Romantic Danube 2025

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Description

Summary

Starts
Vilshofen an der Donau
Duration
8 days
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy

Description

Embark on a romantic journey through the heart of Europe on this 8-day Danube River cruise. This multi-day tour offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, taking you from the charming town of Vilshofen to the vibrant city of Budapest. Along the way, you'll explore historic cities, visit UNESCO-designated sites, sample local wines, and even attend an exclusive Oktoberfest celebration. Whether you're a history buff, a nature lover, or a food and wine enthusiast, this tour has something for everyone. So, come aboard and let the magic of the Danube sweep you away.

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Included

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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AmaBella or AmaLea or AmaReina or AmaSonata or AmaVerde ship

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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

AmaVerde: Suite ,Stateroom, AmaMora: Suite, AmaSonata: Suite, AmaLea: Suite

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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.

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

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

Knowledgeable guides

Personal headset for easy exploration

Airport transfers with purchase of air from AmaWaterways

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Map

Attractions

Forum Mozarthaus, Innere Stadt, Linz, Upper Austria, AustriaMozarthaus
Photo of St. Matthias Church in Budapest. Matthias Church
Photo of Shoes on the Danube Bank in Budapest, Hungary.Shoes on the Danube Bank
Photo of Vienna, Austria. Hofburg PalaceImperial Treasury Vienna
Photo of Heroes' Square, Hosok Tere or Millennium Monument, major attraction of city, with 36 m high Corinthian column in center, Budapest, Hungary. Heroes' Square
Panoramic view castle Veste Oberhaus on river Danube. Antique fortress in Passau, Lower Bavaria, Germany.Veste Oberhaus
Photo of the medieval town of Durnstein along the Danube River in the picturesque Wachau Valley.Stift Dürnstein
Photo of Fisherman's bastion in Budapest, Hungary. Fisherman's Bastion
Photo of Hungarian Parliament at daytime. Budapest. One of the most beautiful buildings in the Hungarian capital.Hungarian Parliament Building
Austrian Gallery Belvedere, KG Landstraße, Landstraße, Vienna, AustriaAustrian Gallery Belvedere
Desert HouseDesert House
Photo of St. Stephen's Cathedral. Vienna, Austria.St. Stephen's Cathedral

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 – Day 1: Vilshofen

Day 1: Vilshofen

Begin your journey in the charming town of Vilshofen. Board your cruise ship and settle in, then join us for an exclusive Oktoberfest celebration complete with traditional beer and Bavarian folk music and dancing.

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Day 2

Day 2 – Day 2: Vilshofen to Passau

  • Passau
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  • Veste Oberhaus
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Explore Vilshofen's beautiful old town before cruising to Passau, known as the 'City of Three Rivers.' Join a walking tour or hike to the 'Veste Oberhaus,' Passau's Castle Hill. Alternatively, you can go on a guided bike tour to the village of Wernstein.

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Day 3

Day 3 – Day 3: Linz to Salzburg

  • Linz
  • Mondsee
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  • Mozarthaus
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Arrive in Linz and choose from several excursions. Opt for a full-day excursion to Salzburg, where you'll tour the historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square, and the Old Market. On the way to Salzburg, stop at Mondsee, home of the famed Basilica St. Michael. Alternatively, you can join a morning walking tour through Linz's old city center and by the Mozart House, or go on a guided bike tour along the city's 'Culture Mile' and the Danube. You can also choose to visit the charming mountain town, Český Krumlov.

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Day 4

Day 4 – Day 4: Weissenkirchen to Dürnstein

Day 4: Weissenkirchen to Dürnstein

  • Stift Dürnstein
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Cruise through the Strudengau and Wachau valleys to Weissenkirchen, gateway to Dürnstein. Once here, you can join a walking tour in Dürnstein along its cobblestone streets to the Baroque Stiftskirche, Dürnstein's famed church cloister tower. For the more active adventurer, you can venture high above the town for a visit to the majestic ruins of Kuenringer Castle. After free time in Durnstein, you will leave for a special wine tasting in Weissenkirchen, nestled in the Wachau Valley.

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Day 5

Day 5 – Day 5: Melk to Krems

  • Bratislava
  • Melk
  • Krems an der Donau
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Visit the UNESCO-designated Melk Abbey, one of Europe's largest and most revered Baroque monasteries. After your tour, enjoy free time exploring the picturesque village of Melk. For the more active cruise, take a guided bike tour through the picturesque Wachau Valley. Sail to Krems, where you will enjoy a special wine tasting at Schloss Gobelsburg, one of the oldest wineries in Austria.

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Day 6

Day 6 – Day 6: Vienna

  • Vienna
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  • Imperial Treasury Vienna
  • Austrian Gallery Belvedere
  • Desert House
  • St. Stephen's Cathedral
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The 'City of Waltzes' offers a treasure trove of gems and your city tour showcases them, 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. In the evening, enjoy wine and live music at a traditional Austrian Heuriger (wine tavern).

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Day 7

Day 7 – Day 7: Esztergom to Budapest

  • Budapest
  • Esztergom District
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  • Matthias Church
  • Shoes on the Danube Bank
  • Heroes' Square
  • Fisherman's Bastion
  • Hungarian Parliament Building
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Esztergom is your gateway to Budapest. Today you have the opportunity to 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, gaze upon the breathtaking panorama below and see Matthias Church. 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.

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Day 8

Day 8 – Day 8: Departure from Budapest

  • Budapest - Departure day
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Disembark the ship as you prepare for your flight home. Take with you the memories of a lifetime from this unforgettable journey along the romantic Danube.

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