Danube River Cruise

There's an optional 2-night pre-cruise experience of Budapest, Hungary. Includes hotel, breakfast, excursions, and transfers to the boat.

The cost is $560 per person, double occupancy. (Single occupancy $840).

As of now, your stay in Budapest is expected to take place at the Marriott City Center (although this is subject to change; you'll receive final confirmation 30 days prior to arrival). 

If you book your own air, please try to arrive with enough time to be settled in and ready to participate in the pre-cruise festivities beginning at 6:30 p.m. on July 11th. 

Budapest offers an unmatched combination of culture and tradition. Your city tour begins with a visit to the Great Market Hall before going to both the Buda (hilly) and the Pest (flat) sides of the river. You’ll see Heroes’ Square and Castle Hill, home to the Fisherman’s Bastion and Mattias Church. As an alternative, you can hike up to Castle Hill for breathtaking views of the city below. (B,L,D)

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, offering magnificent views of the city. (B,L,D)

The “City of Waltzes” offers a wealth of gems and your city tour showcases its regal splendors, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs. Conclude your tour in Vienna’s historic city center and then visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral, or discover Vienna by bike. During the afternoon, enjoy leisure time to further explore this iconic city. (B,L,D)

After reaching Weissenkirchen, you’ll be treated to several choices of excursions. Take a walking tour of Dürnstein before visiting the UNESCO-designated Melk Abbey. For a more culinary-focused experience, join a walking tour in Dürnstein, then enjoy a wine tasting hosted by a local vintner and sample special apricot treats from a local boutique. If you prefer a more active adventure, hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held or join a guided bike tour to Melk. Later in the day, sail through the Strudengau Valley to medieval Grein for an exclusive visit to the more than 500-year-old Greinburg Castle, looming regally from above. (B,L,D)

The ship arrives in Linz where you’ll have several choices of excursions. Opt for a full-day excursion to Salzburg where you’ll tour the historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square and the Old Market. En route to Salzburg, stop at Mondsee, home of the Basilica St. Michael. Or join a morning walking tour through the old city center of Linz and by the Mozart House; or go on a bike tour of the city’s famed “Cultural Mile” and the Danube. During the afternoon, you can also choose to visit charming Český Krumlov, located just over the Czech-Austrian border. (B,L,D)

*Note: Not available with full-day Salzburg excursion

Discover the city of Passau in one of three ways. Enjoy a walking tour and marvel at Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Alternately, choose between a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus fortress or a guided bike tour along the River Inn. Later, cruise to Vilshofen, where you will be treated to a festive Oktoberfest celebration— an AmaWaterways exclusive. (B,L,D)

Bid farewell to Vilshofen and prepare for your flight home. (B)

OR, Depart the ship and drive to Regensburg, one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities, which you’ll discover on a guided walking tour. After touring Regensburg, continue on to Prague. (B)

There's an optional 3-night post-cruise experience in Prague that you don't want to miss! Includes hotel, breakfast, excursions, and transfers from the boat.

The cost is $900 per person, double occupancy. (Single occupancy $1,320).

As of right now, your post-cruise land package accommodations are expected to be at the Art Deco Imperial in Prague. Please note this is subject to change; final confirmation will be provided 30 days prior to arrival.

If you are booking your own air, you are free to leave at any time on July 23rd. 

We will be traveling on the AmaViola. Click here for a closer look at the ship, and your stateroom options. 

Contact me at [email protected] for the most up-to-date pricing. There are great group discounts available to us!

HERE'S WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• All gourmet, award-winning food onboard.
• Unlimited fine wine and beer with lunch and dinner.
• Luxury accommodations and stellar views from your stateroom.
• All excursions, which include an array of hiking, biking, and leisurely walking tours. 
• Yoga onboard every morning, should you care to join us.
• Guest lectures 
• And so much more...

Also, if we book your airline tickets through AmaWaterways (they have terrific contracted rates with the airlines), you'll enjoy free transfers airport transfers.

HERE'S WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:

• Tips and gratuities (unless otherwise stated)
• Items of a personal nature
• Airport transfers (unless you purchase air through Ama Waterways)
• Anything not expressly listed in the inclusions above

A $500 nonrefundable deposit holds your spot. Balance is due 120 days before departure.

Contact me here for the special promotional discounts and pricing options available to members of our group. 

For all other questions related to your Ama Waterways river cruise, check out the frequently asked questions here.

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