western European architects is omnipresent: in the romantic castles, the Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, or the pastel-colored town houses with stucco decorations and slender turrets in the center of Osijek. It is impossible not to notice that the city itself has recovered much faster from the destruction of the war than the suburbs. This also accounts for Osijek's very special flair, which you will experience during the sightseeing tour and a leisurely walk through the enchanting Old Town and the Castle District.

Toilets: 1

day 12, 22.08.2025

Budapest

Mooring: 07:00 Casting off: 20:45

Budapest city tour / walking tour

Budapest impressions

E-bike Budapest

Budapest city tour / walking tour

Budapest is certainly one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and bears the nickname "Queen of the Danube" not without reason. The Danube divides the Hungarian metropolis into the districts of Buda and Pest. You will first drive through the city center and enjoy the flair of the city. Enjoy a beautiful view of the Buda Castle, Fishermen's Bastion and Matthias Church, which still remind of the glory of past times. Also a small visit to the famous Budapest market hall may not be missing, of course.

Toilets: 1

Budapest impressions

Experience Budapest today from a different perspective and up close. The famous St. Istvan Basilica and the Opera House are just a few stops on your unique discovery tour on foot and by train through the Hungarian capital. Continue on a nostalgic journey through time on the oldest subway of the European continent. Walk on one of the most famous squares of Budapest and enjoy the special flair of the city.

E-bike Budapest

Do you want to enjoy a bit of nature away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Budapest? Then this is the right excursion for you! Together with your bike guide you will go on an e-bike to Margaret Island, a green oasis of peace in the middle of the Danube. There you will also have a short refreshment break. On the way, you will experience the Hungarian Danube metropolis from a different perspective on your ride along the Danube.

day 13, 23.08.2025

Bratislava Burg Altstadt Slowakei bei nicko cruises Fluss Kreuzfahrt auf der Donau

Bratislava

Mooring: 13:45 Casting off: 19:00

City tour / walk Bratislava

Bratislava is located in the fertile Danube plain south of the Small Carpathians in the immediate vicinity of the borders with Austria and Hungary. The Slovakian capital could be aptly described as "small but nice". The old town has been magnificently renovated with great attention to detail. During your sightseeing tour of Bratislava, you will first drive through the embassy district to the castle (Hrad), which towers high above the city and is considered the city's landmark. There you will make a photo stop and enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the city. Here you will also get more detailed information about the eventful history of the castle, which was the residence of numerous Hungarian kings for a long time before Maria Theresa settled there and the castle experienced its heyday. Afterwards, you will continue to the Old Town and begin the walking tour. Walking together through the Old Town of Bratislava, you will see the Redoubt, the National Theater, the City Hall and some Baroque palaces and the city gates that testify to the k.u.k. Monarchy. Among other things, you will also meet the most famous man of Bratislava, Gullimann Cumil.

Toilets: 1

day 14, 24.08.2025

Ybbs

Mooring: 13:30 Casting off: 16:30

Cruising through the UNESCO World Heritage Wachau.

Visit of Maria Taferl

Visit of the hydropower plant Ybbs-Persenbeug

Visit of Maria Taferl

On the north bank of the Danube, just a short bus ride away, lies the most important pilgrimage site in Lower Austria: Maria Taferl. The pilgrimage basilica of the same name, the Lower Austrian national shrine of the Sorrowful Mother of God, is enthroned on a hill. The sacred building was built around a wayside shrine of the Virgin Mary. This is also the origin of the name "Maria Taferl". According to tradition, two miraculous healings took place at this place as early as 1633. In the following years, miracles and apparitions of angels were reported again and again at this place. After visiting the pilgrimage church, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Niebelungengau. Back in Ybbs, visit the old ship master's house, which today houses the art gallery "Atelier an der Donau". Marvel at paintings and sculptures by artists from all over the world. You are welcome to try your hand at the printing press. The tour ends with a walk through the small alleys of the old town of Ybbs, where you can still see the wealth from earlier times.

Toilets: 2

Visit of the hydropower plant Ybbs-Persenbeug

Ybbs-Persenbeug is the oldest and, in terms of output, the fourth most powerful Danube power plant in Austria. Completed in 1959, the main purpose of the power plant is to generate electricity from hydropower. However, the construction of the plant also made the Danube safer for navigation. Whirlpools and shallows have been a thing of the past ever since. Experience the functions of the individual components up close during an impressive guided tour. Seeing hydroelectric power generation up close is not only something for technology enthusiasts. During the walk over the dam wall to the lock chambers, the dimensions become visible. During the tour of the lock facility (weather permitting), you will learn details about navigation, the lock process, and the duties of the lock supervisors.

Toilets: 1

day 15, 25.08.2025

Passau

Mooring: 09:00

Disembarkation until 09:30 pm.

Vienna city tour / walking tour

Today the tradition-rich Danube metropolis Vienna is on the program. From the pier you will pass the "New Vienna" with the Uno-City and the Danube Island. See imposing magnificent buildings such as the State Opera, the Burgtheater, the Hofburg, the Parliament, the City Hall and the Votivkirche during the trip along the famous Ringstrasse. During a guided tour afterwards, you will experience this charming city and its world-famous "Viennese Schmäh" at first hand. After a short free time, you will pass the Praterstern and return to your ship.

Toilets: 2

City tour / walk Belgrade

From the pier, a short ride takes you up to Kalemegdan Fortress, the most important building and famous landmark of Belgrade, which you can already see from the ship. You can admire some artifacts of the Army History Museum here in passing. In addition, from the fortress you will enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, as well as of New Belgrade. During a subsequent walk through the city center and the pedestrian zone with Republic Square, you will experience the daily hustle and bustle of the Serbian capital. With a tour of the city, which also takes you past the Royal Palace, the City Hall and the Church of St. Savas - one of the largest Orthodox places of worship in the world - the excursion through the Balkan metropolis ends at your ship.

Toilets: 2

City tour / walk Rousse

The fifth largest city in Bulgaria with the largest port on the Danube, once bore the Roman name Sexaginta Prista, the city of sixty ships. The house facades are a mix of Baroque, Renaissance and other eras. You will start your tour in the old city center. Passing the railroad station, you will go to the Pantheon, a Christian memorial to Bulgarian heroes. The tour will continue to the Alyosha Monument, the concert hall and then to the Central Square, where you will visit the Bulgarian Orthodox Trinity Church before a short walk through the city center where you will see the Freedom Monument, the Opera House and the Court.

Toilets: 1

Bucharest city tour / walking tour

By bus we travel through rural Romania to Bucharest. Generous avenues and imposing buildings, such as the Arc de Triomphe, give Bucharest a certain "French flair", which has earned the Romanian metropolis the nickname "Little Paris of the East". You will also experience the flair of the city while strolling through the old town, the so-called Lipskan. Here you will also visit one of the oldest Romanian Orthodox churches "Stavropoleus" and have the opportunity to learn more about the history of the religion. Afterwards, in the Romanian capital, you will go to the Palace of the People, the second largest administrative building in the world. Here you will make a short photo stop before the bus takes you back to the ship.

Toilets: 2

Budapest city tour / walking tour

Budapest is certainly one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and bears the nickname "Queen of the Danube" not without reason. The Danube divides the Hungarian metropolis into the districts of Buda and Pest. You will first drive through the city center and enjoy the flair of the city. Enjoy a beautiful view of the Buda Castle, Fishermen's Bastion and Matthias Church, which still remind of the glory of past times. Also a small visit to the famous Budapest market hall may not be missing, of course.

Toilets: 1

City tour / walk Bratislava

Bratislava is located in the fertile Danube plain south of the Small Carpathians in the immediate vicinity of the borders with Austria and Hungary. The Slovakian capital could be aptly described as "small but nice". The old town has been magnificently renovated with great attention to detail. During your sightseeing tour of Bratislava, you will first drive through the embassy district to the castle (Hrad), which towers high above the city and is considered the city's landmark. There you will make a photo stop and enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the city. Here you will also get more detailed information about the eventful history of the castle, which was the residence of numerous Hungarian kings for a long time before Maria Theresa settled there and the castle experienced its heyday. Afterwards, you will continue to the Old Town and begin the walking tour. Walking together through the Old Town of Bratislava, you will see the Redoubt, the National Theater, the City Hall and some Baroque palaces and the city gates that testify to the k.u.k. Monarchy. Among other things, you will also meet the most famous man of Bratislava, Gullimann Cumil.

Toilets: 1

From Passau to the Danube Delta

Why this trip?

Ultra early bird discount

Itinerary

Passau

Wien

Vienna city tour / walking tour

Solt

Mohács

Puszta excursion with Kalocsa

Excursion Pécs

Belgrade

City tour / walk Belgrade

Evening trip Belgrade

Day 5

Rousse

City tour / walk Rousse

Braila

Romanian Danube Delta with large excursion boats

Romanian Danube Delta exclusively with small boats

Oltenita

Giurgiu

Bucharest city tour / walking tour

Day 9

Novi Sad

City tour Novi Sad

Aljmas

City tour / walk Osijek

Budapest

Budapest city tour / walking tour

Budapest impressions

E-bike Budapest

Bratislava

City tour / walk Bratislava

Ybbs

Visit of Maria Taferl

Visit of the hydropower plant Ybbs-Persenbeug

Passau

Services

The services provided during your trip

Additional services

Your ship: BOLERO

From Passau to the Danube Delta