Where Are We Going?
Saturday, August 12 - BUDAPEST, AUSTRIA (EMBARKATION)Arrive in Budapest and board your luxurious river cruise ship.
(Dinner Included)
Sunday, August 13 - BUDAPEST, AUSTRIA
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.
(Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included)
Monday, August 14 - BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA
Host to the crowning ceremonies of 11 Hungarian kings, and queens between 1536 and 1830, Bratislava undoubtedly has earned the title "Coronation City of Kings," as you'll discover during your walking tour. Or join a memorable "Tastes of Slovakia" tour. For a more active adventure, hike up to Bratislava Castle, offering magnificent views of the city.
(Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included)
Tuesday, August 15 - VIENNA, AUSTRIA
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 visit St. Stephen's Cathedral, or discover Vienna by bike. During the afternoon, enjoy leisure time to further explore this iconic city.(Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included)
Wednesday, August 16 - WEISSENKIRCHEN/DURNSTEIN/GREIN, GERMANY
After reaching Weissenkirchen, you'll be greeted with several choices of excursions. Take a walking tour of Durnstein before visiting the UNESCO-designated Melk Abbey. For a more culinary-focused experience, join a walking tour in Durnstein, then enjoy a wine tasting hosted by a local vintner and sample superior 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 Strudnegau Valley to medieval Grein for an exclusive visit to the more than 500-year-old Greinburg Castle, looming regally from above. While here, enjoy a folklore show and wine reception.
(Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included)
Thursday, August 17 - LINZ/SALZBURG, AUSTRIA
The ship arrives in Linz, where you'll have several choices of excursion. 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, the home of the Basilica St. Michael. Or join a morning walking tour through the old city center of Linz and the Mozart House, or go on a bike tour of the city's famed "Cultural Mile" and the Danube. In the afternoon, you can also choose to visit charming Cesky Krumlov, located just over the Czech-Austrian border.
(Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included)
*Note: Cesky Krumlov excursion is not available with the full-day Salzburg excursion
Friday, August 18 - PASSAU/VILSHOFEN, GERMANY
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 Danube River. Later, cruise to Vilshofen, where you will be welcomed to a festive Oktoberfest celebration - an AmaWaterways exclusive.
(Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included)
Saturday, August 19 - VILSHOFEN, GERMANY
After breakfast, bid farewell to Vilshofen and prepare for your return flight home.
(Breakfast Included)