Legendary Danube 2025

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Description

Summary

Starts
Nuremberg
Duration
8 days
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy

Description

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Europe on this legendary Danube cruise. This multi-day tour will take you through some of the most beautiful and historic cities in Germany, Austria, and Hungary. From the medieval charm of Nuremberg and Regensburg to the baroque splendor of Passau and Melk, and the imperial grandeur of Vienna and Budapest, this tour offers a rich tapestry of experiences. Whether you're a history buff, a foodie, or an outdoor enthusiast, there's something for everyone. Enjoy guided tours, sample local delicacies, visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and marvel at architectural masterpieces. All this while cruising along the Danube, one of the world's most iconic rivers.

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Included

7 nights luxury accommodation in an outside stateroom (most with twin balconies)

Entertainment-On-Demand in all staterooms featuring free high-speed internet access, movies, a music library and English language TV stations

Mini-fridge, desk and sitting area

Bottled water replenished daily

AmaSonata: Suite

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All onboard dining in a variety of venues

Regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients

The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant

Welcome Cocktail, Welcome Dinner, La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Dinner, Captain's Cocktail and Gala Dinner

La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs exclusive dining experience

Unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner

Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast

Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks

Tapas, sandwiches, snacks and refreshments served daily in the Main Lounge

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AmaReina or AmaSonata cruise ship

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Personalized service from a highly trained Cruise Manager during both cruise and land programs

Knowledgeable guides

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Wellness Activities with a dedicated Wellness Host leading various exercise classes as well as discussions on healthy eating and relaxation techniques, both on board and on shore.

Internet and Wi-Fi access

Sun deck pool with swim-up bar and walking track

Fitness room, massage services and hair salon

Main Lounge with panoramic views and bar

Daily entertainment including cultural performances

Immersive tours in every destination

Gentle, regular, active and late-riser tour options

Bike tours and hikes

Special Interest Tours

Personal headset for easy exploration

Airport transfers with purchase of air from AmaWaterways

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Destinations

Budapest - city in HungaryBudapest
Gemeinde Melk - city in AustriaMelk
Church Heiliger Franz of Assisi at Mexikoplatz, Vienna, Austria.Vienna
Photo of scenic summer view of the German traditional medieval half-timbered Old Town architecture and bridge over Pegnitz river in Nuremberg, Germany.Nuremberg
Regensburg - city in GermanyRegensburg
Passau - city in GermanyPassau

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Attractions

Panorama view of the Documentation Center and Congress Hall of the Nazi Party Rally Grounds in Nuremberg, with the Dutzendteich lake in the foreground, Bavaria, GermanyDocumentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds
Photo of Vienna, Austria. Hofburg PalaceImperial Treasury Vienna
Nuremberg Castle aerial panoramic view. Castle located in the historical center of Nuremberg city in Bavaria, Germany.Imperial Castle of Nuremberg
photo of view of The view of Hundertwasser house in Vienna, Austria.Hundertwasserhaus
photo of Nuremberg lock,Nuremberg Germany.Nuremberg lock
Porta Praetoria, Regensburg, Bavaria, GermanyPorta Praetoria
photo of view of Gellért Hill, Budapest, Hungary.Gellért Hill
Photo of Mirabell Palace and Gardens in Summer, Salzburg castle in background.Mirabell Palace
Haidplatz, Regensburg, Bavaria, GermanyHaidplatz
Esztergom Castle Museum of the Hungarian National Museum, Esztergom, Esztergomi járás, Komárom-Esztergom, Central Transdanubia, Transdanubia, HungaryEsztergom Castle Museum of the Hungarian National Museum
photo of view of Mozart statue on Mozart Square (Mozartplatz) located at Salzburg, Austria.Mozartplatz
Photo of St. Stephen's Cathedral. Vienna, Austria.St. Stephen's Cathedral

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 – Day 1: Embark on Your Legendary Danube Cruise

  • Nuremberg - Arrival day
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Your unforgettable journey begins as you board your ship for the Legendary Danube cruise. Settle in and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime. Dinner will be served on board.

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Day 2

Day 2 – Day 2: Nuremberg to Regensburg

  • Nuremberg
  • Regensburg
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  • Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds
  • Imperial Castle of Nuremberg
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Today, you'll explore the medieval city of Nuremberg. Choose between a guided tour of the city's historical sites, including the Imperial Castle and the Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds, or a culinary tour sampling Franconian specialties. Later, you'll cruise through the Main-Danube Canal en route to Regensburg. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

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Day 3

Day 3 – Day 3: Exploring Regensburg

  • Regensburg
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  • Porta Praetoria
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Spend the day exploring Regensburg, one of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities. Take a guided walking tour to see the city's architectural highlights, sample Bavarian specialties, or join a bike tour to the neoclassical Walhalla temple. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

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Day 4

Day 4 – Day 4: Passau to Salzburg

  • Melk
  • Vienna
  • Passau
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  • Mozart's Birthplace
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Today, you'll explore the cobblestone streets of Passau, admiring its Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture. Alternatively, venture to Salzburg, Austria, where you can visit Mozart's Birth House and the Mirabell Gardens. For the more active, there's a guided bike tour along the Inn River or a hike up to the Veste Oberhaus Fortress. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

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Day 5

Day 5 – Day 5: Melk to Dürnstein

  • Passau
  • Melk
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Explore Melk and its magnificent Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Alternatively, take a walking tour along Dürnstein's cobblestone streets to the Baroque Stiftskirche, or join a guided bike tour through the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley. Later, set sail through the vineyard-rich Wachau Valley. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

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Day 6

Day 6 – Day 6: Discovering Vienna

  • Vienna
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  • Desert House
  • St. Stephen's Cathedral
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Today, you'll explore the 'City of Waltzes', Vienna. Your city tour includes the majestic Opera House, the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs, and the grand St. Stephen's Cathedral. Alternatively, discover Vienna on a guided bike tour. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring this iconic city. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

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Day 7

Day 7 – Day 7: Exploring Budapest

  • Budapest
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  • Fisherman's Bastion
  • Hungarian Parliament Building
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Today, you'll have the opportunity to explore both the Buda and Pest sides of the Danube River. Marvel at the fairytale turrets of Fisherman's Bastion, gaze upon the breathtaking panorama below, and see the colossal Hungarian Parliament Building. For a more active tour, hike to Budapest's Castle Hill. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

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Day 8

Day 8 – Day 8: Farewell Budapest

  • Budapest - Departure day
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Bid farewell to Budapest as you prepare for your flight home. Breakfast is included.

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