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Day by Day Summary and Map
Land Segment of Itinerary
Saturday - Mar 29, 2025
Day 1
Budapest, Hungary
Arrive in Budapest and transfer to your hotel.
Land Segment of Itinerary
Sunday - Mar 30, 2025
Day 2
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest is one of Europe's most regal and storied cities-and many of its most iconic sights are just off the banks of the Danube. Often described as the "Queen of the Danube", Budapest is well-known for Fisherman's Bastion, Buda Hill, and its magnificent Hungarian Parliament building. However, this sprawling city is full of rich history and culture and offers many "hidden" treasures as you venture further past its river banks. During this excursion, your guide will take you deeper into the city to discover fascinating sites lesser-known to the average traveler. (B) ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Monday - Mar 31, 2025
Day 3
Budapest, Hungary
Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Day 3 - Monday - Mar 31, 2025
Day 3
Cruise Begins
Budapest, Hungary
Check out of your hotel to board your luxurious ship. (B,D)
Budapest, Hungary
Arrive in Budapest and board your luxurious river cruise ship. (D)
Tuesday - Apr 1, 2025
Day 4
Budapest, Hungary
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) ... Read More
Wednesday - Apr 2, 2025
Day 5
Bratislava, Slovakia
Host to the crowning ceremonies of many 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) ... Read More
Thursday - Apr 3, 2025
Day 6
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 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) ... Read More
Friday - Apr 4, 2025
Day 7
Weissenkirchen, Austria
Grein, Austria
After reaching Weissenkirchen, you'll be treated to several choices of excursions. Take a walking tour of Durnstein before visiting the UNESCO World Heritage-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 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) ... Read More
Saturday - Apr 5, 2025
Day 8
Linz, Germany
Bus Travel
Mondsee, Austria, Austria
Bus Travel
Salzburg, Austria
Bus Travel
Linz, Germany
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. En route to Salzburg, stop at Mondsee, home of the Basilica of St. Michael, where the famous wedding scene in the movie was filmed. You may also choose to join a full-day excursion to the charming Czech mountain town of Cesky Krumlov, where you can stroll its cobblestone streets; marvel at the city's picturesque Baroque and Renaissance-style buildings; and tour Krumlov Castle, one of Europe's largest castle complexes. Following these full-day excursions, you may also choose to take a brief walking tour in Linz. Alternatively, join a walking tour through the old city center of Linz and by the Mozart House; or bike along the city's famed "Cultural Mile" and the Danube. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Sunday - Apr 6, 2025
Day 9
Passau, Germany
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. Stephan's Cathedral. Alternatively, 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) ... Read More
Monday - Apr 7, 2025
Day 10
Vilshofen, Germany
Bid farewell to Vilshofen and prepare for your flight home. (B)
Vilshofen, Germany
Cruise Ends
Land Segment of Itinerary
Day 10 - Monday - Apr 7, 2025
Day 10
Bus Travel
Regensburg, Germany
Bus Travel
Prague, Czech Republic
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)
Land Segment of Itinerary
Tuesday - Apr 8, 2025
Day 11
Prague, Czech Republic
Experience the wonders of Prague and its historic city center that is a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site on your city tour or you can hike to the grand castle. See Rudolfinum and the Dancing House. Visit the 1,000-year-old Prague Castle and St. Vitus before walking over the romantic Charles Bridge to the Old Town Square, where you will find the capital's famous Astronomical Clock. (B) ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Wednesday - Apr 9, 2025
Day 12
Prague, Czech Republic
Beer has a long and illustrious history in the Czech Republic with the first brewery known to have existed in 993. Pilsner Urquell was created in 1842, being the first pilsner ever made, while Budweiser came into being in the city of Budweis. Beer is a core part of the country's national identity, so much so the Czechs are the biggest consumers of beer in the world per capita. The country is home to more than 100 breweries with a combination of big names and micro establishments offering a huge range of styles, so join a Czech beer tasting and discover for yourself what makes the Czech's beer some of the very best in the world. (B) ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Thursday - Apr 10, 2025
Day 13
Prague, Czech Republic
Bid farewell to Prague and prepare for your flight home. (B)
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