Passau, Germany
Begin your journey in this charming Bavarian town where you can take a leisurely stroll to the town square to nibble on fresh-baked pastry and admire the numerous sculptures lining the streets. Enjoy an AmaWaterways exclusive Oktoberfest celebration before the ship sets sail on this romantic journey.
Vilshofen, Germany
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The Romantic Danube
Schonbuehel Castle, Austria
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The Delightful
Duoro
On the optional land extension, drive to Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as a “living museum” of the Middle Ages.
Vega Terrón, Spain
Tour Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, a small fortified village perched high on a hilltop with centuries-old walls, steep narrow streets and fantastic views.
Barca D’alva
Sip your way through the Quinta de Avessada, a fascinating interactive museum commemorating the wines of the Alto Douro region.
Pinhão, Portugal
March up the 700 steps, beautifully decorated with white and blue tiles, of the pilgrimage site: the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies.
Lamego,France
Visit the celebrated gardens of Mateus Palace, considered some of the most beautiful in Portugal.
Régua,Portugal
Walk over the river on Dom Luis I Bridge for a breathtaking view of the city’s medieval streets and old harbor quarter
Porto, Portugal
Vega Terrón, Spain
On the optional land extension, drive to Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as a “living museum” of the Middle Ages.
Tour Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, a small fortified village perched high on a hilltop with centuries-old walls, steep narrow streets and fantastic views.
Barca D’alva
Sip your way through the Quinta de Avessada, a fascinating interactive museum commemorating the wines of the Alto Douro region.
Pinhão, Portugal
March up the 700 steps, beautifully decorated with white and blue tiles, of the pilgrimage site: the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies.
Lamego, France
Visit the celebrated gardens of Mateus Palace, considered some of the most beautiful in Portugal.
Régua, Portugal
Walk over the river on Dom Luis I Bridge for a breathtaking view of the city’s medieval streets and old harbor quarter
Porto, Portugal
During this 7-night cruise with AmaWaterways, you will travel into the very heart of Old-World Europe, where empires were built, kings and queens were crowned and some of the world’s greatest music was composed. From grand abbeys and fortresses perched high above the river to iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites, all the regal and romantic splendor of the Danube will be on full display. Click through to experience this wonderful cruise and view the included excursions to choose from daily.
Passau, Germany
Known as the City of Three Rivers, Vilshofen has a charming, cobblestone Old Town near the waterfront where you can walk down streets and alleyways framed by a baroque town tower and St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Included excursions:
City of Three Rivers walking tour
Passau Castle hike
River Inn Bike Tour
Linz, Austria
The ship arrives in Linz where you’ll have several choices of excursions. For those who love The Sound of Music, enjoy a full-day excursion to Salzburg and tour the historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square and the Old Market. You may also choose to embark on a full-day trip to the enchanting Czech mountain town of Cesky Krumlov, admire the stunning baroque and Renaissance buildings and tour Krumlov Castle, one of Europe's largest castle complexes.
Included excursions:
Full-day Salzburg excursion
Full-day Český Krumlov excursion
UNESCO City of Media Arts walking tour
Cultural Mile bike tour
Weissenkirchen, Austria
Cruise through the Wachau valley to Weissenkirchen. Once here, you can join a walking tour in Dürnstein along its cobblestone streets to the Baroque Stiftskirche and then visit Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey. For the more active adventurer, you can hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held or take a bike ride along the Danube. Later in the evening, enjoy a special wine tasting of locally grown, world-renowned Riesling and Grüner Veltliner in Weissenkirchen.
Included excursions:
Dürnstein walking tour and Melk Abbey visit
Dürnstein apricots and sweets tasting
Dürnstein Fortress hike
Wachau Valley bike tour
Evening wine tasting at local winery
Vienna, Austria
The City of Waltzes offers numerous gems, and AmaWaterways’ included city tour showcases them all, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace. Your tour concludes in the historic city center with a visit to St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Or if you prefer a more active tour, take a guided bike ride through Vienna. During the afternoon, enjoy leisure time to further explore this iconic city.
Included excursions:
Imperial Vienna Tour
Vienna bike Tour
Bratislava, Slovakia
Host to the crowning ceremonies of 11 Hungarian kings and queens between 1536 and 1830, Bratislava certainly has earned the title Coronation City of Kings, as you’ll discover during your walking tour. Or join a special Tastes of Slovakia tour. For a more active adventure, hike up to Bratislava Castle, which offers magnificent views of the city.
Included excursions:
Coronation City Walking Tour
Tastes of Slovakia
Bratislava Castle hike
Budapest, Hungary
Close out your cruise with an overnight in Budapest, where you can visit both the Buda (hilly) and Pest (flat) sides of the Danube River. Start on the Buda side, following your guide through the city’s Castle District, where you will marvel at the fairytale turrets of Fisherman’s Bastion and see Matthias Church, renowned for its striking tower and colorful mosaic roof. For a more active tour, hike to Budapest’s Castle Hill. In the afternoon, explore the treasures of Pest, admiring the colossal Hungarian Parliament Building, Heroes’ Square and the moving Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial.
Included excursions:
Buda city tour
Castle Hill hike
Pest city tour
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