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Day by Day Summary and Map
Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Monday - Apr 7, 2025
Day 1
Vilshofen, Germany
Board the ship in Vilshofen for your Grand Danube cruise. In the evening, be treated to a festive Oktoberfest celebration - an AmaWaterways exclusive. (D)
Tuesday - Apr 8, 2025
Day 2
Vilshofen, Germany
Passau, Germany
Enjoy a free morning to walk around the quaint village of Vilshofen. Later, cruise to Passau, where you have the option of exploring it one of three ways. Take a walking tour and marvel at Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephan's Cathedral. Or, choose between a guided bike tour along the Inn River or a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus fortress. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Wednesday - Apr 9, 2025
Day 3
Linz, Germany
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Mondsee, Austria, Austria
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Salzburg, Austria
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Linz, Germany
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 of 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. Alternatively, you can visit the charming mountain town of Cesky Krumlov, a guest favorite located just over the Czech-Austrian border, on a full-day excursion. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Thursday - Apr 10, 2025
Day 4
Weissenkirchen, Austria
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Durnstein, Austria
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Melk, Austria
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Weissenkirchen, Austria
Head up to the Sun Deck for panoramic views as you unwind with a scenic cruise through the Strudengau and UNESCO World Heritage-designated Wachau Valley. 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. Or hike the trail up to the ruins of Durnstein Fortress, where Richard the Lionheart was once held captive, and where you'll find spectacular views of the valley, river, and village below. You can also choose to cycle through the Wachau Valley on a guided bike tour. For a more culinary-focused experience, sample special apricot treats from a local boutique. In the evening, enjoy a wine tasting hosted by a local vintner. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Friday - Apr 11, 2025
Day 5
Vienna, Austria
The "City of Waltzes" is a treasure trove 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 the UNESCO-designated historic city center and visit St. Stephen's Cathedral. For a more active exploration, take a guided bike ride through Vienna. During the afternoon, enjoy leisure time exploring this iconic city even more. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Saturday - Apr 12, 2025
Day 6
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
Sunday - Apr 13, 2025
Day 7
Budapest, Hungary
You cannot help but fall in love with Budapest, known as the "Queen of the Danube". Your city tour begins with a visit to the Great Market Hall. The remainder of this tour takes you to both the Buda (hilly) and the Pest (flat) sides of the river. Alternatively, hike up to Castle Hill for breathtaking views of the city. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Monday - Apr 14, 2025
Day 8
Budapest, Hungary
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Godollo, Hungary
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Puszta Cultural Experience, Hungary
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Budapest, Hungary
Visit the 19th-century Godollo Palace with its royal stables and Baroque theater, followed by lunch at Godollo Restaurant. Afterward, head for Puszta, the vast flat Great Hungarian Plain where you will tour a genuine Hungarian csarda (farm) run by the carriage-driving world champions Lazar brothers. Following the tour, witness a unique, unforgettable performance of Hungarian horsemanship, a tradition that goes back to the hordes of Magyar tribes conquering Hungary in the 9th century. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Tuesday - Apr 15, 2025
Day 9
Mohacs, Hungary
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Pecs, Hungary
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Mohacs, Hungary
Welcome to Pecs, founded more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Christian Necropolis; St. Peter's Basilica, the city's main Catholic cathedral along with its catacombs; and Szechenyi Square, the heart of Old Town Pecs. You will also see the Mosque of Pasha Qasim the Victorious, one of the symbols of the city. Or choose a guided bike tour through Mohacs. For wine connoisseurs, you'll want to go instead to the Szekszard wine region, one of the oldest red-wine-growing areas in Hungary, established more than 2,000 years ago. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Wednesday - Apr 16, 2025
Day 10
Vukovar, Croatia
Enjoy your morning in Vukovar on a guided city tour where you may visit sites such as Eltz Manor House and Vukovar's famous water tower. Alternatively, you may see Osijek on a guided tour. For those looking for a more active experience, you may explore Vukovar on an active bike tour. In the afternoon, enjoy a Croatian wine tasting and tour in the Old Cellars, famous for their Grasevina, Traminac, and Frankovka wines. You can also choose to explore the Vucedol Museum, home to fascinating exhibits on prehistoric culture and one of the most important archeological sites in Europe. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Thursday - Apr 17, 2025
Day 11
Belgrade, Serbia
Explore Serbia's capital, Belgrade, on a city tour that includes the Kalemegdan Fortress and the Serbian Orthodox Temple of St. Sava. Or, hike to the well-preserved Belgrade Fortress. In the afternoon, enjoy a taste of the region by sampling a few types of Serbian brandy including 'slivovitz', which was added in 2022 to UNESCO's list of "Intangible Cultural Heritage", paired with delicious local appetizers. For those wishing a more active adventure, join a guided bike tour. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Friday - Apr 18, 2025
Day 12
Iron Gates
The Iron Gates are some of Europe's most awe-inspiring natural wonders. The Danube narrows as it winds through a series of magnificent gorges between the Carpathian and Balkan mountains. Visit also Golubac Fortress - one of the best preserved medieval fortresses in Europe and enjoy a tasting of locally sourced delicacies. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Saturday - Apr 19, 2025
Day 13
Vidin, Bulgaria
Explore Vidin, one of Bulgaria's oldest cities, and surrounding areas with a choice of excursions. Discover Baba Vida Fortress, the largest preserved medieval castle in Bulgaria. Alternatively, visit a local home for a demonstration of traditional Bulgarian yogurt and banitsa, a pastry you will also get to make. You also have the choice to bike through Vidin and to the castle. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Sunday - Apr 20, 2025
Day 14
Rousse, Bulgaria
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Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
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Rousse, Bulgaria
Giurgiu, Romania
Visit Bulgaria's ancient capital, Veliko Tarnovo, with its medieval fortress and multiple Orthodox temples. You can opt instead to go to Rousse, known for its 19th- and 20th-century Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture, and then afterwards visit the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo with frescos revealing exceptional artistry of 14th-century paintings. Alternatively, you may opt to travel through the Romanian countryside to the capital of Bucharest, known as the "Little Paris of the East". Enjoy a panoramic tour of the historic city center and its elegant architecture, followed by a visit to the Palace of the Parliament, the second-largest administrative building in the world. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Monday - Apr 21, 2025
Day 15
Giurgiu, Romania
Disembark the ship and bid farewell to Giurgiu as you prepare for your flight home. (B)
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