Melodies of the Danube (Wine Cruise) Cruise Land Forward
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$4924
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$5223
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$6323
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$6923
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$7123
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$7523
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$8823
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Single Supplement Waived offer is valid on new FIT and Group reservations made between November 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025, applicable to select 2025 Europe sailings; excludes A+, AA+, Suites, Grand Suites, and Owner’s Suites. Must mention promo code SOLOWAIVED at time of reservation in order to receive. 10% Single Supplement offer is valid on new FIT and Group reservations made between November 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025, applicable to select 2025 Europe sailings; excludes A+, AA+, Suites, Grand Suites, and Owner’s Suites. Must mention promo code SOLO10 at time of reservation in order to receive. 25% Single Supplement is available on fixed window staterooms on all Europe sailings and category C staterooms on all Mekong sailings. Must mention promo code SOLO25 at time of reservation in order to receive. Single Supplement offers are applicable to solo travelers only. Offers apply to cruise only and do not apply to land packages; guests must pay standard single supplement rate. Stateroom upgrades, transfers, optional land packages, gratuities and airfare are additional. Offers are combinable with Loyalty Benefits, Future Cruise Benefit Program, and AirPlus promotions; not combinable with any other offers. Tour Operators are eligible to receive Single Supplement offers; restrictions apply. Offers are limited to availability, capacity controlled and subject to change without notice. AmaWaterways reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions at any time. Other restrictions apply.

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AirPlus is applicable to select Europe sailings within 330 days prior to departure with a current retail promotion and on all Europe sailings outside of 330 days of departure. AirPlus is applicable to select 2025 Egypt sailings with a current retail promotion. Advertised AirPlus rates may not be available for your preferred airline, flight, routing, or travel dates; ask for details. AirPlus must be added to eligible reservation within 45 days from the date the booking was originally made. AirPlus rates are round-trip, trans-Atlantic airfare departing from all gateways (based on availability). AirPlus is applicable to new Europe and Egypt FIT and Group reservations made by March 31, 2025. AirPlus is not applicable to 2026 Egypt sailings. Additional airfare deposits are required in order to confirm AirPlus rates. AirPlus must be added to this reservation within 45 days from the date the booking was originally made. All guests traveling together are not guaranteed the same flight schedule when reserving AirPlus. To ensure all guests travel together, we recommend booking Custom Air through our AmaAir Team. Please note that schedule changes may prevent guests traveling on conjunction bookings may be assigned different flight schedules. Full passport information will be required at time of booking. AirPlus is only applicable to full 11-night cruise and land package for Egypt or with pre/post cruise Dubai and/or Jordan land packages; offer not applicable to Egypt cruise only. Cruise fare, port charges, stateroom upgrades, land packages, intra-Egypt airfare, visas, and gratuities are additional. Advertised AirPlus rates may not be available for your preferred airline, flight, routing, or travel dates; ask for details. Some small regional airports may not be eligible for AirPlus due to extremely limited airlift and scheduling options. Most air deviations are allowed for AirPlus for our Europe itineraries; restrictions apply. AirPlus is combinable with most offers. AirPlus is limited to availability, capacity controlled and subject to modifications, changes, reductions, or termination without notice. AmaWaterways reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions at any time. Other restrictions apply.
2 nights Budapest, 7-night cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen and 3 nights in Prague
- Day 1Sat, Mar 15, 2025ARRIVE IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Arrive in Budapest and transfer to your hotel.
- Day 2Sun, Mar 16, 2025BUDAPEST. 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)
- Day 3Mon, Mar 17, 2025BUDAPEST ''' EMBARKATION. Check out of your hotel to board your luxurious ship. (B,D)
- Day 4Tue, Mar 18, 2025BUDAPEST. 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, renowned for its striking tower and colorful mosaic roof. 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. (B,L,D)
- Day 5Wed, Mar 19, 2025VIENNA, 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. Later, enjoy wine and live music at a traditional Austrian Heuriger (wine tavern). (B,L,D)
- Day 6Thu, Mar 20, 2025VIENNA ''' KREMS. Discover Vienna's lasting royal treasures on this fascinating tour as you make your way to the Imperial Treasury, which holds the glittering jewels of the Holy Roman Empire, including the Imperial Crown and the Holy Lance, as well as the Crown of the Austrian Empire. Alternatively, enjoy a guided bike tour Danube River to the nearby town of Klosterneuberg. Later, sail to Krems and enjoy a special wine tasting at Schloss Gobelsburg, formerly a Cistercian monastery, which is one of the oldest wineries in Austria. Visit this beautiful castle and have the opportunity to tour their cellars, learning more about the traditional methods drawn from historical wine-making practices, as well as tasting some traditional Austrian wines. (B,L,D)
- Day 7Fri, Mar 21, 2025WEISSENKIRCHEN ''' GREIN. After reaching Weissenkirchen, you'''ll be treated to several choices of excursions. Take a walking tour of D''rnstein before visiting the UNESCO-designated Melk Abbey. For a more culinary-focused experience, join a walking tour in D''rnstein, 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 and Wachau valleys to medieval Grein and be treated to an exquisite wine tasting at Austria's historic Burg Clam located on the cliffs high above the nearby village of Clam. While nestled deep within this majestic and historic setting, enjoy the opportunity to sample a few local vintages. Wines from this region tend to have a pronounced freshness, spiciness, finesse and complexity. (B,L,D)
- Day 8Sat, Mar 22, 2025LINZ. 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 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 ''esk'' 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)
- Day 9Sun, Mar 23, 2025PASSAU, GERMANY ''' VILSHOFEN. 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, go on a bike tour of the city'''s famed '''Cultural Mile''' and the Danube; or join a morning walking tour through the old city center of Linz and by the Mozart House. Later, cruise to Vilshofen, where you will be treated to a festive Oktoberfest celebration''' an AmaWaterways exclusive. (B,L,D)
- Day 10Mon, Mar 24, 2025VILSHOFEN ''' DISEMBARKATION ''' REGENSBURG ''' 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)
- Day 11Tue, Mar 25, 2025PRAGUE. 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. Visit the 1,000-year-old Prague Castle and St. Vitus before walking over the romantic Charles Bridge to the Old Market Square, where you will find the capital'''s famous Astronomical Clock. (B)
- Day 12Wed, Mar 26, 2025PRAGUE. 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, whilst 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. 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)
- Day 13Thu, Mar 27, 2025DEPART PRAGUE. Bid farewell to Prague and prepare for your flight home. (B)
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Inclusions
- SPACIOUS STATEROOMS
- 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
- AN ARRAY OF AMENITIES
- 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 packages
- Internet and Wi-Fi access
- Sun Deck pool with swim-up bar and walking track
- Fitness room
- Main Lounge with panoramic views and bar
- Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily
- Daily entertainment including cultural performances
- AWARD-WINNING DINING
- 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 Cha''ne des R''tisseurs Dinner, Captain's Cocktail and Gala Dinner
- La Cha''ne des R''tisseurs exclusive dining experience
- Unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast
- Tapas, sandwiches, snacks and refreshments served daily in the Main Lounge
- A WORLD OF EXPLORATION
- 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
- Land Program
- Transfer from the ship in Vilshofen to Regensburg with city tour and then on to Prague
- 3 nights hotel in Prague at the Old Town Hilton (or similar), including city tour and daily breakfast
- 2 nights hotel in Budapest at the Marriott (or similar), including tour and daily breakfast; and transfer to ship
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The ship and the crew were way above what I anticipated. AMA cruise line goes over and above to make sure you had the best time available. They offer many excursions every day to make your trip the very best.
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This was our seventh river cruise with AmaWaterways, so we are definitely pleased with every aspect of the experience they provide.