Danube River Cruise — MS Fidelio, 7 Nights

About Danube River Cruise — MS Fidelio, 7 Nights

A 7 Nights 8 Days Danube River cruise aboard the MS Fidelio. Fly from Istanbul to Munich with Turkish Airlines; the program begins with a stop in Munich, followed by boarding the ship. The ship calls at the ports of Dürnstein, Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Melk, and Passau in that order. Program summary: Day 1 Istanbul – Munich; Day 2 Dürnstein; Day 3 Vienna; Day 4 Budapest; Day 5 Budapest; Day 6 Bratislava; Day 7 Melk; Day 8 Passau – Istanbul. Cabin options: Main Deck Porthole Window (non-opening), Middle Deck Large Opening Picture Window, Upper Deck French Balcony. The cabin supplement is added according to the cabin selected when booking. Departure date: 28 October 2026. The price per person starts at €1.890. Included in the price: Round-trip economy-class flights with Turkish Airlines; Coffee station (between 07.00-23.00); Selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (between 09.30-23.00); Welcome cocktail and Gala Cocktail (1 drink included); Welcome Dinner and Captain's Gala Dinner (special menu); Live music in the bar every evening.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Istanbul – Munich

Flight from Istanbul to Munich on Turkish Airlines flight TK1641; check-in at the hotel upon arrival. Sightseeing around St. Stephen's Cathedral during the day. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 — Dürnstein

Stop at Dürnstein port. Free time ashore; optional shore excursions are organized for those interested. Overnight on board.

Day 3 — Vienna

Stop at Vienna port. Sightseeing around Schönbrunn Palace and free time during the day. Overnight on board.

Day 4 — Budapest

Stop at the port of Budapest. Sightseeing around St. Stephen's Basilica and free time during the day. Overnight stay on board.

Day 5 — Budapest

Stop at Budapest port. Free time ashore; optional shore excursions are organized for those interested. Overnight on board.

Day 6 — Bratislava

Port call at Bratislava. Free time ashore; optional shore excursions are organized for those interested. Overnight stay on board.

Day 7 — Melk

Stop at the port of Melk. Sightseeing and free time during the day around the Wachau Valley and Melk Benedictine Abbey. Overnight onboard.

Day 8 — Passau – Istanbul

Disembarkation after breakfast at Passau port. Transfer to the airport and return to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1642.

Places to Visit

What’s Included

What’s Not Included

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days does the Danube River cruise with MS Fidelio take?

The tour is 7 nights 8 days.

Which ports does the ship visit?

Dürnstein, Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Melk, Passau respectively.

Which ship operates this tour?

Aboard MS Fidelio.

Where is the departure, and how is the transportation?

Fly from Istanbul to Munich with Turkish Airlines; the program begins with the Munich stop, then proceeds to the ship; the return journey is also by air.

What are the departure dates and how much does it cost?

Departure dates: October 28, 2026. Prices start from €1,890 per person.

What cabin types are available?

Main Deck Non-Opening Porthole (base price), Middle Deck Opening Large Square Window (+€200), Upper Deck French Balcony (+€400). Surcharge is per person.

What is included in the price?

Round-trip economy-class flights with Turkish Airlines; coffee station (available from 07.00-23.00); selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (available from 09.30-23.00); Welcome Cocktail and Gala Cocktail (1 drink included); Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner (special menu); live music at the bar every evening; luggage handling services when boarding and disembarking the ship; onboard entertainment; compulsory travel insurance (professional liability insurance); airport and port taxes; escort and Turkish-speaking guide services (provided for groups of at least 20 people).

What is not included in the price?

International departure fee; Optional excursions; Personal expenses such as phone calls, ironing and medication; Ship crew gratuities (9 Euro per person per day is recommended); Branded drinks; Breakfast and lunch on the first day of our tour, and lunch and dinner on the last day; Schengen visa fee (Green passport holders are exempt from visa requirements).

Is a visa required?

Since the itinerary calls at ports in the Schengen area, Turkish citizens travelling with an ordinary (burgundy) passport are required to obtain a Schengen visa. As the ship leaves the Schengen area and re-enters, the visa must be multiple-entry.

Is there a Turkish-speaking guide?

Yes, Turkish-speaking tour leader service is included in the price.