Crime Cruise Passau | VIVA Cruises

Suspense and relaxation complement each other like water and land on this voyage. For 6 days, you have the opportunity to listen to your favorite crime writers on board and engage in conversation. Afterwards, you will dock at the most beautiful ports on the Danube and can embark on your own adventure through the dreamy landscape, mysterious alleyways and spooky old buildings. Regensburg, Vilshofen and Linz offer a variety of sights, but you can also discover delicacies in these cities. So you can immerse yourself in the world of crime on board and explore cities peacefully on land.

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Full board with breakfast buffet, lunch, dinner (multi-course gourmet menus, served at the table) and snacks with free choice of table and flexible meal times
High-quality alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks all day from the entire bar menu (including soft drinks, juices, various coffee specialties, tea, cocoa, sparkling wine, Aperol, white wine, red wine, rosé, champagne, various beers, long drinks, cocktails, spirits, liqueurs)
High tea: once per trip, a selection of sweet and savory treats such as scones, sandwiches, cupcakes, chocolates, macarons and various teas
Daily freshly stocked mini-bar in the cabin
Welcome sparkling wine in the cabin
Reusable VIVA water bottle
WIFI and gratuities

CRUISE ITINERARY OVERVIEW ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

Day 1 Passau 18:00

Day 2 Regensburg 12:00 23:00

Day 3 Straubing 04:00 12:00

Day 3 Vilshofen 17:00

Day 4 Vilshofen 05:00

Day 4 Linz on the Danube 13:00

Day 5 Linz on the Danube 19:00

Day 6 Passau 05:00

Disembarkation after breakfast.

Passau

Due to its special geographical location at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers, Passau is undoubtedly one of the most unique cities in Germany. But not only the location of the city on the three rivers is exceptional, Passau also offers its visitors numerous remarkable sights. Towering above the city is the Veste Oberhaus, an impressive fortress dating back to the 13th century. The old town of Passau is known for its beautiful baroque architecture, especially the Cathedral of St. Stephen with its characteristic onion domes and the largest cathedral organ in the world with almost 18,000 pipes..

Regensburg

Regensburg is a very special city: more than 1,000 listed buildings make the city at the northernmost point of the Danube the only remaining medieval large city in Germany. Due to its beauty and historical significance, the city has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2006. Regensburg's landmark is the 12th-century Stone Bridge, which spans the Danube with 16 arches over a length of more than 300 meters. Another main sight of the city is the Gothic cathedral from the 13th century with its twin towers. Also known throughout Germany is the Valhalla, located at the gates of the city, a memorial site where important personalities are honored.

Straubing

The beautiful Danube city of Straubing is the heart of Old Bavaria. So it is not surprising that there are numerous sights to discover here.The best known is certainly the Gothic city tower, the landmark of Straubing visible from afar. The watchtower was built in the 14th century and still watches over the city today. It can be found at Ludwigsplatz and Theresienplatz.In Straubing's historic city center, numerous stores and cozy restaurants invite you to stroll and linger. The beautifully restored patrician houses all around make the eventful city history and the prosperity of the former merchants visible with their colorful facades.The famous Roman treasure, consisting of splendid armor, shining helmets, coins and well-preserved steeds, is presented in the exhibition rooms of the Gäubodenmuseum. The nearby late Gothic parish church of St. Jakob also houses countless treasures. Among other things, one can admire the Moses window by Albrecht Dürer from the time around 1500.The ducal castle directly on the Danube is worth a visit. The snow-white ensemble impresses with its magnificent location and imposing architecture. It once served as the Bavarian residence of the Dukes of Bavaria-Straubing and was part of the fortifications. The Knights' Hall is one of the largest ballrooms in the country.

Vilshofen

The historic three-river city on the Danube enchants at first sight. After the former city center fell victim to a major fire in 1794, this was rebuilt under Elector Karl Theodor according to plans by the famous master builder Franz Anton Glonner, so that the old town quarter of Vilshofen is now a unique example of the Inn-Salzach style. A special feast for the eyes in the old town is the town tower from 1319, which survived the fire and is one of the most striking buildings in the town. A wonderful contrast to the city is the Ginkgo Park, which is a fantastic recreational area and also the largest ginkgo grove in Europe. Vilshofen is also home to the "BierUnterwelten" (Beer Underworlds). Here, visitors can immerse themselves in the history of beer culture and the pub culture of the Danube town. In particular, the former fermentation and storage cellars in the form of vaulted cellars provide the perfect backdrop for an exhibition on around 700 years of brewing history, which is closely interwoven with the town's history and so there is also an exhibition on the town's history and numerous other exhibition highlights relating to the history of the Lower Bavarian art of brewing.

Linz on the Danube

Linz is the capital of the province of Upper Austria. Around around the central main square invite churches, pretty facades and charming stores invite you to a stroll through the old town. Who once here, should definitely stop at one of the cozy Kaffeehäuser and enjoy the world-famous Linzer Tortesince it tastes best in its homeland. A dreamhaftes panorama is offered by the Pörstlingberg, which can be reached on foot or convenient to reach by mountain railroad. From the viewplatform and the baroque pilgrimage church is recommended Detour to the Grottenbahn, an enchanting fairy-tale world that not only brings children's eyes to shine.