The Mighty Danube: Passau to Belgrade with the Iron Gates Cruise on Riverside Mozart from Passau (Germany)

Passau (Germany)

Passau is a town in Lower Bavaria, Germany. It is also known as the "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".The organ at St. Stephen's was long held to be the largest church pipe organ in the world. Organ concerts are held daily between May and September. St.Stephen's is a true masterpiece of Italian Baroque, built by Italian architect Carlo Lurago and decorated in part by Carpoforo Tencalla. Many river cruises down the Danube start at Passau and there is a cycling path all the way down to Vienna. It is also notable 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.

Linz (Austria)

Located in northern Austria on the banks of the river Danube, Linz is a city of contrast with its strong industrial developments and its intense and vibrant culture. This ever evolving, modern and dynamic city plays host to a wide variety of festivals and concerts throughout the year. Linz also offers plenty of cultural attractions with an array of museums and art galleries while its charming city centre offers visitors a glimpse into its past with its baroque churches and buildings dating back to the renaissance as well as being a bustling commercial area.

Grein, Austria

Hilo is the county seat of the County of Hawai?i and is located in the District of South Hilo. The town overlooks Hilo Bay, situated upon two shield volcanoes; Mauna Loa, an active volcano, and Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano and the site of the world's most important ground-based astronomical observatories.

Dürnstein

Dürnstein or aswell known as the pearl of Wachau, is a barroque city with almost 900 inhabitants. It is one of the points of interest of the region of El Wachau, a valley with a high visibility landscape formed by the river Danube, and is one of the outstanding touristic destinations in the lower Austria, named World Heritage by the Unesco. Another attraction are the ruines of the Burgruine Castle, where Richard I, Richar lionheart was prisioner. Dürnstein is a wine production area.

Vienna (Austria)

Vienna lies in the east of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre. In 2001, the city centre was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Apart from being regarded as the City of Music because of its musical legacy, Vienna is also said to be "The City of Dreams" because it was home to the world's first psycho-analyst Sigmund Freud. The city's roots lie in early Celtic and Roman settlements that transformed into a Medieval and Baroque city, the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It is well known for having played an essential role as a leading European Music Centre, from the great age of Viennese Classicism through the early part of the 20th century. The Historic centre of Vienna is rich in architectural ensembles, including Baroque castles and gardens, as well as the late-19th-century Ringstrasse lined with grand buildings, monuments and parks.

Vienna (Austria)

Vienna lies in the east of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre. In 2001, the city centre was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Apart from being regarded as the City of Music because of its musical legacy, Vienna is also said to be "The City of Dreams" because it was home to the world's first psycho-analyst Sigmund Freud. The city's roots lie in early Celtic and Roman settlements that transformed into a Medieval and Baroque city, the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It is well known for having played an essential role as a leading European Music Centre, from the great age of Viennese Classicism through the early part of the 20th century. The Historic centre of Vienna is rich in architectural ensembles, including Baroque castles and gardens, as well as the late-19th-century Ringstrasse lined with grand buildings, monuments and parks.

Esztergom, Hungary

Esztergom is a city north of Hungary that is located between two hills, watching from the watchtower the flow of the river Danube. It is an emblematic place for the Hungarian Catholisim. Esztergom has numerous monuments and plenty of places to visit and enjoy.

Esztergom, Hungary

Esztergom is a city north of Hungary that is located between two hills, watching from the watchtower the flow of the river Danube. It is an emblematic place for the Hungarian Catholisim. Esztergom has numerous monuments and plenty of places to visit and enjoy.

Budapest (Hungary)

Budapest is the capital and the largest city of Hungary, the largest in East-Central Europe and one of the largest cities in the European Union. It is the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation centre,[2] sometimes described as the primate city of Hungary. Budapest became a single city occupying both banks of the river Danube with a unification of west-bank Buda and Óbuda with east-bank Pest. Cited as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe its extensive World Heritage Site 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.

Budapest (Hungary)

Budapest is the capital and the largest city of Hungary, the largest in East-Central Europe and one of the largest cities in the European Union. It is the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation centre,[2] sometimes described as the primate city of Hungary. Budapest became a single city occupying both banks of the river Danube with a unification of west-bank Buda and Óbuda with east-bank Pest. Cited as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe its extensive World Heritage Site 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.

Mohacs, Hungary

Mohacs is a town in hungary situated in the banks of the river Danube. This picturesque town is also home to the annual Busojaras Festival. The festival remembers the battle of Mohacs, commanded by the young King Louis II of Hungary. Lasting 6 days, the celebration features Busos, people wearing traditional masks, and includes folk music, masquerades, parades and dancing. Away from the festival, The Memorial Place of Mohács, the Grand Church, and the Kanizsai Dorottya Museum are popular attractions for visitors.

Novi Sad (Serbia)

Novi Sad is a city located in the north of Serbia, on the bank of the Danube river. The most outstanding point of the city is the Fortress of Petrovaradin, home of artists, museum and hotel. This place is where one of the most popular musical festivals in the summer take place. EXIT gets together around 250.000 to 350.000 people. In the centre of the city we can see gothic, baroque and neoclasic buildings. Novi Sad is simply one of the historical treasures in Europe.

Belgrade (Serbia)

Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, where the Pannonian Plain meets the Balkans. Belgrade hosts many annual international cultural events, including the Film Festival, Theatre Festival, Summer Festival, Music Festival, Book Fair, and the Beer Fest. The Nobel Prize winning author Ivo Andric wrote his most famous work, The Bridge on the Drina, in Belgrade. Nightlife: Belgrade has a reputation for offering a vibrant nightlife; many clubs that are open until dawn can be found throughout the city. The most recognizable nightlife features of Belgrade are the barges (splav), spread along the banks of the Sava and Danube Rivers

Donji Milanovac

Donji Milanovac is a city located on the eastern part of Serbia. it is a modern city with a large park and a promenade along the river Danube. In the town we will find sports activities, beach, touristic accomodation and services.

Drobeta-Turnu Severin (Rumania)

Drobeta-Turnu Severin (Rumania)

Belgrade (Serbia)

Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, where the Pannonian Plain meets the Balkans. Belgrade hosts many annual international cultural events, including the Film Festival, Theatre Festival, Summer Festival, Music Festival, Book Fair, and the Beer Fest. The Nobel Prize winning author Ivo Andric wrote his most famous work, The Bridge on the Drina, in Belgrade. Nightlife: Belgrade has a reputation for offering a vibrant nightlife; many clubs that are open until dawn can be found throughout the city. The most recognizable nightlife features of Belgrade are the barges (splav), spread along the banks of the Sava and Danube Rivers